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.
145 - If Your Business Depends On You, It’s Not a Business; It’s a Bottleneck
If your business stalls without you, it’s not scalable or sellable. This episode reveals how to identify and fix founder dependency by designing systems that allow your company to run without you.
128 - Would Your Business Get a Premium or a Discount?
What determines if your company gets a premium or a discount at exit? This episode explores the valuation factors that buyers analyse from governance and transferability to key-person risk and resilience.
122 - Would Your Business Attract a Buyer Today?
As boomers exit and buyers become more selective, most businesses won’t sell. This episode explains how systems, governance, and resilience determine whether your company attracts a buyer or gets left behind.