If you are the child of entrepreneurs, then you grew up inside a business. You did your homework in the back office, you helped out on your days off and you probably became an employee once you were old enough.

When your parents look toward the future, they probably assume that their retirement plan includes handing you the reins. Great, if that’s something you want.

What if it’s not?

It can be difficult to tell your folks that you don’t want the business they consider their legacy – but the reality of taking over a business you don’t have a passion for is you likely won’t be as successful as you could be. Entrepreneurs need an edge that only passion can give you. As the child of entrepreneurs you know this already. Guess what? Your parents know it too.

If you don’t want your parents’ business – you have to tell them how you feel. We know it’s a hard conversation to have, but it’s one you have to face.

The good news? You can still continue your parents’ entrepreneurial legacy. You can fulfil their dream for you to be an entrepreneur and still follow your own passions. How? You can sell their business and buy your own.

Selling your parents’ business can give them a return on their investment in cash – cash they can use for their retirement and also use to help you purchase a business where you can be successful.

For instance – if your parents own a flower shop, but you’ve always dreamed of owning a pizzeria they could cash out on their flower business and then help you with a decent down payment on an established pizzeria. You can then finance the rest of the purchase with your own cash, with seller financing or a loan. You can pay your parents back over time, or let them maintain a silent partner/investor position so they can still have income in their retirement years. 

The point here is you can still become the business owner your parents have always hoped you would be without giving up your own dreams and adopting theirs. Have the tough conversation, and then give them the sell/buy alternative for the continuation of their legacy.

Are you the child of entrepreneurs and have always dreaded taking over their business? Would you like to know more about the possible options for a sell/buy scenario? Please feel free to leave any questions or comments, we would be happy to help.

Michael Monnot

941.518.7138
Mike@InfinityBusinessBrokers.com
5111 Ocean Boulevard, Suite E
Siesta Key, FL 34242

www.InfinityBusinessBrokers.com