Listen "EP 159 - Co-Founders & Conflicts: How to Build (and Fix) a Business Partnership | Mike Arzt"
Episode Synopsis
Guest: Mike Arzt, EO Colorado member since 2014, co-founder of The Public Works and Battery621 Host: Linh Podetti, EO Sydney member since 2022, owner of Outsourcing Angel. In this episode of the EO Business Podcast, Mike Arzt, co-founder of The Public Works and Battery 621, shares the raw and honest story of navigating a difficult partnership breakup. After building a thriving creative agency and co-owning a 30,000 sq ft building in Denver, Mike faced tough lessons when things with his co-founders took a turn. He opens up about: - The red flags he missed early on - The emotional toll of breaking up with business partners - How a solid operating agreement saved the business - The role EO forum played in helping him through - Why having the right partner is everything This is a must-watch for any entrepreneur thinking about going into business with others—or struggling to make it work. 👉 Watch now and don’t forget to subscribe for more real stories from entrepreneurs across the globe. ABOUT MIKE ARZT Mike Arzt is an entrepreneur, creative director, and co-founder of The Public Works, a Colorado-based creative agency specialising in branding, event production, and content creation. With deep roots in the snowboarding and action sports industries, Mike has built a career that fuses fun, culture, and business success. His approach blends authenticity, innovation, and community-building, making him a sought-after leader and collaborator in the outdoor industry and beyond. CONNECT WITH MIKE Instagram: @arztm Website: https://thepublicworks.biz Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-arzt-thepublicworks/--------------------ABOUT EO Entrepreneur's Organization (EO) is a global business network of 18,000 + influential business owners in over 220 chapters across 76 countries. We offer world-class events that encompass engaging entrepreneur and business stories, skills-specific workshops, and exciting social gatherings.Our mission is to drive both business and personal growth through peer-to-peer learning, providing support for the holistic entrepreneur experience covering business, family, community, and personal aspects. As a not-for-profit organization, all our funds directly contribute to member benefits.If you're a business owner with revenues ranging from US$250k to US$1m, you can join our Accelerator Program. If your revenues exceed US$1m, you can join the main EO Program in your nearest local chapter. To join or find out more about your nearest chapter, visit https://www.eonetwork.org/why-join/apply-for-membership-form.For further information, please contact:Podcast Host Linh Podetti: [email protected] General Inquiries: [email protected] EO Sydney: www.eosydney.com.au EO Global: https://hub.eonetwork.org/
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