EntreLeadership Is Partnering With My Uncle Going to Be a Problem?
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Feb 25, 2026 Caller Ben in Hartford runs a 14-person home services company facing service breakdowns. He discusses diagnosing people versus systems issues and steps to reset team standards. The conversation also touches on handling missed appointments, improving follow-up, and staffing gaps with practical, hands-on fixes.
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Open A Direct Succession Conversation
- Ask your uncle directly and respectfully about his plan for his half of the business and express your desire to be included in those conversations.
- Use open-handed language, offer help, and ask about his timeline so you can plan succession and potential purchase options.
Build Relationship Before Negotiation
- Build relationship touchpoints like regular breakfasts to encourage your uncle to share intentions and dreams for his share of the business.
- Involve your dad as older brother to help facilitate timeline and pay/work expectation conversations.
Buy Equipment With Cash Not Debt
- Avoid relying on debt to fuel growth in cash-intensive equipment rental businesses; instead buy equipment slowly with cash.
- Paying cash forces disciplined purchasing choices and reduces risk from customer payment delays or insolvency.