07/20/2026
This was a great conversation.
In Episode 3 of Ownership Matters , we dig into why business partnerships break down and what owners can do before disagreements turn into expensive disputes.
A lot of partnership problems begin with small issues that go unaddressed. Unclear expectations, uneven workloads, money disagreements, and changes in life or business can quickly create resentment.
Who is responsible for running the business?
Who has control over major decisions?
What happens when one partner contributes the money and the other contributes the work?
How are profits and distributions handled?
What happens if the business needs more capital?
How is a partner bought out, and what happens to personal guarantees when someone leaves?
We talk through operating agreements, buy-sell provisions, valuation methods, capital calls, dilution, taxes, personal guarantees, and the difficult conversations partners should have while everyone is still getting along.
Give it a listen, let me know what stood out, and please subscribe to Ownership Matters so you do not miss the next episode.
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