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Ryan Tansom (Independence by Design)
Sold his family business in an 8-figure deal, now teaches owners via Independence by Design.
Key facts
- Website
- ryantansom.com
- Pricing
- Coaching/community framework for owner-operators, not a direct acquisition fund
- Country
- United States
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Ryan Tansom (Independence by Design)
Ryan Tansom guides business owner-operators through the iBD Ownership OS™ framework, focusing on the relationship between time, cash flow, and wealth. His strategy emphasizes achieving Independence Escape Velocity™.
Key features
- Led an 8-figure sale of the family business
- Independence by Design framework
- 2,500+ owners guided
- Podcast and owners' academy community
Pros & cons
Pros
- Personal exit experience underpins the framework
- Large tracked cohort of owners helped
Cons
- Focused on sellers/operators rather than acquirers
- Community pricing not public
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ryan Tansom (Independence by Design)
What is Independence Escape Velocity™?
The moment your business no longer depends on your constant involvement to fund your life. It happens when time, cash flow, and wealth are intentionally designed to reinforce each other.
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