Why is Succession Hard?

Why is Succession Hard?

From Profit Tool Belt I Construction I Contracting I Renovations I Remodelling I Construction Business Coach Dominic Rubino by Dominic Rubino

January 6, 2026 · 59 min · Season 4 · Episode 1

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Dominic Rubino interviews Josh Baron to discuss the challenges of succession planning in family-run construction businesses.

Succession planning is one of the hardest challenges facing construction and contracting business owners, especially in family-run companies. In this episode, Dominic Rubino interviews Josh Baron, co-author of The Family Business Handbook, to break down why succession is so difficult, and how to do it right. In this episode, you'll learn: ✔️Why founders struggle to let go of control ✔️The ARC Model: Assets, Roles, and Capabilities ✔️The Four Rooms framework (Management, Board, Owner, Family) ✔️How to prepare the next generation and the outgoing leader ✔️Why avoiding conflict makes succession worse This episode is essential listening for: ✔️ Family-owned construction companies ✔️ Contractors planning an exit or transition ✔️ Owners preparing the next generation 👉 Listen to the full episode and subscribe for more contractor-focused insights. 👍 Like the video 💬 Comment below More about Josh Baron: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshbaron/ Book: https://hbr.org/2025/09/the-founders-final-act Company Website: https://banyan.global/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/banyanglobal/ YouTube Channel: ⁨ @banyanglobalfba⁩ Also check out: Cabinet Maker Profit System…

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