At least two of my entrepreneurial ventures started as partnerships with other people. The first time that happened was with my first business and it was because I just couldn’t imagine starting a business on my own. I didn’t think I could have everything I possibly needed to start a successful business. What I was overlooking was the fact that I am strong, stubborn, really wanted my own business and never shirked from hard work to make something I wanted happen.
Looking back, those qualities are all the reasons I should never have started a business with someone! I found myself spending time trying to convince the other person to do it my way, and after time I realized it’s easier for everyone if I became a solo entrepreneur passionate about a vision, rather than half of a partnership experiencing conflict with direction.
