The Pitfalls of Forming Business Partnerships

Profitable Joyful Consulting

Partnership can be a really difficult and risky route to take if you are a woman consultant.

Have you been considering forming a business partnership in your consultancy? Sure, that’s one way to expand your business, but is it the right way? I feel so strongly about this topic that I’ve created a two-part series to provide you with all the information, so you can move forward with your eyes wide open. In this episode, I am sharing the top reasons why not to seek a partner in your business. You'll hear some of the dreadful reasons why women seek partners and what causes those relationships to crash and burn. Plus, you'll hear real-life cautionary tales from my personal client files.

Key ideas:

00:00 Introduction

01:13 Cautionary Tale: Michelle

02:42 Cautionary Tale: Beth

05:20 Why Women Consultants Seek Partnerships

09:09 Alternatives to Forming a Partnership

12:23 Positives to Forming a Partnership

13:50 Reasons Why a Partnership Breaks Down

19:28 Samantha's Story

Don’t pretend you didn’t hear what I’m about to tell you. If you’re ready to be honest with yourself and expand your business joyfully and without exhaustion, dive in to this episode on YouTube or wherever you get podcasts: www.samanthaspodcast.com