Unshackled: How to Stop Working in Your Business and Start Owning It with Aaron Young

Too many entrepreneurs think they own a business, when in reality, the business owns them. In this episode of All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett, Jeffrey sits down with Aaron Young, Chairman of Laughlin Associates and author of Unshackled, to break down what it really takes to build a company that delivers freedom, not burnout.  Drawing on more than 30 years of experience, Aaron shares why most founders get stuck in “startup mode,” how they become the bottleneck to their own growth, and what it means to transition from operator to true owner. He outlines his 7 Levels of Business Excellence, covering everything from defining a clear destination and hiring for outcomes to building scoreboards, empowering teams, and creating a business that runs without you. They also dive into the often-overlooked side of entrepreneurship - corporate structure, governance, and asset protection and why ignoring these can cost you everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices