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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#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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01:25:44

#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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#412: Revenue Predictability & Strategic Marketing Tied to Valuation Growth with Shiv Narayanan

October 24, 2024

#412: Revenue Predictability & Strategic Marketing Tied to Valuation Growth with Shiv Narayanan

In this episode of Independence by Design™, I sit down with Shiv Narayanan, founder of How to SaaS, to uncover the core strategies behind...

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#411: Mastering the Art of Pricing: How to Charge What You’re Worth with Casey Brown

October 17, 2024

#411: Mastering the Art of Pricing: How to Charge What You’re Worth with Casey Brown

In this episode of Independence by Design™, I sit down with pricing expert Casey Brown, founder of Boost Pricing, to dig deep into one...

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#410: Q3 2024 Economic and M&A Update with ITR Economics, ButcherJoseph, and Walker Insights

October 10, 2024

#410: Q3 2024 Economic and M&A Update with ITR Economics, ButcherJoseph, and Walker Insights

In this special Quarterly Economic and M&A Update, I’ve pulled together three powerful conversations to help you, the owner-operator, navigate the current economic landscape...

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