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EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 5 MIN

Before You Start a Business With Someone, Listen to This

from CATALYST: Las Vegas Mastermind For The Empowered Entrepreneur · host Sonia Petkewich

In this episode of the Catalyst Podcast, I’m diving into one of the most overlooked (and often avoided) parts of building a business: structure, partnerships, and decision-making. I talk about the real questions you need to ask before going into business with someone else — and why so many partnerships fall apart when expectations, roles, and agreements aren’t clearly defined from the start. If you’re thinking about starting a business, already in a partnership, or feeling stuck waiting on someone else to move forward — this episode is for you.   What You’ll Hear: • The difference between solopreneurship and partnerships • Why clarity matters before you start a business with someone • The biggest mistakes people make when entering partnerships • What an operating agreement actually protects • Why “we trust each other” is not a business strategy • The importance of defining roles, responsibilities, and decision-making • How money changes relationships in business • What happens when there’s no plan for conflict or exit • Why you need to think about the end before you begin • How misalignment in values can break a business • What to do if you’re waiting on a partner to start     Curious About Masterminds? click here to book a call or grab coffee   Connect with us: @catalystmastermind | Youtube    Produced By: Podcast & Co.

In this episode of the Catalyst Podcast, I’m diving into one of the most overlooked (and often avoided) parts of building a business: structure, partnerships, and decision-making. I talk about the real questions you need to ask before going into business with someone else — and why so many partnerships fall apart when expectations, roles, and agreements aren’t clearly defined from the start. If you’re thinking about starting a business, already in a partnership, or feeling stuck waiting on someone else to move forward — this episode is for you.   What You’ll Hear: • The difference between solopreneurship and partnerships• Why clarity matters before you start a business with someone• The biggest mistakes people make when entering partnerships• What an operating agreement actually protects• Why “we trust each other” is not a business strategy• The importance of defining roles, responsibilities, and decision-making• How money changes relationships in business• What happens when there’s no plan for conflict or exit• Why you need to think about the end before you begin• How misalignment in values can break a business• What to do if you’re waiting on a partner to start     Curious About Masterminds? click here to book a call or grab coffee   Connect with us: @catalystmastermind | Youtube    Produced By: Podcast & Co.

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