Stop the Slow Decline: Todd Hagopian on Turnarounds, Productivity Multipliers, and Winning with Focus

In this episode of Amazing Authorities, Mitch Carson sits down with Todd Hagopian, turnaround expert and author, to unpack how leaders can reverse stagnation before it turns into a full-blown crisis. Todd explains why early intervention creates smoother growth, higher morale, and stronger profitability — without the chaos of emergency restructuring.

Todd breaks down his proven frameworks for maximizing workforce productivity, including treating payroll as a strategic asset rather than a cost to slash. He shares how leaders can reorganize teams intelligently, apply the 80/20 squared principle, and align every department around the activities that make the most money every minute of the day.

The conversation also dives into AI as a productivity multiplier, decision discipline, and the cultural shifts required to sustain growth. Todd reveals how eliminating wasted meetings, sharpening priorities, and empowering teams to question off-focus work can dramatically increase output without burnout.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why catching stagnation early leads to faster, less painful growth than crisis turnarounds
• How to treat payroll as a productivity asset instead of a cost-cutting target
• What the 80/20 squared framework is and how it doubles down on top customers and products
• How focusing on the top 4% of high-value work can increase productivity by up to 600%
• Why AI won’t replace jobs — but will dramatically outperform those who don’t learn to use it
• How to reorganize teams without constant layoffs by using productivity multipliers
• Why cutting low-value meetings improves morale more than reducing work hours
• How to build a culture where teams challenge distractions and stay aligned on profit-driving priorities

Guest Links — Todd Hagopian

Todd Hagopian Website & Resources:
https://www.toddhagopian.com

Books by Todd Hagopian:
Available through his website and major retailers

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Books by Mitch Carson:
The Amazing Authors of Singapore: https://a.co/d/cp9KjC1
The Silent Salesmen: https://a.co/d/b4eqa2D