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Why I stopped starting businesses with partners and why you should too.
r/Entrepreneur
6/27/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LocalExpertListings.com | https://LocalExpertListings.com | Local Business Visibility Platform | Helps get early visibility and feedback loops in local business space |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Partner conflicts leading to business failure
- Misalignment in work ethic and vision among partners
- Slow decision-making cycles in partnerships
- Lack of commitment from partners
- Difficulty in scaling due to partner disagreements
Problems to Solve:
- Avoiding business failure due to partner conflicts
- Ensuring alignment in work ethic and vision with partners
- Streamlining decision-making processes
- Maintaining commitment levels among partners
- Scaling businesses effectively despite partner dynamics
Potential Solutions:
- Starting solo to avoid partner conflicts
- Setting clear roles, expectations, and values from the beginning
- Using project management tools like GANTT charts for task tracking
- Regular progress reviews and updates
- Legal safeguards and clear agreements
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Solo entrepreneurship for faster decision cycles
- Clear role definition and expectation setting in partnerships
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Leveraging platforms like LocalExpertListings.com for early visibility and feedback
- Appearing on national TV shows for brand exposure
Monetization & Product:
- Offering fixed-price services (as in the web agency example)
- Ensuring product-market fit through user feedback (130,000 users mentioned)
User Engagement:
- Building traction through early visibility platforms
- Community engagement via events and networking (though noted as a challenge in partnerships)