Sorry for not getting back to you earlier, I've been negotiating a contract (how appropriate...)
From her post, clearly Lola says he's a friend. My comments aren't meant to be making out that this person is not a friend. if I've given that impression to her (and you) then my apologies.
I still think they are valid though, and perhaps more so, given that it's a friend. Doing business with friends is either great or a disaster IMO. If the friendship is really valuable, sometimes the best thing is not to form any business relationships. They devil is always in the details, and best intentions aside, if Lola is unsure about her abilities to meet the expectations not only of her friend, but the people she will be managing and interacting with in that role, then she needs to consider the issues I've raised (back-up, mentoring etc).
I'm not raining on her parade, just trying to provide - from hard learned lessons - some insight into the bigger picture surrounding the role in general.
I hope it's useful and appropriate, and best of luck.
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