Breaking down business processes into stages can help simplify operations and automate tasks, making it easier to manage a company's lead lifecycle. By identifying the five stages - getting a lead, turning that lead into a sale, onboarding the customer, delivering product or service, and offboarding the customer - businesses can create a clear workflow map. This process, known as the "layer method," involves adding layers of tasks that build upon each other, with each layer consisting of a starting point, desired outcome, and actions needed to achieve it. By automating repetitive tasks using tools like Zapier, businesses can streamline their operations and free up time for higher-touch tasks, ultimately empowering growth.