Above The Business Episode 450: Your Business Needs a Team HQ (Systems Series Pt. 1)
In this episode, Bradley dives into the concept of "Team HQ." He lays the foundation for creating an effective business operating system (OS) that streamlines processes, reduces dependency on the owner, and adds long-term value to the business.
Bradley revisits the roadmap framework introduced in previous episodes—Point A (where your business is today), Point B (where you want to go), and the plan to get there. A core problem many business owners face is a lack of systems, and in this episode, Bradley introduces the first step toward solving it: creating a central repository for your business operations.
Key Takeaways:
- The Importance of an Operating System: Just like an iPhone runs on iOS, your business is running on an OS—right now, that OS is likely just you. The goal is to upgrade and externalize it.
- Creating a Centralized Hub: You need a "Team HQ," a digital space where all processes, documents, and assets are stored. This could be on Google Drive, Dropbox, or Microsoft Shared Drive.
- Blueprint OS Framework: Bradley introduces the concept of "Blueprint OS"—a structured approach to organizing business operations so they are easily accessible and replicable.
- Business Assets: How you do things in your business is an asset. These assets should be documented, organized, and stored in a structured way.
- Think Like an Acquirer: If you were to sell your business today, what would you hand over? Organizing your operating system now increases your company’s value and makes it more enjoyable to own.
- Starting with Structure: New members in Bradley’s program begin by setting up their OS architecture—defining folders, organizing existing assets, and creating an archive for outdated materials.
- Next Steps: In the following episode, Bradley will outline the core playbooks that should be part of every business’s operating system.
Action Steps:
- Choose a digital platform to serve as your Team HQ.
- Define a folder structure that organizes your business assets.
- Gather existing assets and categorize them within your OS.
- Set aside outdated documents in an archive folder.
- Tune in next week for a breakdown of the essential playbooks for systematizing your business.
This episode is a must-listen for business owners looking to build a company that operates independently of them. Establishing a Team HQ is the first major step toward creating a sustainable, scalable business.
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