How to Build a Business in Your 20s: Becoming a Multi-Unit Franchise Owner
August 20, 2026
Noah Yakobson explains why he left a corporate career at 25 and the steps he took to become a multi-unit franchise owner. He shares his perspective on buying an existing business and managing a team in the beauty industry. He talks about financial discipline, delegation, and the mindset needed for ownership.
Noah Yakobson moved from a business strategy role at a sports broadcasting company in Canada to owning multiple lash and brow studios. Although his corporate role brought together his business background and interest in sports, Noah wanted greater control over his own results and the opportunity to build something of his own. He shares how seeing his parents build businesses influenced his own interest in entrepreneurship and the freedom that can come with building something of your own. He started early, used a long time horizon, and took a leap of faith into an industry he knew very little about at first.
His approach focuses on business fundamentals rather than specific services. He highlights the importance of data-driven decisions and building trust with an inherited team. From managing staff issues to looking at daily sales projections, Noah explains the discipline required to keep four locations running smoothly while staying level-headed through every challenge.
What You'll Learn:
- Seeing the benefits of working for yourself at a young age.
- Evaluating a business opportunity using numbers and logic.
- Identifying why starting young can actually lower your risk.
- Moving from a corporate role to a hands-on owner position.
- Building rapport with a team that has more industry experience.
- Deciding which tasks to keep and which ones to delegate.
- Using daily data to stay ahead of financial issues.
- Managing your emotions during the ups and downs of ownership.
- Learning why community and local marketing are vital for growth.
- Trusting your ability to learn new industries quickly.
Episode Resources:
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