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The Real Way Founders Will Scale in 2026 (Buy Back Your Time!)


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Most founders don’t fail because their idea is bad —
they fail because they try to do everything themselves.

In episode 53 of Start It or Scrap It, we break down what it really means to buy back your time — and why delegation, hiring, and pricing correctly aren’t expenses… they’re leverage.

We talk about:
Why being busy ≠ being productive
The difference between being self-employed vs. owning a business
How founders trap themselves doing low-value work
When hiring actually makes you more money, not less
Why burnout is often a systems problem, not a motivation problem

If your business feels like it owns you instead of the other way around, this episode will change how you think about growth.

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Alternative Titles:
Why Doing Everything Yourself Is Killing Your Business
The Hidden Cost of Being “Hands-On” as a Founder
Stop Being Busy — Start Buying Back Your Time
The Difference Between Owning a Job and Owning a Business

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Start It or Scrap ItBy Michael Terkanian and Mr. Gummi