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Why Your Business Still Runs Through You

Published: May 30, 2026
Author: JL
Jeff Lortz
Founder, Coastal Growth Advisors

Owner dependency isn't a people problem. It's a structural one — and it's fixable. Here's what's actually causing it and what to do about it.

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