Exit-Ready: Self-Running Business Blueprint

Would your company thrive if you disappeared for six months—or would it crumble? In today’s episode of SoTellUs Time, discover the exact frameworks top entrepreneurs use to build self-sustaining, sell-ready businesses that print freedom (and profit) on autopilot.

00:00 – Teaser & Host Welcome 01:13 – The 6-Month Disappear Test 03:45 – Why “Owner-Dependent” = Job, Not Business 06:58 – Strategy 1: Document & Systematize (SOPs) 12:22 – Real-World Example: McDonald’s Franchise Model 15:05 – Strategy 2: Build a Rockstar Team 21:09 – Delegating Outcomes vs. Tasks 24:44 – Strategy 3: Recurring Revenue & Predictability 30:19 – Subscription Ideas for Any Industry 33:07 – Strategy 4: Track the Right Numbers (KPIs & Dashboards) 38:55 – Strategy 5: Always Prepare to Sell 44:31 – Clean Financials & Transferable Systems 48:02 – Recap + Weekly Challenge 50:30 – Final Thoughts & Next Episode Sneak Peek

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• Freedom or Exit? Why every business owner should design for both—and how doing so increases valuation and lifestyle freedom.

• SOP Power: Step-by-step playbook for creating “franchise-ready” Standard Operating Procedures that keep quality high without owner oversight.

• Dream Team Blueprint: How to hire, train, and empower decision-makers so you can delegate outcomes, not tasks.

• Predictable Profits: Retainers, memberships, and subscription models that smooth out cash flow and wow potential buyers.

• Data-Driven Decisions: Build simple dashboards that show you daily health metrics for sales, marketing, and operations—no micromanaging required.

• Exit-Ready Finances: The exact documents acquirers demand (clean P&L, separated accounts, clear contracts) and how to prep them before you ever list your company.

This week:

1. Document one mission-critical process in detail.

2. Delegate one decision you’ve been clinging to. Post your wins in the comments with #BuildToSell for a chance to be featured in our next episode!

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• Process Templates (FREE) – Download our SOP starter kit: https://www.SoTellUs.com/SOP-Kit

• Dashboard Tool we love (DataBox): https://databox.com

• Recommended Book: Built to Sell by John Warrillow (Amazon link)

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• 60-Min Quarterly Review for Solo Business Growth

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This content is for educational purposes only. Always consult your professional advisors before implementing financial, legal, or business strategies.

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