If you plan to talk to him about it (you should) then make sure you identify some specific examples of where you feel he is under performing - otherwise he could think your just finding excuses/passing blame for the sales not going well. Brainstorm (together if you like) ways to improve those areas.
This question is asked here with some regularity - it's one of the most common issues in startups. The consensus is almost invariably:
- talk to him
- if it's still not working out part ways
- offer to buy him/her out if you can afford it
- don't leave anything hanging (unresolved ownership issues etc)
This question is asked here with some regularity - it's one of the most common issues in startups. The consensus is almost invariably:
(good luck!)