Latest Episodes

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

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...
01:05:10

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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