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The $68M Betrayal & The Unbreakable Partnership | Bill Fairman

The $68M Betrayal & The Unbreakable Partnership | Bill Fairman

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 The business plan was solid. The handshake was firm. But what happens when the partnership you built your life on is suddenly holding a $68 million secret?In this raw and revelatory episode of the Never in Reverse Podcast, Jeremy Axel sits down with Bill Fairman, a battle-tested co-founder from the financial services trenches. This isn’t a theory, it’s a testimony. Bill pulls back the curtain on the exhilarating highs and devastating lows of business partnerships, sharing the hard-won wisdom that can only come from walking through fire.You’ll hear the story of starting from scratch with little more than a dream, the unique complexities of partnering with family, and the non-negotiable role of radical transparency. Then, Bill takes us into the heart of the storm: navigating a catastrophic $68 million loss caused by partner misconduct. This is a masterclass in crisis leadership and personal resilience.For detailed show notes, navigate using the timestamps below:(00:00:00) Introduction and Guest Welcome (00:00:54) Personal Background and Hobbies Bill shares about his hobbies, love for fishing, and what motivates him in life and business.(00:03:06) Why This Podcast? Bill explains what attracted him to the podcast and the meaning behind "Never in Reverse."(00:04:24) Weathering the Early Storms Discussion on starting the business with limited resources, community support, and the challenges of the early days.(00:05:10) Bootstrapping and Growth Bill details how the business was bootstrapped, the role of family, and the transition from brokering loans to starting a fund.(00:09:57) Family Dynamics in Business Exploring the benefits and challenges of working with family, maintaining open communication, and separating family from business.(00:11:42) Maintaining Trust and Communication Importance of daily and weekly huddles, honest dialogue, and preventing resentment in partnerships.(00:12:57) Handling Personal and Business Challenges Navigating personal life events, ego, and maintaining clear communication as the business evolves.(00:14:36) Transparency with Staff and Investors Balancing openness with staff and investors during tough times, and the importance of timely communication.(00:15:59) The $6.8 Million Loss Crisis Bill recounts bringing in a third partner, discovering accounting discrepancies, and the resulting major financial loss and litigation.(00:18:36) Leadership During Crisis How to lead a team and maintain culture during chaos, and the personal toll of business crises.(00:20:20) The Value of Mastermind Groups How mastermind groups provided support, advice, and a sounding board during difficult times.(00:22:21) Radical Transparency with Investors Describing the process of communicating the crisis to investors, holding town halls, and maintaining trust.(00:23:13) Lessons from Chaos and Growth How moments of chaos build strength, structure, and authenticity in leadership and business.(00:24:12) The Importance of Asking for Help Encouragement to utilize support networks and not hide problems out of embarrassment. (00:25:17) Advice on Co-Founder Relationships Bill’s perspective on partnerships, the importance of planning for exits, and treating partnerships like potential divorces.(00:26:34) Structuring Partnerships for the Future Advice on setting up agreements and processes to handle life changes and business evolution.(00:27:13) Final Advice for Future Founders Bill’s key takeaways: don’t get discouraged, expect ups and downs, and be open and honest with all stakeholders.(00:29:01) The Meaning of "Never in Reverse." Bill explains his interpretation: facing consequences, making tough calls, and learning from failure.(00:29:32) Closing Remarks Host wraps up with final thoughts on partnership resilience, learning from failure, and thanks to Bill.=====================================FOLLOW & LEARN MORE ABOUT Bill Fairman: =====================================► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bill.fairman.5/?hl=e► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bill.fairman.5► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bfairmancarolinahardmoney/► website: https://carolina.fund/accredited-investor==========FOLLOW US==========► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NeverInReverse► Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39zLUYtDfBDVkbeLAVuTcI► Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/never-in-reverse/id1756324120► Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/01bdb6c8-fbc3-47c8-b47f-c1f640360356/never-in-reverse.=================CONNECT WITH US:=================► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverinreverse/► X (Formerly Twitter): https://x.com/neverinreverse► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neverinreverse ► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@neverinreverse1?_t=8rbZo6eWaJq&_r=1► Website: https://neverinreverse.com/ Don’t forget to like, comment, and ...
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