February 14, 2024

How To Navigate Professional Partnerships

30 minutes

Introduction by Kayla Swanson and guest Jason Everett, exploring the dynamics of successful business partnerships.
Jason's extensive experience with various business partners, highlighting both positive and negative aspects.
The significance of careful partner selection for fostering a thriving business relationship.
Insights into Jason's enduring 10-year partnership with Doug Campbell and the challenges they've overcome.
Discussion on common challenges in partnerships, including disagreements over workload distribution.
Jason's cautionary advice on avoiding the exchange of equity for services instead of fair compensation.
Emphasis on the importance of shared missions and objectives in sustaining successful partnerships.
Anecdote about Jason's past partnership in launching an electric scooter business, shedding light on potential pitfalls.
Practical advice on handling partnership disputes and the crucial role of well-defined written agreements.
Considerations and cautionary insights before bringing on shareholders and their potential impact on the business.

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By Jason Everett, Kayla Swanson

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February 14, 2024

30 minutes

Introduction by Kayla Swanson and guest Jason Everett, exploring the dynamics of successful business partnerships.
Jason's extensive experience with various business partners, highlighting both positive and negative aspects.
The significance of careful partner selection for fostering a thriving business relationship.
Insights into Jason's enduring 10-year partnership with Doug Campbell and the challenges they've overcome.
Discussion on common challenges in partnerships, including disagreements over workload distribution.
Jason's cautionary advice on avoiding the exchange of equity for services instead of fair compensation.
Emphasis on the importance of shared missions and objectives in sustaining successful partnerships.
Anecdote about Jason's past partnership in launching an electric scooter business, shedding light on potential pitfalls.
Practical advice on handling partnership disputes and the crucial role of well-defined written agreements.
Considerations and cautionary insights before bringing on shareholders and their potential impact on the business.

...more