Collaboration vs. Partnership

From one-time projects to building a business with one or more partners, this episode is all about collaborations and partnerships! Our host, Lauren Ruiz, dives into must-have conversations and what to get in writing! “Magic” can be created when people combine the power of each of their zones of genius for a common goal. Knowing what to discuss when going into a collaboration or partnerships and what to have in writing protects all parties and sets them up for the magic to flow!  01:05 - Setting clear expectations in collaborations and partnerships. 02:40 - What is the difference between a collaboration and a partnership? 04:25 - What expectations should you set to strengthen the relationship as a collaborator? 05:05 - Chat about expenses! 07:00 - Tips on setting a timeline. 07:50 - What if one party fails to fulfill their side of the agreement? 08:30 - What is different about a partnership vs a collaboration? 09:20 - Do you own the business in equal shares?  11:30 - What to keep in mind when setting business goals in a partnership. 12:40 - Who will take on which roles in the day-to-day of the business operations? 13:30 - How did you find investments to get your business going or keep you going? (aka Capitol Contributions) 14:45 - How to plan ahead for investments your business may need down the road. ……………………………………….. Work with Lauren Ruiz: https://www.guidemybusiness.co/book-a-consultation  Connect with Lauren on Instagram: @thelaurenruiz https://www.instagram.com/thelaurenruiz/  Join the “Guide My Community” Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/guidemycommunity In honor of World Mental Health Day use the discount code below to save 30% on coaching agreements, online course agreements, and mastermind agreements from Oct 10th, 2020 - Oct 12th, 2020  World Mental Health Day Discount Code: MentalHealth30

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Behind the scenes of a founder’s life. I’m Lauren Boyd, a small business owner, attorney and mom. Join me for my honest take on entrepreneurship, marriage and motherhood. I’ll Make This Brief is a seasonal podcast sharing my musings on common topics founders face, from leading your team and embracing your zone of genius, to managing mom guilt and nurturing your personal relationships. Each episode, I’ll also be sharing a legal brief highlighting some of my favorite and trending legal tips and perspectives. Join me and a special guest every quarter to binge a handful of episodes from the trenches of the messy middle to empower you to own your day. Hopefully, these episodes will come into your life at the perfect time. I promise, I’ll make this brief. For more, follow Lauren on Instagram @thelaurenboyd.