Episode 2: Boundaries, Friendship & Business: How Personal Should Business Partners Get?
Can you be close friends and successful business partners?
It's a question we've been navigating since the beginning of Society 22.
In this episode of Happy Hour with Society 22, we're talking about the realities of building a business with people you genuinely care about. From friendship and support to accountability and difficult conversations, we're sharing what we've learned about balancing personal relationships while growing something together.
Because while collaboration can be incredibly powerful, it also requires communication, trust, boundaries, and a willingness to have honest conversations when things aren't working.
We're diving into what it looks like to support each other through life, celebrate wins together, navigate challenges, and still maintain a strong business foundation behind the scenes.
In this episode, we discuss:
🥂 How personal we believe business partnerships should be
🥂 The difference between friendship and business responsibilities
🥂 Why boundaries actually strengthen relationships
🥂 The importance of open communication and accountability
🥂 Navigating difficult conversations as founders
🥂 Contracts, expectations, money conversations, and protecting the business
🥂 How we've built trust while still challenging each other to show up
If you've ever wondered whether friendship and business can successfully coexist, this conversation is for you.
Because great partnerships aren't built by avoiding hard conversations - they're built by having them.
Grab your favorite drink and join us for another Happy Hour with Society 22. 🥂
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Connect with the Founders
Jazzy Luchini
Instagram: @thejazzyva
Stephanie Thompson
Instagram: @ms.moneymoves
Kaelyn Fuglaar
Instagram: @kmvaagency
Tara McKelvey
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33 mins