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Welcome to the Art of Value Whispering podcast Today, I'm joined by Penny Hopkinson, Author of Manual Magic and Founder of Manual Writers International. Penny's fascination with systems and processes began in childhood when she became captivated by the precision of processes of the machines in her father's factory. When she wrote a tutorial on hot wire cutting at college, inspired by her factory experience, her teacher suggested a career in technical writing, setting her on a path that evolved into journalism, quality management, and eventually business documentation. Today, she helps franchisors, licensors, and multi-site business operators craft top-tier Operations Manuals that drive efficiency and success. And has started to see just how powerful processes can be for streamlining small businesses too. Join me in this episode as Penny shares how every business (even solo entrepreneurs) can benefit and grow with the help of a simple operational manual. "Operational manuals are all about clear, accessible knowledge sharing to keep your business running and growing smoothly. Even if you have a small business this can be beneficial." - Penny Hopkinson In this Week's Episode... In this episode, you will learn: How a simple operations system can help you work less while achieving more The #1 mistake small business owners make when trying to scale—and what to do instead How to document your knowledge and processes—without writing a single page How you can leverage AI to develop custom procedures and frameworks Key insights from the Manual Magic book 💡 Ready to take action? Get Penny's book: Manual Magic: Create the Operations Manual Your Franchisees Need to Succeed Join the conversation in the Dream Clients Club community (free to join). "A well-crafted manual is a powerful asset. Build it as your business's knowledge hub, and when it's time to sell or merge, it adds significant value to your business." - Penny Hopkinson About Penny Penny is the founder of Manual Writers International. For nearly 40 years, she's been helping franchisors, licensors, and operators of multi-site businesses to create gold-standard Operations Manuals. In 2011, she was appointed a Companion of the British Franchise Association, and regularly contributes to Franchise World. She talks about reimagining the dull, text-heavy Operations Manual as a dynamic, interactive knowledge-sharing environment. Her book, Manual Magic, is an Amazon No. 1 International Bestseller. Penny's mission is to obtain a tangible return on a client's investment by encouraging team engagement, leading to fewer accidents, incidents, and reducing wastage. Connect with Penny Website LinkedIn About Melitta Melitta Campbell is an award-winning business coach who is passionate about helping women confidently build and grow a business that matters, through her award-winning Value Whispering Blueprint programme. She teaches her clients a unique approach to business growth and promotion that she has termed Value Whispering: the art of gently weaving your true value through everything you do, building meaningful relationships, and gently guiding your clients to the results they seek. So no matter how soft your voice. You can create a powerful impact. Her expertise comes from three decades of communication, marketing and leadership experience, including more than a decade of running her own businesses. As a certified mindset coach, she also coaches her clients on the inner-game of success, as well as the practicalities of starting and running a thriving business and maintaining a balanced lifestyle. Melitta is also the best-selling author of A Shy Girl's Guide to Networking, host of the popular: The Art of Value Whispering podcast and an in-demand speaker, appearing on stages and screens internationally. Originally from the UK, she now supports her global client base from her home in Switzerland, where she lives with her husband, two daughters and fluffy pup. You can learn more about Melitta's story here. Connect with Melitta Website Facebook Linkedin Twitter YouTube Join the Dream Clients Club Come and join like-minded women in the FREE online community for Female Entrepreneurs. You can expect many more tips, tools and insights to support you as you build and grow your business to 6 figures and beyond! The Dream Clients Club You May Also Enjoy... Small Business Guide to the Metaverse How to Find and Trust Your Intuition for Long-Term Succes How to Stand Out in a Crowded Market Hiring Your First Employees - Isabelle Litzler How to Talk About Your Business (so the right people listen) More Podcast Episodes