As a solopreneur looking for an accountability partner, you may be concerned that you will not find anyone. While solopreneurs are rare, many other solopreneurs are looking for accountability partners. You are not alone in your search, and having someone who understands what it is like to work from home and juggle home and business responsibilities can be beneficial.

Make a List

The first thing you want to do when looking for an accountability partner is to make a list of people you already know that might be a good match. You can start by thinking of solopreneurs or small business owners that offer similar services to a different audience. 

It would be best if you also thought about any networking groups you participate in. Is there anyone there that you connected with and felt might be a good business match?

Of course, you don't have to limit your search to offline networking groups. You can also look for a virtual accountability partner if you like. Make a post on Facebook or LinkedIn groups about your search. Let people you meet know you are looking for one and your needs. You may get a response from someone that would love to work with you.

Look for Matching Values

Carefully consider your potential accountability partner. You want someone in your corner who shares your values. Neither of you will benefit from your accountability sessions if you have conflicting values. For example, if you value serving customers above all else, but your partner values making a buck, even at the expense of her customers, then you aren't going to enjoy your partnership very much. You can't support each other because your values are not aligned.

Before you agree to jump into an accountability partnership with someone, take time to do your research. It would be best to look at their blog, website, and social media posts. 

• Are they always complaining about their customers? 
• Do they share negative news constantly? 
• Do you cringe when their name shows up in your news feed? 

These are all warning signs that you may not be a good match with this other solopreneur.

Keep It Short Term in the Beginning

When you find someone you think might make a good accountability partner, keep things casual at first. You want to agree to a limited trial time of six weeks to three months. After this time frame, you can evaluate your partnership and decide if you will continue.

You'll want to plan for an hour or so for the first meeting. This time gives you and your partner time to talk about your core values, goals, and business principles. Getting to know your accountability partner can be exciting, so take your time and don't rush your first session together.

Consider Paid Options

Sometimes, you need more help than one or two partners can offer. In that case, consider paying to join an accountability group or business mastermind. These groups allow you to meet regularly online and talk with other solopreneurs and small business owners. If this kind of support still isn't enough, consider hiring a business coach to guide you through this season of your business. 

Finding an accountability partner you connect with can take some time. But keep patiently searching, and you'll eventually discover a solopreneur that's an excellent fit for you.

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