Business partnerships are like marriages, with way more risk and zero sex.
Most people spend more time picking their car than choosing the person they’ll build a company with. Then they wonder why it ends in disaster.

In this episode, Matt breaks down the brutal truth about business partners, the ones who helped him build empires and the ones who nearly bankrupted him.

From how to spot red flags early, to protecting yourself from legal (and emotional) hell, this is a straight-talking survival guide for anyone thinking of going into business with someone, or trying to survive the wrong one.

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Timestamps
0:00 – Intro: This partnership nearly ruined me
0:43 – Why most partnerships go wrong
1:06 – Are your values aligned—or doomed?
2:27 – If they talk big but don’t deliver... run
3:32 – Communication or collapse
4:12 – Ego vs adaptability
5:01 – Get sh*t done or get out
5:44 – Culture fit or constant tension
6:30 – How to plan the breakup—before it starts
7:25 – Final thoughts: The partner test
8:00 – CTA: Book a call before it’s too late

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I’m Matt Haycox, entrepreneur, investor, and your straight-talking guide to building a business that actually works. I’ve raised over £750M, built (and rebuilt) 8-figure companies, and learned the hard way what it really takes to win.

On No Bollocks with Matt Haycox, I cut through the bollocks to bring you raw conversations with 7–8 figure founders, investors, and experts who’ve been there, done it, and got the scars to prove it. No hype, no theory, just actionable strategies you can use today to start, grow, and scale your business.

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