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Last updated: Mar 25, 2026, 10:03 PM EST

Partnership Governance

Who Does What

Clear ownership for every function in the business. No overlap, no gaps, no ambiguity. Three columns: Joshua (content & community), Alex (technology), and Joint (decisions that need both partners).

Owns itMakes the call
Does the workExecutes
Gives inputConsulted
Gets updatesInformed

✝️ Theological Integrity

Theological Review Committee (recruit, manage)

Owns it Joshua
Gives input Alex

Content approval before publish (all prayers, reflections, guides)

Owns it Joshua
Gets updates Alex

AI-generated content review (ensure theological accuracy)

Does the work Joshua
Does the work Alex
Owns it Joint decision

Alignment with Orthodox apostolic teaching

Owns it Joshua
Gets updates Alex

User-reported content concerns (review & respond)

Owns it Joshua
Gives input Alex

🎯 Content & Programs

Workout programs (strength, flexibility, HIIT)

Owns it Joshua
Gives input Alex

Meditation & breathwork content

Owns it Joshua
Gets updates Alex

Devotional & spiritual growth content

Owns it Joshua
Gets updates Alex

Retreat planning & execution

Owns it Joshua
Gives input Alex

Community challenges (21-day, seasonal)

Does the work Joshua
Does the work Alex
Owns it Joint decision

Live coaching sessions & workshops

Owns it Joshua
Gives input Alex

💻 Technology & App

App development (iOS, Android, web)

Gets updates Joshua
Owns it Alex

AI personalization engine (workout + spiritual)

Gives input Joshua
Owns it Alex

Analytics, tracking & user behavior insights

Gets updates Joshua
Owns it Alex

Backend infrastructure & API services

Gets updates Joshua
Owns it Alex

Push notifications & engagement automation

Gives input Joshua
Owns it Alex

User onboarding flow & first-time experience

Gives input Joshua
Owns it Alex

📈 Marketing & Growth

Social media strategy & content calendar

Does the work Joshua
Does the work Alex
Owns it Joint decision

SEO & content marketing

Gives input Joshua
Owns it Alex

Paid ads (Google, Meta, TikTok, YouTube)

Gets updates Joshua
Owns it Alex

Podcast & YouTube channel production

Does the work Joshua
Does the work Alex
Owns it Joint decision

Influencer & church partnerships

Does the work Joshua
Gives input Alex
Owns it Joint decision

Email campaigns & nurture sequences

Gives input Joshua
Owns it Alex

❤️ Community & Coaching

Group coaching programs

Owns it Joshua
Gives input Alex

1-on-1 mentoring & spiritual direction

Owns it Joshua
Gets updates Alex

Community moderation & culture

Owns it Joshua
Gives input Alex

User support & success

Does the work Joshua
Does the work Alex
Owns it Joint decision

Ambassador & leader program

Owns it Joshua
Gives input Alex

💰 Business & Finance

Subscription pricing & tier structure

Gives input Joshua
Gives input Alex
Owns it Joint decision

Revenue sharing & partner compensation

Owns it Joint decision

Investor relations & fundraising

Does the work Joshua
Does the work Alex
Owns it Joint decision

Monthly P&L review & financial reporting

Gives input Joshua
Does the work Alex
Owns it Joint decision

Quarterly strategy & budget reallocation

Does the work Joshua
Does the work Alex
Owns it Joint decision

Reinvestment vs. dividend decision

Gives input Joshua
Gives input Alex
Owns it Joint decision

Cash investment commitments (per phase)

Does the work Joshua
Does the work Alex
Owns it Joint decision

External investor negotiations

Does the work Joshua
Does the work Alex
Owns it Joint decision

Anti-dilution protections for founders

Gives input Joshua
Gives input Alex
Owns it Joint decision

🏛️ Governance

Weekly sync (30 min — status + blockers)

Does the work Joshua
Does the work Alex
Owns it Joint decision

Monthly performance review

Gives input Joshua
Does the work Alex
Owns it Joint decision

Quarterly strategy session

Does the work Joshua
Does the work Alex
Owns it Joint decision

Annual partnership review & equity assessment

Does the work Joshua
Does the work Alex
Owns it Joint decision

13

Joshua Owns

Content, coaching, community, retreats

9

Alex Owns

Technology, app, AI, marketing, analytics

19

Joint Decisions

Strategy, budget, pricing, expansion

Operating Rhythm

📅

Weekly

30-min sync call. Status, blockers, quick decisions. Joshua + Alex.

📊

Monthly

Performance report: MAU, retention, revenue, engagement metrics. Both partners review.

🎯

Quarterly

Strategy review. Reallocate budget. Set next quarter targets. Review P&L together.

🏆

Annual

Partnership review. Equity assessment. Set year goals. Discuss scaling & new markets.

Decision Rules

Joshua Decides Alone

  • Workout & meditation program design
  • Spiritual content & devotionals
  • Coaching methodology & retreats
  • Community culture & moderation

Alex Decides Alone

  • Tech stack & app architecture
  • AI engine & personalization
  • Ad platform optimization
  • Analytics & tools selection

Both Partners Decide Together

  • Subscription pricing & tiers
  • Revenue sharing structure
  • Overall budget & allocation
  • B2B licensing deals
  • Investor & fundraising decisions
  • Expansion into new markets
  • Social media strategy
  • Community challenges & events