Partnerships start with excitement and a handshake. A lot of them end in resentment, deadlock, or lawyers. In this episode of Optimized Entrepreneur with Jeremy Hanson, Jeremy breaks down why so many business partnerships collapse — including the commonly cited reality that most fail, and a large share do it inside five years.

They look perfect on paper. Then unequal workloads, money fights, and ego show up. This episode is for the owner thinking about bringing someone in, and for the owner already stuck in a messy one.

You’ll learn

• The three killers: unequal work, money conflict, and ego
• The myths that make partnerships look safer than they are
• How to clarify roles before the first argument
• How to use a contract the right way
• Why you need an exit plan while you still like each other
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