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Built to Grow Podcast: How to Grow Your Business Without Working More Hours with Rob Young

Rob Young, founder of Stage 3 Group, talks with Ryan Naylor about the systems and mindset shifts that let a business grow without the owner working more hours.

The AvaHR TeamUpdated September 2026 · 3 min read

In this episode of the Built to Grow Podcast, Ryan Naylor sits down with Rob Young, founder of Stage 3 Group and author of Stage 3 Success, to talk about a challenge many entrepreneurs eventually face: how to keep growing a business without adding more hours to their own workload.

Being great at your craft and knowing how to run a growing company are two different things. Rob explains what he calls the "teenage years" of a business, a stage where growth creates new complexity, old processes stop working, and owners often end up trying to handle everything themselves.

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What Ryan and Rob cover

The conversation focuses on the point where growth starts to outpace the owner. Here's what they get into:

Why many business owners hit a wall as their companies grow
The three essential functions every business needs
How better systems and processes can reduce stress and support growth
Common mistakes that create unnecessary chaos as a company gets bigger
Why clear communication helps build trust with both customers and employees
How to identify your "Best and Highest Use" as a business owner
The mindset shift that can help founders step away from day-to-day operations

Making room for the work that matters most

Rob also shares how putting the right systems in place can give owners more room to focus on the work where they bring the most value. The goal is to build a business that can grow without sacrificing family, company culture, or profitability along the way.

Who this episode is for

If you're spending most of your time working in your business and struggling to find time to work on it, this episode offers practical ideas for creating more structure, reducing complexity, and building a company that doesn't depend on you for everything.