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This insight is particularly relevant for entrepreneurs. Gerber argues that businesses should strive to systematize operations so that they can become less reliant on any single individual’s skills. Instead of being the person baking the pies, the entrepreneur should focus on creating a process that can be replicated and managed efficiently.
Gerber encourages business owners to construct a robust operational system, akin to McDonald's, where quality and consistency are maintained regardless of who executes the tasks. This shift from a people-dependent model to a systems-driven one is essential for sustainable scalability.