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.
🎬 Quick Navigation (YouTube Chapters)
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
(Tip: Hover over the progress bar to jump straight to any section!)
💡 Episode Highlights
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Freedom or Exit? Why every business owner should design for both—and how doing so increases valuation and lifestyle freedom.
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SOP Power: Step-by-step playbook for creating "franchise-ready" Standard Operating Procedures that keep quality high without owner oversight.
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Dream Team Blueprint: How to hire, train, and empower decision-makers so you can delegate outcomes, not tasks.
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Predictable Profits: Retainers, memberships, and subscription models that smooth out cash flow and wow potential buyers.
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Data-Driven Decisions: Build simple dashboards that show you daily health metrics for sales, marketing, and operations—no micromanaging required.
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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.
🚀 Take Action Challenge
This week:
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Document one mission-critical process in detail.
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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!
🔗 Resources & Tools Mentioned
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SoTellUs – Capture & showcase 5-star reviews automatically: https://www.SoTellUs.com
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Process Templates (FREE) – Download our SOP starter kit: https://www.SoTellUs.com/SOP-Kit
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Dashboard Tool we love (DataBox): https://databox.com
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Recommended Book: Built to Sell by John Warrillow (Amazon link)
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Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoTellUsTime
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👥 Connect with the Hosts
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Trevor Howard (LinkedIn): Linkedin
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Instagram: @SoTellUs
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TikTok: @SoTellUsTime
⚖️ Disclaimer
This content is for educational purposes only. Always consult your professional advisors before implementing financial, legal, or business strategies.
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