In the article, Megan Kearney shares a 5-step system that’s helped companies increase profitability, reduce owner dependency, and make operations smoother. Highlights include:

  • Diagnosing current value and risk (“Discover & Diagnose”) so you know where the weak spots are. 

  • Prioritizing fixes that move the needle instead of trying to solve everything at once. 

  • Actually putting structure in place via documented processes, team autonomy, and regular check-ins. 

  • Measuring outcomes and adjusting based on real data, not just gut feeling. 

  • And finally, being ready to either exit, scale, or just enjoy more freedom, because you’ve made the business less dependent on you. 

If you want your business to work for you, not because of you, this is a must-read.

Read Megan’s full article on The Boutique COO: How to Build a More Valuable Business (Even If You Don’t Want to Sell)