Stop Doing Everything Yourself - Start Documenting Everything

At one time I thought that in order to grow my business I had to work more and more.

It just brought tiredness, stress and burnout - not the growth I expected.

Because most entrepreneurs don’t need more hours - they need better systems.

The fix? A simple document called a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).

What Makes a Great SOP

A great SOP does three simple things:

1. Clarity – It shows exactly what needs to be done and how.
2. Accountability – It tells who’s in charge of each part.
3. Repeatability – It helps anyone get the same results every time.

Most people think SOPs are boring or complicated, but really, they’re just the recipe cards for your business. They help your team do things right - even when you’re not there.

Your Easy SOP Template

Here’s a super simple way to write your first SOP:

Title: What the process is (for example, “How to Welcome a New Client”)
Purpose: Why this process matters
Steps: Write down each step in order
Responsibility: Who is in charge
Tools/Links: Anything you need to do it

Start with just one task you do often. Don’t try to make it perfect. Just write it down so someone else could follow it. Every SOP you make gives you more freedom.

The Big Mindset Shift: From Doing to Documenting

The hardest part isn’t time, it’s changing how you think.

We’re used to doing everything ourselves. But if you want to grow, you have to start documenting what you do.

Ask yourself:
“If I couldn’t do this tomorrow, could someone else do it just as well?”

If the answer is yes, you’re on your way to real leadership.

Final Thought / CTA

Your first SOP might feel small, but it’s a big step.
It means you’re building a business that runs without depending on you.

So, how do you keep track of your processes right now?
Are they in your head, written somewhere, or not at all?
I’d love to hear where you’re at in your systems journey.

Want a little help getting started?

Comment “SOP” below or reply to this email, and I’ll send you a link to our Free SOP Starter Kit. It’s the exact framework I use to help business owners turn chaos into clarity.

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