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What does it really take to build a successful business partnership—and how do you navigate the bumps along the way? In this candid episode, Jo & Vicky discuss the real-life journey of their business partnership. They share the highs, lows, and the lessons learned. 

Jo & Vicky cover understanding personality differences, improving communication, and not killing each other in the first few months. They share how embracing self-awareness transforms your relationships with clients as well as your business, and how to turn the challenges of partnering up into opportunities that create a far stronger business than one you could develop alone.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Regularly communicate openly and honestly with your business partner to address challenges early.

Understand and make allowances for both your own and your partner’s personality types and working styles.

Embrace self-awareness and be willing to work on your personal growth for the benefit of the partnership.

Clearly define roles and expectations, but be ready to help each other as you learn and grow together.

Be patient with each other.

Don’t be afraid to seek external help, especially when you are facing challenges. Jo & Vicky hired a mentor to help them grow.

Make time to work on the business, not just in the business, to accelerate growth and decision-making.

Use structured frameworks like DISC profiling to improve collaboration and understanding.

Ask open questions to encourage discussion rather than just yes/no answers. E.g. This is my idea, what do you think about it?

Accept and leverage each partner’s unique strengths instead of trying to change each other.

BEST MOMENTS

“That's how I knew you were the right person, because we want to achieve the same thing.”

“I think it’s more intense than marriage … it can be make or break as to whether that business works.”

“I love our journey, it’s really fun looking back on it.”

“It works because I’m you and you are me.”

“You  need to keep having the conversations of what we are prepared to do for the business and what we're not prepared to do."

“It is that dance that you have to learn.”

EPISODE RESOURCES

Andy Nisivic episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-impact-your-personality-profile-has-on-your/id1727170978?i=1000668232509

https://onedegree.uk – DISC personality profiling

SOCIALS AND IMPORTANT LINKS

https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkdogbusiness

https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkDogBusiness

Website www.caninebusinessacademy.com

Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/caninebusinessacademycommunity/

Let´s Talk Dog Business Strategy Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lets-Talk-Dog-Business-Strategy/dp/1068791705

Email [email protected]

ABOUT THE HOSTS

Meet Jo and Vicky! They bring a combined 25 years of expertise in the canine industry. Jo, with a background in corporate business, and Vicky, a dedicated advocate for rescue organisations, form an unstoppable team. Beyond the mic, their lives are a whirlwind – managing two successful businesses, pursuing a full-time university degree, and parenting two little ones under four. Each of their homes combined is a lively menagerie, housing five dogs and an abundance of chickens.

This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/