Why does your business partner keep missing deadlines, dodging tough conversations, or making decisions without you? Marcus Chen reveals the red flags that scream "wrong partner" before they tank your company.

On Built Different, we break down the three core functions every business needs filled, why 85% of partnerships fail due to unspoken expectations, and how partnerships without legal agreements are 3x more likely to explode in costly disputes. You'll learn to spot the warning signs early, understand why the best partners have skills that barely overlap, and discover what separates partnerships that thrive from ones that crash and burn. This isn't just theory - it's practical advice that could save your business.

📍 Chapters:

[00:00] Introduction with Marcus Chen

[01:30] The three non-negotiable business functions

[04:00] Red flags in partner communication styles

[07:00] Why skill overlap kills partnerships

[10:00] Legal protection essentials

[12:00] Your partnership health check

🔍 Topics: business partnership red flags, wrong business partner signs, partnership warning signs, business partner problems, entrepreneurship partnerships

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Keywords: entrepreneur stories, business growth, business psychology

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