You've built the business beyond your capacity to run it your way. This realization causes some senior owners to cry and others to chuckle with ironic amusement. In either case, when that light dawns, it's time either to bring on a more expansive management capacity from within or outside the family, or to sell the business. Anything less jeopardizes everything you've worked for, as well as your family's well-being. There are other interesting, satisfying things to do.
Many senior owners find it hard to believe, but there is life after the family business.
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