What if you could make your business run smoothly without you and increase its value at the same time? Sounds like a dream, right? It’s possible, and the key to achieving this is right in front of you: ChatGPT. Yes, a few well-crafted AI prompts can help you achieve freedom and turn your business into a sellable asset—one that attracts buyers willing to pay top dollar.
Most business owners never achieve freedom from their business because they’re too caught up in doing everything themselves. They’re stuck working in their business rather than on it, and that’s a huge mistake when it comes to achieving freedom and eventually selling the business. But by shifting your mindset, creating the right systems, and using AI tools strategically, you can do it—and I’m going to show you how.
How to Reclaim Your Freedom As A Business Owner
If you’re a freedompreneur—someone who values flexibility and independence—selling your business might feel overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. Here’s a step-by-step guide to turning your business into an attractive, high-value asset. Each step comes with a ChatGPT prompt to help you implement it. These steps will not only make your business more attractive to buyers but also streamline your operations in a way that gives you more freedom.
Step 1: Stop doing all the things yourself.
Step 2: Document everything.
Let’s break each of these down and give you the exact ChatGPT prompts you need to get started.
Step 1: Stop Doing All the Things Yourself
One of the biggest traps for small business owners is feeling like they need to do everything themselves. It’s natural—you’ve built this business from the ground up, and no one knows it better than you. But if you want to sell your business, buyers want to know that it can run without you.
The first habit is to stop being the bottleneck. You need to eliminate, automate, or delegate tasks so your business can function smoothly without your constant involvement. And this isn’t just about freeing up your time—it’s about making your business more attractive to buyers. When a potential buyer sees that the business operates independently, they’re willing to pay more because it’s a low-risk investment.
Use this ChatGPT prompt, created by the founder of Coachvox.ia and exited entrepreneur Jodie Cook, to figure out exactly which tasks you should eliminate, automate, or delegate:
ChatGPT Prompt To Run Your Business Without You
“I want to make my business run without me to prepare it for a potential sale. Currently, my responsibilities include [insert your responsibilities]. The key operations of my business are [insert key operations], and the current processes for these operations are [insert process details]. My team consists of [insert team details], and their roles and responsibilities are [insert roles and responsibilities]. Based on this information, identify which of my tasks I can eliminate, automate, or delegate, in a three-column table, where the columns are (i) my task (ii) whether it can be eliminated, automated or delegated (iii) and the next step to take. Next, engage in a coaching conversation where you play the role of a business coach, asking questions and providing guidance on how to systemize and document these duties so that the business can operate smoothly without my constant involvement.”
How This Helps You:
This exercise will give you a detailed roadmap of how to hand over key tasks, allowing your business to run without you. Not only will this make your life easier, but it will also make your business far more sellable.
Step 2: Document Everything
People and systems make a business valuable, but systems take priority when it comes to making a business sellable. If you want a buyer to take over smoothly, they need detailed documentation of how everything runs. The same applies to new team members. To ensure they quickly become productive and deliver exceptional results for your clients, you need comprehensive documentation to support their training.
This second step focuses on creating detailed process documentation. When your systems are clearly outlined, a new team member—or a buyer—can easily step in and understand how the business works without extensive training or hand-holding from you. This clarity gives the buyer confidence and increases the perceived value of the business.
Use this ChatGPT prompt, also created by Jodie, to systematize and document your operations:
ChatGPT Prompt To Document How Work Gets Done
“I need to create process documentation to make my business more saleable. My key business operations are [insert key operations], and the current processes for these operations are [insert current processes]. My team consists of [insert team details], and their roles and responsibilities are [insert roles and responsibilities]. Identify which processes need documentation, how to document them effectively, and provide guidance on maintaining and updating this documentation, especially before hiring new employees and selling the company. Ensure that the documentation is practical and can guide both current operations and future growth.”
How This Helps You:
By documenting every key process in your business, you’ll onboard new team members more efficiently and regain your freedom. When considering selling the business, well-documented processes ensure a smooth transition for the buyer. They’ll recognize that your business is organized, systematic, and primed for handover—factors that significantly boost its sale value.
How One Small Business Owner Sold for More
Let me tell you about Vincent, a freedompreneur who ran a financial services agency. Like most small business owners, he was deeply involved in every aspect of his business. He felt irreplaceable, which meant his business couldn’t function without him or grow beyond its current state. When he started thinking about selling, he realized his business wasn’t attractive to buyers because it revolved around him. He realized he was selling a job -his job as the owner- rather than a true business.
Vincent followed these 2 steps to turn things around. First, he used ChatGPT to identify which tasks he could eliminate, automate, and delegate. Within a few months, he had removed himself from day-to-day operations. Next, he documented every process, creating a seamless system that any new owner could follow.
The result? Vincent sold his business for 25% more than he initially expected. The buyer was confident in the business’s ability to run without him.
Conclusion
These 2 steps can transform your business into a sellable, valuable asset. By freeing yourself from the daily grind, and documenting everything, you’ll be in a prime position to sell your business for more money—and achieve even more freedom. Ready to get started? Just ask ChatGPT.
Extra Resources On Forbes
How ChatGPT Can Plan Your Million-Dollar Business Sale
Use ChatGPT To Time The Sale Of Your Business [Incl Prompt]
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