Live Workshop · Tuesday, Feb 24

For business owners doing €500K – €2M

You Built a Successful Business — But It Still Can't Run Without You

Join Dr. Philip Zimmermann for a live session on the 3 structural shifts that turn founder-dependent businesses into self-managing companies.

24 Feb · 16:00 CET 60 minutes Small group · Intimate format
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The Hidden Problem

You started your business for freedom.
So why does it still depend on you?

You've got the team. You've got the revenue. On paper, everything works.

But in reality, every decision still flows through you. Every attempt to step back creates friction. Every vacation is half-spent checking messages. Every quarter, you promise yourself “this will be the one where I finally delegate properly.”

It never is.

The harder you work, the more dependent the business becomes on you. This isn't a motivation problem. It's a design problem.

Your business was never architected to operate without its founder. Until you fix the underlying structure, no amount of delegation will set you free.

Every month you stay trapped is another month your business can't grow beyond your personal capacity.

Six Tuscan Poets by Giorgio Vasari
Cosimo de' Medici built the most powerful institution in Renaissance Europe — without running day-to-day operations.

Is This For You?

This workshop is designed for established business owners, typically doing €500K–€2M, who:

  • Have real traction and a team in place
  • Feel the business still depends too much on them personally
  • Want to step out of daily operations without the business breaking
  • Are ready to think structurally about freedom — not just work harder

This is not for

  • Early-stage founders still finding product-market fit
  • Solopreneurs without a team
  • Anyone looking for shortcuts or quick fixes
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What You'll Walk Away With

Not motivation. Not hustle.
Business architecture.

In 60 minutes, Dr. Philip Zimmermann will show you how to redesign your business so it runs, grows, and compounds — without constant founder involvement.

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The ONE structural flaw keeping you trapped

Why 90% of business owners stay locked as full-time operators — and the counterintuitive shift that breaks the pattern without rebuilding your entire company.

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The 3-pillar framework for self-managing businesses

A structural approach for designing a business that makes decisions, serves clients, and grows — without your daily involvement.

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How this approach works in practice

Inspired by how Cosimo de' Medici built the most influential financial institution in 15th century Europe — a system designed from the start to operate without its founder.

Dr. Philip Zimmermann

Your Host

Dr. Philip Zimmermann

CEO, Medici Global Ventures

Most founders don't fail because they lack effort, intelligence, or ambition. They fail because their business was never designed to work without them.

Philip has spent years studying why otherwise successful businesses become founder-dependent — and how that dependency can be removed. Not with motivation. Not with hustle. But with structure, systems, and clear operating frameworks.

He has helped hundreds of business owners across multiple countries remove themselves from day-to-day operations and build businesses that continue to grow without constant founder involvement.

He is regarded as one of the leading experts in designing and implementing Self-Managing Businesses — and CEO of Medici Global Ventures, a company that practices what it teaches.

Can't Attend Live?

Register now and receive a 72-hour replay link. But the live session includes a Q&A with Philip that won't be replicated — so we recommend attending live if you can.

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What Business Owners Say

Over 100 Business Owners Have Shared Their Experience

“The Medici Community challenged how I think about myself and my business in the best possible way. I came in ready to tear things down—and left with a vision of evolution instead. If you're an entrepreneur seeking vulnerability, access, and a true container for growth, this is where you need to be.”

Jason Aufdermaur
Jason Aufdermaur
Lawyer & Entrepreneur, Atlanta

“My experience with the Medici Community has found it to be open, collaborative, and insightful. I come away feeling intrigued, humbled, and motivated. It is really fantastic.”

Anil Khera
Anil Khera
Founder & CEO, London

“The Medici Community has given me a framework to work from. It's enabling me to understand and appreciate where I've been making the right calls, while underlining the blind spots that need addressing to move the business forward.”

Dominic Appleby
Dominic Appleby
Founder, Knutsford

“Being part of the Medici Community opens up your horizons and provides out-of-the-box thinking.”

Philipp Ahrenkiel
Philipp Ahrenkiel
Founder & CEO, Bern

“Being part of the Medici Community is very energizing. I would recommend the Medici Community to any business owner or entrepreneur who not only wants to further their business development, but also their personal development.”

Tobias Essigner
Tobias Essigner
Founder & CEO, Frankfurt

“This community is not just a program; it's a life-changing experience that I am immensely grateful for.”

Wojciech Hanusek
Wojciech Hanusek
Owner & CEO, Geneva

You didn't start your business to be its full-time servant.

This workshop shows you how to design a business that finally gives you freedom, wealth, and impact.

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Free · No credit card required · 72h replay included

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