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Running a business with your partner can either double your power or double your headaches. When we first started out in our lawn mowing business, my wife and I thought we’d be smart and “share the load” evenly.
Sounds fair, right?
At one point, we literally showed up at the same property twice in one day. That was when we knew something had to change. Turns out, “splitting everything 50/50” doesn’t mean you both do everything. So we made a simple change:
And just like that, things got:
If you’re thinking about partnering with someone in your business, especially a spouse, partner, or family member, make sure you're not just sharing work. Share roles. And whatever you do… |
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