{"podcast":{"title":"Contractor Evolution","slug":"contractor-evolution-3408199","podcast_index_feed_id":3408199,"rss_url":"https://feeds.cohostpodcasting.com/6z8OBnNG","website_url":"https://www.btacademy.com/contractor-evolution/","image_url":"https://files.cohostpodcasting.com/quill-file-prod/80ce389c-8012-4761-a61d-5571d4302fa4/shows/7062d0b6-d1fb-4277-8a10-d2714f034a66/cover-art/original_046ef432275f0b1f11bd2702e64e4232.png","author":"Breakthrough Academy","episode_count":282,"summary":"Breakthrough Academy presents Contractor Evolution. In this show we unpack the systems, tactics, and skills you need to take your fast-growing contracting business to the next level. If you’re here to learn what it takes to scale up, work less, and increase profitability, you’ve come to the right place. Stay tuned to learn what separates the new breed of contractor from the old school, and welcome to your ultimate guide to the business of contracting.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T18:20:57.712845+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/contractor-evolution-3408199"},"episode":{"title":"260. Why Business Partnerships Fail (And How to Fix Yours) - Dr. Matthew Jones","slug":"260-why-business-partnerships-fail-and-how-to-fix-yours-dr-matthew-jones","published_at":"2026-02-18T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/contractor-evolution-3408199/260-why-business-partnerships-fail-and-how-to-fix-yours-dr-matthew-jones","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/contractor-evolution-3408199","url":"https://contractor-evolution.cohostpodcasting.com/episodes/260-why-business-partnerships-fail-and-how-to-fix-yours-dr-matthew-jones","audio_url":"https://audio-delivery.cohostpodcasting.com/audio/80ce389c-8012-4761-a61d-5571d4302fa4/episodes/d506cd9d-a50f-42bb-94f8-cd9661468b2f/episode.mp3?v=c9034ba27d","summary":"To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP260   Take our five minute quiz and get a custom Contractor Growth Scorecard: https://trybta.com/DL260   Going into business with a partner is one of the most exciting decisions you can make, but knowing how to resolve cofounder conflict is critical if you want that business to survive.  In this episode of Contractor Evolution, Dr. Matt Jones (founder of Cofounder Clarity) joins us to break down why business partnerships fail and, more importantly, how to fix them. We dive deep into the psychology of entrepreneurship and the unique challenges that come with shared leadership.  If you’ve ever struggled to see eye-to-eye with your business partner, or you feel like you're speaking different languages, this episode is your roadmap to a healthier, more functional relationship. In this episode, we cover: The critical questions you MUST ask before starting a business with someone The 3 \"languages\" cofounders speak (and why mismatches cause endless arguments) How to have conflict conversations that actually resolve issues Strategies to anticipate partnership hurdles before they destroy the business Check out Cofounder Clarity to learn more about Dr. Matthew’s work: https://cofounderclarity.com/ 00:00-Intro 01:20-How the Guest Got Into Co-founder Relationships and Conflict Management 04:51-Biggest Blind Spots When Selecting a Partner 11:08-Big Questions to Ask Before Going into Business Together 12:17-Managing Decision-Making and Management Structure Conflict 17:32-Deeper Dynamics Fuelling Conflicts in Businesses 22:58-Navigating Conflicts Properly 40:52-Handling Conflict in Unique Partnership Situations","meta_description":"To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP260 Take our five minute quiz and get a custom Contractor Growth Scoreca…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3648,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/contractor-evolution-3408199/episodes/260-why-business-partnerships-fail-and-how-to-fix-yours-dr-matthew-jones/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/contractor-evolution-3408199/260-why-business-partnerships-fail-and-how-to-fix-yours-dr-matthew-jones.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}