Why I'll Never Go Into Business With the Wrong Person Again

This one's personal.  I went into a partnership thinking it would take things to the next level. Instead, it almost ended everything.  What started as a promising opportunity turned into a mess filled with lies, red flags I ignored, and legal battles that drained my time, energy, and money.  I'm sharing how it all unfolded, what I should've seen coming, and the mindset shift I had to make after getting burned. If you're building a company, thinking about bringing someone on, or already in a partnership that feels off, this is the episode you can't afford to skip.  I talk about what to look for, how to protect yourself, and why doing business with the wrong person isn't just risky—it's reckless. But here's the good news—when you take the time to align with the right people, when your values match and the vision is shared, business becomes something powerful.  I'm in a better place now because of what I went through. And so can you. Let's get into it!   Episode highlights: (00:00) Welcome to Founder Fires! (4:25) Lessons from a Failed Partnership (7:14) Reflecting on Past Mistakes (15:35) Building Better Partnerships   If you're building something real and the pressure's getting loud, this is where you reset. Hit play. Feel the fire.