The 68% Problem - Why Working Harder Is Making Things Worse

The 68% Problem - Why Working Harder Is Making Things Worseby: Paul JarmanPublished on: 31/03/2026

68% of your week on firefighting, 32% on growth. Most owners know the ratio is wrong. Here's why it doesn't change — and what actually fixes it.

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The 68% Problem - Why Working Harder Is Making Things Worse

The Founder Dependency Tax

The Founder Dependency Taxby: Paul JarmanPublished on: 23/03/2026

You built the business. Now it can't run without you. Discover the hidden cost of founder dependency — and what it's really doing to your valuation.

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The Founder Dependency Tax

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