Welcome to Future Proof in 5 by Marco Grüter
Future-Proof in 5 is the daily 5-minute podcast for founders and CEOs who want to build companies that last – not just grow.
Each episode delivers sharp, actionable insights on how to make your business more durable, transferable, and valuable – the three pillars of a Future-Proof Business™.
No fluff. No endless interviews. Just focused reflections that help you rethink how you lead, scale, and design a company that thrives without you.
Hosted by Marco Grüter, entrepreneur, investor, and creator of the Future-Proof Business System, this show blends strategy, systems, and mindset for the modern founder who wants freedom and legacy.
169 - A founder who stepped away for 7 days and came back with a new succession plan
Discover why stillness is a key competitive advantage for CEOs. Discover how stepping away reveals hidden dependencies, strengthens your leadership team, and fosters a business that thrives even without you.
168 - Stillness Is a CEO Skill: How to Create Mental Space to Lead, Not React
Discover how CEOs can overcome the challenge of 'no time to think.' Learn why stillness is a powerful skill for creating mental space for clarity, leverage, and vision so you lead strategically, not reactively. Includes a practical 4-stage framework and habits to think better, not harder.
167 - You Can’t Evolve Your Identity While Drowning In Your Calendar
Your next level of leadership starts with identity, not activity. Learn how to create space to think, reflect, and evolve beyond constant reactivity. Discover why stillness and clarity drive real founder growth.
165 - If You’re Too Busy To Think, Your Business Is Already Off Course
If you’re too busy to think, your business is already off course. Learn why mental space drives better decisions and strategy, and how top CEOs use deep work to lead, not react. Includes a practical time audit to regain clarity and control.
84 - Can Your Business Grow Without Breaking?
Before scaling, ask this: Can your business grow without breaking? Discover the four indicators that reveal if you’re ready for growth, plus a practical checklist to assess your scaling readiness with clarity and precision.