Why is Succession Hard?

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: https://www.cabinetmakerprofitsystem.com Profit Toolbelt: https://www.profittoolbelt.com/ Contractor Wealth System: https://www.contractorwealthsystem.com/ DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE👉 ⁨@Cabinetmakerprofitsystemcom ⁩| ⁨@profittoolbelt4527⁩