Learning to Manage the Madness

By Dave Crenshaw, an EO Speaker and president of Invaluable, Inc. As every entrepreneur can attest, running a business brings with it a certain measure of madness. It’s an understood part of the entrepreneurial journey, but one that also affords innumerable opportunities for improved performance. In this interview, Dave Crenshaw, a best-selling author, speaker and

April 10, 2015

New Member Spotlight: Justin Siegel

We catch up with the new EO Austin member and CEO of JNJ Mobile, Inc to learn more about his entrepreneurial journey. How did you become an entrepreneur? JS: Essentially, I became an entrepreneur by coming to the realization that I didn't want to work for other people. Fortunately, my best friend shared the same opinion, and

April 9, 2015

Create Your Own Lallapalooza Brand for Happy Customers and Increased Profits

By Jason Forrest, an EO Fort Worth member and CEO of Forrest Performance Group Warren Buffett has established himself as a "lollapalooza"--an extraordinary person or event. Jason shares how other companies have created lollapalooza brands and how you can do the same. The inspiring examples demonstrate how entrepreneurs can build lollapalooza brands to stand out in

April 8, 2015

Find a Way to Run

By Elizabeth Brueckner, EO Calgary member and the Principal of G.K. Hills Consulting Ltd. From my position on the horse’s back, I caught scent of the water buffalo and the elephants before I came upon them. The sheer numbers of animals, punctuated by the raw sensory - the sights and smells - surpassed the expectation

April 7, 2015

TED Talks: Simon Sinek’s “Start With Why?”

By Jamie Hughes, an Account Manager at Speakers Corner TED Talks have gradually become a fruitful new resource for entrepreneurs, marketeers and financiers. Many have benefited from discovering inspirational talks from various speakers. Here is a TED talk that will inspire you to make important changes for your business: Simon Sinek's 'Start With Why?' Simon

April 6, 2015

Looking for an Edge? Engage the Competition!

By Marcel “Otto” Yon, an EO Germany – Berlin member and CEO of Odeon Management Partners AG Earlier this year, I came across an article from the Harvard Business Review that shared a “Management Tip of the Day.” The article, titled “To Learn Something New, Spend Time with Other Companies,” really hit home, as I‘ve

April 3, 2015