You don’t need to change a person to sell an idea.

In business coaching, I often stress that it’s not about changing the person but guiding them to act in their best interest. For example, I advise clients to draw excess funds from their business, not only to satisfy the tax department’s insistence on purifying but to get money out of harms way.  Further not sweeping retained earnings could trap the money and prevent dividends from being issued in loss years.  Your family is safer the more investable assets you have.  This strategy protects the operating company and ensures funds can be reintroduced swiftly with collateral loans.  Ultimately, a wealthier owner bolsters the business’s security, benefiting both personal and professional realms.

The entrepreneur may feel guilty about taking their money.  I propose you are just changing columns.  It is still your money and still accessible.

Changing how you feel is above my paygrade.  De-risking your business is in my wheel house.