Moments That Matter
by EO Seattle
Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) Seattle is a community of entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders committed to learning, growth, and connection. As part of the global EO network, EO Seattle empowers members through peer-to-peer learning, transformational events, and a supportive community that inspires both personal and professional success.
Episodes
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Grinder to Leader: Mark Sims' 17-Year EO Journey
Join host Aaron Burnett as he sits down with Mark Sims, founder of FIS, to talk about how a career-ending injury, a bankruptcy, and an embezzlement pushed him from loneliness into isolation. They also discuss the coffee meeting and the dues bet that finally got him into EO, and the hard-earned...
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Seeing EO Through New Eyes Again with Jeff Anderson
Join host Aaron Burnett as he sits down with Jeff Anderson, co-founder of Evergreen Market, to talk about turning a childhood trophy shop into a foundation for entrepreneurship, the cannabis lottery that changed his path, and the hard-earned lesson that you never know when you'll need your forum...
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It's All the Same Problems, Just More Zeros With Michelle Bomberger
Join host Aaron Burnett as he sits down with Michelle Bomberger, founder of Equinox Business Law Group, to explore how curiosity, optimism, and a business-first mindset shaped her entrepreneurial journey. From growing up in Panama to building a law firm designed for entrepreneurs and leading EO...
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Building Beyond the Blueprint With MIke Kichline
Join host Aaron Burnett as he sits down with Mike Kichline, co-founder of Projectline and LER, to explore the lessons behind scaling a business from startup to successful exit, the power of defining leadership roles, and why the hardest chapter of entrepreneurship can begin after you've achieved...
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Service, Joy, and the Swift Way
Join host Aaron Burnett as he sits down with Shannon Swift, founder of Swift HR Solutions, to talk about building a business rooted in service, the fear of success many entrepreneurs quietly carry, and how EO gave her the courage to think bigger. From an unconventional childhood in Olympic…
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From Taker to Giver: How Jim Neil Found His Place in EO
Join host Aaron Burnett as he sits down with Jim Neil, President of JL Northwest, to explore the accidental path into entrepreneurship, the grit required to rebuild through crisis, and how EO transformed his approach to leadership, vulnerability, and service.About Jim Neil: Pacific Northwest...
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From Proving to Becoming: An Entrepreneur's Journey
Join host Aaron Burnett as he sits down with Russell Benaroya, COO of Timberland Partners, to explore the pressure of living up to a legacy, the vulnerability behind entrepreneurship, and the mindset shifts that helped him design a life rooted in freedom. About Russell Benaroya: Seattle-based...
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Growth, Grit, and Perspective with Andy Liu
Join host Aaron Burnett as he sits down with Andy Liu to explore the lessons behind his entrepreneurial journey—from launching a tech startup during the dot-com boom to navigating failure, finding product-market fit, and exiting through a multibillion-dollar acquisition. Andy shares how early...
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Entrepreneurship With Heart: Blending Profit and Purpose
Join host Aaron Burnett as he sits down with Andrea to explore the defining moments of her entrepreneurial journey—from single motherhood and launching pediatric clinics, to leading Bridgeways, a social enterprise that blends aerospace manufacturing with meaningful employment for individuals…
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Scaling Fast, Selling Smart: What Founders Wish They Knew Before an Exit
Join host Aaron Burnett as he speaks with Tony Richardson, Managing Director at Alexander Hutton and a long time EO member, about the key moments that shaped his entrepreneurial journey. After leaving Microsoft in 2005, Tony co-founded Extreme Consulting and grew it to US$84 million in revenue...
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Letting Go to Grow: An Entrepreneur’s Leadership Evolution
Join Aaron Burnett as he sits down with Kara, founder of Pepper’s Personal Assistant, to explore what it truly means to design a business that supports your life — not the other way around.What began as a creative solution during her son’s half-day kindergarten has grown into a 25-person team...
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From Gold Stars to Growth Mindset: Discovering Freedom in Entrepreneurship
Join host Aaron Burnett as he sits down with Jennifer O’Neal, co-owner of Live Oak Audiovisual, to explore the powerful shift from perfectionism to growth mindset and how that shift transformed her leadership, business, and life. In this episode of Moments That Matter, Jennifer shares how early...
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A Life Fueled by Love and Courage with Nick He
Join host Aaron Burnett as he sits down with Nick He, founder of GPS Renting, to talk about choosing authenticity over expectation, building a life rooted in courage, and the leadership lessons that come from saying yes to your truth and no to what the world wants for you. About Nick He: Born and...
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Lessons in Grit, Growth, and Leading by Example
Leadership isn’t defined by where you start—it’s built through action, resilience, and the courage to keep moving forward. From serving as a U.S. Army officer in Iraq and Afghanistan to building multiple F45 Training studios across the Seattle area, John Bankson turned discipline into drive and...
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From Solo Practice to Purpose-Driven Leader: The Evolution of Dr. Lina Kim
Join host Aaron Burnett as he sits down with Dr. Lina Kim, founder and CEO of Floss Boss Mobile Dentistry, to talk about transforming dental care through accessibility, innovation, and compassion. From building two thriving dental practices to launching Washington’s first for-profit mobile dental...
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From Answers to Better Questions: Designing Learning for Mastery
Join host Aaron Burnett as he sits down with Edan Shahar, serial founder and CEO of Wild Zebra, to talk about lifelong learning, building a one-to-one AI tutor at scale, designing for mastery (not memorization), empowering teachers—not replacing them—and how EO’s experience-share model sharpened...
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From $50,000 to $5 Million: Scaling Through Systems and Letting Go
Join host Aaron Burnett as he sits down with Carmine White, CEO of Adrian’s Housekeeping, to talk about bouncing back from bankruptcy, scaling from $50,000 to $5M in revenue, and why learning to let go was the key to building a thriving, people-first business. About Carmine White: Co-founder of...
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Beyond the Kitchen: A Story of Reinvention and Resilience
Join host Aaron Burnett as he sits down with Lisbet Halvorsen, founder of Ravishing Radish Catering Company, to talk about learning to lead, the courage to face personal challenges, and how joining a community of entrepreneurs didn't just change her business—it saved it. About Lisbet Halvorsen:...
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A Profile in Courage: An Entrepreneur's Story
Join host Aaron Burnett as he sits down with Shahar Plinner, founder of Formations, to talk about the rush of following your instincts, the loneliness he once experienced as an entrepreneur, and the courageous decisions that unlocked his success. About Shahar Plinner: Israeli-born entrepreneur…
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About this show
Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) Seattle is a community of entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders committed to learning, growth, and connection. As part of the global EO network, EO Seattle empowers members through peer-to-peer learning, transformational events, and a supportive community that inspires both personal and professional success.
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