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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#418: Walker Deibel: Buy Then Build, Acquisition Entrepreneurship, and Unlocking Wealth in the Middle Market

December 05, 2024

#418: Walker Deibel: Buy Then Build, Acquisition Entrepreneurship, and Unlocking Wealth in the Middle Market

In this episode of Independence by Design™, I sit down with Walker Deibel, author of Buy Then Build and founder of Acquisition Lab, to...

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#417: Mastering Profitability in a Professional Services Firm with Marcel Petitpas

November 28, 2024

#417: Mastering Profitability in a Professional Services Firm with Marcel Petitpas

In this episode of Independence by Design™, I sit down with Marcel Petitpas, a visionary in operational clarity and profitability for professional services. Marcel's...

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#416: Behind the Curtain: How Ultra-Wealthy Families Manage Their Business Assets with Brandon Henry

November 21, 2024

#416: Behind the Curtain: How Ultra-Wealthy Families Manage Their Business Assets with Brandon Henry

In this episode of Independence by Design™, I have a fascinating discussion with Brandon Henry, who works closely with billionaires and ultra-high-net-worth families as...

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#415: Everyone Gets Punched in the Face: A Framework for Planning with Tom Walker

November 14, 2024

#415: Everyone Gets Punched in the Face: A Framework for Planning with Tom Walker

In this episode, I sit down with Tom Walker, a financial strategist who’s all about connecting the big picture to the details—uncovering hidden constraints,...

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#414: How to Navigate a Third-Party Sale with an Investment Banker with Adam Webb

November 07, 2024

#414: How to Navigate a Third-Party Sale with an Investment Banker with Adam Webb

Demystify what it means to prepare for a third-party sale and how an investment banker can be a game-changer in that process. For owners...

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#413: From GameStop to Kinko's: Gary Kusin on Building, Scaling, and Creating Legacy Businesses

October 31, 2024

#413: From GameStop to Kinko's: Gary Kusin on Building, Scaling, and Creating Legacy Businesses

In this episode of Independence by Design™, I sit down with Gary Kusin—an entrepreneur who built some of the most recognizable brands in the...

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