Independence by Design™

Redesign Your Business to Work for You—Not the Other Way Around. Hey there, I’m Ryan Tansom, and I know firsthand how overwhelming it can feel to be stuck in the...more

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#436: Integrating Strategy, Execution, and Financial Clarity with Shannon Susko

April 10, 2025

#436: Integrating Strategy, Execution, and Financial Clarity with Shannon Susko

Today I'm talking with Shannon Susko, a serial entrepreneur who developed the 3HAG (3-Year Highly Achievable Goal) and Metronomics frameworks. What sets Shannon's approach...

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#435: The New SBA Playbook for Acquisitions with John Thwing

April 03, 2025

#435: The New SBA Playbook for Acquisitions with John Thwing

SBA loans have always been a key tool for financing business acquisitions, but recent changes have opened up new opportunities for both buyers and...

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#434: Q1 Economic & M&A Update with ITR Economics, ButcherJosheph, & Joe Brown

March 27, 2025

#434: Q1 Economic & M&A Update with ITR Economics, ButcherJosheph, & Joe Brown

The economy is shifting fast, and if you’re a middle-market business owner, the moves you make today will define your future—whether that’s navigating capital...

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#433: Designing Your Future Org Chart: How to Build a Scalable, Owner-Independent Business with Mike Frommelt and Rick Rittmaster

March 20, 2025

#433: Designing Your Future Org Chart: How to Build a Scalable, Owner-Independent Business with Mike Frommelt and Rick Rittmaster

Scaling a business isn’t just about increasing revenue—it’s about building the right leadership team to support that growth. Too often, business owners get stuck...

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#432: Why More Growth Won’t Set You Free (And What Will) with Nick Bradley

March 13, 2025

#432: Why More Growth Won’t Set You Free (And What Will) with Nick Bradley

More revenue, more employees, and more complexity can actually pull you deeper into the day-to-day grind—unless your business is structured the right way.  Watch...

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#431: Turning Crisis into a Scalable ESOP with Heather Braimbridge-Cox and Bill Mills

March 06, 2025

#431: Turning Crisis into a Scalable ESOP with Heather Braimbridge-Cox and Bill Mills

Many business owners dream of building a company that thrives without them, but few understand what it takes to make that a reality—especially when...

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