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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#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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#419: From Hustle to Freedom: How to Build a Business That Runs Without You with Jean Moncrieff

December 12, 2024

#419: From Hustle to Freedom: How to Build a Business That Runs Without You with Jean Moncrieff

What happens when the business you thought would set you free starts to feel like a prison? In this episode of Independence by Design™,...

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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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