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.
135 - Would Your Company Get a Premium or a Discount?
Learn why some businesses sell at a premium while others are discounted. Discover the key factors that drive higher valuations: transferability, resilience, and systems that reduce key person risk.
130 - Could Your Company Pass the Transferability Test Today?
If your business depends on you to operate, it’s not transferable and not sellable. In this episode, discover what makes a company future-proof and attractive to buyers by building operational independence.
119 - Would the Buyer Pay Full Price for Your Company Today?
Most founders lose up to 50% of company value at exit due to hidden risks, not revenue. This episode reveals how client dependency, weak governance, and founder overreliance drive down buyer offers and how to address these issues.
115 - Exit & Investment Readiness Scorecard
Valuation isn’t won at the negotiation table, it’s built in advance. This episode introduces the Exit & Investment Readiness Scorecard, a powerful audit tool to de-risk your business and prepare for a premium exit or funding round.
95 - Inside My Investment & Exit Readiness Framework
This episode unpacks the Investment & Exit Readiness Framework, a 12-critical checkpoint framework that determines whether your business is sellable, scalable, and investor-ready, without founder dependency.
94 - How My Momentum Scaling System Protects Millions in Valuation?
This episode reveals the core elements of the Momentum Scaling System, how to eliminate founder dependency, build investor-trusted metrics, and design growth plans that protect and increase valuation.
91 - Your Valuation Is Built Daily
Your valuation isn’t made during negotiations; it’s built daily. This episode breaks down the key operational and strategic levers that increase your company’s worth over time and why consistency beats last-minute sprints.