Spanish entrepreneur José Luis Azañón, owner of the Rizos chain of hairdressers, has再次突出出来 after publicly defending the legitimacy of a business owner making money from their business. In a laSexta program, José Luis rejected that his wealth came from an inheritance and highlighted the effort he puts into his entrepreneurial activities. "I didn't inherit anything. What I have, whether it's a lot, a little, or something in between, I earned it through my work," he stated, summarizing his dedication with the expression "I work 24/7, 365 days a year."
The discussion intensified when other participants in the program addressed the responsibility of business owners regarding the wages paid to workers. José Luis responded with the phrase that ended up gaining prominence in the Spanish press: "I don't have to apologize for making money." The response set up a confrontation between two issues: the discussion about wages and working conditions and the legitimacy of someone who owns a business obtaining income through that activity.
The entrepreneur also addressed the tax burden but made a point of clarifying that he doesn't oppose the principle of paying taxes. The criticism is, according to his explanation, in the way he believes public money is subsequently used. José Luis defended that he would like to see a more efficient Public Administration and stated that he wouldn't necessarily have problems contributing more resources if necessary, as long as that effort was properly justified.
This isn't the first time Azañón has led public debates about the conditions of those who manage a business. In September 2025, NoticiasTrabajo revisited another intervention where the entrepreneur questioned rules about overtime hours, including the state collective agreement for hairdressers that prohibits overtime work. José Luis also said he has received numerous labor inspections and considered that the sanctions applicable to small and medium-sized businesses can reach amounts capable of putting certain businesses in difficulty.
