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Sophie Milliken: 'They really screwed me over but I won't be fooled again'. Lessons from a business partnership that went wrong (S1, Ep 1)

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A good business partnership can be an absolute joy. You can combine your unique strengths and talents - and navigate the journey together (including the obstacles and challenges).

But bad business partnership can also cost you - both financially and emotionally - something entrepreneur Sophie Milliken learned the hard way. In this episode of the Courageous podcast, she shares what she learned (and how it’s helped her build the business she has today).

Key Moments

00:05:52 The chance conversation on a train that led Sophie to leave her corporate role at John Lewis and start a business

00:07:55 Garage sales, car washing and paper rounds: Sophie’s early signs of entrepreneurship

00:13:03 Why Sophie believes business is like a game of Snakes & Leaders

00:21:18 Dealing with divorce with a 2-year-old and a brand new business

00:29:50 Doing business with good people: How Sophie parted ways with her first business partner

00:32:10 Why Sophie thinks she was groomed to sell her the business + all the red flags

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Manage episode 452375927 series 2933425
Content provided by Janet Murray. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Janet Murray or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

A good business partnership can be an absolute joy. You can combine your unique strengths and talents - and navigate the journey together (including the obstacles and challenges).

But bad business partnership can also cost you - both financially and emotionally - something entrepreneur Sophie Milliken learned the hard way. In this episode of the Courageous podcast, she shares what she learned (and how it’s helped her build the business she has today).

Key Moments

00:05:52 The chance conversation on a train that led Sophie to leave her corporate role at John Lewis and start a business

00:07:55 Garage sales, car washing and paper rounds: Sophie’s early signs of entrepreneurship

00:13:03 Why Sophie believes business is like a game of Snakes & Leaders

00:21:18 Dealing with divorce with a 2-year-old and a brand new business

00:29:50 Doing business with good people: How Sophie parted ways with her first business partner

00:32:10 Why Sophie thinks she was groomed to sell her the business + all the red flags

2025 Courageous Business Planner Bundle - Apply PODCAST10 at checkout and save 10%.

Janet Murray’s website

LinkedIn

Facebook

Instagram

Sophie Milliken’s website

Sophie Milliken’s podcast

Sophie Milliken’s LinkedIn

Sophie Milliken’s book

  continue reading

28 episodes

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