Breakups—they’re never easy. But what about when it’s not with a friend or lover, but with a business partner or even a cofounder? The complicated mess of emotions, resentment, and legal concerns can make the split all the more painful.

Welcome to season three, episode six of the Freelance Founders podcast. We’re talking to Tori Lazar, advice columnist and creative leadership coach at How to Fck Up Well.

Today, Tori is telling us all about growing up in the hospitality industry, the benefits of working with a cofounder, and what really happens when that business relationship stops working out.

Some Questions Asked:

• What were your financial fears around going freelance? (05:01)
• What’s your big tip for somebody that is looking to go freelance? (10:43)
• What was the benefit of having a cofounder and what was the hardest part of having a cofounder? (18:44)
• Can you share some of the values of How to Fck Up Well? (31:35)

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• About Tori’s career journey (00:23)
• Tori’s pricing structure when she first started freelancing (15:09)
• Some of the pain points around being a business founder (26:49)
• What the idea of ‘failure’ means for Tori (37:55)

Connect with Tori:

• Instagram
• How to Fck Up Well
• Advice column

Let’s Connect:

• Website
• Linkedin
• Instagram

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