Move from Operator to Owner
Most owners I meet are stuck in the weeds of their own business. They’re pulled into every decision, making calls from the gut, and watching their time, cash flow, and wealth get tied up in the company without a clear way to measure if it’s actually getting them where they want to go.
The real shift is moving from the operator seat into the boardroom. That’s where you stop reacting to the business and start leading it with clarity.
That’s why I built Independence by Design™ — a framework that helps you align the only three levers that matter: time, cash flow, and wealth. When those are clear and working together, you finally know whether the business is serving you, or the other way around.
This newsletter is where I share the playbook: articles, whiteboard trainings, and conversations with other owners. No jargon. No fluff. Just straight talk, tools, and stories that help you see your business like an investor and make decisions like an owner.
If you’re ready to step out of operations and into the boardroom — this is where that journey starts.
If you are new here and don’t know much about me or the Independence by Design™ Framework, below are a few articles, and videos, that can get you up to speed.
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Search the iBD Podcast archives by keyword. FYI, this does put up the podcast website and player.
Understanding business valuation matters because every major choice you make as an owner — reinvesting, hiring, taking cash out — is already a valuation decision. This series shows you how to see it clearly so you can stop guessing and start leading.
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