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Inside EO

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Where innovation meets ambition, Inside EO is a deep dive into the lives of St. Louis’s most successful entrepreneurs. Created by Entrepreneurs' Organization.
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Episodes

Resilience in Action from Retired Navy Seal Commander and Entrepreneur Jimmy May

Today’s Inside EO guest is Jimmy May, Retired Navy SEAL Commander, and CEO of Beyond the Brotherhood and Mayday Executive. Jimmy sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss lessons learned as a Navy SEAL that apply to business, the impact of Beyond the Brotherhood, and the importance of humility as a leader.

Feb 19, 202514 min

From Corporate Comfort to Entrepreneurial Success with Caiti Chaney

Today’s Inside EO guest is Caiti Chaney, founder of Jasper Paul PR & Marketing and new member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization. Caiti sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss the origins of the Jasper Paul name, bringing clients with her to St. Louis to help start her own PR firm, and how EO helps alleviate the loneliness of being an entrepreneur.

Nov 01, 202412 min

Hacking Your Business to Expose Vulnerabilities with Dave Chronister

Today’s Inside EO guest is Dave Chronister, Founder of Parameter Security and proud member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization. Dave sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss how Parameter Security puts businesses security systems to the test, how EO Forum has helped him get out of his introverted shell to seek insight about business issues, and more.

Oct 15, 202410 min

How EO Helped Me Reimagine My Career Path with Kip Bilderback

Today’s Inside EO guest is Kip Bilderback, owner of Bilderback Business Advisors and proud member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization. Kip sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss growing his law firm from 8 people to over 122, realizing he was a businessman first, and shifting from being a lawyer to business advisor.

Oct 01, 20249 min

Maximizing Media Exposure Using EO’s Press Pass with Tom Rauen

Today’s Inside EO guest is Tom Rauen, Principal Owner of Rauen Capital, CEO of 1-800-TSHIRTS, and proud member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization Iowa. Tom sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss making difficult hiring decisions, the value of being surrounded by a group of fellow business owners, and how the EO press pass has proven priceless to his business.

Sep 15, 202410 min

Balancing the Roles of Doctor and CEO with Dr. Becky Lynn

Today’s Inside EO guest is Dr. Becky Lynn, CEO of Evora Women’s Health and proud member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization. Dr. Becky Lynn sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss combining being a doctor with being a businesswoman, opening and growing a business during a pandemic, and how EO has helped her and Evora grow.

Sep 01, 20249 min

Breaking the Lawn Boy Mold with Clayton Garrison

Today’s Inside EO guest is Clayton Garrison, owner of Norwalk Seasonal Services and proud member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization in Iowa. Jordan sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss leaving an office environment to pursue a landscaping business, the benefits of sharing experiences with other EO members, and thinking bigger than the “lawn boy” stereotype.

Aug 15, 202413 min

Thriving in the Shadows of Walmart with Jordan Breck

Today’s Inside EO guest is Jordan Breck, President and Co-founder of MRP Capital and proud member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization. Jordan sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss the benefit of international perspectives found within EO, how MRP Capital finds value in small town shopping centers, and their symbiotic relationship with Walmart.

Jun 01, 202410 min

Spiking the Competition and Serving the Community with Corey Lawson

Today’s Inside EO guest is Corey Lawson, President and Co-Owner of All Volleyball and proud member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization. Corey sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss being a small company competing with Amazon and connecting directly with the community and potential customers.

May 15, 202410 min

Building Culture into Brands with Scott Leisler

Today’s Inside EO guest is Scott Leisler, CEO of Dovetail and proud EO member. Scott sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss rebranding St. Louis’s Gateway Arch, the enriching relationship with Scott’s EO forummates, and the importance of building the right team.

May 01, 202410 min

In Pursuit of Better Sleep with Joseph Ojile

Today’s Inside EO guest is Joseph Ojile, Founder, CEO and Medical Director of Clayton Sleep Institute. Joseph sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss the effectiveness of wearable tech for sleep insights, practicing sleep to improve habits, and how EO has helped him navigate entrepreneurship over the past 20 years.

Apr 15, 202411 min

Through the Entrepreneurial Lens with Christopher Ryan

Today’s Inside EO guest is Christopher Ryan, Owner, Executive Producer, & Director of Once Films and proud member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization. Chris sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss how Once Films weathered the pandemic, the impact EO has made on Chris as a business owner, and sharing stories of our neighbors here in St. Louis

Apr 01, 202410 min

From Observation to Innovation with Ryan Mortland

Today’s Inside EO guest is Ryan Mortland, CEO of MB Technology Solutions and proud member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization. Ryan sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss the importance of building a strong executive leadership team, and the significance of trusting one's instincts and betting on oneself as an entrepreneur.

Mar 15, 202412 min

Lessons in Entrepreneurial Grit and Determination with Nick Thuston

Today’s Inside EO guest is Nick Thuston, CEO and Founder of Sync Payments and EO board member. Nick sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss how Sync Payments helps businesses streamline their payment processes and the value of having a network like EO for support and advice.

Feb 15, 202413 min

Building Bridges and Finding Solutions with George John

Today’s Inside EO guest is George John, Founder at Engineering Design Source, Inc. and long-time EO member. George sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss George's journey as an entrepreneur, putting employees first, and being a problem solver.

Feb 01, 202412 min

Unraveling the Threads of Entrepreneurship with Kim Moos

Today’s Inside EO guest is Kim Moos, the Founder, CEO and Chief Innovator at Cotton Cuts and proud EO member. Kim sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss the jump from corporate to quilting life, how to find balance as a CEO, and prioritizing service first.

Jan 15, 202412 min

Speaking to the Truth of Your Organization with Peter Katz

Today’s Inside EO guest is Peter Katz, keynote speaker and facilitator. Peter sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss using music and storytelling to help organizations celebrate their successes, controlling how we show up in the world, and recognizing our impacts, big and small.

Jan 01, 202412 min

Embracing New Technologies and The Next Generation with Siva Avvaru

Today’s Inside EO guest is Siva Avvaru, Co-founder of yWhales and proud member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization. Siva sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss helping Fortune 500 companies embrace new technologies, blockchain technology, and the difficulties businesses face with the next generation of workers.

Dec 15, 202314 min

Awakening Your Potential: Going Deeper into Self-Awareness with Kirsty Spraggon

Today’s Inside EO guest is Kirsty Spraggon, international motivational speaker, coach, talk show host, and author of Work As If You Own IT: How to Unlock the Door to Unlimited Success in Commission Sales. Kirsty sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss how she is out in the world, not only helping entrepreneurs, but conducting retreats in Mexico and helping CEOs with addiction.

Nov 15, 202313 min

Balancing Work and Love in Entrepreneurial Couples with Trisha Harp

Today’s Inside EO guest is Trisha Harp, researcher, owner of Harp Family Institute, and proud member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization. Trisha sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss her research on the role of marriage and partners in entrepreneurs’ lives, copreneurs, and cheating cheerleaders.

Nov 01, 202313 min

From Prison to Harvard with Andre Norman

Today’s Inside EO guest is Andre Norman, a reformed prisoner and proud partner of Entrepreneurs’ Organization. Andre sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss the journey from prison to Harvard and bridging the gap between the afflicted and the successful to create solutions for our community.

Oct 20, 202312 min

The Personal Impact of Business Decisions with Robyn Rosenberger

Today’s Inside EO guest is Robyn Rosenberger, Founder and CEO of TinySuperheroes and proud member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization. Robyn sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss the powerful EO network and the difficulty of letting go of an employee you care about.

Sep 15, 202313 min

Seeing New Horizons with JP Revel

Today’s Inside EO guest is JP Revel, Owner and Founder of LeLander and proud member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization. JP sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss the long-term bond between his Forum members, the power of Experience Share, and expanding horizons.

Sep 01, 202310 min

Making Business Decisions with John Coveyou

Today’s Inside EO guest is John Coveyou, Founder and CEO of Genius Games and proud member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization. John sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss insights from the Accelerator Program and treating your business like a product.

Aug 15, 202312 min

The Chemistry of Entrepreneurship with Kevin Tibbs

Today’s Inside EO guest is Kevin Tibbs, a Formulation Chemist for CoFactor Medical and proud member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization. Kevin sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss taming the chaos, learning how to run a business as a chemist, and putting perfectionism aside.

Aug 01, 202311 min

Navigating a Portfolio of Opportunities with Ted Theodoropoulos

Today’s Inside EO guest is Ted Theodoropoulos, Founder of Burn Bootcamp, CEO of Infodash, and proud member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization. Ted sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss how the EO Accelerator program jump started his entrepreneurial journey and how EO membership for his two businesses has proven invaluable.

Jul 15, 202310 min

A Personal and Business Journey with Debbie Weaver

Today’s Inside EO guest is Debbie Weaver, VP of Community Relations at Lexitas and proud member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization. Debbie sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss how EO membership provided her with invaluable executive education, forum experiences, and endless support.

Jul 01, 202310 min

Teamwork and Triumph with John Spanos

Today’s Inside EO guest is John Spanos, Co-Owner of Vetta Sports and 22-year member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization. John sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss how EO membership helped his business persevere through challenges brought on by the pandemic and even helped keep him engaged in life.

Jul 01, 202311 min
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