Comments on: Are You Partner-Worthy?

By: Six Tips for Marketing Your Freelance Writing from Lori Widmer

Six Tips for Marketing Your Freelance Writing from Lori Widmer — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 05:38:31 +0000

[…] Create a partnership with another business owner whose specialty falls just outside your own. By partnering with someone else, you enhance both your […]

By: Govt Jobs

Govt Jobs — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:57:27 +0000

It is always better if two partners compliment each other than bringing same expertise.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 23:10:36 +0000

I'd add that a certain amount of respect for the other party's ideas is key. Big egos don't play well with others. Business terms that align well, too. I usually tend to go solo when possible because it's just less complicated.

By: Lori

Lori — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:30:44 +0000

Anne, I think I remember that particular partnership. Yes, I do believe there were personality issues, and from what I recall, there were maybe a few hidden objectives? It doesn't always work out, but that's not always a bad thing!

By: Anne Wayman

Anne Wayman — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:09:32 +0000

Another thought – I worked with one person and our personalities clashed. I think we each did equal work, but when I'd gripe to a friend I also felt my partner was probably griping about me! I don't know for sure, but I'll bet we were equally relieved when it came to an end.

By: Anne Wayman

Anne Wayman — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:57:31 +0000

Love it Lori – you're a dream to work with imo and experience.

And when we disagree and ask someone to help out what usually happens is that person sees the problem enough differently that the solution becomes something with a piece of each of us in it… and asking for help is another way I learned Lori was super to work with.

By: Lori

Lori — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:50:32 +0000

Damaria, that's bad. It's a good point, too. If the partner's work ethic doesn't match your own, there could be trouble.

That is, unless you're the slacker and the partner is the one who meets every deadline - then you'll be out one partner sooner than you think! :)

By: Damaria Senne

Damaria Senne — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:23:02 +0000

Good advice Lori. I've had partnerships that worked ( where we respected each other, communicated clearly and all the parties came out of it satisfied) and i've had a partnership that was problematic because my partner did not share my work ethic ( she blew off deadlines and somehow we always ended up doing work that was assigned to her jointly because she did not do it on time).

By: Lori

Lori — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:18:09 +0000

Good luck with it, Kim. It sounds like a great opportunity for you both!

By: Kimberly Ben

Kimberly Ben — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:51:33 +0000

Great advice, Lori. As you know I'm considering a potential partnership with another writer/blogger, and as we hammer out the details of a prospective joint venture, I can definitely say that the questions you've provided are a really good starting place.