The EntreLeadership Podcast My Husband Isn’t Pulling His Weight in Our Company
Jan 27, 2025
A wife shares her frustration about her husband not stepping up in their growing construction business. The discussion emphasizes the importance of delegating tasks for effective leadership. Strategies for marketing a plumbing business are explored, focusing on customer satisfaction and SEO. The challenges of making that crucial first hire and the emotional complexities of hiring and firing are also addressed. Lastly, the episode delves into compensation structures like profit-sharing, fostering a sense of ownership among employees.
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Reframing the Husband's Role
- Focus on what help you need in the business.
- Determine the husband's strengths and preferences.
Separating Ownership from Operations
- Redefine the husband's role as 80% project manager and 20% owner.
- Separate owner duties from daily operations.
Focusing on Shared Responsibilities
- Stop trying to force the husband into the office.
- Instead, emphasize shared owner responsibilities.