The $100 MBA Show MBA2682 How To Stop Fighting With Your Co-Founders
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Sep 26, 2025 Constant friction with co-founders can stall business growth. Conflicts often arise from differing work styles rather than strategy. A practical exercise reveals how to identify and communicate these differences. Partners write their ideal work experiences, share them without interruption, and reflect on insights. This process fosters empathy and understanding, turning conflict into collaboration. Emphasizing respect for each other's unique preferences can reshape the partnership dynamic and spark business momentum.
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Most Founder Fights Are Misaligned Work Styles
- Real conflicts usually stem from assuming others work like you rather than from strategy or pay.
- Different histories, preferences, and tendencies create friction unless surfaced and adjusted for.
Deep Work Vs. Short Spurts Clash
- Omar shares that he hates interruptions during deep work and Nicole works in short spurts that cause interruptions.
- Their clashing styles created real friction until they addressed it intentionally.
Write Your Perfect Work Experience
- Do separately write your ideal work experience answering how you like to work, communicate, and be supported.
- Be 100% honest and design a utopian day, not a realistic compromise.