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.
173 - The Real Reason Your Business Can’t Run Without You
Discover why your business slows down without you and how dependency, not growth, is the real constraint. Learn how to build a more resilient, valuable, and self-sufficient company.
170 - Succession Starts Today
Discover why succession starts long before exit and how founders can build truly transferable companies. Learn how leadership habits determine durability, valuation, and long-term freedom.
163 - Exit Isn’t About Selling. It’s About Control
Learn why exit isn’t about selling, it’s about control. Discover how to build an exit-ready business through leadership, systems, margins, and optionality. Stop waiting for the right time, create it.
108 - The Painful Truth About Founder-Dependent Companies
Many founder-led businesses look successful but collapse when it’s time to sell. This episode exposes the hidden trap of being indispensable and outlines what makes a company sellable from day one.