Often these conversations are put off because it feels like times are good and there’s no need to rock the boat. Besides, there are plenty of other worries and challenges when you are starting a business. But they are best discussed before things get rocky. “You really need to have these conversations when times are good,” say Kaupe. “I always tell people get a nice bottle of wine or their favorite snack and dig into these issues.
The lesson is to think about not just about the decisions you take, but how those close to you might perceive them, and address it early. “You need to have those conversations with people to say, ‘hey, I'm going to be starting this new business, and I might not be as available as before. We need to come up with a system where you can help me prioritize.’”There will always be unforeseen obstacles in business. Kaupe has two suggestions on how to manage those difficult discussions.
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