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Louisiana native Jared LaJaunie went from quitting school at 17 to leading 65-plus employees, 72 trucks, and four branches of LaJaunie's Pest Control—now tracking $12 million in annual revenue. In this candid sit-down with the Blue-Collar Twins, Jared breaks down the sales grit he learned at Orkin, the mindset shift that doubled his vision, and the family-run EOS machine that keeps it all humming.Buzz EP 207 Jared L MAS… You'll hear: Door-Knock Roots – joining Orkin's late-'90s “Splat” crew and turning 20 straight “no's” into $10 k days.18-Year Overnight Success – nine years to hit $1 M, then a rocket to $12 M by combining EOS with acquisitions like Skeeter Force.Finance Hacks That Sell – why Wise Tack 0 % financing closes termite & wildlife jobs that competitors lose.Culture as a Moat – six-value framework, extreme ownership, and weekly L10s that hold 65 teammates accountable.Family Integration – wife Skye as certified EOS Integrator, sons learning P&Ls before swapping sprayers for spreadsheets.Mastermind Leverage – how groups with Luke Lewis & Maria Sorrentino expanded his vision—and spawned the new Eagles Nest peer network.Future Playbook – doubling again via Gulf-Coast acquisitions, 40 % Poop-Scoop margins on his radar, and grooming the next-gen CEO. Stick around to catch Jared's take on “profit over vanity” and an impromptu debate on the emerging pet-waste gold-rush. From PE Teachers to Pest Control Owners: The Julio Twins Share Their POTOMAC Experience https://youtu.be/HAx9noqsqTo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulgiannamore www.potomaccompany.com https://bluecollartwins.com Produced by: www.verbell.ltd Timestamps (podcast.co-ready) 00:00 – Cold-open: Jared on culture and integrity 00:35 – Intro & Louisiana roots 01:15 – High-school dropout, early hustle, marriage at 18 02:50 – Joining Orkin as a $10/hr termite tech 05:55 – Door-knock “Splat” team lessons & mindset shift 08:05 – Branch-manager years, then running a $3 M independent firm 11:00 – Launching LaJaunie's on Jan 1 2008 13:30 – Solo-op to first admin hire; seven trucks by Year 3 18:15 – Self-financing termite jobs; switching to Wise Tack 0 % plans 24:20 – Nine years to $1 M; doubling vision with mastermind help 28:30 – BHAG: Gulf-Coast expansion & doubling again by 2025 29:50 – Acquiring Skeeter Force; lessons in mosquito markets 32:45 – Family salvage-yard backstory & entrepreneurial DNA 33:25 – Today: 65 staff, 72 trucks, $12 M top-line 36:40 – Running EOS—Jared as Visionary, Skye as Integrator 38:00 – Conferences, Ascension Leadership, and constant up-skilling 42:00 – Side ventures (Stereopure, CAT 4) and why poop-scooping tempts him 45:55 – Differentiator: living the core values every day 48:00 – Eagles Nest mastermind launch with Skye & Maria Serraino 50:05 – Main Street Mogul podcast and giving back 52:45 – Rough Stuff reveal: twins' own pet-waste startup 54:00 – Wrap-up & Puerto Rico invite 59:00 – Outro & Masterclass CTA
Grow My Accounting Practice | Tips for Accountants & Bookkeepers to Grow Their Business
Show Summary: In this episode of the Grow My Accounting Practice podcast, Ryan McGarghan shares how combining Profit First, CFO services, EOS, and exit planning can help firms and their clients grow 5x. He explains how aligning finance with sales, marketing, and operations creates smarter, more strategic decision-making. Ryan also breaks down exit planning as a proactive growth tool and shows how EOS brings structure and accountability. Whether you're scaling your firm or guiding clients to long-term success, this episode offers practical ways to tie it all together. Website: www.wearesynergysolutions.com Corporate Partner:Your Cyber Team - https://yourcyberteam.com/ Profit First App Version 2.0 is here! More Education. More Functionality. More Profit!
Some of the biggest product breakthroughs didn't come from startups — they came from intrapreneurs. In this episode, we speak with Scott Jones, a career intrapreneur who has launched new lines of business at Lenovo, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Realeyes, a computer vision AI company serving some of the world's most influential platforms. Scott shares a detailed, experience-backed look at what it takes to make innovation work inside companies that weren't built for speed. He breaks down the mindset, team dynamics, and cultural rituals that allow new bets to thrive — and provides practical guidance for founders, executives, and investors looking to bring this approach into their own organizations. Unlock the full potential of your product team with Integral's player coaches, experts in lean, human-centered design. Visit integral.io/convergence for a free Product Success Lab workshop to gain clarity and confidence in tackling any product design or engineering challenge. Inside the episode... How Scott went from analyst and musician to AI product leader A modern definition of intrapreneurship — and why it matters now Key personality traits and behavioral markers of strong intrapreneurs Why ambiguity is a feature, not a bug, in high-growth environments How leaders can foster a culture of experimentation (rituals, roles, and goals) Strategies for validating new product ideas quickly and credibly How to communicate innovation progress to stakeholders with different styles Realeyes' identity verification tech and the future of online trust How personal trauma and spiritual practices influence Scott's leadership approach Mentioned in this episode Realeyes - Where Scott works as VP, Product Pranayama (breathwork practices) - Intro guide from the Art of Living Foundation: Effortless Mastery by Kenny Werner - Official site with book info and resources: Linchpin by Seth Godin - Publisher page for the book: SHINE by EOS - Book info (note: EOS books are often sold through their coaching platform): Paramahamsa Yogananda - His foundational book Autobiography of a Yogi on the Self-Realization Fellowship site: Scott's linkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottjeezey Scott's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/scottjeezey/ Subscribe to the Convergence podcast wherever you get podcasts — including video episodes on YouTube at youtube.com/@convergencefmpodcast Learn something? Give us a 5-star review and like the podcast on YouTube. It's how we grow.
Welcome to Confessions of an Implementer, a podcast by Talent Harbor. We share unique stories of implementers and the companies they've transformed to give you a rare glimpse into the system's successes and challenges. I'm your host, Ryan Hogan. Let's dive in! In this episode, I sit down with Mike Abercrombie, a certified EOS Implementor and Community Leader, to explore how having a people first mindset can completely transform a businesses culture. Mike pulls from his personal experience, as a co-founder and CEO of a multi million dollar company, of all the actions he did wrong before finding EOS, and how finding it has changed everything for him. He also shares about the impact peer groups have had on him, why they're so important, and why prioritizing personal well being is essential for your businesses success. 03:17 The Aha Moment 07:40 Learning from Experience 10:20 The Role of Passion in Business 15:20 Founder-Led vs. Private Equity 19:00 The Importance of a Vision 23:30 Navigating Change in Leadership Roles 29:31 Finding Your Sea Legs 31:21 Lessons from the Pandemic 34:03 The Illusion of Diversification 36:30 The Power of Peer Groups 41:10 Building Functional Peer Networks 45:01 Transitioning from Doing EOS to Running on EOS 51:44 Finding the Right Clients Episode Resources Website: https://www.eosworldwide.com/mike-abercrombie Email: mabercrombie@eosworldwide.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-abercrombie/
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Joining us this week is Amy Brauns, Practice Manager, RVT at Everhart Veterinary Medicine located in Baltimore, Maryland. People management can truly be the hardest part of veterinary leadership, and in this episode, Amy, who brings nearly two decades of experience and a deeply thoughtful approach, gets real about what it means to “coach up or coach out.” She shares how she and her leadership team leaned into the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) model to face the messy, uncomfortable truth - most problems come down to people. From there, they started using The People Analyzer™ tool to assess who really gets the job, who wants the job, and who has the capacity to do the job. This approach is not about forcing people out but is rather about clarity, self-reflection, and giving people the tools (and space) to figure whether or not they are in the right place. Not every place is the right fit for everyone, and that's totally okay. We talk through the tough stuff such as confronting long-standing team members who are great at the job but toxic to the culture as well as taking on those dreaded “this isn't a fit” conversations. Amy explains how their structured coaching process has turned struggling employees into top performers and helped others leave on their own terms, with dignity. If you have ever found yourself avoiding hard conversations or keeping someone around just because they have been there forever even though they might not be the right fit for your workplace culture, then this episode is definitely for you. Amy doesn't sugarcoat the process, but we agree that the transformation on the other side is worth it! Show Notes: [1:37] - Amy Brauns reveals how using EOS clarified that most problems are people-related. [4:09] - Hear how soft skills proved difficult to teach, leading to better team alignment over time. [6:41] - Hear how, despite team longevity, change ultimately happened via clear communication and tools like The People Analyzer™. [8:25] - Amy's team focused mainly on role clarity and transparency, helping staff self-correct before goals were even set. [10:46] - Jill opens up about how removing a toxic veteran employee revived morale and reaffirmed her team's culture. [12:28] - Amy affirms that even just a couple of people who are rowing in the wrong direction can completely disrupt morale. [14:26] - Amy asserts that coaching begins with transparency and standards, helping staff improve or realize that the role isn't right for them. [17:22] - Exceeding expectations via hospitality and core values creates a standout, people-centered client experience. [20:56] - Amy advocates for accountability and structured check-ins. [23:56] - Jill adds that emotional intelligence must be taught and nurtured, both at work and in personal development. [24:51] - Transparency and consistency help build trust, leading to stronger and more unified teams. [26:40] - Empowering and trusting staff to solve problems on their own also helps build trust as well as confidence. Thank you for listening. Remember you are not in this alone. Visit our website for more resources. Links and Resources: ● VHMA Web Page ● VHMA Coronavirus Resources ● VHMA Facebook ● VHMA Twitter ● VHMA on Linkedin ● Amy Brauns on LinkedIn ● Everhart Veterinary Medicine Web Page ● Everhart Veterinary Medicine on LinkedIn ● EOS Web Page ● The People Analyzer™ Tool
What if the secret to building wealth wasn't working harder, but building better systems?Jay Bourgana shares his remarkable journey from an impoverished childhood in Morocco to building a $350 million real estate empire. He reveals how curiosity-driven pattern recognition, strategic system building, and the discipline to "fire yourself" from every role can create both financial freedom and personal resilience.Discover how this serial entrepreneur applies the same frameworks to business acquisition, parenting, and building generational wealth through innovative approaches to risk reduction and value creation.0:04 Intro2:40 Growing Up Poor in Morocco6:58 Building a $350M Real Estate Company in 4 Years10:11 What Drives Entrepreneurial Success12:40 Teaching Kids Through Daily Exploration Conversations14:37 Tariffs and China19:44 Preparing Family Businesses for Acquisition24:32 Why CEOs Struggle to Delegate26:17 The Elon Musk Sprint Method31:09 Building Systems for Client, Talent, and Capital Acquisition39:47 Communicating Meaning Across Generations41:15 Raising Lions45:41 Teaching Kids the System of Making Friends52:10 Build vs. Buy57:59 The Acquisition CollectiveResources Mentioned:
What if you could break through business growth plateaus while preparing for a successful exit? In this episode of Small Business Black Holes, host Alan Pentz talks with Patrick Metzger from Growing For Success about navigating common growth challenges, implementing EOS frameworks, and leveraging AI to transform business operations. Whether you're struggling with founder bottlenecks, seeking to build transferable value, or wondering how to adapt to emerging AI technologies, this conversation delivers practical strategies for scaling your business intentionally. Tune in to discover why waiting too long to plan your exit could be your biggest mistake, and how to build a business that's both sustainable and sellable.
In this episode, Steve interviews Dr. Garrett Whitmore, an OD who has successfully implemented the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to manage his thriving, multi-location practice. Dr. Whitmore explains the six core components of EOS—vision, people, data, issues, processes, and traction—and how these practical tools help run a business efficiently. He shares his journey, from the initial struggle to get team buy-in to achieving significant growth and operational excellence. The conversation also dives into accountability, the importance of clear vision and communication, and the role of coaches in successfully adopting EOS. Dr. Whitmore offers valuable advice for other practice owners considering EOS, emphasizing the impact on both professional success and personal well-being. Follow our Podcast on All Available Platforms Follow our Podcast on Instagram Follow IDOC on Facebook Follow IDOC on LinkedIn Watch our Podcast Video on YouTube
Does your business feel like it's growing faster than you can control? Are you constantly putting out fires, frustrated that your team isn't on the same page, and feeling like the vision in your head is getting lost in translation? If you're running a business that's grown fast but now feels messy and chaotic, this episode is your intervention. Meet Tzvi Schwartz. He knows this struggle intimately. He started as an electrician and built his own contracting company with over 100 employees, experiencing all the chaos that comes with rapid growth. After selling his company, he discovered the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and became so adept at it that he helped the company he joined scale by an incredible 400%. In this masterclass on operational excellence, Meny Hoffman sits down with Tzvi to break down the systems and mindset shifts that transform business chaos into clarity, accountability, and scalable success. You'll discover:
Better Business Better Life! Helping you live your Ideal Entrepreneurial Life through EOS & Experts
Welcome to another episode of Better Business, Better Life. Join Host, Debra Chantry-Taylor as she sits down with guest, Lena Ridley to talk about her journey from a 26-year career in financial services to becoming a passionate EOS Implementer. Lena shares how embracing the EOS framework helped her shift from the day-to-day grind and how tools like the Accountability Chart, Core Values, and data tracking helped align her team, clarify roles, and drive real growth. She also opens up about the shift from integrator to visionary and why embracing the EOS Life - where business success and personal fulfilment go hand in hand - was the key to her happiness and growth. If you're ready to restructure, refocus, and reconnect with why you started your business, this episode offers practical tools and fresh perspective. CONNECT WITH DEBRA: ___________________________________________ ►Debra Chantry-Taylor is a Certified EOS Implementer | Entrepreneurial Leadership & Business Coach | Business Owner ►Connect with Debra: debra@businessaction.co.nz ►See how she can help you: https://businessaction.co.nz/ ____________________________________________ GUEST'S DETAIL: ► Lena Ridley - EOS Worldwide ► Book a 15mins call with Lena ► Lena Ridley - LinkedIn Episode 227 Chapters: 00:35 - Introduction 01:49 - EOS Implementation and Personal Journey 03:44 - Transition from Integrator to Visionary 07:56 - Introduction to EOS and Its Impact 09:34 - Personal Aha Moment and Business Growth 15:51 - Becoming an EOS Implementer 18:33 - Core Values and People Analyzer 24:05 - Impact of EOS on Clients 30:28 - Top Tips and Tools for EOS Implementation 36:38 - Final Thoughts and Contact Information
Hacer click aquí para enviar sus comentarios a este cuento.Juan David Betancur Fernandezelnarradororal@gmail.comHabia una vez En los albores del mundo, cuando los dioses aún caminaban entre los hombres y el cielo era joven una diosa llamada Eos, que era la diosa del amanecer. Eos Hija de los titanes Hiperión (la luz celestial) y Tea (la visión divina), Eos era una de las deidades más radiantes del panteón griego. Su piel brillaba como el oro pálido del alba, y su cabello fluía como hilos de fuego rosado. Eos era tan bella que Cada mañana, montada en su carro tirado por corceles alados, y abría las puertas del cielo para anunciar la llegada del sol.Pero Eos no era solo una diosa de la luz. Era también una criatura de deseo, de anhelos profundos. Había sido maldecida por Afrodita, la diosa del amor, por haber amado al dios Ares. Como castigo, Afrodita la condenó a enamorarse eternamente de mortales, sabiendo que su amor siempre estaría marcado por la tragedia.Un día, mientras sobrevolaba las colinas de Frigia, Eos vio a un joven príncipe troyano llamado Titono. Estaba solo, tocando la lira bajo un olivo, y su voz era tan dulce como el canto de las aves al amanecer. Su belleza era serena, sin arrogancia, y su alma parecía brillar con una luz propia.Eos descendió del cielo como una brisa perfumada. El aire se volvió cálido, las flores se abrieron a su paso, y el tiempo pareció detenerse. Titono, al verla, cayó de rodillas, no por miedo, sino por asombro ya que nunca había visto un ser más hermonos.. Ella lo tomó de la mano y lo llevó consigo, envuelto en una nube de luz dorada, hasta su palacio en los confines del oriente, donde el día nace.El palacio de Eos era una maravilla más allá de la comprensión humana. Sus muros estaban hechos de nubes doradas, sus jardines flotaban sobre lagos de luz líquida, y las estrellas se apagaban suavemente al tocar sus torres. Allí, Eos y Titono vivieron un amor apasionado y tierno. Ella le enseñó los secretos del cielo, le cantó canciones antiguas, y lo colmó de placeres divinos.Pero Eos, aunque inmortal, no era ajena al miedo. Cada día que pasaba, veía una arruga más en el rostro de Titono, una cana más en su cabello. El tiempo, que no tocaba a los dioses, sí dejaba su huella en los mortales.Desesperada por conservar a su amado, Eos subió al Olimpo y se postró ante Zeus.—Padre de los dioses —suplicó—, concédele a Titono la inmortalidad, para que nunca me sea arrebatado por la muerte.Zeus, conmovido por su amor, accedió. Pero Eos, en su prisa, olvidó pedir la juventud eterna.Al principio, todo parecía perfecto. Pero los años pasaron, y Titono comenzó a envejecer sin cesar. Su cuerpo se encorvó, su voz se volvió temblorosa, sus ojos se nublaron. Eos lo cuidaba con ternura infinita, pero no podía detener la maldición que ella misma había provocado.Titono, inmortal pero cada vez más débil, se convirtió en una sombra de lo que fue. Ya no podía hablar, solo emitir un murmullo constante, como el canto de un insecto al atardecer. Eos, rota por el dolor, pidió a los dioses que lo liberaran de su sufrimiento.Algunas versiones dicen que lo encerró en una cámara dorada, donde vivía como un susurro. Otras, más simbólicas, cuentan que lo transformó en una cigarra, para que pudiera cantar eternamente bajo el sol, su voz un eco del amor que compartieron.Desde entonces, cada amanecer es más que el inicio de un nuevo día. Es el recuerdo de un amor que desafió al tiempo, pero que fue vencido por él. Eos sigue cruzando el cielo cada mañana, su carro iluminando el mundo, mientras el canto de las cigarras acompaña su paso, como un lamento suave y eterno.
This week on the NatCon Squad: 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - The LA riots 13:43 - What sanctuary cities can and can't do 26:20 - GOP pushback against the BBB 36:10 - Biden's autopen pardons/EOs 46:20 - Final thoughts With Will Chamberlain, Ben Weingarten, Amber Duke and Inez Stepman. Produced by the Edmund Burke Foundation. For the latest updates, follow us on X: @natcontalk www.nationalconservatism.org
Balancing a thriving real estate empire with family life and full-time jobs…is it even possible? Logan and Bostyn Brodine share their journey from purchasing their first investment property to building a portfolio of six single-family homes in just two years. They reveal strategies for maintaining a strong relationship while working together, discuss their new venture into gym franchising, and offer insights on achieving abundance in all areas of life. Discover how this power couple navigates the challenges of entrepreneurship, parenthood, and personal growth through innovative time management and strategic coaching.0:00 Intro10:41 Hiring Coaches for Personal Growth18:11 Family Business and Farming Background26:27 Exposing Kids to Business Concepts35:29 Balancing W2 Jobs and Investments40:33 New Venture: Alloy Gym Franchise49:20 Closing Remarks and Contact InformationResources Mentioned:IG: @familyofrei
Mark Davenport discusses his career journey in architecture, from intern to managing partner at SPS+ Architects. He covers the firm's leadership structure, managing transitions, and role fit challenges. The conversation delves into business operations, including EOS integration for efficiency and the firm's evolving focus and expansion. Mark outlines future growth through studio specializations and examines how contract types are impacting the industry. He highlights using culture index for team dynamics, strategic planning, and process automation. Emphasizing growth strategies and technology's role in scaling, the episode concludes with ERP implementation lessons and time management advice.
Send us a textWe continue our tandem read of Empire of Storms and Tower of Dawn with EOS chapters 31-33 and TOD chapters 31-35. Full schedule on IG @DTFaePodcast. Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.
Step inside Baseload Capital's quarterly strategy week and see how the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) is transforming the way they lead, align, and grow. In this episode of The Switch, Alexander Helling and Kristina Hagström-Ilievska share how EOS helps their team focus, make better decisions, and stay accountable — all while staying true to their mission in the green transition. Learn what EOS really is, how it works in practice, and why it's become the backbone of Baseload's operations.
In this powerhouse episode of the Jake and Gino Podcast, we're joined by Mike Paton, professional EOS implementer and author of Process, to break down the real systems that help entrepreneurs grow businesses without losing their minds—or their margins.From the early struggles of Jake and Gino's real estate journey to implementing EOS and watching their business thrive, this conversation is packed with actionable insights for business owners stuck at a growth ceiling. Mike shares how to avoid burnout, implement core processes effectively, and build companies that are healthy from the inside out.Whether you're a solo operator managing 50 units or a syndicator eyeing a 9-figure portfolio, this episode will help you align your business DNA with the structure and vision needed to grow smarter—not just bigger.In this episode, you'll learn:What EOS really is—and why it's not just for broken businesses How the book Process was born from entrepreneurial pain Why “vision shared by all” beats “buy-in” every time The 20/80 rule for creating business systems that scale Why chasing revenue without structure leads to burnout How process brings freedom and enables true leadership Connect with Mike Paton:Learn more: https://www.eosworldwide.com Chapters:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:14 - Childhood Magic, Fire Juggling & Unemployability 00:06:00 - Mentorship and Learning to Juggle Fire 00:10:23 - From Magic to Mind Reading to Business Consulting 00:16:36 - Turning a Crowd into Qualified Leads 00:18:43 - Applied Psychology, Trust, and Audience Manipulation 00:28:02 - Tactical Tips for Everyday Negotiation 00:32:48 - Enterprise Sales and Anticipating Veto Players 00:43:16 - Why Surprise Kills Deals (Unless You're on Stage) 00:59:19 - Marketing Tip: Repel the Wrong Customers 01:00:57 - Gino Wraps it Up We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New? Start Here: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/free-wheelbarrowprofits Want To Get Into Multifamily Real Estate Or Scale Your Current Portfolio Faster? Apply to join our PREMIER MULTIFAMILY INVESTING COMMUNITY & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. (*Note: Our community is not for beginner investors)
The Entrepreneur Operating System is transforming how leadership teams build companies that scale with clarity, traction, and freedom. In this must-watch conversation, Greg Giniel—a certified EOS Implementer—shares how EOS solves the core problems that entrepreneurs face when they're stuck, burnt out, or buried in day-to-day operations.Whether you're struggling to gain control, dealing with people issues, or trying to scale beyond the founder's bandwidth, this episode gives you the proven structure and leadership tools to move forward. Greg breaks down how tools like the Vision/Traction Organizer, Right People, Right Seats, and Quarterly Rocks shift businesses from reactive chaos to forward-thinking growth.This episode is packed with real-world solutions tailored to business owners searching for:How to stop being the bottleneckA business framework that actually worksCreating a company culture where the team thrivesEscaping founder burnout and getting your life backMaking strategic decisions using real data—not just gut feelingGreg shares success stories from clients who've used the Entrepreneur Operating System to create scalable, systems-driven businesses. If you're looking to bring discipline, structure, and accountability to your company, this conversation provides the insight, tools, and roadmap to make it happen.00:00 - Welcome & Greg Giniel Introduction01:02 - Greg's Journey & Discovering EOS02:31 - What Is the Entrepreneur Operating System?04:18 - Pain Points EOS Solves for Business Owners06:00 - EOS Tools That Bring Structure and Focus07:55 - Right People, Right Seats Framework10:12 - How to Know When Your Business Needs EOS12:03 - Greg's Favorite Tool: The Vision/Traction Organizer14:50 - Real-Life Turnaround: Roofing Company Success Story16:27 - Final Advice + How to Reach GregTo check out the YouTube (video podcast), visit: https://www.youtube.com/@drchrisloomdphdDisclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show. Click here to join PodMatch (the "AirBNB" of Podcasting): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphdWe couldn't do it without the support of our listeners. To help support the show:CashApp- https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphdVenmo- https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4Spotify- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-loo/supportBuy Me a Coffee- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJxClick here to schedule a 1-on-1 private coaching call: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/book-onlineClick here to check out our bookstore, e-courses, and workshops: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/shopClick here to purchase my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PaQn4pFor audiobooks, visit: https://www.audible.com/author/Christopher-H-Loo-MD-PhD/B07WFKBG1FFollow our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/chL1357Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drchrisloomdphdFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_drchrislooFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thereal_drchrislooFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drchrisloomddphdFollow our Blog: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/blogFollow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NkM6US7cjsiAYTBjWGdx6?si=1da9d0a17be14d18Subscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://substack.com/@drchrisloomdphd1Subscribe to our Medium newsletter: https://medium.com/@drchrisloomdphdSubscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6992935013231071233Subscribe to our email list: https://financial-freedom-podcast-with-dr-loo.kit.com/Thank you to all of our sponsors and advertisers that help support the show!Financial Freedom for Physicians, Copyright 2025
In this episode, hosts Sarah Dobek Sarah Dobek, Founder and President of Inovautus Consulting, and Gary Thomson, CPA, Founder and Principal of Thomson Consulting, are joined by Chris Sullivan, CPA, Managing Partner of VSH CPAs, and Amber Goering, CPA, Owner of Goering & Granatino (GG Advisors) to discuss the implementation of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) in their respective firms. Chris and Amber share their experiences and challenges faced during the implementation, such as the need for a strategic plan and the necessary time commitment. Chris and Amber also share insights on the benefits of EOS, including how firms can use it for quick decision-making and creating a culture of accountability. Part of a special four-part series highlighting governance, this episode provides the roadmap for a journey of growth and improvement. Be sure to check out the PCPS Governance Toolkit – developed through collaboration by the AICPA & CIMA PCPS team, Inovautus Consulting, and Thomson Consulting – which is designed to help firms of all sizes transform their governance strategies. To find out more about transforming your business model, explore our business model transformation resources at aicpa-cima.com/tybm. You'll also see a link there to all of our previous podcast episodes. This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here. Your feedback and comments welcomed at podcast@aicpa-cima.com
Better Business Better Life! Helping you live your Ideal Entrepreneurial Life through EOS & Experts
In another episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor chats with Jan Lehman, CEO of CTC Productivity and author of Work Smart, Do More - about how to create happier, more effective workplaces combining EOS tools with Microsoft 365 and AI. Jan shares how leaders can stop making assumptions, start leveraging tech like Microsoft CoPilot, and invest in their teams to work smarter - not just harder. From simplifying software use to creating happier, more productive workplaces, this episode is packed with insights that will help you reduce stress and get more done. If your team is busy but not productive, this episode will help you work smarter - not just harder. CONNECT WITH DEBRA: ___________________________________________ ►Debra Chantry-Taylor is a Certified EOS Implementer | Entrepreneurial Leadership & Business Coach | Business Owner ►Connect with Debra: debra@businessaction.co.nz ►See how she can help you: https://businessaction.co.nz/ ____________________________________________ GUEST'S DETAIL: ► CTC Productivity ► Grab your Copy of Work Smart Do More ► Jan Lehman - LinkedIn Chapters: 00:29 - Guest Overview 01:37 - Jan's Career Journey 02:51 - Productivity and Happiness 06:30 - Challenges and Opportunities in Productivity 10:13 - Adopting Microsoft 365 and AI Tools 16:17 - EOS Integration and Personal Impact 32:15 - Top Tips for Improving Productivity 36:35 - AI and CoPilot in Microsoft 40:05 - Final Thoughts and Resources
In this episode of The Brand Called You, Michael Erath, a seasoned entrepreneur and leadership coach shares hard-earned insights on building elite teams, overcoming betrayal, and the Five Obsessions framework that drives clarity, alignment, accountability, execution, and profit growth for lasting business success.00:37- About Michael ErathMichael is the Founder and lead guide of Next Level Growth, with certifications as an EOS implementer and Scaling Up coach.He is the bestselling author of Rise: The Reincarnation of an Entrepreneur, The Path to the Pinnacle, and Five Obsessions of Elite Organizations.He is a proud fellow member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO).
Unlocking Business Potential with EOS: An Interview with Garth Reid. In this results-driven episode of 'Your Message Received,' hosted by John Duffin, Garth Reid, a professional EOS implementer at EOS Worldwide, shares insights on the importance of being open, honest, and vulnerable in business to drive effective change. Garth recounts his entrepreneurial journey, from childhood ventures to leading a drug and alcohol treatment company, where he implemented EOS to achieve significant growth, earning recognition as one of Philadelphia's fastest-growing companies. Garth's successful track record highlights his ability to guide businesses effectively, prioritizing a 'help-first' mentality. He emphasizes the value of the EOS framework, which focuses on getting the right people in the right seats and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Additionally, Garth discusses the impact of work-life balance, personal values, and the importance of helping others. Please tune in to learn more about how Garth helps entrepreneurs and leadership teams realize their potential and achieve sustainable growth.Even more importantly, Garth never loses sight of the gifts of being a husband to his amazing wife—and my friend—Betsy, as well as the joy of being a father to his son, Will. Lastly, Garth Reid makes one heck of a friend. I'm grateful to know that part firsthand.To learn more about Garth Reid, as well as to register for Garth's business event, where you will receive a life-changing yet straightforward framework to regain control of your time and focus on what you do best, check out the links below. https://www.linkedin.com/in/garthreid/https://www.eosworldwide.com/garth-reidGarth's event will take place virtually on June 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST. Click the link below to register.. https://www.eosworldwide.com/garth-reid#eventsTIMELINE00:00 Introduction to EOS and Vulnerability00:18 Welcome to Your Message Received Podcast01:07 Meet Garth Reid: Professional EOS Implementer02:32 Garth's Entrepreneurial Journey05:26 From COO to EOS Implementer06:27 Family and Passion: Instilling Values10:41 The Importance of Helping Others14:29 Making the Big Move: Embracing Change21:30 The Role of Teaching, Coaching, and Facilitating25:38 Navigating Your Own Ship: The EOS Journey30:56 The Power of Helping Others32:37 Integrity and Core Values in Business34:58 The Importance of Growth and Avoiding Stagnation37:45 Right People, Right Seats: The EOS Model50:16 Building a Balanced Work-Life Schedule53:10 Upcoming Webinar on Time Management 56:02 Conclusion and Contact Information
How does "Squirrels Bowling on the Roof" help you understand the visions of Small Business Owners? As CEO of 5FTView Consulting, US and Europe, Stephanie Warlick, an EOS Fractional Integrator provides operational leadership and support to SMB owners to implement vision and ensure success. https://www.stephaniewarlick.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniewarlick
In this compelling episode, marketing trailblazer Jay Berkowitz takes us on a journey from his early days working for household names like Coca-Cola and McDonald's in Canada to becoming a digital marketing pioneer in the U.S. Jay shares how he helped grow a dot-com startup into a $60 million company at the dawn of the internet advertising era—before Google was even out of beta. Through a mix of firsthand stories, evolving marketing philosophies, and game-changing innovations, Jay outlines how he transitioned from consultant to full-scale digital agency founder, and how his strategic approach to sales and public speaking helped him build long-lasting success. Jay delves into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on search marketing, the importance of leading industry trends, and his team's commitment to innovation through the "Rule of Three" and quarterly product launches. He highlights key lessons from books like The E-Myth and Traction, and explains how implementing structured systems like EOS helped him scale his agency while empowering his team. Listeners will gain deep insight into how niching down, adapting quickly to technology shifts, and building a leadership-driven culture can unlock sustainable business growth—especially in competitive sectors like legal marketing. Takeaways: Success in digital marketing and business often begins with identifying a real, unmet need—whether it's helping companies get online, educating audiences on emerging tools like Google, or modernizing direct response strategies. Solving meaningful problems builds trust and creates organic demand.Before scaling a business, it's vital to understand how to sell your services. Speaking engagements, clear value propositions, and a strong understanding of the client's pain points help establish authority and drive growth—often more effectively than traditional sales pitches.Applying systems like the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) or the E-Myth framework enables businesses to scale sustainably. Implementing SOPs, structured leadership roles, and regular strategy sessions creates stability and fosters long-term growth.Leveraging emerging technologies like AI and tools such as ChatGPT or automated intake systems can offer a major competitive advantage. A proactive mindset toward testing and integrating new tools is essential to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.Focusing on a specific vertical—like personal injury law or franchise marketing—enables deeper expertise, easier prospecting, and better client results. Niching down streamlines operations and opens the door for scalable, repeatable strategies that outperform generalized approaches.Successful marketing today is built on data. Understanding a business's digital footprint—from Google Maps rankings to PPC performance—can uncover opportunities that significantly impact client outcomes. Tools and reporting are no longer optional—they're foundational. High-performing teams are built on trust, shared leadership, and mutual accountability. Clients who approach marketing as a partnership, trust expert advice, and operate with structured business practices consistently achieve better results and long-term growth.
In the 6 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: WMAL GUEST: DANIEL TURNER (Executive Director, Power the Future on the Biden autopen controversy YAHOO NEWS: Watchdog finds 'no evidence' Biden knew of crucial climate EOs, demands answers on who signed autopen JESSE WATERS ON X: David Mamet has his own RULES for MEN WMAL GUEST: PAULA SCANLAN (American Principles Project Senior Fellow ) on a trans athlete dominating a girls’ high school track and field championship for the second straight year FOX NEWS: Trans athlete fires message toward critics after dominating girls' 400 for state title Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com.This is part 1 of a two-part episode, come back next week for part 2.I sat down with Michael Girdley (https://x.com/girdley) and we went back and forth pitching business ideas like it was a game show. Michael came loaded with a list of 15 ideas, and we talked through each one, from a browser plugin that detects AI-generated content to an AI that replaces $10K/day EOS consultants. We also got into fun and low-cost offline businesses like old-timey photo booths and gold-panning kiosks for malls, plus more strategic plays like a marketplace for forgotten businesses and a fund that offers minority buyouts to small business owners. We even explored how to reimagine EOS from the ground up to be fully AI-first. Lots of laughs, lots of frameworks, and tons of real opportunity in this one.You can find Michael on X at https://x.com/girdley or at https://girdley.comTimestamps below. Enjoy!---Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-ytAsk me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-askLearn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjkLearn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cofFollow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-xFree weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nlShare this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-allScrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os---00:00 AI's Impact on Business and EOS Implementation02:56 Exploring Innovative Business Ideas05:50 The Role of AI in Content Authenticity09:10 Nostalgia and Experiential Businesses12:05 Minority Investments in Small Businesses14:54 Creating a Marketplace for Distressed Businesses18:12 Reimagining EOS with AI21:06 The Future of Business Automation
In this episode of the Additive Snack Podcast, host Fabian Alefeld welcomes Carolyn Schwaar, the editor of All3DP.com. Together, they explore current trends in additive manufacturing, the transition of hobbyists to professionals, and the role of platforms like All3DP and Kraft Cloud in the industry. Carolyn shares success stories from readers who have integrated 3D printing into their professional lives, the impact of tariffs on the industry, and the importance of reliable resources for learning about additive manufacturing. They also discuss the rise of specialized contract manufacturers and how the accessibility of 3D printing services is transforming various sectors. Comments about the show or wish to share your AM journey? Contact us at additive.snack@eos-na.com. The Additive Snack Podcast is brought to you by EOS. For more information about ALL3DP, visit their website and connect with Carolyn Schwaar on LinkedIn. 01:51 Overview of All3DP.com 03:01 Craft Cloud and 3D Printing Services 04:41 Transition from Hobbyist to Professional 07:48 Resources for Industrial Additive Manufacturing 12:29 Contract Manufacturing Insights 18:20 Global Trends and Tariffs Impact 30:09 European Market and Defense Applications 34:40 Favorite Additive Manufacturing Stories
Wondering how to thrive in the unique dynamics of a family business?In this episode, Adam sits down with Taylor Gandy, a third-generation CEO, to unpack his journey of stepping into leadership and the game-changing impact of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS).They dive into how clearly defined core values can shape hiring decisions, why community involvement matters, and what it really takes to lead a legacy business into the future.Whether you're part of a family-run company or simply passionate about leadership, you'll walk away with practical advice and fresh inspiration for your own business path.0:00 Intro5:43 Learning To Love The Family Business10:55 Separating Visionary And Integrator Roles16:27 Hiring For Character And Core Values21:45 Implementing EOS In Family Business27:51 Focusing On Solving Important Problems34:28 EOS Journey And Annual Meetings38:04 Building Legacy For Next Generation41:42 Advice For Entering Family BusinessResources Mentioned:
Business Growth Do's and Don'ts with Carolyn Lowe Scaling Smarter – How Carolyn Lowe Uses Profit First to Power High-Growth Amazon Brands Are your people profitable—or just payroll? In this episode of The Profit Answer Man, we're diving deep into the often-ignored truth of agency growth: labor isn't your biggest expense—it's your biggest risk. Carolyn Lowe, founder of ROI Swift and a fierce advocate for Profit First, reveals the real math behind scaling service businesses profitably and sustainably. Carolyn isn't just another agency owner. She's scaled brands from $30K to $600K/month profitably on Amazon, lived the corporate gauntlet at Dell, and now advises brands on how to grow without burning through their cash. From Fortune 100 boardrooms to scrappy startup trenches, she's seen it all—and she's here to break down what works. If you're serious about growing your business without losing your sanity or your margins, this is an episode you can't afford to miss. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why overstaffing is the silent killer of service businesses—and how Carolyn avoids it with a simple ratio. How ROI Swift uses labor efficiency ratios to guide every hiring decision. The surprising connection between lean teams and explosive profit margins. Why Profit First is a must-have playbook in low-margin, high-volume industries like Amazon services. How Carolyn applies EOS-style thinking to team structure and profitability. Key Takeaways: 85% of expenses = people. In a service-based agency, margin management begins (and ends) with smart staffing. Labor Efficiency Ratio (LER) is Carolyn's north star. For every $1 in wages, her team must generate $2–$3 in revenue. Profit First is not optional. Even in hyper-growth, ROI Swift sticks to its allocations to avoid chaos and cash crunches. Growth ≠ headcount. Carolyn scaled a brand 20x by improving systems—not just hiring more people. If your profit is shrinking, look at your payroll first. Staffing bloat is the most common margin killer in scale-stage businesses. About Carolyn Lowe: Carolyn Lowe founded ROI Swift in 2015 after seeing too many small brands overpay for underwhelming agency results. Her mission? Help 500 emerging brands grow profitably on Amazon. With a track record of turning brands from red to roaring—in one case from $30K/mo unprofitable to $600K/mo profitably in under 2 years—Carolyn walks her talk. She's also the author of Business Do's and Absolute Don'ts, distilling wisdom from her work at Dell, Costco, Amazon, and multiple startups. Oh, and fun fact? She's a licensed pilot (though these days she's too busy helping brands take off). Conclusion: Growth is a Math Problem—So Do the Math Carolyn Lowe doesn't scale businesses by guessing. She uses math, metrics, and Profit First to create profitable growth without chaos. If you're tired of hiring ahead of revenue—or watching your payroll eat your profit—this episode gives you the blueprint. Links: Website: https://roiswift.com LinkedIn ROI Swift - https://www.linkedin.com/company/roi-swift/ LinkedIn Carolyn Lowe – https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynbyronlowe/ Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@profitanswerman Sign up to be notified when the next cohort of the Profit First Experience Course is available! Profit First Toolkit: https://lp.profitcomesfirst.com/landing-page-page Relay Bank (affiliate link): https://relayfi.com/?referralcode=profitcomesfirst Profit Answer Man Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitanswerman/ My podcast about living a richer more meaningful life: http://richersoul.com/ Music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs. #profitfirst
President Trump has issued several executive orders addressing alleged national security threats and discriminatory practices by some of the most prominent law firms in the country. Some of these firms and attorneys have challenged the EOs and actions taken by the administration in response to them, many of them settling with the administration. What does the Constitution have to say about these actions? How will these actions affect law firms in the near future?Join us for a discussion panel where we will examine these and other key questions.Featuring: Michael Francisco, Partner, First & Fourteenth PLLCProf. Derek T. Muller, Professor of Law, Notre Dame Law SchoolErin E. Murphy, Partner, Clement & Murphy PLLC(Moderator) Casey Mattox, Vice President, Legal Strategy, Stand Together
Send us a textWe continue our tandem read of Empire of Storms and Tower of Dawn with EOS chapters 29-30 and TOD chapters 25-30. Full schedule on IG @DTFaePodcast. Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.
In this power-packed episode of Rethink Real Estate, host Ben Brady sits down with Tina Caul, Founder & Chief Visionary of Caul Group Residential powered by eXp Realty. From closing 130 personal deals a year to stepping completely out of production, Tina shares how she built one of eXp's top three teams nationwide—without being a slave to her phone or her calendar. With over 70 agents and a leadership structure that rivals most brokerages, she unpacks what it really means to scale a business with leverage.Tina gets candid about her breaking point, the mistakes she made building her first team, and the moment she realized that leadership isn't about doing everything yourself—it's about creating systems that outlast people. She explains the frameworks that saved her sanity, including EOS and Working Genius, and gives a behind-the-scenes look at the math, mindset, and staffing it takes to build a profitable, high-volume machine in a market where agents are dropping like flies.Plus, hear why she intentionally shrunk her team, how she determines agent profitability, and why she believes most real estate “freedom” is a myth. This one's for the solo agent considering their first hire and the seasoned leader wondering why their team feels like chaos.Timestamps & Key Topics:[00:01:27] – From 130 Deals to None: Tina's Leverage-First Mindset[00:04:41] – What Makes or Breaks a Real Estate Team Leader[00:06:06] – How the Working Genius Model Changed Her Business[00:10:41] – The Mistake Most Team Leaders Make with Their First Hire[00:12:27] – Scaling Without Burnout: Tina's Daily Life Now[00:17:01] – Building Roles vs. Building Around People[00:21:00] – Market Insights from the Raleigh Triangle & Beyond
No intro, no status reports, just straight content out the gate. The TRPE Boyz are back on the main feed to kick off the month of June and they've got a lot to say. Show starts with Chad breaking down how their recent Philly Soccer interview led them to an opportunity with Fifa+. They also give a full breakdown of their MDW live show and announce another one for EOS (end of summer) at a brand new venue in Philly. Show transitions to an update on the recent outbreak of crime in the Philly streets including a mass shoting at Lemon Hill in Fairmount Park, LGP Qua's unfortunate murder and a young man narrowly escaping death near City Avenue. At this point, Philly's gangsta to civilian ratio has gotten completely out of hand and the citizens are suffering because of it. Wouldn't be TRPE if they didn't give the realest Roots Picnic breakdown and an oral history of how they got banned from the festivities. They also touch on why Meek is still Meek and how his last 30 months of music hasn't diminished in quality or execution. The guys also revisit the Roc x State Property Hot 97 freestyle part 1, expectations for the Carter 6, Complex Top 50 West Coast MC's list, Clips Ace Trumpets breakdown and crown the Greatest Philly Rapper of All Time. All this and more on the latest episode of The Realest Podcast Ever. No time like the top of the month to subscribe to our Patreon! Up to 10 bonus episodes and exclusive video releases EVERY MONTH!! Subscribe to our Patreon channel FOR FREE at https://patreon.com/officialtrpe
Join hosts Todd Miller and Ryan Bell on this captivating episode of Construction Disruption as they welcome Shawn Feurer, the Universal Mindset Disruptor. Shawn's unique blend of financial planning expertise and mindset coaching empowers professionals to achieve wealth, happiness, and resilience.In this engaging conversation, Shawn shares his journey from the home improvement industry to becoming a transformative mindset coach. Learn about the importance of self-image, the power of positive thinking, and strategies for navigating challenging times. Whether you're a construction business leader or looking to elevate your approach, Shawn's insights promise to challenge and inspire.Timestamps00:00 Introduction and Dad Jokes01:04 Guest Introduction: Shawn Feurer02:39 Shawn's Background in Home Improvement05:25 Transition to Coaching and Mindset Work08:10 The Power of Mindset in Business13:44 Mindset Techniques and Daily Rituals26:30 The Power of Gratitude26:41 Brother David's Meditation27:41 Shawn Feurer's New Day Meditation27:57 The Importance of Presence and Gratitude29:49 Challenges and Gratitude31:12 Introduction to The Inner Blueprint Podcast32:41 Mindset Coaching and Programs38:36 Rapid Fire Questions46:18 Final Thoughts and GratitudeConnect with Shawn OnlineWebsite: https://www.shawnfeurer.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-feurer-36513a35/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shawn.feurerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnfeurerResources Mentioned in this EpisodeBob Proctor: https://www.youtube.com/c/BobProctorTV/videosThe Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale: https://amzn.to/4kfXaDPWatch A Grateful Day by the godfather of gratitude, Brother David Steindl-Rast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSt7k_q_qRUWatch A New Day by Shawn Feurer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXuskUlwo2ALearn more about EOS, the Entrepreneurial Operating System: https://www.eosworldwide.com/For more Construction Disruption, listen on Apple Podcasts or YouTubeConnect with us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedInThis episode was produced by Isaiah Industries, Inc.Construction Disruption was recently featured in this 15 Best Podcasts for Contractors list!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Hitting a financial plateau can feel like one of the most frustrating points in your business journey—you're working hard, but growth has stalled. In this episode of the Cultivating Business Growth Podcast, we're diving into why it happens, how to recognize it early, and what you can do to break through. Megan Spicer is joined by Katina Peters, CPA and Virtual CFO, to walk through: Key indicators that your business may be plateauing Common causes like market saturation, outdated offerings, and leadership burnout How to diagnose root issues using financial data and feedback Strategic steps to get back on track, including innovation, team engagement, and optimized marketing Tools and resources like forecasting models, EOS, and SWOT analysis that support long-term growth This episode is packed with both practical insights and encouragement to help you move forward with purpose. If you're feeling stuck, know you're not alone—and that this is a phase you can work through with the right strategies and support.
On this show we've got one of my personal favorites, being Cliff, the front man of Dry Kill Logic and the dude does NOT disappoint. Join us for a most excellent conversation where we cover not only Dry Kill Logic's future (!!!) but an insightful look at their past, including a great couple of stories about singles from the first album plus lots more, and of course some of the patented EoS fun along the way. Don't let me sit here and tell you about it, PUSH PLAY! Show Links: https://linktr.ee/epitome_of_stupidity_podcast EMAIL eostupidity@gmail.com Dry Kill Logic Links: https://www.instagram.com/drykilllogic/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/drykilllogic/ https://www.youtube.com/@DryKillLogic Brimming Horn https://www.brimminghornmeadery.com/
Better Business Better Life! Helping you live your Ideal Entrepreneurial Life through EOS & Experts
In this episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor speaks with EOS implementer and business coach Tricia Drake about her journey from the dental manufacturing world to helping entrepreneurs transform their businesses. Tricia shares how EOS tools like the Accountability Chart and Delegate & Elevate help leaders gain clarity, reduce overwhelm, and build stronger teams, particularly in the construction industry. She also opens up about her personal journey through breast cancer, and how a mindset shift played a key role in both her recovery and her leadership approach. From real-world EOS wins to the power of self-reflection, this episode is packed with insights to help you grow your business and yourself. CONNECT WITH DEBRA: ___________________________________________ ►Debra Chantry-Taylor is a Certified EOS Implementer | Entrepreneurial Leadership & Business Coach | Business Owner ►Connect with Debra: debra@businessaction.co.nz ►See how she can help you: https://businessaction.co.nz/ ____________________________________________ GUEST'S DETAIL: ► Tricia Drake - EOS Implementer ► Tricia Drake - LinkedIn Chapters: 00:34 - Introduction and Guest Background 02:46 - Tricia's Journey to Becoming an EOS Implementer 07:22 - EOS Tools and Their Impact 13:33 - Mindset and Personal Transformation 24:39 - Applying Mindset Techniques in Business 25:19 - Client Success Stories and EOS Implementation 28:57 - Industry-Specific Insights and Tips 30:48 - Top Tips and Tools for Business Owners 34:48 - Conclusion and Contact Information
In this conversation, Eric Malzone, Juliet Starrett, and Alex discuss recent transactions in the fitness industry, including Crunch and EoS, and analyze quarterly reports from major companies like Peloton, Planet Fitness, and Lifetime Fitness. They explore the challenges and strategies these companies face in a fluctuating economic environment, highlighting Peloton's struggle to grow despite cutting costs, Planet Fitness's impressive membership growth, and Lifetime's strong financial performance. The discussion also touches on the impact of AI in the fitness sector and the evolving landscape of gym memberships. In this conversation, Eric Malzone, Alex, and Juliet Starrett discuss the transformative impact of AI on personal health, the financial state of fitness companies, leadership changes, and the role of the Surgeon General in public health. They explore the intersection of individual health optimization and public health, emphasizing the need for educational initiatives in schools to combat obesity and promote healthier lifestyles. The discussion also highlights the success of Garmin in the fitness market and the overall optimism in the fitness industry despite challenges. LINKS: https://goteamup.com/ https://podcastcollective.io/ https://egym.com/int
Are you training leaders… or just promoting the least bad option?Let me hit you with something uncomfortable, but real. When someone leaves your practice, do you have the next leader ready? Or do you just look around, panic a little, and say, “Well... Joanne's not awful. Let's give her a shot.”In this episode, I'm bringing the heat on a big mistake I see way too often - reactive promotions. We talk a lot about growing our practices, but are we really growing our people?I break down how to know if someone's actually ready to step into leadership using the EOS method. This framework has changed how I hire, how I lead, and how my team performs.I also talk about building a “minor league system” inside your practice, how to support your team through personal challenges, and why skipping leadership development is costing you more than you think.Hit play and let's talk real leadership. Key TakeawaysIntro (00:00)Are you training leaders, or promoting the least bad option? (00:32)The EOS framework for hiring (01:25)Why some promotions fail (01:43)Minor league system in your office (04:46)Be your team's best part of the day (05:12)Growing your team beyond ortho (05:46)Additional Resources- Register for the OrthoPreneurs Summit 2025: http://opsummit2025.com/- For more information, visit: https://orthopreneurs.com/- Join our FREE Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OrthoPreneurs
Craig Goldenfarb fired himself as a trial lawyer—and built a multi–eight-figure firm that runs without him. Craig built Goldlaw Personal Injury Lawyers into a data-fueled, culture-obsessed, eight-figure machine. With a three-tier leadership structure, two CMOs, and a Disney-trained Chief Culture Officer, Craig treats law like a business—and it shows. In this episode of PIM, Craig reveals how a mindset shift from litigator to CEO unlocked massive growth. We dive into EOS, hiring unicorn leaders, and the exact KPIs he tracks daily. Want to go from lawyering to leading? Start here. You'll learn: The power of a culture officer (and how Disney inspired his firm's vibe) How data revealed slip-and-falls were more profitable than car crashes The “Desert Island KPIs” every PI CEO should know How Craig hires, motivates, and builds systems that scale If you like what you hear - we do this every week. Learn how to build the personal injury law firm of your dreams - its easy. Just hit subscribe. PIMCON 2025 VIP Tickets On Sale Now. Get yours today! Get Social! Personal Injury Mastermind (PIM) is on Instagram | YouTube | TikTok
Kiera reflects on some of her most memorable episodes and experiences across 1,000 episodes (!!!) of the Dental A-Team podcast! Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript Kiera Dent (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and today feels like a ridiculously special, amazing, incredible day. We are at 1,000 Dental A Team podcasts. Like, can you honestly believe this? I can't believe it. I can't believe that we have hit record on this podcast a thousand times. And honestly, I wanna say thank you to you as listeners, to all of you who have made this podcast a reality. If you're new to the show, welcome. I'm Kiera Dent. I love dentistry. I love making people happy. I love. truly enjoying life. And this podcast came to me while Jason, my husband and I were hiking Yosemite. And I said, Hey, I've noticed that there's this area where they're unserved, where doctors and teams are not communicating on the same way. And like, there's really got to be a better way to help practices scale, to grow, to evolve. And being a team member myself and a business owner, I thought let's combine both of those perspectives. So truly it's an honor. ⁓ I honestly cannot believe that we are here. So if you've been here since episode one, please send me an email. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. I will send you a personalized thank you to you. I am just so honored. If you've been here for at least like 900 of them, let me know. But truly it's such an honor to be able to have this podcast where we're able to give back, to serve, to share, to laugh, to grow. This podcast has been such a healing space for me. And so today I thought it'd be really fun. for us to actually go through some of our most powerful success networks that's helped hundreds of doctors. It helps you. And I've called it the yes model. ⁓ that's focusing, wow, that's focusing in on you being able to say you, earnings and systems and team development. So focusing on you as a person, helping make sure that you're profitable as a practice, and then having systems and team development in place ⁓ to make sure that you can really, truly say yes to everything in life that you want. Because I truly, truly, truly believe. that running a practice, having a successful team, having a team of people that are accountable does not have to be hard. And so really that's been the whole purpose of this is to make it tactical, practical. And I thought like, Hey, this is going to be something really fun. We're actually going to pull from our framework. But what I'm going to do is I'm actually going to pull from past episodes, some of our hottest episodes, some of those fun episodes to kind of help you see how we can focus on you as a person, how we can focus on your earnings and profitability of the practice and helping with your systems and team development. Now, something that is fun is that there actually were several episodes that were our top downloaded episodes over the years. And so this is just something fun if you enjoyed it, amazing, but truly we looked back and these ones stood out. And so our episodes were episode 469, 10 Practices in 2 Years with Lewis Chen. So such a fun one to inspire, to ignite, to help all of us like really just get, I remember that practice and I was like, my gosh, I thought I like. rampaged up and in like two years we had three, but to do 10 practices in two years. Our other top downloaded episode is episode 501, What Office Managers Need to Know and really helping those office managers highlight, elevate. Being an office manager in dentistry, I feel is such a tricky zone because there's really no rule book for it. And that's what we tried to create at Dental A Team is what is an office manager supposed to do and giving support to office managers and doctors so you can truly have these incredible leaders in your practice. And then our next most downloaded episode was episode 607, A Day to Remember. And that was actually released on Thanksgiving. So shout out to you guys for having these as the most popular downloaded episodes. But like I said, I want to give you guys that framework for being able to say yes to everything with some podcast tools. Don't worry. You want to go back and listen to them if you don't want to. But trying to chunk that so you can really look at your life and your practice. Kiera Dent (03:41) So breaking into the you section, this is about you as a person. This is about you being that visionary, that owner, that fulfilled human, because honestly, if you're not fulfilled and you're not happy with what you're doing, honestly, your practice can't be there. And when we build the yes model, we purposely put it in a specific order of you first, and we focus on you as a person. Then we focus on earnings and profitability. And then we focus on systems and team, because what I found is if we put them in this order, You as a person first, kind like take the oxygen mask off of you, put it on you. Like you've to take care of yourself first before you can help other people. If we put that oxygen mask on yourself, then what we do from there is we can give and serve to other people. Then we focus on profit. Cause honestly, so much of stress comes from cashflow. Like honestly, the bulk of offices who sign up with us and not all, but a lot of them are struggling with cashflow. They're struggling with profitability. They're struggling to learn to read their numbers. And then we do systems and team development. And a lot of times we think like, let's put the systems in place, cause that's gonna fix everything else. But what that does is it doesn't make sure that you are fulfilled and we know where you're headed as a person. So focusing on you as a doctor, scaling honestly starts with you, but that doesn't mean we're doing more. It means that you are the leader that your practice needs. You know where you're headed. You know what the direction of the practice is. And that's where this can all come together. So some of the episodes that we pulled out for you guys from all these thousands of episodes, like literally we have a thousand. ⁓ would be number 17. Like let's go way back in the archives. If you have not gone, you guys can always head on over to TheDentalATeam.com, click on podcasts. You can search any topic and you can go find all thousand episodes. But going back clear to episode 17, I love this one, is Goals are lost without Accountability. So when we're having those, like if you don't have accountability in your practice, if you don't have things to help keep your team accountable, Honestly, doctors, you can have all the goals that you want, but you've got to have the accountability with it. And so I really love to help doctors and teams come together within Dental A Team and our consulting ⁓ to make sure that your goals are hit because we have accountability and that means your personal goals. So where you want to be and your professional goals. And we have a client that really like was struggling with some of their goals, but they knew where they wanted to go. They wanted to get a beach house. They wanted to be able to take care of their children in college. ⁓ And what was really lovely about that is because we knew where they were going to go, we were able to help hold them accountable to it. And then we were able to the E portion that we'll get to, we were able to help create the profitability within the practice using production and metrics to be able to help them get there. But really looking at goals are lost if you don't have accountability. Like truly, if no one's holding people accountable, you doctor have to do it all. But even a lot of times things just get lost. And so making sure that we really are working through these different pieces to make sure that your goals are not just a wish and a hope, but they're actually being measured and we're tracking them. We're making sure you're living the dream life that you want to be living. that would be an episode. Another episode in here would be 551 Leaders, You Need to Decide and helping you as a leader know that your team can't read your mind. You've got to make decisions. More is lost through indecision than a wrong decision. I have a quote over here by Theodore Roosevelt that any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing. The next best thing is the wrong thing. And the worst thing you can do is nothing. And so making sure that on there, you guys are making a decision. Doctors like you have to decide. You have to be clear. You have to know where you're going. And I think deciding the life you want to live. ⁓ I have a quote that we say often, your practice should serve you, not you serving your practice. making sure it's really giving you that dream life. Otherwise, go be an associate, like honestly, but there shouldn't be the stress and the heartache. And I know that there's stress with running a business. That's not something that we can ever take away, but really making sure we're fulfilling your bucket, your cup, making sure you're taken care of is a big portion. ⁓ Episode 940 was another popular one, What Leaders Should Not Do. I thought this is a really good one to help doctors like realizing your role has to change. You have to become this incredible person. We have to know where you're going. We have to know this vision. But honestly, like leaders, you should not be doing everything. You should not be fixing everything. Otherwise you're enabling. And I remember another great ⁓ thought is when we empower our teams without accountability, we actually create ⁓ entitlement. And so what are we doing and are we fixing everything and helping? Like we think we're helping, but we're not actually having our team rise to the table. so really looking at like, these are the things not to do. These are things that won't help you become the leader and the person that your practice needs and really relies on you to be. So another great episode of what things should you not be doing. think that that sometimes helps again, because as the visionary, as the leader of the practice, as you, as a person, ⁓ making sure that you're not running yourself ragged, trying to make everybody else and pleasing everybody else. But that way you're truly working as a team. You need to show up as a CEO. You need to show up as the dentist. But you also need to have good working hours and good life ⁓ balance and life happiness and making sure that you're fulfilled and that your cup is being full. Otherwise, you're going to burn out and really making sure we take care of you as a person. Last episode to highlight in the you section is 948, The CEO Visionary and The OM Implementer and pulling from EOS and traction where We literally have like CEOs, you're the visionary and how to have your office manager really be a yin to your yang to help support, to help make the visions come to life, to help bring all these pieces to the table ⁓ really, really truly can help. How do these two roles operate and who should be doing what and getting and gaining that clarity because again, when we focus on you and we know where you want to go and we know the pieces. Then you're able to settle into your role as CEO of the practice too. And you're able to settle into all these different pieces, but really looking at you as a person, like not doing more, you as a leader, you as the CEO, you as a spouse or a partner or a parent or a sibling or a child, whatever it is, but you showing up as the best version of you. so yes, these are. four episodes a lot on leadership for you. But really in that section within the Yes Model, I want you to really look at your life and I want you to see, are you truly living your best life? Are you truly fulfilled? Are you delegating to your team? Are you leading your team? Are you ⁓ working hard? ⁓ Or are you doing things smarter and actually working? happier and more enjoyable. When I ask you about your personal relationships and I ask you about your personal life, do you have an identity outside of work or is it just work? ⁓ Do you find joy in the little things or have you lost that joy and sparkle because you're so consumed with the business? Those would be some things and if we're not taking care of you, it might be time to give a little TLC. I remember there was a great ⁓ podcast guest. And he said a comment, he said, we should take care of our billion dollar asset, AKA our body. And I've thought about that a lot of do we take care of us, our body, our mind, our psyche, our happiness, to make sure that we can show up as those leaders that our practice and our patients and our community needs. ⁓ And so this section, I really hope that you highlight, yes, being that leader who needs to evolve and rise, ⁓ but really making sure that you're the human that you wanna be. we've got the North Star dotting to where you ultimately want to go and really just spending and highlighting that. Okay, so the question to that is what do you need to stop doing in your life right now? Practice or professional or personal or both. So that way your team can start owning more and also so you can start having more fun in life. What do you need to stop doing? Like literally I'm sitting there with you pretend I got my pen and paper and you're like, okay, Kiera. This is what I need to do to feel more fulfilled, more happy, more like me. What do you need to stop doing? Notice I didn't say start because you want to go like, no, I need to start journaling. No, what do you need to stop? Cause I'm trying to help you see that a lot of times less is more and you actually can create more by doing less. All right, next up is earnings. Making sure that you have profit with purpose. Collections don't equal profits. And so... What I've noticed is like in larger practices, oftentimes they do protect their margins and they measure what matters. And so really making sure that when we're looking at the numbers, so we're looking at our earnings, this is moving into the second portion of the yes model. ⁓ Are you paying attention? Are you using your numbers to guide every single decision in your practice? And what I've seen is when practices come to us in chaos and move into clarity and more into control and more into ease, they know their numbers forward and backward. Like they truly know, they use their numbers to make decisions on who to hire. They know their top line numbers. And what I love about this, like with our clients, we work hard on getting them an overhead scorecard. ⁓ So they know what their overhead is. We look at their monthly costs slash their BAM, their bare ACE minimum. We're looking at projections in the practice of what do we need? How do we hire? We're looking at other pieces for that I really just love are looking at their overhead as well to make sure. we've got our overhead, we've got our monthly costs. We've got our profit margins to make sure we're looking at debt services to make sure that with the debt services, we're still profitable and we have cashflow in the practice and that these practices are thriving. And then we use KPI scorecards to make sure that the metrics within the practice are leading to the profit for a profitable business to make sure that doctors have a cashflow. And also in there, we include to pay doctors, like doctors you've got to be paid, otherwise it's really hard. And so again, just because we're producing, producing and collecting drive me wild. I don't care what you're producing on a gross level, I care what you're producing on a net level that we can actually collect. Gross is gonna feed the ego, net's gonna feed the family. So make sure we have those numbers dialed in. So when we're looking at this, I want you to make sure that what I'm producing is actually collectible and also that we're producing enough and collecting, but that we also have our expenses in line. So we try within our clients to have them at a 50 % overhead, 30 % doctor pay, 20 % profit. Now, obviously those things can be impacted by other things, rising costs, different pieces, but really a quick benchmark for you. And a couple different ⁓ awesome podcasts to kind of tie into this to just go back through the archives would be episode 618, How to Make Your Practice Profitable. So a lot of times we think it's production. We think that we've got to like produce more and create more, but really sometimes you don't have to produce. can't produce our problems. So looking at our P &L, looking at our costs, getting our whole team on board, having KPIs, having accountability within our team. really can drive more profit. ⁓ I remember in Traction, was like at the very end, I'm probably gonna slaughter this section of the book, but I remember them saying that a lot of times the profit margins don't get bigger, the bigger your business goes. So like the problem, like your problems just get bigger with the more you produce. So an example, like they said, like a $1 million business with a profit margin oftentimes has the same profit margin as a $10 million business, but the headaches are more. Now, of course, ⁓ 10 % profit margin on a $1 business compared to a 10 % profit margin on a $10 million business, there's obviously going to be more dollars. But it's the question of could I have more profit in a smaller practice? I don't know, that's questions for you to answer versus maybe always growing and chasing the next thing. So really looking to see how can we make it more profitable? How can we squeeze more juice out of it? And this is actually really fun because when we interview consultants to come into our company, we actually look to see can they find... how to make a practice more profitable with a basic scenario. Because at the end of the day, if we can make you more profitable doctors and you can use your business more efficiently and with less stress and like better utilization of team members, you actually are way less stressed because you have cashflow and monies aren't as big of a deal. And what I found is the bulk of stress comes from cashflow issues. So really doing that, another great episode from this would be episode 871, Increase Profitability with Your AR. So looking at cashflow leaks that kill growth. So AR is a huge zone and a lot of practices are like, we don't have any money. And I'm like, you have 160,000 sitting in AR, you've already done the work, we just need to collect the money. So making sure that we are actually helping you and your team get that money that should be paid to you. I had an office on a coaching call and they're like, well, Kara, our front office feels bad for calling patients to collect bills. And I was like, they feel bad. No, they're doing these patients a service. Like we did a great job. Now these patients should be so happy to pay for us. And the reality is we should never be chasing money. We should just be collecting at a time of service. So really helping that profitability with AR because collections you can produce all day long, but if we're not collecting your profit margin is going to really, really struggle. So a lot of times it's not even a production issue. It's just a collection issue. That's a very simple system, which will come next in the S model. But when we see the numbers and we see where the leaks are, then we know which systems we need to put into place. So this is how like you as a person know where you're going. Then we look at your profit, the numbers will tell us where we actually have true broken problems within our practice. And then we build the systems to fix those problems. And then it just chips up the line and you're able to say yes to more in your life. Another great episode was 884 Use Hygiene to Increase Profitability. So making sure that your hygiene department is about 20 to 35%. Wow, excuse me, 25 to 30 % of your revenue ⁓ in your practice, depending upon what it is, that's usually for a GP practice. Hygiene's obviously, ⁓ in a pediatric practice, it will be different. Same thing within surgery practices and also some big GP practices that are doing a lot of surgery, hygiene might not be able to keep up with it. Or if I've got a doctor that's maybe slowing down, hygiene's actually out producing the doctor. Well, that's a concern that shows me that that doctor's not diagnosing and there's something going on. But really utilizing your hygiene department, making sure our hygiene department's very thorough. This again, if it's not, and we don't have enough ⁓ perio within our practice, if our hygiene department's not ⁓ calibrated, we're not aligned, that then is a system that we'd wanna put into place to make sure we're able to help that. So really just another great episode. then 890 was, episode 890 was Hacks for Increasing Profitability. So ⁓ just some different pieces of like, what do we do? How can we increase that profitability? certain things that we look for are one, like what are we producing and collecting? So let's look there first. Two, we wanna look at our BAM, our barriers, minimum and our costs and making sure that it's realistic for there. ⁓ And then also looking to see, could we renegotiate some of our pieces? Could we look at our lease? Could we look at our rent? Could we look at ⁓ our marketing spend? Could we look at our payroll? And again, I'm not here to cut team members. Don't worry team members. I just want to make sure that each team member is being maximized and utilized based on the profitability because we know that most businesses should be able to run on a 30 % allocation to payroll. And so looking to see, we utilizing and maximizing our resources like we should? So really just looking for some of those hacks for profitability. But I love that so many people are obsessed with production and I'm obsessed with profit because profits, what's going to feed you profits, what's going to help you profit is going to be the piece. that's going to actually make you thrive rather than just survive. Production, if we're not collecting and we're not profitable, it does not matter. And I go to a lot of business conferences and I love, they're like, yeah, my business did 10 million last year. My business is 100 million. And I'm always like, I don't care. What's your profit margin? And a lot of them come back. I remember there was this guy and we were chatting and he has a $30 million business and yet his profit margin was 5%. And he's like, Carrie, you're honestly probably taking home more than I am. on a smaller business. And so again, I don't care about your production and top line number. It does play a role, but what I care more about is are you profitable and are you obsessed with being as profitable as possible? Are you reviewing your PNL every single quarter? Are you looking at small cashflow leaks? Are we making sure that we're collecting the money of what we produce? Are we making sure that our write-offs and our insurance is correct? Are we making sure our hygiene department is... ⁓ appropriate and are we using like KPIs to track this and to measure this to make sure that we're actually doing it. So that's kind of within the earning section for little highlighted episodes for you. And so then some thoughts to wrap that up would be if you're producing more but taking home less, what number are you not watching in your practice? So really look at that and see, gosh, like I'm producing this, but I'm not taking home as much. What number or numbers are you not watching that maybe you should start watching Food for Thought and put it into play, you'll be much happier when you're profitable. And then last but not least, this is one that everybody obsessed with, systems. We want systems care. Please, please give me systems. I just want my practice to run on autopilot. And like the answer is like, yes, we should put systems in. And I think about like McDonald's and Chick-fil-A and they're able to give a very incredible experience with systems. And Walt Disney said like, he's able to create predictable magic with the systems behind the scenes. And so for you and your practice, how can you create predictable experiences? predictable revenue, predictable production through the systems. So a couple of great episodes that we had with systems, systemization I think is like sexy and not sexy, like cool, that's great. But like really, if you focus on you first, then you focus on the numbers, you then know which systems to put into place. So you don't have to actually do all the systems. People are like, here, I just need a whole systems like repertoire. And I'm like, no, you don't. You need the systems that are actually gonna get you the results. I believe that we should focus on results, not on busy work. So a couple episodes that kind of just highlight some systems for you are episode 381 Systemization: Where to Start? It's a really good episode for you of like how to like you don't just build 100 SOPs just like we were talking about. You literally start with the systems that are going to impact your revenue and profitability first. And those are the ones we're going to build right away. So a good one to help you prioritize that because a lot of times it can feel very daunting. Like I'm trying to eat an elephant. So where do I start? ⁓ Episode 872 Are Your Systems Outdated? And so with that one, just because it worked in the past, You gotta also update the systems. Do we have a new software? Do we have a new process? A lot of times these systems get like written and we're so excited we made our ops manual, but they get put on a shelf and cool, we never even touched them again. So making sure that you keep your systems up to date, that they're current, that everybody's using them and if you actually are using them, they don't get outdated. So having a set cadence and process for that. Episode 881, Priority Scheduling: Ideal Week and Ideal Schedules So figuring out like, does our ideal week look like? What are our ideal schedules look like? And so with that, we can figure out how to schedule and do block scheduling to actually build, like that's a great system to put into place to help us get our profitability, to help us get our production, to then help us get the life that we want. So do you see how like the yes model at like, we start at the top with you, go to earnings, go to systems, and then we work on systems to impact the profit and production to impact you and your life. So really I'm obsessed with block scheduling. I obsessed with? I deal weeks, I'm obsessed with being a master of time rather than time mastering you and really helping offices realize what needs to happen and prioritize. think prioritization is a really tricky thing for a lot of people and having a consultant or an outside view help you out, I think is something really magical. And then last but not least, episode 959, Build a Practice That Can Run Without You. This is what people ask for all the time. And so I love on this. You'll never have true freedom. if the business only runs when you're there. And so looking at that of, like I said, Disney, Walt's not there and it's still able to run. Chick-fil-A, I don't even know who the owner is, you guys know, but like it's able to run without the owner being there. And so the owner I feel creates the vision and the magic. That's like what your secret sauce is. But the systems are so people can run and operate without you there. And for office managers, same thing with you. I hate the like, if you got hit by a bus, I'm like, I don't ever want to be hit by a bus. So instead I'm like, if you were at home with a broken leg and then had two office managers literally be out with broken legs. So, ⁓ but I think it's a great example. So watch out, don't break your legs. But I said, if you were out, could the practice run and could you know that the practice isn't running, AKA with your KPI scorecard and being able to look at your numbers, would you know what system needs to be implemented and if systems were being followed or not when you're at home? And so oftentimes that helps you figure out, again, we look at our numbers to see which systems do we need to put into place. But then beyond that, we're also going to look and say, all right, so these are the numbers that are telling us we have a broken system. But then when you're not there, does the practice still run without you? And does it still operate? And if you were to come in as a fly on a wall on a vacation, so pretend you're out on vacation, I surely have done this to my team. I'm out on vacation. I pop in a day earlier than they think I'm supposed to be back. Is the practice running the way that it should? That's how you know you have great systems and great leadership. I don't believe that just good systems will create a great practice. You also need great leadership to ensure that they're staying accountable, that they're following systems, but also making sure that less is more. ⁓ The KISS model, keep it simple, silly. I prefer silly over stupid. But really look to see where are maybe the systems that we need to do. And I love in Dental A Team, we do our 12 systems. And that's something I really love to just kind of give an outline of which ones per month. would help out. So just a quick overview of Dental A Team's systems for success. We say that January is office management, mastery and leadership. And if you guys want to go back in the archives, Tip and I actually did like, I think it was from November through December a few years ago, we went through every single one of these systems. We broke it down. We gave tactical tips for you on those. So January is office management, mastery and leadership. February is doctor optimization, making sure we're utilizing and maximizing everything within the office. March is billing with ease. April is five-star patient experience, May is smooth scaling scheduling, June is maximized case acceptance, July is dynamite dental assistance, August is elevated hygiene, September is competent marketing, October is complete operations manual, November is practice profitability, and December is A-Team hiring and onboarding. And so utilizing these systems for you to look to see, and again, there's, that's kind of like a category overview, but looking to see where maybe some systems broken within that category. that ultimately could impact our profit and production that ultimately impact us as individuals. And doctors, I know I highlighted you a lot about you as a person, but also your team members as human beings too. How can we make it easier? How can we make it more fun? How can we make it to where we have more fun at work, more enjoyable rather than more stress? I think is something super, super important. And so when you look at this, I think to wrap up our system section, what systems or system category in your practice still depends on you and is it keeping you stuck in your practice or preventing the growth? Are you the bottleneck in an area? And to maybe just ask yourself, what is that and what's holding me back? So really, truly just some fun, like, my gosh, you guys, after a thousand episodes, ⁓ I think I can confidently come on here and say that the formula for growth hasn't changed. I think we've gotten smarter. We figured out what's the priority. How do we prioritize it for you? the $5 million practices, the $2 million, the $1 million, the 500,000, the startup practice, they say yes to leadership clarity, profit strategy, and systems that scale. So that's you, right? Leadership clarity, you as a person being happy, earnings, profit strategy, and as systems for success that scale. Now again, systems that scale, so you're able to grow and you have options. This is truly what I think is so valuable, and I thought. on a thousandth episode, we've got to have something very powerful, very impactful, giving you just kind of a recap of all the time together. Talk about how magical it is to be able to be here together, to be able to share. And what I will say is, ⁓ I'm obsessed with helping offices be able to say yes to more of their life, to be able to say yes to more of what they want, and to be able to get back their time, their team, their life. And that's something that I'm just obsessed with. So if you're looking for help with that, if you... I want more yes in your life and less stress and more happiness. Truly I do believe and I've seen it work with hundreds of offices and something just so powerful to be able to share, to give to you. And I just wanna say thank you. Thank you for making the Dental A Team podcast real. Thank you for being listeners. Thank you for sharing this podcast with so many of your friends. Thank you for commenting. Thank you for tagging us while you're driving to work. Thank you for being dedicated listeners. Thank you for being clients that work with us. Thank you for truly wanting to change and impact the world of dentistry in the greatest way possible. It is truly an honor. I just feel so honored and I'm so freaking excited for the next thousand. So let's do it, let's rock. And at the end of the day, all of you, I want you truly remembering that dentistry is the greatest profession we could ever be a part of. I want you saying yes to more. If we can help you in any way, reach out Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. And as always, thanks for listening. I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team podcast.
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In this powerful episode, Dan Heuertz takes us on a journey through decades of entrepreneurial highs and lows—from launching his first bar in college to building and exiting businesses in the restaurant and hotel industries. Along the way, he shares the critical lessons that shaped him, including how a paper route taught him the power of consistency and how intuition helped him navigate shifting market demands.A 25-year member of Entrepreneurs Organization, Dan opens up about the profound impact of forum—a peer group experience he calls “sacred.” He reveals how these confidential, trusted relationships helped him survive the darkest moments of his career, including betrayal by a close business partner. For Dan, forum has been a space for raw vulnerability, deep connection, and powerful growth.Today, he channels his experience into his work as an EOS implementer, helping leadership teams clarify their vision and execute with purpose. He's also launched a new venture with his son publishing “skinny books” that help entrepreneurs distill and share their hard-earned wisdom.This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking community, clarity, and courage in their business journey.If you're an entrepreneur searching for connection, explore the power of peer groups like EO forum. You don't have to grow alone.Please visit www.internationalfacilitatorsorganization.com to learn more about Mo Fathelbab and International Facilitators Organization (IFO), a leading provider of facilitators and related group facilitation services, providing training, certification, marketing services, education, and community for peer group facilitators at all stages of their career.
What does it take to build an unstoppable franchise and lift others up along the way?Today's guest, Robin Gagnon, shares the transformative impact of having others believe in her talent before she believed in herself. And this personal insight is why she believes that belief is foundational to success.Robin's leadership philosophy revolves around learning, and lifting and leading others, which she credits for building multi-generational wealth and empowering franchisees to realize their own dreams. Robin shares how her adoption of EOS and her focus on core values helped scale We Sell Restaurants to 45 states. She also digs into resale strategies and exit planning, urging franchisors to embrace succession planning as an integral part of brand growth. And shares her advocacy for women and emerging franchisors seeking a seat at the table.Robin Gagnon is the Co-Founder and CEO of We Sell Restaurants, the nation's leading—and only—business broker franchise specializing in restaurant sales. Under her leadership, the brand has expanded nationwide, dominating the restaurant-for-sale marketplace and franchise resales while delivering on its bold vision: Sell More Restaurants Than Anyone Else.Robin is a recognized leader in franchising and business brokerage, Robin serves on the Executive Board of Directors of the International Franchise Association (IFA) and is the Chair of the IFA Franchisor Forum. She previously chaired the Women's Franchise Committee and holds multiple prestigious credentials, including an MBA, Certified Franchise Executive (CFE), and Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) from the International Business Brokers Association.So, if you are ready to discover how belief, generosity and powerful systems can transform your business and your leadership then today's episode is for you!Connect with RobinLinkedIn - @robingagnonrestaurantbrokerWebsite - https://www.wesellrestaurants.com/Email - robin@wesellrestaurants.comEpisode Highlights:The power of belief and supporting othersThe founding and growth of We Sell RestaurantsRobin's discovery of franchising as the ideal business model for limitless growthChallenges faced when niching downHow the We Sell Restaurants franchise model operatesMilestones and scaling the businessFranchise Directory - https://www.sba.gov/document/support-sba-franchise-directoryFranchise Registry - https://www.franchiseregistry.com/Current SBA SOP - https://www.sba.gov/document/sop-50-10-lender-development-company-loan-programsConnect with Tracy Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-panase/ JBF LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jbfsale JBF Franchise System - https://jbfsalefranchise.com/ Email: podcast@jbfsale.com Connect with Shannon Personal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonwilburn/ JBF LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jbfsale
On this episode, the fifth installment of our eight-part, issue-specific series, we'll explore how nonprofits can boldly and safely advocate for gender and reproductive justice. We'll review recent policy developments and discuss how nonprofits can respond through legislative, executive, and judicial branch advocacy. Join us as we break down the rules and share recent examples of how nonprofits are advancing gender and reproductive justice. Attorneys for this episode Quyen Tu Brittany Hacker Melissa Marichal Zayas Shownotes Gender and Reproductive Justice Headlines Executive Branch Actions Since taking office, President Trump has signed several sweeping executive orders that undermine the rights of transgender people and women and reduce access to reproductive health care. These include, for example, orders that terminate federal diversity, equity, and inclusion programs; rescind executive orders that expanded access to reproductive health care; ban transgender people from serving in the military; limit coverage for gender-affirming care; and require federal agencies to recognize only two, “not changeable” sexes. The DOJ has announced that, outside of extraordinary circumstances, it will stop enforcing the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, a law that protects reproductive clinic staff from violence and harassment. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has directed the FDA to review its approval of the medication abortion pill Mifepristone. We've also seen major funding cuts across several agencies. HHS, for example, has terminated NIH grants focused on LGBTQ+ health issues and frozen millions of dollars of Title X funds, which help provide reproductive health services in low-income communities. Litigation Many nonprofits, as well as state attorneys general, have filed lawsuits challenging the executive orders that seek to curtail LGBTQ+ rights and DEI initiatives. In February, for example, a group of several civil rights nonprofits, along with Crowell & Moring LLP, filed a lawsuit on behalf of Chicago Women in Trades to challenge the Trump administration's anti-DEI executive orders. As a result, a federal court has temporarily blocked the Labor Department from requiring Chicago Women in Trades and other federal contracts or grant recipients to certify that they don't operate any programs that violate Federal anti-discrimination laws, which one of these EOs would require. Many other provisions of these EOs, however, remain in effect as the cases make their way through the courts. The National Council of Nonprofits has a continuously updated chart tracking executive orders that impact nonprofits and their current legal status. Just Security has an even broader resource that is tracking all legal challenges to Trump administration actions. Legislation Congress is currently considering deep cuts to Medicaid. These proposed cuts would lead to an estimated 8 million Americans becoming uninsured, and would eliminate all federal funding to Planned Parenthood, including funding for preventative health screenings and testing. Proposed budget cuts would also further restrict transgender peoples' access to gender-affirming care. In Missouri, the state legislature recently approved a new ballot referendum that, if passed, would repeal last year's voter-approved constitutional amendment guaranteeing a right to abortion. This ballet referendum will appear on the ballot in November of 2026 or earlier if Missouri's governor calls a special election. What can 501(c)(3)s do to respond? As a reminder, 501(c)(3)s cannot support or oppose candidates for elective public office. This means they can't engage in activity that helps or hurts the chances of a candidate winning an election. But here's what they can do: They can engage in an unlimited amount of non-lobbying advocacy, and they can engage in a limited amount of lobbying. Non-Lobbying Advocacy Educate the public about issues of importance to your organization The Center for Reproductive Rights' tool, Repro Red Flags: Agency Watch, which tracks key Trump administration appointments and actions related to reproductive health. PFLAG is tracking and reporting on federal and state legislation and litigation impacting the LGBTQ+ community through its weekly Policy Matters Newsletter and Executive Orders Explainers and Resources web page. The National Women's Law Center has released a report highlighting how the cuts would impact women and LGBTQ+ individuals. Engage in administrative advocacy A March letter sent by Equal Rights Advocates and several other civil rights organizations to Acting EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas urges her to immediately withdraw a series of letters and guidance documents pressuring employers to abandon DEI programs. Hold a rally In April, the Coalition for Inclusive Schools & Communities, Live in Your Truth, and the Montgomery County Pride Family held a rally in support of inclusive education outside the U.S. Supreme Court during oral arguments in Mahmoud v. Taylor. Initiate or participate in litigation In May, a Michigan state court permanently struck down three of Michigan's abortion restrictions, agreeing with Northland Family Planning Centers and Medical Students for Choice—two nonprofits plaintiffs represented by the Center for Reproductive Rights—that the restrictions violate the state's constitutional amendment. Fund advocacy Public and private foundations can fund advocacy through general operating grants or specific project grants. Lobbying 501(c)(3) public charities can engage in lobbying, but they are limited in how much lobbying they may engage in. Under the federal tax rules, most public charities can choose between two tests to determine how much lobbying they can engage in: the insubstantial part test or the 501(h) expenditure test. Under either test, lobbying includes attempts to influence legislation at any level of government. The exact activities that will count as lobbying will depend on which test the organization uses. When engaging in lobbying, remember to track and report your lobbying on your annual Form 990, stay within your lobbying limits, and use unrestricted funds. In addition to the tax rules, federal, state, or local level lobbyist registration and reporting requirements may apply when engaging in legislative and executive branch advocacy. These requirements vary by state and city, so make sure to confirm the types of activities and thresholds that trigger reporting in the jurisdictions where you are lobbying. The IRS considers ballot measure advocacy a form of direct lobbying because the voters act as legislators when they vote to approve or reject a ballot measure, but keep in mind that your organization may also be required to register and report on ballot measure activity under state or local campaign finance laws. Since 2022, 501(c)(3) public charities have helped to pass ballot measures that establish a right to abortion in eleven states. Resources The Advocacy Playbook for Gender and Reproductive Justice Public Charities Can Lobby (Factsheet) What is Advocacy? 2.0 (Factsheet) Administrative Advocacy: Influencing Rules, Regulations, and Executive Orders (Factsheet) What Nonprofits Needs to Know About Lobbying in Your State Understanding the Federal Lobbying Disclosure Act (Factsheet) Investing in Change: A Funder's Guide to Supporting Advocacy
How do family-owned enterprises overcome resistance to change and other dysfunctions, setting a course for success from generation to generation? Join Adam Hill as he talks with seasoned CEO and family business advocate, Rob Ferguson, about the dynamics of family-controlled entities. They discuss the importance of leadership, implementing proper governance, facing change, and how to prioritize for success. They also cover building value, maintaining identity beyond the business, recognizing dysfunctions, and much more. Discover how prioritizing business amidst the unique dynamics of family relations can lead to functional success. Tune in to gain insights that could transform your family business journey.0:00 Intro 5:07 Tale Of Two Family Businesses: Functional vs. Dysfunctional 10:35 Addressing Family Business Governance Early 15:34 Balancing Growth, Control, And Liquidity 20:24 Importance Of Family Businesses To The Economy 24:38 Memorializing Priorities In Family Constitution 29:59 Leading Through Change In Family Businesses 33:44 Key Steps For Effective Succession Planning 38:50 Building Value Through Leadership Transition 41:20 Finding Purpose Beyond The Family Business 45:08 How To Contact Rob Ferguson For Advice Resources Mentioned:
Send us a textMost agency owners build a business around their skills—then hit a ceiling when those same skills become their greatest limitation. In this episode, I sit down with Drew Larison, founder of Five Door Media, to unpack the real shift that unlocked scale in his agency: moving from overwhelmed operator to visionary CEO. For leaders navigating growth, structure, and team development, this conversation cuts to the heart of what it truly means to lead at scale.Drew shares how implementing EOS wasn't just a process upgrade—it was a complete redefinition of leadership inside his agency. We explore the emotional friction of letting go, the identity shift that comes with the visionary seat, and the difference between running campaigns and building a company that multiplies impact through people. You'll hear how his Five Door Method clarified client results, why his agency now audits client sales calls to improve performance, and what it looks like to create a framework that empowers scale without sacrificing culture.This is a must-listen for agency founders who feel the weight of growth and know they need to shift from operator to architect. And near the end, Drew shares a powerful leadership story from his family that reframes everything we think we know about legacy, loyalty, and what truly defines a great leader.Connect with Drew LarisonFollow Drew at @MrDrewLarison on Instagram or LinkedIn, and learn more at fivedoormedia.com. Be sure to check out The Five Door Media Podcast for deep-dive agency growth strategies.Books MentionedCrush It by Gary Vaynerchuk10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy
Carrie sits down with Jennifer Vazquez, a single mother who overcame bankruptcy and the failure of her first business to build and sell a series of successful childcare centers. Jennifer shares her journey of acquiring, scaling, and eventually selling three childcare centers for double their valuation. She discusses key strategies such as seller financing, and the benefits of buying existing businesses over starting from scratch. Jennifer also delves into her transition from running childcare centers to her current role as an EOS coach, helping other entrepreneurs achieve success. Her story is filled with persistence, grit, and invaluable insights for anyone navigating the entrepreneurial landscape. 00:30 Meet Jennifer Vazquez: A Story of Resilience 00:47 From Bankruptcy to Business Success 01:24 The Journey of Buying and Scaling Childcare Centers 02:13 Welcome Jennifer: The Interview Begins 02:54 Jennifer's First Business Acquisition 04:54 Overcoming Financial Hurdles 06:01 Scaling Up: The Second and Third Acquisitions 08:40 The Power of Networking and Mastermind Groups 14:50 Implementing EOS: A Game Changer 15:25 Implementing EOS for Business Efficiency 15:44 Achieving Business Goals and Centralized Management 16:56 Empowering the Team and Growing Profits 17:20 Decision to Sell and Overcoming Challenges 18:29 Navigating COVID and Business Resilience 19:51 Negotiating the Sale and Financial Strategies 25:59 Post-Sale Reflections and EOS Coaching 28:59 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 30:56 Conclusion and Contact Information