What the machine needs to know
Capture the facts, decisions, and business knowledge that shape good work.
The 1% Way
Not all work has to
route through you.
A practical book for the owner who built something real and became the person every lead, invoice, and decision still waits for.
The method
Stop studying AI.
Start onboarding it.
Train AI the way you would train a strong new hire: give it context, make the process clear, set the standard, and watch the work.
What good looks like
Turn your standards into guidance the system can follow and your team can review.
How the work moves
Document the process before you automate it. Process first, AI second.
Inside the book
Eight moves.
A business that runs differently.
Read in order. Each chapter makes one shift, and each build gives the next chapter something real to work with.
Onboard AI like a new hire
Use the five moves you already rely on when bringing a person into the business.
Write the three plain files
Give the machine your Context, Expectations, and Operations.
Turn standards into an asset
Train the system with clear rules and work it can recognize as good.
Process before AI
Never automate a task you have not run by hand and understood first.
Run the Time and Energy Audit
Mark every job for what it pays you and what it costs you.
Own what you build
Use three questions to tell whether you bought a machine or a monthly bill.
Keep the watching
Hold onto the human responsibility a machine cannot take from you.
Build a business beyond you
See why a company that runs through its owner is harder to step away from or sell.
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A page in your handwriting. A file the machine can read. A system running its first shift.The 1% Way
Who it is for
Built for the owner
inside every decision.
This book is for you if
- You built something real and every part still runs through you
- You are not technical and do not plan to become technical
- You want to run the machine and still lead the company
This book is not for you if
- You do not have a business yet
- You are looking for another tool to try for a week
- You want a business you never have to think about again
FAQ
Is the first-copy offer free?
The first 1,000 copies for CEO School listeners are offered free. Use the form on this page to see whether copies are still available.
Do I need technical skills?
No. Every build is written for the least technical owner in the room.
How should I read it?
Read a chapter, complete the build at the end, then return for the next one. Each build is designed for one sitting.