![]() ![]() ![]() If you're the face of the company, maybe you need a nitty-gritty operations person behind the scenes. If you're an extrovert, look for introverts. It's not enough just to like someone, which is how I used to think. ![]() Secondly, I look for people with different, complementary skills to my own but who share the same vision. It's important to know the personality type that you're dealing with because a business partnership is like a marriage. The first thing I do is ask a potential partner to take the HEXACO and dark triad personality tests, which are like x-rays into their brain. Roberto Orci, Hollywood super producer and screenwriter whose movies and TV shows have grossed more than $5 billion worldwide But what's the point if it isn't going to be fun? Resist the seduction of your partner's resume or their prestige if you aren't having fun, the partnership won't last. It's going to become a deep part of your life. After all, you're entering the long-term commitment of a business marriage. "The Father of Advertising," David Ogilvy said you should hire people smarter than you.įinally, you must ensure that you're going to have fun. They felt threatened by their partner's skill and couldn't get past that to achieve a grander vision. Many times I've seen people's egos prevent them from building great partnerships. You should also partner with someone who is better than you at certain things. One plus one must equal three! A partnership must be more than the sum of its parts otherwise, you'd just as well outsource different parts of your business. If one plus one equals two, that's not the right partnership for you. Use math to decide on the right partners. Partnerships can be wonderful, but also can become your worst nightmare. ![]()
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