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Curriculum · Foundations

Going Solo or Finding aPartner.

Bretton and Dan on the first major fork in the road for any new owner — going solo, or pairing up with the right partner.

Hosts
Bretton Auerbach · Dan Hunter
Runtime
~10 min
Topic
Foundations
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The first big fork in the road isn't pricing or trucks — it's whether you go it alone or build it with someone. Gis one wrong and the rest gets a lot harder.

— Bretton & Dan, LocalMovers.com

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In this episode

  1. 01

    Solo vs. Partnership

    Going solo usually means more cash upfront ($4K–$5K) — you can't move a house alone, so you're managing hired labor on day one.

  2. 02

    Symbiotic Roles

    The strongest partnerships pair complementary strengths — one person on sales and marketing, the other on the physical labor and rigging.

  3. 03

    The Ideal Team Size

    Three people make a working crew, but two partners is the cleanest starting point — fewer egos to align, faster decisions.

  4. 04

    Vetting for Success

    Look for alignment in life stage and vision — agree up front whether you're building a million-dollar empire or a tighter lifestyle business.

  5. 05

    Red Flags to Avoid

    Watch for poor communication, unreliability, or substa — partnership problems compound under the stress of a young business.

  6. 06

    Extreme Ownership

    As a founder you are the brand to the customer. Adopt a mindset of total responsibility — there's no one else to point at.

  7. 07

    Get it in Writing

    Sign a partnership agreement early. It's what you reach for during the inevitable dry spells, not when everything is going well.

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