In this episode of The End in Mind, Caitlin sits down with Elle George, a multi–7-figure entrepreneur, founder, and author who rebuilt her businesses after surviving toxic partnerships, hostile takeovers, and millions in legal battles.Elle shares what most founders never talk about: how quickly misaligned partnerships can destroy trust, finances, and peace — and how to protect yourself before you sign the wrong deal.This conversation explores what it really means to scale with integrity, why urgency is one of the biggest red flags in business, and how to align values before ambition. Elle introduces her Deal Readiness Framework, designed to help entrepreneurs slow down, ask better questions, and document decisions so growth doesn’t come at the cost of burnout or regret.If you’re navigating partnerships, investors, or major business decisions — this episode will help you lead with clarity, confidence, and discernment.Connect with Elle:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.elle.george/- Website & Book: https://www.beforeyoushakehands.com*Loved this episode?*Share it with a fellow founder, leave a review, or DM Caitlin on Instagram @meraki_media_management with your biggest takeaway! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices