EP09: Working With Family and Friends in Business: Setting Boundaries and Expectations
What do you do when you’re about to embark on a side hustle or a new creative project and you are considering working with friends or family members? Though some might consider it risky to mix friends/family and business, there are simple guidelines that can help you establish boundaries and set expectations before you take the plunge. Knowing what the pitfalls may be ahead of time will be key in setting you up for success in a family/friend business scenario.
In this episode, Toa Green discusses:
Why working with loved ones can be great
Prioritizing love and respect above everything else when navigating perspective shifts and compromise
The basics of teamwork that can help you avoid burnout and find success together
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Quotable Moments From the Episode
“As a 41 year old, I understand [my parents] better than I did as a 23 year old. And if I could go back and tell that 23 year old something, I would tell her to stop talking and to listen more because my parents are the ones with the experience. They have been through it. And I need to really cull that information and that experience as much as possible.” - Toa Green
“One tool that we have used through the years is using the acronym HALT. H-A-L-T. Are you hungry? Are you angry? Are you lonely? Are you tired? That's why you might be acting out in a way that might not be the best. And I think learning about boundaries and triggers and learning about the other person and where they're at and respecting that before you kind of dive into a fight.” - Toa Green
“Really get into the nitty gritty about those expectations, because I think what's going to trip you up is when you think that person's going to do X, Y, and Z and they think they're going to do A, B and C–and they don't line up. And when those expectations don't line up is when you're going to run into trouble. So make sure to line out the plan as much as you can.” - Toa Green
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