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Sam Carpenter

Work the System

Stop being the system—master the systems that run your business so you can earn more by doing less.
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What's You Learn?
Business success comes from perfecting systems, not working harder – Work the System by Sam Carpenter shows how documentation creates freedom.

This comprehensive systems thinking summary and key concepts outline:

  • Systems Mindset - See your business as separate mechanical systems, not chaotic whole
  • Working Procedures - Document every repeated task to ensure consistent excellence
  • Strategic Objective - Write one-page vision to guide all system improvements
  • General Operating Principles - Create decision-making guidelines for autonomous teams


The hidden gem: Carpenter's "System Improvement Protocol" turns problems into permanent solutions.

Your Click.Apply.Grow™ journey: Document one process tomorrow. Improve it by 10%. Delegate using documentation. Business owners implementing systems report working 50% fewer hours while doubling revenue.

Work on systems, not in them.

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About the Author

Sam Carpenter is the systems entrepreneur who automated his way from 100-hour workweeks to 2-hour workweeks while growing revenue 20-fold.

Founder of Centratel, one of America's top telephone answering services, Carpenter transformed his failing business by documenting every process, reducing his workweek from 100 to 2 hours while increasing revenue from $250,000 to $5 million annually. His book Work the System sold 150,000+ copies. Consulted for Microsoft, Century 21, and American Express. Built software helping 10,000+ businesses systematize operations.

Beyond the books: Carpenter's near-death experience from overwork drove his obsession with automation, making him the prophet of the 4-hour workweek movement.

Companies implementing Carpenter's systems methodology achieve 50% reduction in operational hours while doubling productivity.

The burnout survivor who proved businesses run better without you.

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