Have you ever felt threatened by another business that's too similar to yours?   Ever noticed someone selling a program that's almost identical?You're not alone.  Most female entreprenuers have a complicated relationship with competition.Should you ignore your competition, keep an eye on them from a distance or invite them to collaborate?In this episode, Rachel Lubchansky, a Business and Leadership Coach for Women, discusses the most effective ways to approach competition in business.  We discuss why it's important not to turn a blind eye to your competition, what you can learn by co-existing and even supporting your competition and how shifting from a "me vs. them" mindset to "how can we kick ass together?" can do wonders for your business.Spoiler alert: you don’t have to crush your competition to succeed. Women can—and do—rise by lifting each other up.--For more information on joining the Powerful Women Rising Community: https://www.powerfulwomenrising.com/joinpwrc/Connect with Powerful Women Rising on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/powerfulwomenrising--Episode Highlights:

Embracing those in the same industry who share similarities is achievable without feeling threatened.

Shifting your perspective to view your business beyond competition allows for a broader focus on growth.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of disregarding the concept of competition?

Moving from a competitive mindset to a collaborative one can result in the formation of synergies among different businesses!