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.
175 - The Most Scalable System Is You
Scalable businesses aren’t built on tools alone. This episode breaks down the nine habits that expand a founder’s capacity, strengthen leadership, and remove hidden bottlenecks holding growth back.
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.
146 - The 5 Pillars of Transferability
This episode breaks down the five pillars that determine whether your business is truly transferable. Learn how to assess your organization, operations, technology, team, and time independence to build exit and investment readiness.
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.
107 - Key Person Risk
Key person risk can quietly destroy your business value and legacy. Learn how to remove dependency on a single founder and create a business that’s sustainable, transferable, and built to last.
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.
30 -The difference between being a boss and becoming a leader isn't just semantics
Discover the five strategic shifts that separate bosses from real leaders. This episode outlines how to unlock team independence, delegate with trust, and scale your business without staying stuck in operations.