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

LME020 - No1 feedback rule

LME020 - No1 feedback rule

I give you my No 1 feedback tip for contructive and effective critic: Always formulate and view feedback as a…

LME019 - How to stay calm at work when under stress and pressure

LME019 - How to stay calm at work when under stress and pressure

I will give you 5 tips on how to stay calm at work even during crisis and pressure and even…

LME018 - Onboarding new employees

LME018 - Onboarding new employees

When onboarding new employees avoid these 3 major mistakes. I show you how to pay enough attention to train your…

LME017 - How to become a better listener and improve as a leader

LME017 - How to become a better listener and improve as a leader

Here are 6 simple tips you can immediately implement to become a better listener and 3 crucial tips on how…

LME016 - Meeting deadlines? Here's how to do it!

LME016 - Meeting deadlines? Here's how to do it!

Missed deadlines, unkept promises or delayed projects can be a desaster. Here are 10 essential tips for successfully meeting deadlines.

LME014/015 Leadership Mistakes! The Top Ten and how to avoid them!

LME014/015 Leadership Mistakes! The Top Ten and how to avoid them!

Learn how to recognize and avoid the top 10 of the most common mistakes made by leaders and managers in…

LME013 - Powerful feedback - Interview with Jill Schiefelbein

LME013 - Powerful feedback - Interview with Jill Schiefelbein

With Jill Schiefelbein I talk about the biggest mistakes which happen when people give feedback in the workplace. How can…

LME012 - How to give feedback.

LME012 - How to give feedback.

As a manager, you need to know how to give feedback. It‘s your job to help your employees to develop…