Aaron Young is a renowned entrepreneur with more than 40 years experience and several dozen multi-million dollar companies under his belt.  Aaron has made it his life’s work to arm business owners with success formulas that immediately provide exponential growth and protection. Fully embodying his concept of the Unshackled Owner, he inspires others to do the same by empowering them to build strong companies while proactively protecting their dreams.

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> Here’s a glimpse of what you would learn…. 

• Building and scaling businesses, particularly in the e-commerce sector.
• The importance of defining personal success and setting clear goals.
• Recognizing and leveraging personal strengths while delegating weaknesses.
• Hiring practices focused on cultural fit and complementary skills.
• Creating effective organizational structures and forward-looking charts.
• Implementing accountability measures through key performance indicators (KPIs) and scoreboards.
• Cultivating an intentional corporate culture that encourages innovation.
• Learning from real-world experiences and continuous education.
• The significance of creating systems for business independence and scalability.
• Strategies for maintaining personal fulfillment and legacy in entrepreneurship.

In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley welcomes Aaron Young, a seasoned entrepreneur and author of "The Unshackled." Aaron shares invaluable insights on scaling e-commerce businesses from seven to eight figures. Key topics include the importance of building autonomous business systems, defining personal success, and leveraging team strengths. Aaron emphasizes hiring for cultural fit, creating forward-looking organizational charts, and implementing KPIs for accountability. He also discusses the significance of a strong corporate culture and legacy building. This episode offers practical strategies for business owners aiming to achieve sustainable growth and long-term success.

Here are the 3 action items that Josh identified from this episode:

1. Systematize and Automate for Scalability – Develop detailed operating procedures and leverage automation to reduce manual effort. This ensures the business can run efficiently without requiring constant oversight, freeing up time for strategic growth.  

2. Build a Team That Complements Your Skills – Identify your strengths and weaknesses, then hire team members who fill the gaps. Prioritize cultural fit and empower your team to make decisions, fostering a self-sustaining and innovative work environment.  

3. Set Clear, Incremental Goals with a Defined 'Why' – Clearly define what success means to you and break down large objectives into manageable milestones. Understanding your motivation behind these goals helps maintain long-term focus and drive.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Josh Hadley on LinkedIn
• eComm Breakthrough YouTube
• eComm Breakthrough Consulting
• eComm Breakthrough Podcast
• Email Josh Hadley: [email protected]

• The E-Myth by Michael E. Gerber

• ChatGPT
• Magnify Your Wealth
• The Unshackled Owner
• "Who Not How" on Amazon
• The Science of Getting Rich on Amazon
• LinkedIn
• Indeed

Special Mention(s):

• Adam “Heist” Runquist on LinkedIn
• Kevin King on LinkedIn
• Michael E. Gerber on LinkedIn

Related Episode(s):

• “Cracking the Amazon Code: Learn From Adam Heist’s Brand Scaling Secrets” on the eComm Breakthrough Podcast
• “Kevin King’s Wicked-Smart Tips for Building an Audience of Raving Fans” on the eComm Breakthrough Podcast
• “Unlocking Entrepreneurial Greatness | Insider Secrets With E-myth Author Michael Gerber” on the eComm Breakthrough Podcast

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This episode is brought to you by eComm Breakthrough Consulting where I help seven-figure e-commerce owners grow to eight figures. 

I started my business in 2015 and grew it to an eight-figure brand in seven years.

I made mistakes along the way that made the path to eight figures longer. At times I doubted whether our business could even survive and become a real brand. I wish I would have had a guide to help me grow faster and avoid the stumbling blocks.

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Josh Hadley 00:00:00  Welcome to the Ecomm Breakthrough podcast. I'm your host, Josh Hadley, where I interview the top business leaders in e-commerce. Past guests include Kevin King, Aaron Cordovez and Michael E Gerber, author of the E-myth. Today I'm speaking with Aaron Young, the author of the book The Unshackled. This episode is brought to you by Ecomm Breakthrough, where I specialize in investing in and scaling seven figure ecommerce brands to eight figures and beyond. If you're an ambitious e-commerce entrepreneur looking for a partner or a coach who can help you take your business to the next level, I bring hands on experience, strategic insights, and the resources needed to fuel your growth. So if you or someone you know is ready to scale or looking for an investment partner or coach, reach out to me directly a...