Latest Episodes

February 13, 2025
#428 Cutting Through the Noise: Why Free Cash Flow Is the Only Metric That Matters with Ken Sanginario
In a world full of business jargon and complicated metrics, free cash flow stands out as the foundation of value creation for both owner-operators...
01:20:13

February 06, 2025
#427: Navigating Deal Structures: The Hidden Factors That Impact Your Net Proceeds with Dave Diehl
Most business owners focus on the offer price when selling their business—but the deal structure is what ultimately determines how much you walk away...
01:22:10

January 30, 2025
#426: Understanding Buyers: How Ownership Structures Shape M&A Goals with Jeff Buettner
Most business owners think a high offer price is the ultimate goal in selling their business—but the truth is, every buyer has their own...
01:16:07

January 23, 2025
#425: Unlocking Business Value: Practical Tools for Growth and Ownership Goals with Ken Sanginario & John Lawlor
As a business owner, you’ve likely heard terms like EBITDA, working capital, and Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)—but do they feel relevant to...
01:52:17

January 16, 2025
#424: Scaling for Sanity: Jimmy Fritz on Balancing Growth, Cash Flow, and Life
Running a business often feels like juggling flaming torches—especially when cash flow, growth, and operations clash with your personal goals. Today, I sit down...
01:40:22

January 09, 2025
#423: From Financial Confusion to Clarity: Unlocking the 14 Ownership KPIs with Tracy Bech
Many business owners struggle to connect their financials to actionable insights and ownership goals. In this episode of Independence by Design™, I sit down...
02:07:35