260. Why Business Partnerships Fail (And How to Fix Yours) - Dr. Matthew Jones

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Dr. Matthew Jones discusses the reasons why business partnerships fail and offers strategies for resolving conflicts between cofounders.

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP260   Take our five minute quiz and get a custom Contractor Growth Scorecard: https://trybta.com/DL260   Going into business with a partner is one of the most exciting decisions you can make, but knowing how to resolve cofounder conflict is critical if you want that business to survive.  In this episode of Contractor Evolution, Dr. Matt Jones (founder of Cofounder Clarity) joins us to break down why business partnerships fail and, more importantly, how to fix them. We dive deep into the psychology of entrepreneurship and the unique challenges that come with shared leadership.  If you’ve ever struggled to see eye-to-eye with your business partner, or you feel like you're speaking different languages, this episode is your roadmap to a healthier, more functional relationship. In this episode, we cover: The critical questions you MUST ask before starting a business with someone The 3 "languages" cofounders speak (and why mismatches cause endless arguments) How to have conflict conversations that actually resolve issues Strategies to anticipate partnership hurdles before they destroy the…

People in this episode

Host: Breakthrough Academy

Guest: Dr. Matthew Jones

Topics covered

• business partnerships
• conflict resolution
• entrepreneurship
• cofounder relationships
• leadership challenges

Keywords

• business partnerships
• conflict resolution
• cofounder conflict
• entrepreneurship
• leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Breakthrough Academy, Cofounder Clarity

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