Hi there đđź, Iâm Ryan Tansom. In 2009, I joined my familyâs $21 million business, which was losing nearly $1 million a year. Over five years, I helped lead a turnaround that resulted in an eight-figure sale to a competitor in 2014. However, the sale didnât go as planned, inspiring me to figure out what we could have done differently.
Since then, Iâve founded multiple businesses, participated in dozens of transactions, and created the Independence by Design⢠Framework. This system helps owner-operators achieve freedom over their time, optimize cash flow, increase equity value, and prepare for a future exit.
Iâve worked with over 2,000 entrepreneurs through workshops, coaching, and speaking engagements at Vistage, EO, and industry conferences. As host of 400+ podcast episodes, Iâve interviewed thought leaders like Gino Wickman and Jack Stack. My mission is to help owner-operators break free from the grind and design a businessâand a lifeâthey love.