You didn’t start your business to become its most overworked employee.

In this Built to Sell episode, Sam Penny reveals how business owners can step out of the daily grind without losing control — and how doing so dramatically improves valuation, freedom, and long-term growth.

Using his proven 3-phase roadmap (Delegation → Systemisation → Empowerment), Sam shares how to transition from being a day-to-day operator to becoming the true architect of your business.

🔑 What You’ll Learn:

• How removing yourself increases business value
• The three-phase path: Delegation, Systemisation, Empowerment
• Reducing stress by focusing on the 20% of tasks that cause 80% of it
• Why buyers love businesses that run without the owner
• How to build a team that makes decisions without you

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📖 Transcript
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👤 About Sam Penny
Sam is a business builder, adventurer, and Coach for the Brave. He helps founders systemise their businesses and unlock true freedom in just 90 days. Learn more at https://sampenny.com

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Too many buyers think they're purchasing a business — but what they're really buying is a full-time job.

In this episode of Built to Buy, Sam Penny breaks down how to spot owner-independent businesses — the ones that don’t rely on the founder to survive and scale. Whether you’re buying your first business or your fifth, this episode will sharpen how you assess, value, and filter opportunities.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:

• Why owner-dependence is the #1 acquisition risk
• How to identify businesses that run without the seller
• Key systems, processes, and red flags to look for
• The "walk-away" risk test and how to use it
• Why operational independence increases valuation and reduces stress

📍 Chapters:

🎤 Transcript:
Click here to view the episode transcript.

📺 Watch the Video:
Click here to watch a video of this episode.

👤 About Sam Penny:
Sam is a business builder, adventurer, and Coach for the Brave. He helps founders and buyers create freedom through bold business moves. Learn more at https://sampenny.com