How To Design A Business Partnership (Before It Breaks) | Ep39 episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 33 MIN

How To Design A Business Partnership (Before It Breaks) | Ep39

from Change Champions · host Riley McGhee and Pedram Parasmand

Most business partnerships don’t fail because of skill or ambition.They fail because of the conversations that never happened.In this behind the scenes episode of Change Champions, Riley and Ped share how they went from a client relationship to a deliberate, values-led business partnership. And why they spent months designing it before committing to anything.We talk openly about:How we tested whether a partnership even made senseThe uncomfortable topics most partners avoid until it’s too lateWhy clarity on roles, money, conflict, and exits matters more than chemistryThe real pros and cons of building a business with someone elseHow trust, accountability, and shared decision-making actually get builtIf you’ve ever considered a business partner — or wondered whether going it alone is really the best option — this episode gives you a grounded look at what partnership looks like when it’s designed intentionally, not rushed.For weekly stories, tips, and resources on how to grow you coaching or consulting business delivered straight to your inbox, join the newsletter at leverageaccelerator.coTo learn relationship-first business development habits and create more sales opportunities without feeling salesy, join the community at networkandsell.com

Most business partnerships don’t fail because of skill or ambition.They fail because of the conversations that never happened.In this behind the scenes episode of Change Champions, Riley and Ped share how they went from a client relationship to a deliberate, values-led business partnership. And why they spent months designing it before committing to anything.We talk openly about:How we tested whether a partnership even made senseThe uncomfortable topics most partners avoid until it’s too lateWhy clarity on roles, money, conflict, and exits matters more than chemistryThe real pros and cons of building a business with someone elseHow trust, accountability, and shared decision-making actually get builtIf you’ve ever considered a business partner — or wondered whether going it alone is really the best option — this episode gives you a grounded look at what partnership looks like when it’s designed intentionally, not rushed.For weekly stories, tips, and resources on how to grow you coaching or consulting business delivered straight to your inbox, join the newsletter at leverageaccelerator.coTo learn relationship-first business development habits and create more sales opportunities without feeling salesy, join the community at networkandsell.com

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