Episode 006: Can an Old School Business Use AI to Become More Valuable, Efficient, and Sale-Ready?

Episode 006: Stephen Peterson shares how even “old school” businesses can harness AI—specifically tools like ChatGPT-5—to document processes, capture institutional knowledge, and dramatically improve efficiency. Using his step-by-step SOP creation method, Stephen shows how recording key roles, interviewing staff and management, and layering in AI-generated clarity can:

• Increase efficiency & cut costs by reducing unnecessary touchpoints.

• Protect against employee turnover by making every position replaceable through clear documentation.

• Boost business value for private equity or sale by showing scalable, transferable processes.

• Identify & fix bottlenecks in operations and supplier relationships.

• Engage employees by involving them in process improvements, leading to buy-in and even promotions.

Stephen explains why SOPs aren’t just “paperwork” but a business’s secret sauce—critical for attracting investors, ensuring continuity, and uncovering hidden growth opportunities. He also warns this is a time-intensive but high-return investment that can pay off in efficiency, margins, and sale price.

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