{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Inside BS Show","title":"How to Handle Business Disagreements Without Being Disagreeable | 872","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2794,"description":"In this candid and insightful conversation, Dave Lorenzo sits down with litigator Brian Haussmann to unpack the emotional and financial landmines business owners face when disagreements turn into disputes. Whether it's a clash with a partner, vendor, or client, Brian brings years of experience in business divorce and partnership litigation to offer strategies that reduce damage, de-escalate conflict, and protect enterprise value. They dive into real stories, including the infamous garbage can tale, to illustrate just how irrational business conflicts can get, and what smart operators do to stay above the fray.\n\nKey Topics Discussed:\nWhy litigation is a massive distraction for business owners\nThe emotional traps in partnership disputes (and how to avoid them)\nThe importance of removing “matters of principle” from business decision-making\nWhat makes a good litigator (hint: it’s not who yells the loudest)\nThe role of personal trust and objectivity in legal counsel\nReal-life stories of business breakups and how emotions cloud judgment\nHow to defuse high-stakes situations with calm, clear strategy\nWhy good partnership agreements are essential—especially between spouses\nWhen and how to use mediation effectively\nHow to spot a stubborn client headed for disaster (and what to do about it)\nThree Takeaways:\nPlan for the breakup before you ever fight: Every business relationship needs a clear dispute resolution process and aligned incentives from the beginning. Don’t wait until emotions are high to figure it out.\nStructure drives harmony: Compensation, governance, and responsibilities need to be explicitly spelled out and updated as the business grows or evolves.\nGet the right lawyer early: A seasoned litigator who understands the cost and chaos of going to court can help you evaluate options before things spiral.\nConnect with Brian Haussmann:\n📞 312-762-9471\n \nHost:\nDave Lorenzo, Founder of Exit Success Lab\n\nClosing Thought:\nDisagreements are inevitable. Destroying your...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/PiZj2Jvm0A50__OqC5DH07qJG7fmMYBgHzZdsz2P7co/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83ZDIx/MjEwZDNiZDMwN2Uw/YzJiNjE0ZTNkMmFm/ODZlOC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}