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.
103 -The $10K / hour Test
Discover the €10K/hour test for founders and CEOs. Learn how to identify high-leverage work, break free from low-value tasks, and focus on activities that drive strategic growth and scale.
66 - Your Business Is a Machine, and You Are the Pilot, Not the Engine
You are the pilot of your business, not the engine. In this episode, learn how to shift out of operations, reclaim strategic time, and refocus on long-term vision by running your business like a machine, not from within, but from above.
57 - You Don’t Need Another Tactic, You Need Distance
Most entrepreneurs think they need more tactics. But what they actually need is distance. Discover what five days outside the business revealed and how clarity, connection, and growth came from stepping away.
56 - The Counterintuitive Journey That 10X'd My Revenue While Cutting My Client List in Half
Letting go of your biggest client might be the smartest decision you make. Discover how one strategic shift cut the client list in half but 10X’d growth, profit, and positioning.
25 - This Is Why Most Businesses Get Stuck Between 1M and 10M
Most businesses hit a wall between 1M and 10M in revenue. This episode reveals why your early growth habits become your biggest obstacles and how to shift from founder-dependent chaos to a systems-driven scale strategy.
13 - The Most Successful Companies Run On a One-page Strategy
The most successful companies don’t rely on bloated strategies— they execute with clarity. In this episode, learn how a one-page strategy keeps your team aligned, focused, and driving results. Discover the key elements: vision, superpower, customer focus, measurable goals, and critical business levers.
07 - Transform Your Business from a Faceless Hustle into a Beacon of Purpose
Most businesses fail not due to poor execution, but because they lack a clear why. Without purpose, a business becomes a faceless hustle, struggling to attract the right customers, partners, and employees. This episode dives into how defining your mission creates long-term success.