
← The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber23 jul · 27 min
Family Business Going Wrong? Here's What You're Missing
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Running a business with your spouse, kids, parents, or other family members can be incredible.It can also get messy fast.When nobody knows exactly what they're responsible for, business problems become family problems. Roles overlap. People start micromanaging each other. Work follows you home. And suddenly you're talking about customers and employees while lying in bed at night.
In this episode, Tim and Derek get into what they've learned from building businesses with family—and the mistakes they wish they'd avoided.They break down why clear roles matter, how to keep business out of your personal life, why every family member needs ownership and autonomy, and how a shared vision can get everyone rowing in the same direction.
Chapters
00:00 The Reality of Family Businesses
00:34 Why We Started Our Own Businesses
03:29 What Employees Don't See About Ownership
05:24 The Hidden Cost of Running a Business
07:35 What Your Employees Actually Need
09:32 Why Business Owners Need an Outlet
10:44 How Family Gets Pulled Into the Business
11:40 Family and Business Relationships Are Different