> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://daoud.blog/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 7 Videos over 14 Days - URL: https://daoud.blog/7-videos-over-14-days/ - Published: 2026-10-29T05:19:44.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-29T05:19:44.000Z - Author: Daoud Salam! Its been two weeks since I published my first video, and here is the list for you, I appreciate your feedback as always and any support 😄 ### **1\.** [**I Made 100 Business Mistakes. This is #1.**](https://youtu.be/GLoQomBBcWw?si=DIzQzBAbTRCZIAkH&ref=daoud.blog) **(Mistake #1)** - **The Mistake:** Choosing a short-sighted business partner who lacked long-term commitment and vision for the business (only seeking quick wins), which wasn't protected against in the legal and shareholder agreements. - **The Takeaway:** Ensure partners share a 5–10 year horizon and reflect commitment expectations legally upfront. --- ### **2\.** [**NEVER Say "YES" to a Business Partner Before Doing This (Mistake 99/100)**](https://youtu.be/oFGQWAz4w4I?si=YAmSt6MK0nTILme5&ref=daoud.blog) **(Mistake #2 / 99)** - **The Mistake:** Agreeing too quickly to let an early investing partner exit and cash out their money when they asked to leave, placing immense financial stress and operational distraction entirely on you. - **The Takeaway:** Never decide impulsively under emotional pressure. "Sleep on it," consult legal/advisors, assess the impact on operations, or default to saying "no" initially to honor original agreements. --- ### **3\.** [**NO MORE "Silent" Business Partners**](https://youtu.be/7N-B9W-VQMM?si=Sk3qfkejkxgdEpnD&ref=daoud.blog) **(Mistake #3)** - **The Mistake:** Bringing in completely passive, disengaged "silent" partners who do not participate, advise, or stay informed. - **The Takeaway:** Establish clear engagement expectations from the start, maintain regular updates (at least quarterly), and keep shareholders involved rather than disconnected until problems arise. --- ### **4\.** [**The Fastest Way to Lose Your Best Friend | Mistake 97/100**](https://youtu.be/%5F31U2oI4aEQ?si=Lp8hGPVR6RIqnFsH&ref=daoud.blog) **(Mistake #4 / 97)** - **The Mistake:** Partnering with friends without clearly defining and differentiating business roles and personal relationships, risking both the company and the friendship when conflicts arise. - **The Takeaway:** Set firm boundaries and agree in advance on decision-making authority, failure scenarios, and how the friendship will be protected regardless of business outcomes. --- ### **5\.** [**Why I Walked Away From a Family Business | Mistake Five**](https://youtu.be/nWvRtjvkNkM?si=U72S16t6bUZFkUPq&ref=daoud.blog) **(Mistake #5)** - **The Mistake:** Bringing unresolved, dysfunctional family dynamics into a family business where hierarchy was dictated by family status rather than competence or merit, leaving roles undefined. - **The Takeaway:** Evaluate household dynamics before going into business together, define distinct professional roles, and draw strict boundaries between home and office. --- ### **6\.** [**The "Honeymoon Partner" Trap And How to Handle It | 100 Business Mistakes (Ep. 6)**](https://youtu.be/6l2O%5F784Pgo?si=51YwWBGWgqSF2mwa&ref=daoud.blog) **(Mistake #6)** - **The Mistake:** Failing to immediately confront a "honeymoon partner" who started with excitement but gradually stopped fulfilling financial or operational commitments. - **The Takeaway:** Address non-responsiveness and delays directly and early. Define upfront contractual counter-actions and consequences if agreed milestones or capital calls are missed. --- ### **7\.** [**The Danger of Taking All Their Money: Business Mistake #7**](https://youtu.be/n9Oo%5FIHQpr4?si=qEUGQQopEWyCDrtH&ref=daoud.blog) **(Mistake #7)** - **The Mistake:** Accepting an investment from a partner where it represents all (or the vast majority) of their net worth, or taking money from a first-time investor with unrealistic expectations who cannot stomach business risk or loss. - **The Takeaway:** Don't take all an investor's capital (keep it capped to a modest portion, e.g., 10–20%), ensure novice investors understand the true risks of business failure, and establish clear exit and downside documentation beforehand. ## Sign up for Daoud's Blog Thoughts, stories and ideas. Subscribe Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.