Independence by Design™

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ryan@ryantansom.com

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#514: Joel Trammell | You Own the Business. Do You Want the CEO Job?

October 08, 2026

Watch on YouTubeYour plan for next year calls for growth, but every decision still comes back to you. Coming out of the Owner’s Summit and into Q4 planning, I’m revisiting my conversation with Joel Trammell from Episode 422. We start with how the CEO job changes as a company grows and why your team needs decision criteria instead of your answer to every problem. Your ownership goals give that work direction: what do you want from your time, cash flow and wealth? Joel connects those goals to t...

#513: Jim Brown | The Imperfect CEO

October 01, 2026

Watch on YouTubeYou are the shareholder, the board, and the CEO, and somehow every meeting is still a mess. Same people. Same table. Nobody knows which hat is talking. Jim Brown has spent thirty years on that problem. I wanted to get specific with him about how an owner separates those jobs without pretending to be perfect at all of them. His line: the board answers the what and the why, and they have to release the how to management. Even when the same three owners run the company, you still...

#512: Alan Beaulieu & Kim Clark | Turn Economic Uncertainty Into a Plan

September 24, 2026

Watch on YouTubeSummary Your 2027 budget needs a price, a hiring plan and a cash number, even when the economic headlines disagree. Kim and I sat down with economist Alan Beaulieu to work through what owners can do with that uncertainty. We start with the difference between rising sales and real growth, then connect bond-market trends to pricing, margins and the payback on borrowed money. I push Alan on the risks I see in government debt, China and the monetary system. He keeps bringing us ba...

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Independence by Design™ is hosted by Ryan Tansom and Kim Clark. Its publicly listed emails are michelle@ryantansom.com and ryan@ryantansom.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Independence by Design™?

The publicly listed emails for Independence by Design™: michelle@ryantansom.com and ryan@ryantansom.com.

How many listeners does Independence by Design™ have?

Podseeker estimates Independence by Design™ reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Independence by Design™?

Independence by Design™ typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Practical experience as a business owner, executive, finance leader, operations leader, management practitioner, or specialist serving privately held companies. Guests should be able to explain tested frameworks, operating lessons, or measurable approaches to building business independence and value. Common among recent guests: Built or led a privately held business; Developed and implemented a management, financial, or operational framework; Demonstrated expertise in business performance, leadership, finance, or organizational development. Recent guests include Pat Hobby and David Kachoui.

How hard is it to get booked on Independence by Design™?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Independence by Design™ cover?

Recent episodes cover Business Ownership, Succession Planning, Financial Management, Operations, and Leadership. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.