Episode 256: Should Friends Get into Business Together?

• Scenario 1: 

• Bernice started a yard sale business with her friend, Maribel. Bernice works 60 hours a week on the business, while Maribel will manage 2 hours at max. Do you think this could ruin the business, friendship, or both?

• Scenario 2: 

• Dounya and Benjamin have worked together for the past 20 years on a joint venture, while being friends for the last 40 years. Although the business is successful, they have not hung out since the business began. Do you think they can maintain a friendship even though they don’t relax together?

• Scenario 3: 

• Wangari enrolled with a company that allows him to sell life insurance. He really wants to get Nikolai to team up with him because he knows Nikolai is a great salesman. Unfortunately Nikolai is enjoying his current job and doesn’t think teaming up with Wangari would be fiscally responsible. Should Nikolai give in to Wangari’s wants because they are friends?