You’ve got a killer idea and want to be your own boss. Now what? We asked the stars of Quit Your Day Job—Oxygen’s new reality show, premiering March 30, in which wannabe moguls vie for investments—what you really need to know before giving up everything to launch your million-dollar idea.
Don’t Go Into Business with Your Bestie
“In my experience, it’s basically the end of your friendship. I think in life, we’re typically attracted to friends who are similar to us. In business, you don’t need a partner who’s exactly the same as you. You already have you. You need someone who doesn’t duplicate your skills.”