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Writing on key person risk, plainly.
Notes from the work. Why buyers discount one-person businesses, how to remove yourself without dropping the standard, and what makes a system different from an SOP.
Operations · 7 min read
Why writing SOPs is not the same as building a system
SOPs describe what someone should do. Systems do it. Here is why the difference matters when you are trying to remove yourself from the work.
June 2, 2026
Founder Replacement · 9 min read
How to make your business run without you (and still keep the quality)
A practical guide to removing yourself from the day-to-day without dropping the standard your business is known for.
May 12, 2026
Foundations · 8 min read
What key person risk is and why buyers discount it
Plain-English guide to key person risk: what it is, how buyers and lenders measure it, and why removing it changes what your business is worth.
April 20, 2026