Trust is #1 for a partner. Attitude next. Competency third.

Yes, brought on a partner that we’d previously worked with. He was great, dedicated, etc., has complementary skill sets.
He’s still great and dedicated, and is a great ‘employee’, but not a great partner in that he doesn’t have the same drive. Also see that bringing a partner later on in the game, they may not have the same skin in the game that you do.

Totally. Can feel pretty alone pursing without a partner or support as well. Sometimes I think it’s sort of a lack of respect/empathy. I have a strong 25 year career in marketing and some tech background but not a developer. Sometimes it feels that developers minimize the value marketing brings. “I could just run some PPC ads…”

Vice versa… non-tech people can say things like, “oh, I’ll just hire a cheap developer from overseas.”

But in reality, they both add value and when combined are often stronger than each individually.

I can definitely emphasize with this. I’ve started a few businesses but have yet to find a decent partner. I can find employees no problem but not a partner.

If you’re a software guy please hit me up. I have a few projects I think would be great. I am a Self taught Python programmer. I have an advertising and sales background.

I did face the challenges in the past, however now I am partnering with people who I have worked in the past. Know their drive and it’ll match with mine.

I am into sales and I am mainly partnering with operations partners. If they know how to deliver I am up to sell that service.

That’s how it worked for me

It depends on what you want.

It’s easy to join networking groups in your area to find Entrepreneurs to do deals with.

Also I prefer silent investors who just want a return on capital…

I don’t need a lot of input because I can pay legit professionals with creditionals to help grow the business.

Best to you

Haha try being an idiot with a bit of money.

Everyone’s a threat.

Most people who want to join you want to be operations managers. You don’t give equity to those people.

A good partner comes with trust, and trust comes with time.

All my best business partners are people I had met in the trenches over the years and knew what they were made of and what their handshake was worth

Recommend checking out r/cofounder

that is where I found my current cofounder and hes been great. We have launched and are making money on https://askgenie.io

Before discovering reddit cofounder, I tried every other app on the market without success. Having a solid cofounder is the best.

In cofounder subreddit, after posting and getting comments, meet with them before accepting them and fill out a cofounder checklist to ensure you are both compatible and on the same page.

Have you considered networking events or industry-specific meetups? Sometimes, the perfect partner might be just a conversation away. I’ve been down a similar road, and connecting with like-minded people in my field made a huge difference. On another note, a friend shared a career quiz with me. It helped me get diagnosed and really influenced my growth. Maybe it can offer some insights or even a fresh perspective for you.