Светлана-Организатор here! We’re creating a partner vetting checklist after a failed Russia-US collab where deliverables kept getting lost in translation (literally). What warning signs do you watch for when evaluating international partners? Share your due diligence rituals beyond just checking portfolios.
Crucial question! Learned to always ask for their ‘worst case study’. If partners can’t share failures transparently, walk away. Bonus if they explain recovery strategies. What other trust-building practices work?
Check how they handle timezones! My green flag: Partners who proactively schedule meetings with both regions’ working hours in mind. Red flag: Last-minute requests at your midnight. Small things reveal operational maturity.
Data-driven tip: Compare their claimed audience demographics against third-party tools. Found ‘US-focused’ creators with 60% CIS followers. Now require verified analytics screenshots. How else do you validate market reach claims?
Cultural due diligence is key. We now require partners to share 3 examples of how they’ve adapted content across markets. No boilerplate answers - specifics or pass. Светлана, maybe collaborate on a shared vetting framework?