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.
111 - The CEO Time Audit
Most CEOs are unaware of how they spend their time or what it’s truly worth. This episode introduces the CEO Time Audit: a simple tool to track time, classify task value, and refocus energy on high-leverage growth work.
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.
53 - The 3 AM Panic Attack That Forced Me to Redesign My Entire CEO Schedule
A panic attack made this founder rethink how he structured his time. In this episode, learn the 3 calendar shifts that prevent burnout and create scalable focus.
28 - Every Minute You Offload Makes You Richer As The Business Owner
Learn why delegation is the highest-return investment for business owners and how every minute spent on low-leverage tasks costs you twice, in time and growth.
17 - If You're Not Dedicating 25% of Your Time to Leading Growth, You're Not Scaling
If you’re not spending at least 25% of your time leading growth, you’re not scaling. Many entrepreneurs get stuck in client work and operations, neglecting sales, marketing, and vision. Learn how to structure your time for real growth and ensure your business moves forward, not just stays afloat.
15 - If You're Spending Hours in Your Inbox Every Day, You're Not Running Your Business
Spending hours in your inbox every day? You’re not running your business—your inbox is running you. This episode reveals a system to escape email overload: automate responses, use AI sorting, delegate to an assistant, and shift key conversations to async tools. Free up time for high-leverage activities and scale faster.