By Todd Leonardis and Steven Schneider

The Partnership Playbook is a practical, hands-on guide to developing a financially and emotionally rewarding business partnership written by business owners and entrepreneurs Steven Schneider and Todd Leonardis. It leans hard into the power of trust, relationships, and vulnerability without sacrificing profits. In it you’ll discover;

  • Red Flags to Watch For: The subtle warning signs your partnership is headed off the rails.

  • The Art of the Hard Talk: How to give feedback without starting World War III.

  • Divide & Conquer (Without Killing Each Other): Why structured autonomy is the secret weapon of successful partners.

  • The Art of Letting Go: How to share the load without losing your mind.

  • The Human Side: What it takes to stay not just profitable, but sane.

THE PARTNERSHIP PLAYBOOK

BUILD TRUST, DITCH DRAMA, AND GET ALIGNED FOR GROWTH

Praise for THe Partnership Playbook

  • “Take time to read this book if you are serious about going into partnership with someone and want to succeed!”

    Ryan Avery, Organizational Psychologist and Keynote Speaker; Author of Speaker Leader Champion

  • “A strong business grows out of a strong relationship—not the other way around. This book is more than a strategy guide; it’s a deeply lived reminder that trust, alignment, and intentional partnership are the true multipliers of growth. If you’re serious about building something meaningful and sustainable, start here

    Brian Brault, Co-Chair of the Entrepreneurial Masters Program and Founder of Legacy of Significance

  • "Think of this book like GPS for business partnerships. It won’t let you crash, even when things get weird. The chapter on Decision Domains alone is worth the price of admission. Every founder duo needs this playbook. Todd and Steven are the poster boys for how to do it right."

    Ethan King, Bestselling Author of Wealth Beyond Money and ChatGPT To Double Your Business In 90 Days, 5x EO Global Award Winner, TEDx Speaker

  • "Steven and Todd have found a partnership recipe which stood the test of time and have written the book on what made it so successful. The book is a practical guide for how to create, build, and maintain a partnership and the true benefits of having a successful partnership."

    Caryn Kopp, Chief Door Opener at Kopp Consulting and Author of the #1 Best Seller, Biz Dev Done Right

  • "Partnerships can be such an asset to the success of your business. Todd and Steven know what it takes to start, build and grow a successful partnership for your business. This book unpacks the things you don't know but need to know!”

    Ramon Ray, Speaker, Publisher, Host, and Author of The Celebrity CEO

WHO IT’S FOR

  • Entrepreneurs starting a business together and wanting to “get it right” from the beginning.

  • Partners stuck in a rut who feel like the business is running them (instead of the other way around).

  • Successful teams who want to grow faster, with less friction and more trust.

WANT EVEN MORE GOOD STUFF?

Bring the Playbook to Life

The book is just the beginning. Steven and Todd also work directly with business partners through workshops, keynotes, and consulting engagements. Want to apply the playbook to your unique situation? Let’s start talking.