In this episode of the Built By Me Podcast, we sit down with Caleb Wininger, founder of Lake State Cleaning and business coach at CONQUER, to discuss how Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) can transform a business. Caleb shares his journey from starting as an "accidental entrepreneur" to building multiple businesses and achieving time freedom through delegation and systems.

We explore the importance of SOPs for scaling, how to implement them, and the common mistakes entrepreneurs make, like over-complicating systems or failing to monitor compliance. Caleb also gives practical advice on starting small, automating where possible, and empowering your team to contribute to process improvements.

Tune in to learn how to balance control, manage multiple businesses, and use tools like Google Docs and Slack to create simple, effective systems.

Key Takeaways:

• The importance of time freedom for entrepreneurs
• Start with small, manageable SOPs
• Delegate and trust your team for success
• Use simple tools like Google Docs and video for documentation
• Measure inputs, not just outputs, to avoid being in reaction mode

Connect with Caleb:

• LinkedIn: Caleb Wininger

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