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I think before you can really pick a partner, you need to think very thoroughly about what you're very strong at, and what you could use a bit (or a lot) of imp

I think before you can really pick a partner, you need to think very thoroughly about what you're very strong at, and what you could use a bit (or a lot) of improvement at. For so many people, it's hard to be willing to identify what you are not so great at doing. Sometimes it's just a matter of admitting it. In other cases, you may actually struggle to determine where your weakest points are. Then, once you've done that, you should look at the list and think about what you LIKE to do, and what you DON'T LIKE to do. Prepare a final list which is composed of a cross section of what you are/aren't good at doing, and what you do/don't like to do. Chances are, a person who is good at and likes to do what you aren't good at and don't like to do, is a good match for you.

kevinelliott 16y ago
In other words: If you're good at web design and programming, then perhaps you want someone who's more business and idea focused. This person would need to have some connections too. Otherwise, if you just don't like doing the design portion, but you really like to code, then find another entrepreneurial minded person who like to design.
- lachyg 16y ago
  I'm a marketer, with basic technical knowledge. I know how to run and adjust WordPress blogs, I can dive into the code and change basic things. I owned www.PSDtoWP.com - so I'm quite compitent. It's just the decisisions.. Do I want: - A designer - A coder - Someone well connected, or versed in device peripherals - Or another good PR / Marketing person (This is what I'd call myself)
  - kevinelliott 16y ago
    But your strong attribute seems to be marketing (according to you) with only basic technology knowledge. Think of all the hours and hours you may have struggled trying to figure some things out. You may enjoy it (or you just think you do) but perhaps it actually takes you longer than an actual development minded entrepreneur. Of course, I don't know you, so I don't know. But that's how you should be figuring out who to pair with. You should be thinking "Whats the BEST use of my time?" This is why some people pay people to clean their homes, cars, and clothes.

kevinelliott 16y ago

In other words: If you're good at web design and programming, then perhaps you want someone who's more business and idea focused. This person would need to have some connections too. Otherwise, if you just don't like doing the design portion, but you really like to code, then find another entrepreneurial minded person who like to design.

lachyg 16y ago
I'm a marketer, with basic technical knowledge. I know how to run and adjust WordPress blogs, I can dive into the code and change basic things. I owned www.PSDtoWP.com - so I'm quite compitent. It's just the decisisions.. Do I want: - A designer - A coder - Someone well connected, or versed in device peripherals - Or another good PR / Marketing person (This is what I'd call myself)
- kevinelliott 16y ago
  But your strong attribute seems to be marketing (according to you) with only basic technology knowledge. Think of all the hours and hours you may have struggled trying to figure some things out. You may enjoy it (or you just think you do) but perhaps it actually takes you longer than an actual development minded entrepreneur. Of course, I don't know you, so I don't know. But that's how you should be figuring out who to pair with. You should be thinking "Whats the BEST use of my time?" This is why some people pay people to clean their homes, cars, and clothes.