In this episode of Manage Your Projects with Confidence, our special guests, Rachel Martinez and Julie Allen will explore the significance of collaborative power in their discussion on “Partnership Dynamics”. Moreover, they delve into the advantages and hurdles of partnerships, provide guidance on successfully initiating and developing a partnership venture, and disclose indispensable tools for efficient project and time management.
Both Rachel Martinez and Julie Allen are co-founders of Watch Me Learning Services LLC. Watch Me Learning Services LLC is an instructional design agency who provides online learning, training and professional development experiences for small to medium sized businesses.
“It felt like we were about to get married, and we had to hash out, what would happen in the divorce”
~Rachel Martinez and Julie Allen
Ready to learn? Tune into this revealing episode of Manage Your Projects with Confidence Podcast!
Key Talking Points of the Episode:
[00:35] Introducing the episode guests: Rachel Martinez and Julie Allen
[01:23] Rachel and Julie share their background story and entrepreneurial journey
[08:35] Rachel and Julie explain the purpose of Watch Me Learning Services
[13:26] The guests thought about the emergence of numerous online training platforms
[19:46] Rachel discusses how small businesses are mixing online and face-to-face learning
[22:14] Julie talks about the importance of combining online and physical learning in practical skills training.
[24:58] Rachel and Julie discuss how they formed their partnership
[27:56] What you need to do when entering a business partnership with a married colleague
[32:28] Top two advice on forming a partnership
[35:54] Julie and Rachel talk about the benefits of forming a partnership
[39:58] How to figure out the roles and responsibilities each partner should take in a partnership venture
[48:58] Handling project management with different clients
[59:30] Productivity tools Rachel and Julie uses to manage their time
[1:06:47] How Rachel and Julie celebrated the first anniversary of their business partnership
[1:10:27] What is next for Watch Me Learn Services LLC
Julie Allen, Chief Learning Officer (L)
Co-Founder: Watch Me Learning Services LLC
Social Media: LinkedIn
Rachel Martinez, Chief Operating Officer (R)
Co-Founder: Watch Me Learning Services LLC
Social Media: LinkedIn
Cerila Gailliard, PMP, CSM
Host of Manage Your Projects With Confidence Podcast
Owner: Orchestrating Your Success LLC
Project Management Professional Consultant | Trainer
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