There&#x27;s always a risk with bringing someone onboard to work with you. The fact is, while many people say that they want to be an entrepreneur and want to be part of it, the initial passion can fizzle out fairly quickly when things get tough.<p>In my case, I&#x27;ve went through a few partners: 2 walked away and 1 have said that they&#x27;re interested in learning but the time commitment is tough. Some people just aren&#x27;t willing to put in everything that&#x27;s required without really knowing that there&#x27;s something in it for them.<p>What I&#x27;ve decided to do then is to take the lead and steer the ship until we hit revenue. My partners all have a full-time job so I can understand that putting extra hours in for something that may not turn out great is tough. That being said, I do appreciate their help.<p>In your case, is your partner willing to take a step back and let you guide things? It&#x27;s important for you to be completely transparent and clarify things. If he&#x27;s in, how in is he? What can you get from him and what do you need to give up for his help? Can he help you? Have that talk. Time is of the essence for a startup and you can&#x27;t afford to keep things dragging along. Your family needs you.