Independence by Design™

Independence by Design™ is a framework to help owner-operators get out of the weeds and lead from the boardroom. I built it because I lived this trap. In 2009, I...more

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#425: Unlocking Business Value: Practical Tools for Growth and Ownership Goals with Ken Sanginario & John Lawlor

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...

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#424: Scaling for Sanity: Jimmy Fritz on Balancing Growth, Cash Flow, and Life

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...

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#423: From Financial Confusion to Clarity: Unlocking the 14 Ownership KPIs with Tracy Bech

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...

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#422: From Operator to Owner: Redefining the CEO Role with Joel Trammell

January 02, 2025

#422: From Operator to Owner: Redefining the CEO Role with Joel Trammell

Many business owners wrestle with understanding the CEO’s role and its connection to ownership. In this episode of Independence by Design™, I sit down...

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#421: Mike Michalowicz: Go All In: Unleash the Power of Ownership & Build Unstoppable Teams

December 26, 2024

#421: Mike Michalowicz: Go All In: Unleash the Power of Ownership & Build Unstoppable Teams

If you’ve ever read Profit First or The Pumpkin Plan, you know Mike Michalowicz delivers game-changing ideas for entrepreneurs. In this episode, we dive...

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#420: Closing the Execution Gap: Systematize Your Culture & Step Back with Confidence with Bill Mills

December 19, 2024

#420: Closing the Execution Gap: Systematize Your Culture & Step Back with Confidence with Bill Mills

If you’ve ever wondered how to protect and scale your company’s culture while cutting down on friction, drama, and the “execution gaps” that keep...

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