Inside EO

Today's Inside EO guest is Matthew Porter, Co-Founder of EONOVA and proud EO board member. Matthew sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss his journey from building and exiting a startup to advising tech leaders, how EO supported him through major transitions, and his vision for positioning St. Louis as a hub for AI-powered hyperscale data centers.

Today's Inside EO guest is Gretchen Werremeyer, President and CEO at Werremeyer Creative and proud member of EO. Gretchen sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss leading a fourth-generation family business through decades of change, the evolution of marketing, and why creativity and human insight still matter in the age of AI.

Today's Inside EO guest is Michael Haddad, President at The Diamond Family and proud member of EO. Michael sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss the evolution of his family's multi-generation jewelry business, the rapidly changing landscape of natural and lab-grown diamonds, and the values that continue to drive The Diamond Family's success. 

Today's Inside EO guest is Tyler Kelley, Co-Founder and Chief Strategist of SLAM Agency and proud member of EO. Tyler sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss helping clients find their marketing rhythm, finding a community of like-minded business owners in EO, and thinking with our hearts in the age of AI.

Today's Inside EO guest is Adam Kruse, Owner of The Hermann London Real Estate Group, and proud member of EO. Adam sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss the importance of family support and resilience in pursuing entrepreneurship, and how he balances growth, creativity, and community through his business and EO involvement.

Today's Inside EO guest is Matt Ricketts, President of Better Life Home. Matt sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss his journey from airline pilot to entrepreneur, his mission to professionalize the cleaning industry, and the lessons he learned building resilience through challenges like the 2008 recession and COVID.

Today's Inside EO guest is John O'Leary,  entrepreneur and author of On Fire. John sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss his miraculous recovery and journey from tragedy to purpose, the life lessons and acts of kindness that shaped his story, and the upcoming Sony Pictures film Soul on Fire that brings his inspiring message to life.

Today's Inside EO guest is Alice Benner, Managing Director of Bamboo Equity Partners. Alice sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss her experiences navigating challenges like the 2008 financial crash, transitioning into entrepreneurship, and her perspective on work-life integration as both a business leader and a mom.

Today's Inside EO guest is Josiah Bridges, consultant, speaker and author. Josiah sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss his exit from his aviation business to pursue new passions, the principles from his book Chaos in the Clarity on transforming leadership through internal and external alignment, and practical strategies for shifting from chaos to clarity in business and life.

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. 

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. 

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.  

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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  

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.

Today's Inside EO guest is Dawn Morrissey, CEO and Founder of Data Connectors and proud EO member. Dawn sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss Dawn's entrepreneurial beginnings, bringing healthcare providers and cybersecurity together, and learning to constantly evolve.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Today's Inside EO guest is Michael Cusumano, Safety and Compliance Officer at FW Logistics. Michael sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss starting in the family business sweeping floors and navigating the complicated dynamics of a family-owned business.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.   

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

Today's Inside EO guest is Tamara Keefe, CEO of Clementine's Naughty & Nice Creamery and proud member of Entrepreneurs' Organization. Tamara sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss how EO membership helped her make connections, avoid costly mistakes, and change her viewpoint towards her workforce.

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