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.
143 - Where Will Your Company Crack First?
Every company has a fault line. In this episode, we break down the five levers of future-proofing tech, succession, profit, people, brand, and how to identify where your business will crack first. Strengthen the weak point before it breaks.
93 - What Buyers and Investors Want? It’s Not Just Revenue
Investors don’t pay for revenue, they pay for predictability. This episode unpacks what truly drives premium valuations and how to structure your business to attract the right buyers or investors.
92 - The 4 Hidden Valuation Killers That Cost You Millions
Your valuation isn’t lost in the deal room; it’s lost months before. This episode unpacks the 4 hidden valuation killers that silently cost founders millions and how to fix them before it’s too late.
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.
87 - Momentum with Direct Reports - The Scaling Superpower
Learn how to transform one-on-one meetings with direct reports into momentum engines. This episode reveals a 3-step framework to align teams, unblock progress, and drive real growth through leadership leverage.
82 - Every Founder Wants to Scale. Few Are Ready
Most founders want to scale, but few prepare for it. This episode breaks down the operational checkpoints that every 7- and 8-figure entrepreneur must hit to scale their business without breaking it. Learn how to assess readiness and avoid costly missteps.
54 - 7 Non-Negotiable Time Blocks Every 7-Figure CEO Must Schedule
Your calendar predicts your scale. This episode reveals the 7 weekly time blocks that every 7-figure CEO must schedule to drive sustainable growth, strategic clarity, and team empowerment without burning out.
46 - Why Only 3% of Businesses Make It to 7 Figures
97% of businesses never cross $ 1 M. This episode uncovers the three strategic shifts that create 7-figure momentum: value-based pricing, preemptive systems, and focused positioning.
39 - These are The Critical Systems Every 7-Figure Business Needs Before Scaling
Scaling a 7-figure business requires structure. This episode reveals the seven essential systems you must build before hiring or expanding so growth becomes strategic, not chaotic.
26 - The 4-Part Executive Dashboard Every Hands-Off CEO Needs
The executive dashboard is your command center for scaling without burnout. Discover the four metrics that signal when to step back and when to step in. Build leverage, track consistency, and create a business without you.