Creating A Network And An Environment That Promotes Action

#EntrepreneurOfTheWeek #Post 2

2. Finding a Partnership That Truly Fits

Choosing the right partners is truly a make-it-or-break-it decision.

At the beginning of my journey, I wanted to jump into the water and start doing as much as possible, gaining hands-on experience. To increase my level of commitment—and also to build confidence by having people to consult with and think things through together—I partnered with two entrepreneurs I had great chemistry with. We started searching for properties and trying to create deals that suited us.

As time went on, it became harder to coordinate meetings and calls. And even when we did manage to meet, there was a lot of ambiguity around strategy (should we focus on one thing or stay open to everything?), decision-making processes, and even financing methods. Eventually, the partnership became quite loose and non-committal, and each of us ended up going in a different direction.

After that, I tried continuing on my own—but I simply couldn’t maintain the consistency I expected from myself. I was missing a framework beyond my personal commitment—something that would turn real estate into a habit, part of my routine. Slowly, I drifted out of my action loop and routine for several weeks, during which I was pretty disappointed in myself for not continuing to push forward.

That changed when I met a friend from the course, Didi Nishlis (an incredible entrepreneur and an even better person). During our conversation, he treated my return to action as a given and suggested I look for a new partner.

Not long after, during a Zoom call for U.S. real estate investors and entrepreneurs—where I shared that I was looking for a partner (the importance of networking! feel free to read Post 1)—I received a message from an amazing woman with incredible energy who lives in New York. She wrote that she had seen me on the call and would love to connect.

Despite the time-zone differences (I’m based in Israel), the connection was immediate—and the rest is history.
In the photo: Yam and I celebrating Thanksgiving.

Being honest with ourselves about what we enjoy doing—and what we don’t—helps us identify where we need support from someone who complements us. In my first partnership, we were very similar in certain areas and wanted to handle the same tasks, which actually slowed our progress. Each of us had a different view on how specific tasks should be executed, which eventually led to disagreements about responsibility distribution and the future of the partnership.

In contrast, a well-matched partnership creates mutual commitment to the process, grounded in trust and the understanding that each partner is doing their best at any given moment—and trusting the other to handle their areas of responsibility or raise issues for discussion.

There are a few key ingredients that, in my view, make a partnership successful:

• Communication, communication, communication – I can’t emphasize enough how important open, honest, and direct communication is. Working with Americans in particular really sharpened this for me and made me appreciate strong communication even more.

• Space – There must be room to talk about new directions one partner wants to explore that the other may not necessarily want to pursue. This allows each partner to fully express themselves and move the business forward.

• Shared decision-making – Disagreements are part of the process, and when they arise, they’re a great opportunity for discussion. These conversations allow us to see things from another perspective and force each side to clearly articulate their position—often refining it or revealing points that need further thought. Many times, these discussions have led to excellent solutions, with both of us walking away feeling clearer and more aligned.