Why Partnership Agreements Are a MUST!
Confession No. 82 · Coaching Call #15 · March 24, 2026 · 57 min.
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In this episode, Mike Allen and Matt Lofton go deep on the realities of starting a business partnership. Mike Allen shares lessons learned from his own experiences establishing partnerships, emphasizing the importance of clear agreements and communication. Matt Lofton draws from his experience with both successful and failed partnerships, highlighting the dangers of handshake deals and the need for thorough “what-if” planning.
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