Co-Founders & Conflicts: How to Build (and Fix) a Business Partnership | EP 159 Mike Arzt

Описание: 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 the 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.

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ABOUT MIKE ARZT
Mike Arzt is an entrepreneur, creative director, and co-founder of The Public Works, a Colorado-based creative agency specializing 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:   / mike-arzt-thepublicworks  
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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/ap....

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/
EO Youtube    / @entrepreneursorganization  

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ABOUT THE HOST

Linh Podetti is the CEO and Founder of Outsourcing Angel, a Sydney-based company that helps to create jobs for people in the Philippines while creating freedom for business owners around the world. Outsourcing Angel provides Systemise & Scale Up Services as well as Recruitment of Virtual Assistants to help business owners grow a business that doesn't rely on them.

Linh has been an active member of EO Sydney since June 2022, and she actively seeks out opportunities to promote and uplift fellow entrepreneurs.

Business Website: www.outsourcingangel.com
Personal Website: https://www.linhpodetti.com
YouTube:    / @linhpodetti  
Linkedin:   / linhpodetti  
Instagram:   / linh.podetti