Family members can sometimes bring valuable skills to a company that can help improve it. However, in some cases, it can be seen as favoritism by the owner (usually a parent), who tries to get their son, daughter, or spouse to take on a role without having the necessary skills or qualifications. While hiring family members can be a successful strategy for building a profitable business, it is important for business owners to ensure that their family members have the skills and the support of other employees. In today’s episode, Craig Deimler will share his experiences running a family business and provide some advice on making such hires successful.

Craig Deimler is a Remodelers Advantage Roundtables Facilitator and salesperson for ALCO Products. Craig has been working in the industry since he was 12. He worked at my father’s company (located in Pennsylvania) first as a laborer, then carpenter and lead carpenter. In 1994, Craig joined the company full-time and headed the sales and design side of the company. I assumed the role of president and CEO in 2008. Shortly after this, Craig started facilitating Remodelers Advantage after being a member for many years before that. In 2019, he decided it was time to close the company and move on to something that was not full-scale design/build.

Craig, Tim, and Greg talk more about:

• Separation of work and family life
• How can family employees impact the morale of other employees?
• What should a business owner do if they want to hire family members?
• And more…