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.
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 her methodology and why integrating financial clarity into your strategic planning process is critical for creating real operational independence. If you want to build a business that’s both scalable and owner-independent, Shannon provides straightforward, practical insights you can apply immediately.
Shannon Susko is an accomplished entrepreneur and creator of the 3HAG and Metronomics systems, uniquely focused on integrating strategic execution with financial clarity. She has successfully scaled and exited multiple businesses and now advises business leaders globally on how to align their strategic planning directly with measurable financial results, making owner independence achievable and sustainable.
Chapters:
- (00:00) Introduction To Shannon Susco And Her Metronomics System
- (07:11) The 3HAG Way Filling Critical Strategy Gaps
- (10:44) Connecting Long-Term Vision With Practical Execution
- (14:28) Why Forecasting Cash First Creates Business Confidence
- (20:22) How Strategy Mapping Led To A Premium Acquisition
- (25:38) Understanding Value Creation From The Ownership Lens
- (30:20) The Definition Of Strategy And Creating a Unique Position
- (35:10) Building The Core Customer Knowledge System
- (40:09) Creating An A Player Leadership Team For Growth
- (45:30) How Clear Goals Make Accountability Objective Not Personal
- (53:12) Breaking Free From Working In The Business
- (01:00:13) Empowering Owners To Let Go With Confidence
- (01:10:00) Closing Thoughts, Getting in Touch with Shannon
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Ryan Tansom is a seasoned entrepreneur, speaker, and the founder of Independence by Design™, a transformative ownership framework for growth-oriented business owners. After turning around and selling his family business in an eight-figure exit, Ryan spent over a decade dissecting the lessons learned from his journey. His mission is to help other business owners avoid the pitfalls he encountered by providing them with th...
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