Business Relationship Dilemma?

Question

Hi All,

I met a couple who are friends of one of my best friends. I am a real estate investor.

Initially they initiated meetings with me to talk about investing in Real Estate together. meaning I will bring the knowledge and experience they will bring some money and mortgage. Now we no longer talk about investing together but rather they are asking me to provide them with my banker contact information, accountant, lawyer etc.

My dilemma is should I provide them with the information they want? if I do, it will be instead of doing business with them because they will use my contacts and try to do it alone.

should i say "sorry I can't" or just help them and forget about the potential business opportunity we had understanding they were not really serious about it? on the other hand perhaps I am strengthening my business relationship with lawyer, banker etc. by referring people to them? (again people who were not completely honest with me initially) THANKS.

Answer 1

Just tell them that it is your business secret that you can't give. People like them are just try to use you, try to save the commission money. So, just find others better, don't waste time with them.