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A Family Affair: When Your Mom is the President

By Steve Gatena, an EO Los Angeles member and founder and CEO of REP Interactive When most people think of a “family business,” they likely think of a company that’s been handed down the family chain from generation to generation. I took a different approach. When I was 22, I launched REP Interactive, a global

August 1, 2014

The Power of Your People

By Jihad El Eit, an EO U.A.E. member, and founder and CEO of Man’oushe Street It’s amazing what can happen when you dive headfirst into an industry you know very little about. In 2008, I acquired i2 Pakistan, a struggling telecom handset distributor. I was ready to make a mark on the business world, even

July 31, 2014

Every Word Matters – Finding the Right Language

By Caryn Kopp, an EO New Jersey member and “Chief Door Opener” at Kopp Consulting Did you ever wish you had more compelling language when speaking with prospects? Most companies spend very little time, if any, developing their sales message and making sure it works. You’ve spent time developing your website and brochure; you may

July 30, 2014

Knowing When to Let Go

By Olumide Somefun, an EO Netherlands Elumni, and CEO/co-founder of Special Crafts Group It’s amazing how life has a way of changing your future. I managed a law firm in the Hague, Netherlands, for 10 years. We employed about 12 people and serviced roughly 250 corporate clients. About six years ago, I started wondering if having

July 29, 2014

Leveraging Passion— the Human Superconductor!

By Ari Levy, MD, an EO Chicago member and co-CEO of Engaged Health Solutions When it comes to my business, I am excited about everything. My passion is what got me here in the first place, after all. At first, my interest in everything—from strategy sessions to the shade of orange in our logo—was essential

July 23, 2014

Using Rejection as a Tool

By Jia Jiang, an entrepreneur, blogger, writer and speaker, who last spoke at the 2014 EO Latin American Conference Rejection is as much a part of running a business as finance and operations, and yet as entrepreneurs, it’s often easier to avoid rejection entirely than face it head on. In this special interview, Jia Jiang,

July 21, 2014