Articles
Explore our collection of insightful articles on the intricacies of business partnerships. From navigating collaborations with friends to unlocking the potential of teamwork, discover key strategies for building successful partnerships.
Being a Business Partner is Not About Being the Boss
At the end of the day, the only win that matters is the one where the business succeeds—and that means both partners have to win together.
A Guide to Navigating Challenges
The Partnership Guys are here to guide you through the turbulence with a handy checklist to address common challenges like unresolved conflict, uneven workloads, or misaligned goals—all while helping you achieve your ultimate business goal of making more money. Let’s dive in.
How We Help Partnerships Get Back on Track
People often ask us how we work our magic. Here are a handful of areas that are common tripping points for most partnerships and how we help them stop stumbling.
Share the Worst to Get the Best
Being vulnerable isn’t about slapping a fake "I'm-the-perfect-leader" sticker on your forehead. Instead, it’s about embracing the mess we all try to hide—the quirks, the flaws, and the past failings. It’s showing the full range of your personality, from "confident entrepreneur" to "I-have-no-idea-what-I’m-doing" human.
Power Struggles and How I Learned to Dance
We've learned that sometimes, the best way to hold on to control is to let a little of it go. A partnership is like a dance—you are okay with the other leading for some dances, and try not to step on each other’s toes. With the right rhythm and a bit of trust, you can create something worth dancing for.
Why Do You Want a Business Partner?
Let’s be real: you can’t put a price tag on a business partner who's got your back. The truth is that the heart of any great partnership is the relationship itself. No one else will ever quite understand what you're going through like a co-owner. No one else is willing to talk about the company’s five-year plan over nachos.
Finding Your Fundamental Focus
When Steven and I first went into business, we knew it wouldn’t be enough to just bring our skills and ambition to the table. Yeah, those things matter, but we quickly learned that running a business together would require something more personal—something we now call Fundamental Focus.
The Partnership Dilemma: Navigating Business Ventures with Friends
Mixing friendship and business can feel like a dream... until it turns into a bit of a balancing act on a tightrope. Here’s how things can go off the rails—and what you can do to stay upright.
Five Reasons to Work with a Partner
Thinking about starting a business with a partner? Let me tell you—it’s both exciting and terrifying. I’ve learned (sometimes the hard way) that bringing in a business partner isn’t just about splitting the load. It’s about finding the right fit, someone who complements your skills and makes the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship a little less bumpy.