What makes a business partnership work, and what quietly tears it apart?

In this solo episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius Mirshahzadeh dives into the hidden dynamics that can build or break partnerships. He explains that success isn’t just about shared goals or profits but about true alignment. Through the idea of “scorecards,” Darius shows how partners can unknowingly measure success in completely different ways.

Drawing from his own entrepreneurial experiences, he highlights why clarity, transparency, and shared values are key, and how defining a common scorecard can keep partnerships strong and thriving.

In this episode, Darius will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction to Scaling a Business

(02:56) The Importance of Choosing the Right Partners

(06:11) Characteristics of Great Business Partners

(11:56) Generosity in Partnerships

(14:48) Staying in Your Swim Lane

(19:06) Understanding Give and Take in Partnerships

(22:49) Seeking Consensus in Decision Making

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Connect with Darius:

Website: https://therealdarius.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine

Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708

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