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.
70 - You’re Stuck Because You’re Building. It’s Time to Scale
You’re stuck because you’re still building when you should be scaling. This episode shows how to delegate low-leverage work, reposition around outcomes, and turn chaos into systems, so your business grows without you.
69 - The #1 Growth Lever Most Entrepreneurs Ignore? Strategic Partnerships
Strategic partnerships are the most overlooked growth lever in business. In this episode, learn how to scale faster by tapping into trusted audiences, bundling with complementary services, and compressing the timeline to growth.
62 - If You Don’t Know How Much Time You Spend on Strategy, It’s Not Enough
If you can’t track the time you spend on strategy, you’re not spending enough. This episode demonstrates that dedicating at least 20% of your time to strategic thinking is crucial for scaling your business and building long-term value.
61 - Want to Scale from $10M to $20M? Start Thinking Like an Investor, Not Just an Operator
Scaling from $10M to $20M requires more than optimization; it demands a new perspective. This episode explains why thinking like an investor, not just an operator, helps you build a business that’s scalable, valuable, and sellable.
27 - The Hidden Metrics That Predict If Your Business Will Scale Or Stall
Discover five overlooked metrics that accurately predict whether your business is ready to scale or destined to stall. In this episode, Marco Grüter shares the strategic levers that top entrepreneurs track before revenue even moves.