podcast
details
.com
Print
Share
Look for any podcast host, guest or anyone
Search
Showing episodes and shows of
Ryan Tansom
Shows
Independence by Design™
#449: Ryan Tansom | Understanding the Meaning of Life, God, and Money
This episode is different. No guest. No business mechanics. Just me, reading from my journal and unpacking the questions that have been driving my work, my life, and everything behind Independence by Design™. Watch on YouTube A few questions have been front and center for me since my first memories. Why are we here? What’s the point of all this work? And how do money, time, biology, and spirituality all fit together? If you’ve ever wondered why I care so much about alignment, ownership, and how we spend our time, this is the foundat...
2025-07-10
33 min
Independence by Design™
#448: Jennifer Davis | Bootstrapping Davisware to $20M+, Selling to PE, Raising 10 Kids, & Living Exponentially
Jennifer Davis is the co-founder and former CEO of Davisware, a vertical ERP platform she and her husband started at 17. Over two decades, they scaled it to $20M+ in revenue, built a team of over 200, and sold to private equity. She’s also the mother of ten kids and the author of two books, including Living Exponentially. Watch on YouTube In this conversation, Jennifer walks us through the full arc of building, leading, and eventually stepping away from a company she built from the ground up. We talk about the early growth years, the ide...
2025-07-03
1h 28
Independence by Design™
#447: Jeff Buettner | Q2 2025 M&A Update: What Buyers Want, What’s Holding Deals Back, and How Founders Can Prepare
What’s happening in the M&A market right now? Who’s buying, who’s selling, and how should owners think about timing, value, and optionality? Watch on YouTube In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Buettner from ButcherJoseph, an investment banker who specializes in founder-led companies in the lower middle market. We unpack the current state of dealmaking for $2M to $10M EBITDA businesses and talk candidly about what’s really driving—or stalling—transactions in today’s environment. We cover everything from deal structure, buyer behavior, and interest rate dynamics to why some owner...
2025-06-26
45 min
Independence by Design™
#446: Joe Brown | What Every Owner Should Know About Inflation, Debt, and the Real Economy
Most owners rely on gut instinct, advisors, or market trends to make decisions, but few stop to ask: What’s actually happening underneath the economy? Watch on YouTube In this episode, I’m joined by Joe Brown—creator of Heresy Financial—for a macroeconomic breakdown that actually makes sense for business owners. We unpack inflation, interest rates, debt cycles, and monetary distortion in plain English, then connect those insights directly to the decisions owners are making around growth, liquidity, and long-term wealth. This isn’t about timing the market. It’s about understanding...
2025-06-19
1h 00
Independence by Design™
#445: Mark Cleveland | You Don’t Have to Sell or Scale—There’s a Third Option
We’ve all heard it: “Pick one thing. Focus. Go all in.” But what if that advice doesn’t apply once you’ve built real optionality? Watch on YouTube In this episode, I’m joined by Mark Cleveland—an experienced entrepreneur, investor, and self-described parallel entrepreneur—to rethink how owners can design the next chapter of life. Instead of scaling endlessly or exiting just to feel free, Mark shows how business can be a platform to fund the life you actually want. Not someday—now. We unpack how to reclaim your time, align your ventures wi...
2025-06-12
1h 10
Independence by Design™
#444: Clint Fiore | Understanding Main Street Valuations (Through the Buyer’s Lens)
If you're running a mid-sized company and considering acquisitions—or you just want to understand how smaller companies get valued—this episode is for you. Watch on YouTube I sat down with Clint Fiore, a business broker who’s helped hundreds of Main Street businesses try to sell. And here’s the truth: most of them don’t get what they want. Not because their business is bad—but because it’s not built to be bought. We break down what actually happens when a $1–5M owner tries to exit: how they think, what they m...
2025-06-05
1h 36
Independence by Design™
#443: Graham & Kyle | How to Value Your Business Without the Bullsh*t
You’ve probably heard that business valuation is more art than science. But what if the art is just smoke and mirrors—and the science has been hiding in plain sight all along? Watch on YouTube In this episode, I’m joined by Graham Stephen and Kyle McCulloch, the team behind Bizval, a company that’s quietly building a tool that may completely disrupt how business owners understand valuation. What makes it so revolutionary? Instead of retrofitting a formula to outdated tax returns or jargon-filled reports, they’re prompting you—the owner—to answer operational questions you a...
2025-05-29
1h 46
Independence by Design™
#442: Alex McClafferty | What Happens When You Can't Outwork the Truth Anymore
What happens when the business you built no longer protects you from the parts of yourself you've been avoiding? Alex McClafferty co-founded and sold WP Curve to GoDaddy—but it wasn’t until after the exit that he found himself face-to-face with an identity crisis, emotional collapse, and a brutal confrontation with his shadow self. Watch on YouTube In this raw and wide-ranging conversation, we talk about what it means to lose your sense of self after a big win, why so many entrepreneurs use their businesses to avoid personal pain, and what it takes...
2025-05-22
1h 08
Independence by Design™
#438: What a Great CFO Actually Does (And Why Most Owners Have the Wrong Expectations) with Pat Hobby
This episode sets the bar. Pat Hobby, my former business partner, is one of the best CFOs I’ve ever worked with. He’s not just a CPA or an operator—he brings an investor mindset and decades of experience managing financials with the purpose of building long-term value. In this conversation, we break down exactly what a business owner should expect from a high-performing CFO—and why most don’t even know what that standard looks like. Watch on YouTube We cover the difference between accounting and finance, what good financials actually look like, and wh...
2025-04-24
1h 26
Tip Top - Grow Up Your Business With Metronomics
Planning for Freedom: Designing Your Business for Independence with Ryan Tansom
What does it really mean to build a business with freedom of choice at its core? In this episode of Tip Top: Grow Up Your Business with Metronomics, host Shannon Susko welcomes Ryan Tansom, founder of Arkona, to explore why true independence isn't about selling your business—it's about designing your ownership path intentionally. Ryan shares the hard-earned lessons from selling his family business and how that experience fueled his creation of the “Independence by Design” framework.Together, Shannon and Ryan unpack the myths around exits, how to think like an investor in your own co...
2025-04-23
41 min
Independence by Design™
#437: He Did What Most Business Owners Only Dream About—Rob Dube’s Story
Many owner-operators begin their journey driven by the vision of personal and financial independence, only to find themselves entrenched in the daily operations, unable to step away without fear of chaos. In this episode, I talk with Rob Dube, co-founder of ImageOne and visionary behind The 10 Disciplines for Managing and Maximizing Your Energy™, about how to break free from the owner-operator trap and achieve genuine ownership freedom. Watch on YouTube Rob did what most business owners only dream about—he built a business that runs without him and stepped into a life of total operational freed...
2025-04-17
1h 14
Independence by Design™
#436: Integrating Strategy, Execution, and Financial Clarity with Shannon Susko
Today I'm talking with Shannon Susko, a serial entrepreneur who developed the 3HAG (3-Year Highly Achievable Goal) and Metronomics frameworks. What sets Shannon's approach apart is how directly it connects your strategic plan and execution rhythms to clear, measurable financial outcomes. It's an operating system built specifically for business owners who understand their numbers but want greater clarity on how daily decisions impact long-term value. Watch on YouTube In this episode, Shannon explains exactly how to align your team’s strategic actions with the financials, creating predictability in your business. We cover the specifics of...
2025-04-10
1h 12
Independence by Design™
#435: The New SBA Playbook for Acquisitions with John Thwing
SBA loans have always been a key tool for financing business acquisitions, but recent changes have opened up new opportunities for both buyers and sellers. If you're thinking about selling your business, acquiring one, or financing a transition, these updates could have a major impact on your strategy. Watch on YouTube In this episode, I sit down with John Thwing ("The SBA Guy") from Live Oak Bank to break down the biggest changes, including how SBA loans now allow for partial buy-ins, why internal transitions are more viable than ever, and what banks are really l...
2025-04-03
1h 35
Scale Up With Nick Bradley
Ryan Tansom: Why More Growth Won't Set You Free (And What Will)
Nick talks to returning guest Ryan Tansom about their evolving business journeys, focusing on the intricacies of exit planning and business valuation. They discuss their unique experiences from different sides of the table—Ryan's operational perspective and Nick's private equity background—highlighting the challenges faced by owner-operators in understanding the true value of their businesses. Together they stress the importance of setting clear goals for personal and business growth, navigating the complexities of financial management, and the necessity of aligning business strategies with individual aspirations. As they explore the dynamics of service-based businesses and the impact of mark...
2025-04-03
1h 45
Independence by Design™
#433: Designing Your Future Org Chart: How to Build a Scalable, Owner-Independent Business with Mike Frommelt and Rick Rittmaster
Scaling a business isn’t just about increasing revenue—it’s about building the right leadership team to support that growth. Too often, business owners get stuck because their team isn’t structured for the future, leaving them to fill the gaps instead of leading strategically. Watch on YouTube In this episode, I sit down with Rick Rittmaster and Mike Frommelt to break down how to design a future org chart that aligns with your company’s growth trajectory. We dive into how to assess your current leadership team, identify capability gaps, and decide when to dev...
2025-03-20
1h 38
Independence by Design™
#432: Why More Growth Won’t Set You Free (And What Will) with Nick Bradley
More revenue, more employees, and more complexity can actually pull you deeper into the day-to-day grind—unless your business is structured the right way. Watch on YouTube In this episode, I sit down with Nick Bradley, a business growth strategist and private equity veteran who has worked on billion-dollar deals and now helps business owners scale with purpose. We dive into the hidden traps of scaling, why private equity firms are changing their approach, and how to transition from being stuck in the business to running it like an investor. We also get i...
2025-03-13
1h 45
Independence by Design™
#430: Cash vs. Valuation: Why Entrepreneurs Get Trapped in the Wrong Financial Metrics with Patrick Donohue
I’ve spent the last handful of episodes diving deep into business valuations, M&A jargon, and how buyers think about value. But here’s the thing—most of it doesn’t matter unless you actually have cash left over at the end of the day. Watch on YouTube That’s why I brought Patrick Donohue back on the show. He and I have been in the trenches, working with owner-operators who are juggling cash flow, making sense of the noise, and trying to figure out how to actually use their business to create wealth. ...
2025-02-27
1h 26
Independence by Design™
#429: How to Engineer Business Value: Scaling Smart, Hiring Right, and Creating Freedom with Rens Hayes
Most business owners go through a pivotal moment—their first real look behind the curtain at how buyers value companies. For Rens Hayes, that moment came when he went through a sale and due diligence process for his father’s structural steel business. What he learned from that experience completely changed how he approached building and scaling his own company, H&O Structural Engineering. Watch on YouTube In this episode of Independence by Design™, Rens and I break down how he engineered his business for value creation, using Ken Sanginario’s Engineer’s Value Opportunity...
2025-02-20
1h 40
Design Development
119: Helping Business Owner-Operators Create Independence with Ryan Tansom
In this engaging episode of Design Development, host Rens Hayes sits down with Ryan Tansom to discuss transitioning a business to align with personal goals. Ryan shares candid insights from his personal journey, which includes overcoming high-stakes financial hurdles, strategic business pivots, and eventual exit strategies. Listen to Ryan discuss the conceptual foundation of his framework, Independence by Design, which focuses on empowering businesses to see the 'matrix' of operations, cash flow, and value growth. With his experience as a guiding backdrop, Ryan dives deep into the nuances of ensuring business longevity and aligning daily operations with long-term personal...
2025-02-19
48 min
Independence by Design™
#427: Navigating Deal Structures: The Hidden Factors That Impact Your Net Proceeds with Dave Diehl
Most business owners focus on the offer price when selling their business—but the deal structure is what ultimately determines how much you walk away with, when you get it, and how much risk you take on. Watch on YouTube In this episode of Independence by Design™, I sit down with Dave Diehl, CEO of Prairie Capital Advisors, to demystify the complex world of deal structures. Dave walks us through the key components of a transaction—working capital adjustments, earnouts, equity rollovers, seller financing—and how these elements impact the final proceeds for a seller. We al...
2025-02-06
1h 22
Independence by Design™
#426: Understanding Buyers: How Ownership Structures Shape M&A Goals with Jeff Buettner
Most business owners think a high offer price is the ultimate goal in selling their business—but the truth is, every buyer has their own game plan, and not all offers are created equal. Watch on YouTube In this episode of Independence by Design™, I sit down with Jeff Buettner from ButcherJoseph to explore how private equity firms, strategic buyers, and family offices approach acquisitions and structure deals to meet their goals. We break down the nuances of each buyer type, their timelines, and their financial structures so you can better understand what they value...
2025-01-30
1h 16
Independence by Design™
#425: Unlocking Business Value: Practical Tools for Growth and Ownership Goals with Ken Sanginario & John Lawlor
As a business owner, you’ve likely heard terms like EBITDA, working capital, and Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)—but do they feel relevant to your day-to-day decisions? In this episode, I sit down with Ken Sanginario and John Lawlor to demystify these concepts and show how they directly impact your ability to grow, scale, and transition your business. Watch on YouTube We’ll explore how to measure and grow your business’s value using actionable tools, like Ken’s Value Opportunity Profile (VOP), that connect financial performance to your ownership goals. Whether you’re thin...
2025-01-23
1h 52
Independence by Design™
#424: Scaling for Sanity: Jimmy Fritz on Balancing Growth, Cash Flow, and Life
Running a business often feels like juggling flaming torches—especially when cash flow, growth, and operations clash with your personal goals. Today, I sit down with Jimmy Fritz, a good friend and second-generation business owner of The Wedding Shoppe and Kennedy Blue, to unpack his journey from being entrenched in daily operations to becoming a true owner-operator. Jimmy’s experience of taking over his family’s wedding business and e-commerce brand is packed with lessons on managing growth, aligning operations with ownership goals, and achieving financial independence. Watch on YouTube Jimmy’s journey reflects what so m...
2025-01-16
1h 40
Independence by Design™
#422: From Operator to Owner: Redefining the CEO Role with Joel Trammell
Many business owners wrestle with understanding the CEO’s role and its connection to ownership. In this episode of Independence by Design™, I sit down with Joel Trammell—a seasoned entrepreneur who has grown and sold two companies to nine-figure exits—to break down what a CEO truly does, how the role aligns with ownership, and how owners can transition out of day-to-day operations. We explore the strategies and frameworks that enable owner-operators to scale their businesses, delegate effectively, and step fully into their ownership role by managing a CEO with confidence.Watch on YouTube Joel e...
2025-01-02
1h 05
Independence by Design™
#421: Mike Michalowicz: Go All In: Unleash the Power of Ownership & Build Unstoppable Teams
If you’ve ever read Profit First or The Pumpkin Plan, you know Mike Michalowicz delivers game-changing ideas for entrepreneurs. In this episode, we dive into his newest book, All In, and talk about the systems, frameworks, and mindset shifts you need to build a business that thrives—with or without you in the room. Watch on YouTube Mike and I tackle the biggest concerns owner-operators face: Cash flow chaos: Why Profit First still works and how to implement it to create financial discipline. Hiring the right people: How to find and develop A-playe...
2024-12-26
58 min
The Value Growth Podcast
21 - Navigating the Complexities of Business Ownership: Lessons on Financial Metrics and Personal Growth with Ryan Tansom.
In this episode of the Value Growth Podcast, your host, Ken Sanginario, interviews Ryan Tansom. Ryan shares his journey from working in his family's copier business to becoming a value growth expert. Ryan discusses the challenges of being an owner-operator, the importance of understanding financial metrics, and the psychological aspects of business ownership. Ryan emphasizes the need for a mindset shift towards achieving independence and aligning business operations with personal financial goals. He also highlights the importance of finding trustworthy advisors and educating oneself on financial management.Think you'd be a great guest on the...
2024-12-25
47 min
Independence by Design™
#420: Closing the Execution Gap: Systematize Your Culture & Step Back with Confidence with Bill Mills
If you’ve ever wondered how to protect and scale your company’s culture while cutting down on friction, drama, and the “execution gaps” that keep you stuck in the weeds, this episode is for you. I sit down with Bill Mills, founder of The Leadership Process, to dive into the strategies that help owner-operators like you align your team, systematize your culture, and build a business that thrives—whether you’re in the room or not. Watch on YouTube Bill’s framework isn’t about abstract leadership theories or corporate buzzwords. It’s about practical syst...
2024-12-19
1h 35
Independence by Design™
#419: From Hustle to Freedom: How to Build a Business That Runs Without You with Jean Moncrieff
What happens when the business you thought would set you free starts to feel like a prison? In this episode of Independence by Design™, I sit down with Jean Moncreiff, a seasoned entrepreneur turned coach, to unpack the hard lessons he learned scaling businesses, juggling cash flow nightmares, and realizing he was building a job, not independence. Watch on YouTube Jean’s story is packed with insights for owner-operators who feel stuck in the daily grind, questioning if all the hustle is worth it. We dive into his pivotal realization that revenue growth alone doesn...
2024-12-12
1h 08
Independence by Design™
#418: Walker Deibel: Buy Then Build, Acquisition Entrepreneurship, and Unlocking Wealth in the Middle Market
In this episode of Independence by Design™, I sit down with Walker Deibel, author of Buy Then Build and founder of Acquisition Lab, to uncover the strategies that turn owner-operators into true business owners. Walker shares his expertise on how to use acquisitions to build wealth and create independence by aligning your business with your long-term personal goals. Watch on YouTube We explore why the private market offers massive opportunities for those who understand the game and how owner-operators can shift from being stuck in day-to-day operations to thinking like strategic capital allocators. This con...
2024-12-05
1h 37
Independence by Design™
#417: Mastering Profitability in a Professional Services Firm with Marcel Petitpas
In this episode of Independence by Design™, I sit down with Marcel Petitpas, a visionary in operational clarity and profitability for professional services. Marcel's journey as the CEO of Parakeeto has been marked by solving one of the most complex puzzles in professional services—mastering profitability through operational data. We explore his personal story, dive deep into the challenges of scaling service businesses, and uncover practical insights that any owner-operator can use to create scalable, profitable growth. Watch on YouTube Marcel shares actionable frameworks for understanding and improving delivery margins, aligning operations and finance, and t...
2024-11-28
1h 22
Independence by Design™
#416: Behind the Curtain: How Ultra-Wealthy Families Manage Their Business Assets with Brandon Henry
In this episode of Independence by Design™, I have a fascinating discussion with Brandon Henry, who works closely with billionaires and ultra-high-net-worth families as part of a family office. This conversation is invaluable for owner-operators running middle-market companies, offering a glimpse into the world of sophisticated wealth management and how even the wealthiest families are navigating challenges. Brandon's insights highlight that you don’t need to have everything figured out right away, and that even those at the top are still trying to professionalize ownership and create strategic options. Watch on YouTube We explore how these...
2024-11-21
1h 09
Independence by Design™
#415: Everyone Gets Punched in the Face: A Framework for Planning with Tom Walker
In this episode, I sit down with Tom Walker, a financial strategist who’s all about connecting the big picture to the details—uncovering hidden constraints, planning for the unexpected, and transforming companies into resilient, wealth-generating assets. Tom brings a no-nonsense approach to planning, not to predict every outcome, but to create a framework that withstands the inevitable punches every business faces. Watch on YouTube We center our conversation around what it truly means to own a business that provides cash flow and equity growth, giving you the ability to make smart, clear-headed decisions regard...
2024-11-14
1h 07
Independence by Design™
#414: How to Navigate a Third-Party Sale with an Investment Banker with Adam Webb
Demystify what it means to prepare for a third-party sale and how an investment banker can be a game-changer in that process. For owners weighing their exit options, Adam shares insights on how to gauge your business’s market value from a third-party buyer’s perspective—highlighting what you need to know about valuations, strategic buyer selection, and why timing is key. Watch on YouTube We dive into the importance of building a relationship with an investment banker early, giving you a view of the market and your potential valuation while still focused on growth...
2024-11-07
1h 25
Independence by Design™
#413: From GameStop to Kinko's: Gary Kusin on Building, Scaling, and Creating Legacy Businesses
In this episode of Independence by Design™, I sit down with Gary Kusin—an entrepreneur who built some of the most recognizable brands in the world, including GameStop and Kinko’s. Gary's incredible journey, from starting Babbage’s (which became GameStop) to leading Kinko’s to a billion-dollar sale to FedEx, is packed with lessons on scaling businesses, transitioning leadership, and maintaining company culture. Watch on YouTube We explore Gary's principles of leadership, his approach to mentorship, and how he helped align operations with the ownership's goals to achieve long-term value creation. Gary dives into how he...
2024-10-31
1h 09
Independence by Design™
#412: Revenue Predictability & Strategic Marketing Tied to Valuation Growth with Shiv Narayanan
In this episode of Independence by Design™, I sit down with Shiv Narayanan, founder of How to SaaS, to uncover the core strategies behind scaling a business through strategic marketing and revenue predictability. Shiv’s deep experience in the private equity space and his work with founder-led companies offers actionable insights for owners looking to make their businesses more attractive to investors—or simply run them more profitably with greater financial predictability. Watch on YouTube Shiv and I explore how aligning marketing, sales, and operations with clear, measurable KPIs can transform not only your company...
2024-10-24
58 min
The Freedom Experience with Jean Moncrieff
Episode 25: Understanding the Game of Ownership with Ryan Tansom
In this episode of The Freedom Experience® Podcast, I sit down with Ryan Tansom, founder of Independence by Design, to explore his journey of turning around his family business and creating his ownership framework. Ryan opens up about the gut-wrenching experience of "eating glass" during the five years he spent turning around a $21 million business, navigating the emotional toll of payroll struggles, and managing cash flow. He also discusses the pivotal moment when they sold the company to a competitor and how that '10-year therapy session' reshaped his understanding of business and life. Through his experiences, R...
2024-10-20
1h 02
Independence by Design™
#411: Mastering the Art of Pricing: How to Charge What You’re Worth with Casey Brown
In this episode of Independence by Design™, I sit down with pricing expert Casey Brown, founder of Boost Pricing, to dig deep into one of the biggest pain points for business owners: pricing. Casey breaks down the psychological barriers that often keep us stuck—mainly fear—and shows how we can shift from defensive pricing to a confident, value-driven strategy. We talk about how to approach price objections, avoid unnecessary discounts, and make sure we’re getting paid what we’re worth. Watch on YouTubeCasey also shares practical insights on how professional services businesses can move aw...
2024-10-17
1h 24
Independence by Design™
#410: Q3 2024 Economic and M&A Update with ITR Economics, ButcherJoseph, and Walker Insights
In this special Quarterly Economic and M&A Update, I’ve pulled together three powerful conversations to help you, the owner-operator, navigate the current economic landscape and make smarter decisions for your business. We’ll start with Brian Beaulieu from ITR Economics, who provides a detailed breakdown of inflation, interest rates, and how the economy might shift in 2025. Then, Jeff Buettner from ButcherJoseph shares critical insights into M&A trends, offering practical advice on how to position your business for growth through strategic acquisitions. Finally, I wrap up with Tom Walker, where we discuss how to manage capital effectively, hand...
2024-10-10
1h 40
Independence by Design™
#409: Where is the Money? From Services to E-Commerce: Tracy Bech’s Playbook for Understanding Cash Flow
In this episode of Independence by Design™, I sit down with Tracy Bech, a seasoned entrepreneur who has successfully navigated running multiple companies with vastly different business models. From her first services-based business with high margins to her second venture, an inventory-based e-commerce company with a completely different cash flow model, Tracy shares her journey and the hard-earned lessons about understanding the numbers behind the business. Watch on YouTubeHer experience in these contrasting industries inspired her to create 60-Minute CFO, a tool designed to help business owners truly grasp their financials, which is crucial fo...
2024-10-03
1h 35
Independence by Design™
#408: Escaping the Daily Grind: How Matt Bodnar Moved from Operator to a Capital Allocator with a Portfolio of Businesses
In this episode of Independence by Design™, I sit down with Matt Bodnar to explore what it truly means to be an owner versus an operator. Matt’s journey—from being deeply entrenched in the day-to-day operations of his IT firm to becoming a strategic investor and capital allocator—perfectly illustrates the shift in mindset necessary to move from "doing" to "owning." Starting out by handling every detail, Matt gradually worked his way out of the operator role and learned how to structure his company to run without him. Watch on YouTube We dive into the...
2024-09-26
1h 04
Independence by Design™
#407: Where Does the Multiple in Business Valuations Come From (and How to Double It) with Ken Sanginario?
In this episode of Independence by Design™, I sit down with Ken Sanginario, a top turnaround and valuation expert and creator of the Value Opportunity Profile, to dive deep into the fundamental drivers behind business valuations. We explore how the multiple in a business valuation is directly tied to the sustainability, predictability, and transferability of your cash flow—and why understanding this is the key to more than doubling the value of your company. Watch on YouTube Throughout our conversation, we unpack the often-overlooked details that can either make or break your company’s financia...
2024-09-19
1h 37
Independence by Design™
#406: The Art and Science of Business Valuations: Insights from Over 1,500 Valuations with Brandon Hall
In this episode of Independence by Design™, I sit down with Brandon Hall, an expert who has conducted over 1,500 business valuations across a wide range of industries. We dive deep into the importance of understanding and controlling the value of your business. Brandon shares his journey from a corporate accountant to a trusted advisor in the valuation space, reflecting on the lessons he’s learned from his extensive experience, especially in working with small to medium-sized businesses. Watch on YouTube We break down the three primary valuation methods: income-based valuations (with a focus on cash...
2024-09-11
1h 17
Independence by Design™
#405: Breaking Founder Dependency: How to Assess, Recruit, and Integrate the Right CEO with Mike Frommelt
In this episode of Independence by Design™, I sit down with Mike Frommelt, the co-founder of Strategic Talent Partners and a seasoned expert in executive search and leadership development for privately held businesses. We dive into the critical role of talent assessment and leadership development in scaling a business beyond the founder’s personal capacity. Mike shares his unique insights on how to assess a company’s leadership team, the challenges owners face when transitioning from day-to-day operations, and the importance of aligning leadership talent with ownership goals.Watch on YouTube Mike explains the differ...
2024-09-05
1h 12
RevOps Champions
45 | Scaling Business with Systems and Technology | Ryan Tansom
In this episode, Brendon Dennewill and Ryan Tansom dive into the essential pillars of entrepreneurship, exploring ownership frameworks, financial KPIs, and the critical role of systems and technology in scaling businesses. They discuss the importance of understanding a business's purpose and how it delivers value to customers, emphasizing cash flow and equity growth as keys to achieving independence and freedom. The conversation also highlights the need for true ownership and leadership alignment, along with the value of revenue operations in aligning people, processes, data, and technology. Ryan Tansom shares his insights on measuring backwards, practicing gratitude, and clarifying personal...
2024-09-04
48 min
Independence by Design™
#404: Design a CEO Compensation Plan Tied to Your Cash Flow & Equity Valuation Goals with Craig Rutledge
In this episode of Independence by Design™, Ryan Tansom is joined by Craig Rutledge, an expert in compensation strategy and the Partner at VisionLink. Craig offers valuable insights for growth-oriented business owner-operators looking to step back from daily operations and hire a CEO who can drive both cash flow and equity growth. He addresses the critical need to design compensation strategies that align the goals of the owner with those of the leadership team, ensuring that the owner can manage the company from an ownership perspective without worrying about the stability of their income from distributions or the growth of...
2024-08-29
1h 09
Independence by Design™
#403: Cash Flow Broke and Balance Sheet Rich with Eric Roman
In this episode of Independence by Design™, Ryan Tansom is joined by Eric Roman, a former dentist turned entrepreneur and business coach, who shares his powerful story of building and exiting a successful dental service organization (DSO) worth $40 million. Despite his company’s impressive valuation, Eric felt cash flow broke and balance sheet rich, struggling with significant personal life issues. He believed the only way to solve his problems was to sell the business and pull the ripcord. However, after the exit, he realized that selling the business didn’t resolve the deeper issues in his personal life. Wa...
2024-08-29
1h 07
Independence by Design™
#402: Tax Mitigation Strategies: Keeping More of What You Earn with Roger Roundy
In this episode of Independence by Design™, Ryan Tansom sits down with Roger Roundy, a tax mitigation strategist with a unique approach to helping business owners keep more of their hard-earned money. Roger explains the three phases of wealth—accumulation, preservation, and distribution—and how each phase requires different tax mitigation strategies to maximize wealth. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the tax code as a set of incentives designed to encourage certain behaviors rather than something to be feared. Roger argues that when properly understood, the tax code allows business owners to legally and ethically partner with the govern...
2024-08-29
54 min
Independence by Design™
#401: Discovering the Truth About Economics & Money: Joe Brown on Inflation, Investments, and Independence
In this inaugural episode of the Independence by Design™ podcast, Ryan Tansom sits down with Joe Brown, founder of Heresy Financial, to dive deep into the intricacies of the economy and financial systems. Driven by personal experiences and a relentless curiosity, Joe explores the mainstream financial narratives and advocates for a deeper understanding of economic fundamentals. He underscores the importance of aligning financial decisions with personal values and addressing root causes of economic issues, rather than merely treating symptoms. Watch on YouTubeThe discussion spans critical topics like the effects of money printing, the escalating costs...
2024-08-29
1h 03
Independence by Design™
#400: Introduction to Independence by Design™
In this first episode of the newly rebranded Independence by Design™ podcast, host Ryan Tansom introduces a groundbreaking ownership framework designed specifically for growth-oriented business owner-operators who seek true independence. Drawing from his personal experience of turning around and selling his family business, Ryan explains how traditional business operating systems focus on working in the business but fail to address how to work on the business to achieve the ultimate goal: independence.Watch on YouTube Ryan details the Independence by Design™ Ownership Framework, which empowers business owners to create sustainable cash flow, grow their comp...
2024-08-29
1h 01
The Agency Profit Podcast
Independence By Design, with Ryan Tansom
Points of Interest02:02 – 02:20 – Ryan's Framework: Marcel explains how Ryan Tansom's "Independence by Design" framework has transformed his view on his own business.03:32 – 05:03 – Owner-Operator Challenges: Ryan describes the challenges of owner-operators and the importance of achieving true independence through sustainable business practices.05:09 – 06:47 – Systems for Independence: Ryan highlights various systems (EOS, scaling up, OKRs) that help owner-operators achieve freedom of time and money.08:13 – 09:19 – Understanding the Game: Ryan discusses the importance of understanding the true purpose of one's business and aligning it with personal goals.13:33 – 15:32 – Reverse Engineering Goals: Ryan and Marcel discuss the importance of reverse engineering lifestyle goals to determine necessary financial...
2024-07-24
37 min
TrendsTalk
Overcoming Challenges and Finding Opportunities With Special Guest Ryan Tansom
This week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain is joined by Independence by Design Founder Ryan Tansom. They discuss Ryan’s exciting new business, the challenges business leaders face both in this decade and in the 2030s, and offer advice for capitalizing on the opportunities, despite those challenges, ahead. https://ryantansom.com/
2024-07-22
22 min
Workplace Warrior®
Ryan Tansom: The Intentional Growth Framework™ For Entrepreneurs
About Ryan Tansom: Ryan started his entrepreneurial career at his family business where he was the executive VP. He was responsible for the strategic operational and financial strategy of a $21 million company. By the age of 27, he helped turn the company around and bring intentional focus to the right strategies, which enabled it to be sold for eight figures in 2014 to a local competitor, Ryan took his experience and founded Arkona to create the intentional growth framework which helps owners view and run their company like a financial asset through educational training and fractional CFO services. Ryan's mission is...
2024-03-21
31 min
Legacy Listens
44. The Five Principles of Intentional Growth ft. Ryan Tansom
Today’s episode on Legacy Listens hosted by Robert Wermuth sits down with Ryan Tansom, an entrepreneur and founder of Arkona. Ryan shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting with the sale of his family business for eight figures and going on to create the intentional growth framework. The framework helps business owners view and run their company as a financial asset with the end in mind. Together, Rob and Ryan explore the five principles of intentional growth, the technology behind it, and how business owners can engage with Arkona to gain a comprehensive understanding of their financial future. Tune in an...
2024-01-29
22 min
DealQuest Podcast with Corey Kupfer
Episode 273: Elevating Potential & Intentional Growth with Ryan Tansom
Ryan Tansom's remarkable journey from reviving his family's $21 million business to its 8-figure sale in 2014 exemplifies his entrepreneurial prowess. As the founder of Arkona and creator of the Intentional Growth™ Framework, he has redefined how entrepreneurs manage their businesses as financial assets, combining educational training with fractional CFO services. A mentor to over 400 entrepreneurs and a sought-after speaker at prestigious forums like Vistage Worldwide and Entrepreneurs Organization, Ryan also hosts the popular Intentional Growth™ podcast, featuring notable guests and amassing over 520k downloads. His story is a beacon of inspiration and strategic insight in the entrepreneurial landscape....
2024-01-17
46 min
Smart Business Revolution | Turn Relationships into Revenues | Networking | More Clients | Relationship Advice
How To Intentional Grow Your Business With Ryan Tansom
Ryan Tansom is the Founder of Arkona and the Creator of the Intentional Growth Framework. He started his entrepreneurial journey at his family business, where he helped turn it around and enabled it to be sold for eight figures to a local competitor. At Arkona, Ryan helps entrepreneurs grow the value of their company through educational training, fractional CFO services, and strategic planning. He is also a speaker and host of the Intentional Growth Podcast. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran sits down with Ryan Tansom, the Founder of Arkona, to talk a...
2023-11-24
58 min
3 Degrees of Freedom
Ep 163 - How To Turn Your Company Into A Valuable Asset with Ryan Tansom
In the recent Three Degrees of Freedom Podcast, host Derek talks with entrepreneur Ryan Tansem, known for his knack for simplifying complex financial concepts. Ryan shares his journey from turning around a family business to heading Arkona, his company offering educational and CFO services. He introduces the Intentional Growth Framework, a method he developed to bridge business decisions and financial concepts. The framework centers on vision, financial goals, exit strategies, value growth, and advisory teams, all aimed at aligning choices with goals.Ryan's finance journey began during the 2009 financial crisis, motivating him to link operational aims with...
2023-09-30
49 min
Seek Go Create - The Leadership Journey for Christian Entrepreneurs and Faith-Driven Leaders
How to Have Intentional Growth in Your Business with Ryan Tansom
When you first started your business, the end is probably the last thing on your mind. It’s the beginning of a new journey, and you’ll soon have to make decisions and take action as an entrepreneur. However, when you don’t know where you want to go, or the end you want to reach, it’s easy to get lost on the way. It’s harder to grow the value of your business and gain the freedom you want without this clarity and direction.As Ryan Tansom says in this episode, start with the end in mind. H...
2023-04-24
1h 05
The Thoughtful Entrepreneur
1509 - Making The Entrepreneur Journey Worth it with Arkona's Ryan Tansom
In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Partner and Founder of Arkona, Ryan Tansom.Connecting with Ryan Tansom offers entrepreneurs valuable insights from his expertise in business strategy, operations, and finance. Utilizing his Intentional Growth™ Framework, you can learn to achieve sustainable growth, focusing on a clear end goal. This all-encompassing framework highlights educational training, fractional CFO services, and strategic planning, providing a well-rounded approach to business development. By engaging with Ryan, you can access his extensive network of accomplished entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and experts. This connection may lead to col...
2023-04-08
20 min
The Business of Meetings
158: Intentional Growth with Ryan Tansom
The Business of Meetings – Episode 158 – Intentional Growth with Ryan Tansom The Business of Meetings – Episode 158 – Intentional Growth with Ryan Tansom Today, we have the great pleasure of speaking with Ryan Tansom, the Co-founder of Arkona! Ryan knows a lot about acquisition entrepreneurship! He joins us to share his insight along with a wealth of experience building and selling businesses. He dives into how to create value, different types of exits, and everything else you need to know when planning to sell a business. Bio Ryan Tansom started his entrepreneurial career at...
2023-03-21
41 min
The Practical Wealth Show
The 5 Intentional Growth™ Principles to Clarify Your Path to a More Valuable Business with Ryan Tansom
In this episode, Ryan Tansom and I discuss Creating a strategic Growth plan for your business. So if you want to know what are the 3 financial targets an owner should identify, monitor and measure? How do you create a strategic plan to increase the value of your business, what are all the different ways to exit a business and what are the major differences so you can know the 5 intentional growth principles to give owners clarity to increase the value of their business by beginning with the end in mind? Tune in now! In this...
2023-03-16
42 min
Tycoons of Small Biz
E23 Begin with the End in Mind with Ryan Tansom
Begin with the end in mind. Simple to say, but hard to do in practice. Every business owner has a different goal for their business, or for even getting into business to begin with. There is not really a wrong answer for what you want out of your business, but it is important to know what that is and then plan and execute over the years to achieve that end that you have in mind.If you want some straightforward, common sense advice from somebody who has lived it and helped multiple clients plan for transitioning their...
2023-02-07
58 min
LifeBlood
Growing Your Company’s Value with Ryan Tansom
LifeBlood: We talked about growing your company’s value, the challenges entrepreneurs face, how best to allocate resources, treating your business like an asset, and the best time to get started, with Ryan Tansom, CoFounder of Arkona, an org helping entrepreneurs get clarity and control on growing the value of their companies. Listen to learn why you should as yourself, “Is it worth it?” You can learn more about Ryan at Arkona.IO, Facebook and LinkedIn. Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a revi...
2023-02-07
19 min
The Insider's Guide To Finance
Lessons Learned from an Eight Figure Exit w. Ryan Tansom
Ryan Tansom is the Co-Founder and CEO of Arkona. After hard work with his family's company, Ryan and his father turned the struggling business around by upgrading our staff, adding services, and implementing new systems. In 2014, the company sold for eight figures. Selling the business helped Ryan find his purpose in life. With that, Arkona was born. The company began with the vision to provide owners with the tools to focus on creating a valuable business with the end in mind. Starting a business from scratch came wit...
2023-02-01
1h 01
The Fuel Your Legacy Show
Episode 280: How to grow the value of your business using your financials as a roadmap with Ryan Tansom
Links:Clarify your path towards a more valuable business by taking the Intentional Growth Financial Assessment: https://arkona.io/intentional-growth-financial-assessmentArkona: https://arkona.io/Ryan Tansom started his entrepreneurial career at his family business where he was the executive vice president and responsible for the strategic, operational, and financial strategy of the $21 million company. Ryan helped turn the company around and bring intentional focus to the right strategies which enabled it to be sold for 8 figures to a local competitor in 2014. Ryan took his experience and founded Arkona to create the Intentional Growth™ Framework which he...
2023-01-20
1h 02
Business Vitality®
144 - Making It All Worth It with Arkona's Co-Founder, Ryan Tansom
Your host, Catherine Cantey, talks with Arkona's Co-Founder, Ryan Tansom.From turning a business around to building from the ground up, Ryan co-founded Arkona, to teach and help entrepreneurs and founders how to view and run their company like a financial asset. Create wealth, enjoy work, and make an impact, making it all worth it.If you'd like to know more about Ryan's work, click here.If you'd like to be a guest on The Business Vitality® podcast, click HERE.
2023-01-17
35 min
Deliberate Leaders Podcast with Allison Dunn
Understanding What You Want with Ryan Tansom
Ryan Tansom started his entrepreneurial career at his family business where he was the executive vice president and responsible for the strategic, operational, and financial strategy of the $21 million company. Ryan helped turn the company around and bring intentional focus to the right strategies which enabled it to be sold for 8 figures to a local competitor in 2014.Ryan took his experience and founded Arkona to create the Intentional Growth™ Framework which helps owners grow the value of their company - with the end in mind - through educational training, fractional CFO services, and strategic planning.Ry...
2022-12-12
32 min
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses
How2Exit Episode 77: Ryan Tansom - Entrepreneur, Speaker, Podcaster and Educator.
Ryan Tansom started his entrepreneurial career at his family business where he was the Executive VP and responsible for the strategic, operational, and financial strategy of the $21 Million company. Ryan helped turn the company around and bring intentional focus to the right strategies which enabled it to be sold for 8 figures to a local competitor in 2014. Ryan took his experience and founded Arkona to create the Intentional Growth™️ Framework which helps owners view – and run – their company like a financial asset through educational training, fractional CFO services and strategic planning. Ryan also hosts the popular Intentional Growth™️...
2022-12-09
56 min
Leads To Growth
Developing a Winning Sales Strategy || Ryan Tansom
Welcome to the 54th episode of the Leads to Growth podcast, the show where we share hot, juicy, and actionable tips to take your skills to the next level!Today’s guest is Ryan Tansom, Co-Founder of Arkona, Host of Intentional Growth Podcast he really dropped some value bombs during the episode. “ Our brain is still struggling to be able to register. This episode was filled with actionable tips with golden nuggets to Turn Your Business Vision Into A RealityWhat you can expect to learn from this episode…•Create Intentional Growth For Your Bus...
2022-11-17
38 min
Making Bank Highlights
Get The Most Out Of Your Business With Ryan Tansom #MakingBank #S6E44
In this episode of the Making Bank podcast, we welcome Ryan Tansom who started his entrepreneurial career in his family's business. They sold copiers, and Ryan worked as the executive vice president and grew the company to make 21 million dollars in revenue. Ryan is now the Co-Founder of Arkona; their mission is to help entrepreneurs develop the value of their companies through Value Growth Education and Strategic CFO Services. The idea is to help entrepreneurs shift their focus to long-term value creation rather than annual income. Ryan talks about what it means to grow your bu...
2022-11-04
08 min
The Best Business Podcast
246: Helping Entrepreneurs Grow the Value of their Business | Ryan Tansom of Arkona: Intentional Growth™
Ryan Tansom is the Co-Founder of Arkona. Ryan helped turn around their family business and then sell it for 8 figures to a local competitor in 2014. The growth and exit process was an unexpectedly difficult undertaking, but the lessons that were learned have proven to be invaluable. He took his experience and co-founded Arkona where he created the Intentional Growth™ 5 Principles and Framework and hosts the popular Intentional Growth™ podcast (260+ episodes and 360k+ downloads). This Episode is Sponsored By: With Masterclass, you can learn from the world’s best minds, anytime, anywhere, at your own pace. Y...
2022-10-24
1h 19
Entrepreneur Stories 4⃣ Inspiration
246: Helping Entrepreneurs Grow the Value of their Business | Ryan Tansom of Arkona: Intentional Growth™
Ryan Tansom is the Co-Founder of Arkona. Ryan helped turn around their family business and then sell it for 8 figures to a local competitor in 2014. The growth and exit process was an unexpectedly difficult undertaking, but the lessons that were learned have proven to be invaluable. He took his experience and co-founded Arkona where he created the Intentional Growth™ 5 Principles and Framework and hosts the popular Intentional Growth™ podcast (260+ episodes and 360k+ downloads). This Episode is Sponsored By: With Masterclass, you can learn from the world’s best minds, anytime, anywhere, at your own pace. Y...
2022-10-24
1h 19
Service Archives | Millionaire Interviews
246: Helping Entrepreneurs Grow the Value of their Business | Ryan Tansom of Arkona: Intentional Growth™
246: Helping Entrepreneurs Grow the Value of their Business | Ryan Tansom of Arkona: Intentional Growth .fusion-button.button-17 .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-17 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-17 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-17:hover .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-17:hover i,.fusion-button.button-17:focus .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-17:focus i,.fusion-button.button-17:active .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-17:active{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-17:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider, .fusion-button.button-17:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider, .fusion-button.button-17:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-17:hover, .fusion-button.button-17:focus, .fusion-button.button-17:active{border-color:#ffffff;border-width:0px;}.fusion-button.button-17 {border-color:#ffffff;border-width:0px;border-radius:0px;}.fusion-button.button-17.button-3d{-webkit-box-shadow: inset 0px 1px 0px #fff,0...
2022-10-21
00 min
Business Creators Radio Show with Adam Hommey
The 5 Principles of Intentional Growth, With Ryan Tansom
Imagine a world where you are rewarded for all the sacrifice and risks you’ve taken by owning a business. One where you have clarity on what you want long-term and are excited about the progress you are making toward that vision. Picture knowing what your business is worth today, how effectively your strategies and investments are growing the value of your company, and having the ability to project your business’s value years into the future. You’ve risked and sacrificed a lot. It shouldn’t be this difficult to make progress and crea...
2022-08-23
1h 01
Business Creators Radio Show With Adam Hommey
The 5 Principles of Intentional Growth, With Ryan Tansom
Imagine a world where you are rewarded for all the sacrifice and risks you’ve taken by owning a business. One where you have clarity on what you want long-term and are excited about the progress you are making toward that vision. Picture knowing what your business is worth today, how effectively your strategies and investments are growing the value of your company, and having the ability to project your business’s value years into the future. You’ve risked and sacrificed a lot. It shouldn’t be this difficult to make progress and crea...
2022-08-23
1h 01
Leading with Genuine Care
Ryan Tansom | The Importance of Intention
“If you don't know where you're going, how are you making the decisions to get there?" — Ryan Tansom Ryan Tansom is founder of Arkona, a company that helps businesses grow with intention through trainings and fractional CFO services. I am thrilled to have Ryan join me on the podcast, since he and his cofounder, Pat Hobby, have been a big help to me in my own business, imageOne, and have helped me learn how to make decisions with more intention. The Intentional Growth™ Framework, along with other tools like EOS, Small Giants, The Great Game of Busin...
2022-08-03
58 min
Beyond 8 Figures
A 5-Step Framework for Intentional Growth with Ryan Tansom, Arkona
“If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll end up someplace else.” Ryan Tansom learned the hard way what can happen if you don’t find your “why” or have a clear direction for your business. That’s why he has focused his career on helping you create success on your own terms through his 5-Step Intentional Growth Framework, which we discuss in today’s episode! About Ryan Tansom:Ryan is an entrepreneur, speaker, podcast host, and Co-Founder and President of Arkona. Before founding Arkona, he revived his family business and then sold it for 8-figures...
2022-07-13
48 min
Find Your Exit - Exit Planning Strategies for Business Owners
035: The Intentional Growth Framework with Ryan Tansom
When the time comes to finally leave the company you have built you would like to have options available to you. But the reality for most is that they have not planned and prepared enough to put themselves in this position. Ryan Tansom has worked with business owners on the “Intentional Growth” framework that can put them on track to achieve their goals. Ryan helped turn around their family business and then sell it for 8 figures to a local competitor in 2014. The growth and exit process was an unexpectedly difficult undertaking, but the lessons that were learned have...
2022-06-30
48 min
Do Good Work
Increasing the Value of Your Private Company with Ryan Tansom
After turning around and selling his family business for 8-figures in 2014, Ryan devoted his life’s work to helping entrepreneurs get clarity on how to grow the value of their business so they can create wealth, enjoy work more, and have an impact. Highlights Who Ryan Tansom is and how he helps entrepreneurs How his experience working with founders is and how he started his journey Who he is usually working with How he guides people to make the decision or assess which path to take How to create highly valuable free content that can lead to...
2022-06-28
26 min
Garlic Marketing Show
How to Build a Company with a Stable, Predictable, and Transferrable Cashflow with Ryan Tansom
Sometimes business owners focus on marketing so much that they tend to forget that they also need to pay attention to the numbers if they still want to be profitable by the end of the day.On this episode of the Garlic Marketing Show, Ryan Tansom, the Co-Founder of Arkona LLC, shares with us the importance of the numbers behind marketing.What You’ll Learn:How to build a valuable businessWhy you should be focusing on cash flow that is SUSTAINABLE, PREDICTABLE, and TRANSFERABLEBuilding a marketing plan based on yo...
2022-06-21
31 min
Systems Simplified
Increasing the Value of Your Business With Ryan Tansom
Ryan Tansom is the Co-founder and Partner of Arkona, a company that teaches business owners how to grow the value of their business through educational workshops, fractional CFO services, and strategic planning. Ryan started his career working in his family's business, where he helped turn it around and sold it for eight figures. He hosts the popular podcast, Intentional Growth, which boasts over 300 episodes and more than 300,000 downloads. Additionally, he is a frequent keynote speaker and a soon-to-be author. In this episode: Most entrepreneurs fail to realize the potential value of their business b...
2022-06-10
39 min
Business Owners Radio
FINANCE | How to create a path to a more valuable business. w/Ryan Tansom
Ryan Tansom, founder of Arkona and host of the popular Intentional Growth podcast, shares insights on value creation and the Five Principles of Intentional Growth. Learn how to get clarity on what you want from your business and why. Find out how to view your business as an asset and run the company like a private equity-owned business. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher. Website | Fa...
2022-05-02
32 min
Invest and Scale
EP10 Family Business 8 Figures exit with Ryan Tansom
Our guest this week is Ryan Tansom, who helped turn around his family's business and sold it for eight figures to a local competitor in 2014. He co-founded Arkona where he created International growth, five principles, and a framework, and hosted the popular life after business podcast with over 200 episodes and 300,000 downloads. As an entrepreneur, he enjoys helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses and increase their value by changing their mindset from annual income to focusing on long-term growth. Podcast Highlights: Ryan discusses how he became involved in family businesses, what challenges he encountered, and what...
2022-04-19
43 min
Top M&A Entrepreneurs
Ryan Tansom: Intentional Growth/Long Term Value, with End Goal In Mind E: 54 Top M&A Entrepreneur
Take the Business Buyer Readiness Assessment → Intentional Growth, Focusing on Long Term Value with the End Goal in Mind - through 5 Principles to Clarify Your Vision:1. Your Drivers2. Financial Targets3. Exit Options 4. Increase Value 5. Team of AdvisorsRyan Tansomhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-tansom-4a440710/https://arkona.io/
2022-04-18
49 min
Amplify To 7 Figures Podcast
Ep #93 I sold my company for 8-figures with Ryan Tansom
Today’s guest started his entrepreneurial career at his family business where he was the executive vice president and responsible for the strategic, operational, and financial strategy of the $21 million company. Today’s guest helped turn the company around and bring intentional focus to the right strategies which enabled it to be sold for 8 figures to a local competitor in 2014. He took his experience and founded Arkona to create the Intentional Growth™ Framework which helps owners grow the value of their company - with the end in mind - through educational training, fractional CFO services, and strategic planning.Plea...
2022-04-05
31 min
INspired INsider Podcast
Intentional Growth Principles: Secrets To Repairing a Broken System With Ryan Tansom, Co-Founder of Arkona
Ryan Tansom started his entrepreneurial career at his family business, where he was responsible for the operational and financial strategy of the $21 million company. He helped turn the company around and bring intentional focus to the right strategy, which enabled them to sell to a local competitor for eight figures. Ryan is the Co-founder and Partner of Arkona, where they help entrepreneurs get clarity and control on how to grow the value of their company through Value Growth Education and Strategic CFO Services. He is the Host of the Intentional Growth podcast. In this episode…...
2022-03-22
45 min
Embracing Change with Feisal Alibhai
"Lessons Learned from Getting Stage 3 Cancer" on the Intentional Growth Podcast with Ryan Tansom
In this episode, Feisal joins Ryan Tansom as a guest on the International Growth Podcast. Feisal walks us through what it was like getting a life-altering diagnosis and how it changed the way he looked at his life and business. He reflects on his new mindset, and the shift in his approach from a work-work-work to a “game time then, and game time now” view. He shares his insights on stress and health, as well as some key measures every business owner should take to keep their mind and body healthy for the years to come.About Ryan...
2022-03-04
1h 27
System & Soul
#001: Intentional Growth with Ryan Tansom
Happy New Year, System and Soul listeners! We’re kicking off this year something different and exciting. Today we’re beginning a mini series with our friend Jennifer Zick, Founder and CEO of Authentic Brand. Jennifer is taking over our podcast to talk with some of her friends who are making an impact in the system and soul of their business. In this first episode, Jennifer invites Ryan Tansom, President and Co-founder at Arkona, on the podcast to discuss his framework for helping businesses increase their value. Ryan explains the vision behind Arkona which serves its clients serv...
2022-01-04
28 min
Sessions with System & Soul
#001: Intentional Growth with Ryan Tansom
Happy New Year, System and Soul listeners! We’re kicking off this year something different and exciting. Today we’re beginning a mini series with our friend Jennifer Zick, Founder and CEO of Authentic Brand. Jennifer is taking over our podcast to talk with some of her friends who are making an impact in the system and soul of their business.In this first episode, Jennifer invites Ryan Tansom, President and Co-founder at Arkona, on the podcast to discuss his framework for helping businesses increase their value. Ryan explains the vision behind Arkona which serves its clients serv...
2022-01-04
28 min
EntreArchitect Podcast with Mark R. LePage
EA399: Ryan Tansom – How To Determine The Value of an Architecture Firm
How To Determine The Value of an Architecture Firm Ryan Tansom helped turn around his family business and then sell it for eight-figures. Since then, he founded Arkona to teach business owners how to grow the value of their business with an end in mind through educational workshops, fractional CFO services and strategic planning. In addition to Arkona, Ryan is a sought after speaker and host of the popular podcast Intentional Growth. The show has 235 episodes, guests like Jack Stack, Gino Wickman, and the editor of Inc. Magazine and HBR, and has hundreds of thousands...
2021-08-20
43 min
Blue Shirt Leadership Podcast
Ryan Tansom - Build Your Business Like Your Going To Sell It
Ryan helped turn around their family business and then sell it for 8 figures to a local competitor in 2014. The growth and exit process was an unexpectedly difficult undertaking, but the lessons that were learned have proven to be invaluable. He took his experience and co-founded Arkona where he created the Intentional Growth™ 5 Principles and Framework and hosts the popular Intentional Growth™podcast (250+ episodes and 360k+ downloads). Ryan’s mission is to help entrepreneurs get clarity on how to grow the value of their business with the end in mind by shifting their mindset away from annual...
2021-08-05
24 min
Successful Scales
Ep 33: Growing the Value of Your Business with an End in Mind with Ryan Tansom - President & Founder of Arkona
In today's episode, we speak with Ryan Tansom - President and Founder of Arkona and Host of Intentional Growth™ Podcast. Arkona helps entrepreneurs grow the value of their business with an end in mind through educational workshops, fractional CFO services, and strategic planning. Ryan's 'Why' is "To help owners create a valuable company that gives them choices so they can get what they want from their business" and you will hear more about it in this podcast episode. Topics covered: What is a lifestyle business Ownership role vs management role Growing the val...
2021-05-25
1h 07
Working Without Pants - Creative Entrepreneurship
191: Building for a Lucrative Exit with Ryan Tansom
A multitude of startup founders who take the plunge into entrepreneurship do so with the goal of financial freedom and independence. But when faced with the prospect of an investment, an acquisition, or a merger, most entrepreneurs don’t realize what needs to be done. This can lead to a shattered realization of a broken dream as the vision of that financial gain from all your hard work begins to fade into obscurity. Today’s episode of Work Without Pants features Ryan Tansom. Ryan is the Co-Founder of Arkona and is an online educator who aims...
2021-01-14
46 min
Scale Up With Nick Bradley
Intentional Growth And Value Creation - with Ryan Tansom - President Of Arkona
In this episode, Nick talks to Ryan Tansom, the president of Arkona, who help business owners and entrepreneurs increase the value of their business with the end in mind. Ryan’s is a story of value creation, having turned around his family business, resulting in a sale that netted an eight-figure sum. Since then, Ryan has taken the lessons learned, and has helped other entrepreneurs to focus on long term value creation. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an i...
2020-10-22
53 min
The Intentional Greatness Podcast
Start With the End in Mind, with Ryan Tansom
Ryan Tansom helped turn around their family business and then sell it for 8 figures to a local competitor in 2014. The growth and exit process was an unexpectedly difficult undertaking, but the lessons he learned have proven to be invaluable. That experience led to co-founding Arkona, a Minnesota-based company that teaches business owners how to grow the value of their business through educational courses and Strategic CFO Services. He created the Intentional Growth™ 5 Principles and Framework and now hosts the popular Intentional Growth™ podcast (200+ episodes and 300k+ downloads). Ryan helps entrepreneurs get clarity on how to grow...
2020-10-07
1h 00
The Dick Polipnick Show
The Smart Way to Buy a Business | How to Buy a Business with Ryan Tansom
★ When it comes to buying and selling businesses, there’s a lot to know about. Not only do you have to be knowledgeable in acquisitions, but you also have to know how businesses run, how finances work, and how deals are structured. Although each one of these aspects could be enough material to be a college degree, buying a business is easier than you think. ★ FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.onlinegrowthsystems.com/blog/the-smart-way-to-buy-a-business-in-2020 ✎ Learn how to buy a business the smart way with serial entrepreneur and acquisition expert, Ryan Tansom. ✎ If you...
2020-08-26
1h 08
FLOW with Arman Assadi
Ryan Tansom | Creating an Intentional & Profitable Business
Ryan Tansom, the podcast host of “Intentional Growth,” is a keynote speaker, investor, and the co-founder of Arkona and the GEXP Collaborative. After turning around his family’s business, Ryan helped to sell it along with his father for over 8-figures in 2014. During this exit process, he learned a ton after making mistakes that left millions of dollars on the table.Since that experience, Ryan has taken what he’s learned and now helps other entrepreneurs to avoid these mistakes by guiding them to get clarity around what they want and control over how to get it. ...
2020-08-04
1h 16
Onward Nation
Preparing to exit your business the right way, with Ryan Tansom
Ryan Tansom became a business junkie early in life as he watched his father grow a small technology company into one of the market leaders in Minneapolis. He joined Imaging Path full-time during the financial crisis when the business was in rough shape. Ryan started in sales and eventually worked his way up to Executive VP after helping turn the distressed company into a profitable B2B technology provider. In 2014, he and his dad decided to sell their business to a local competitor for a multitude of reasons. The exit process was an unexpectedly difficult undertaking, but...
2020-05-08
00 min
Beyond 7 Figures: Build, Scale, Profit
Ryan Tansom on Strategic Growth and Exit Plans for Businesses...
Ep #18 - My guest for this episode is Ryan Tansom, the podcast host of "Life After Business," a keynote speaker, investor, and the co-founder of Arkona and the GEXP Collaborative. After turning around his family's business, Ryan helped to sell it along with his father for over 8-figures in 2014. During this exit process, he learned a ton after making mistakes that left millions of dollars on the table. Since that experience, Ryan has taken what he's learned and now helps other entrepreneurs to avoid these mistakes by guiding them to get clarity around what they want and co...
2019-11-29
44 min