Founder Independence

The podcast for founders that focuses on one core question:

How to build a SME company that runs and grows profitably without you being the bottleneck?

Deep-dive conversations that unpack real leadership and organizational problems specifically for SMEs
Interviews with founders and experts who have solved specific pieces of the puzzle
Solo episodes when a topic demands absolute clarity

Why Should You Listen?

Each episode dives into the systems, structures, and leadership mechanics that allow companies to operate independently of their founders. 

No theory. No corporate BS. 

Just practical thinking for leaders who want their business to scale without burning themselves out.

Different formats. Same mission.

If your company still depends on you, you don’t have a leadership problem.

You have a system problem.

This podcast exists to fix that.

Latest Episodes

LME 043 - The Toughest Leadership Challenge – And How to Overcome It

LME 043 - The Toughest Leadership Challenge – And How to Overcome It

When priorities clash, how do you make the right call? Do you compromise? Do you pick a side? And how…

LME 042 - Flawless Onboarding:  How To Set New Hires Up For Success

LME 042 - Flawless Onboarding: How To Set New Hires Up For Success

A well-structured onboarding process can make or break employee retention and productivity. In this episode, you’ll learn how to set…

LME041 - How To Earn Respect As A Leader

LME041 - How To Earn Respect As A Leader

Many think respect comes from being nice. Wrong. Respect comes from clarity, trust, and decisiveness—not just a smile. The answer…

LME040 - How many people can you effectively lead?

LME040 - How many people can you effectively lead?

It’s a question that comes up in leadership discussions time and again: What’s the ideal number of direct reports a…

LME039 - Setting Clear Expectations for You Team

LME039 - Setting Clear Expectations for You Team

Setting clear expectations is often underestimated: When was the last time you explicitly communicated your priorities to your team?

LME038 - Who Should You Promote?

LME038 - Who Should You Promote?

Promotions are more than just career steps. 3 key questions to ask before promoting someone and 10 traits of a…

LME037 - My Experience with AI So Far

LME037 - My Experience with AI So Far

I share my personal AI story, its current capabilities, and practical ways leaders can embrace this transformative technology. From boosting…

LME036 - My Remote Work Experience - Lessons Learned

LME036 - My Remote Work Experience - Lessons Learned

I share my personal experiences leading a fully remote team, explore who remote work is really suited for, and discuss…