Built to Run
A book by Dr. Connor Robertson.
Built to Run concerns the systems and processes that allow a business to operate with less constant owner involvement. It is intended for readers who see a gap between owning a company and being required for every decision inside it. The book belongs alongside Connor's writing on leadership, operating systems, and the transition from operator to strategist.
Author: Dr. Connor Robertson
Who this book is for
Owner-operators and founders who want to reduce the business's dependence on their daily involvement.
A practical reading guide
Start by identifying a recurring activity that stops when the owner is unavailable. Write down its inputs, the person responsible, the standard for completion, and the decisions that need escalation. Delegating a task without those details can transfer work while leaving the owner responsible for resolving every exception. A practical reading exercise is to choose one workflow and document what another person needs to complete it reliably.
Use these questions to connect the topic to your own situation. They are companion reading prompts, rather than quotations from the book.
- Which recurring decisions still depend entirely on the owner?
- What information would a team member need to make those decisions?
- How will the business detect a problem before it becomes urgent?
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About the author
Dr. Connor Robertson is a Pittsburgh-based entrepreneur, author, and host of The Prospecting Show. His writing connects business ownership with the operating responsibilities that follow it. Explore his biography and other books for related work.