Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) representatives are proud to attend this year’s Inc. 500|5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony, where more than 330 of our member organizations have been awarded the prestigious honor of ranking as one of America’s fastest-growing privately held companies. We will not only attend the conference to greet our valued and cherished members, but we will also have a booth at this year’s conference at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center at the National Harbor. So if you are attending this great, annual event, please stop by our booth, say hello and learn more about EO and our wonderful entrepreneurs! (more…)
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Moral Character Wins
By Verne Harnish, EO Barcelona member and founding partner of Gazelles, Inc
Companies that build teams with strong moral character win. Their teams are happier, perform better and are more successful overall.
This bold claim stems from the work of Jim Loehr, renowned performance psychologist and author of the book The Only Way to Win. Loehr´s research, which in part is based on his experience taking 16 world class athletes to number one in their sport and working with thousands of “corporate athletes,” shows that the satisfaction we get from achieving extrinsic accomplishments (number one in tennis, a new job, winning a deal, building a company) is mostly shallow and fleeting.
Instead, what gives us a long lasting feeling of fulfillment and happiness is having practiced integrity, generosity, gratefulness, humility, optimism, and compassion in the pursuit of these goals. CEOs with the mindset of a “servant leader” are in a unique position to support the development of these strengths. (more…)
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Do You Have a Billion Dollar Business Hiding Inside Your Company?
Mark Tepper, EO Cleveland member and president of Strategic Wealth Partners
Ever wonder why companies like Amazon.com and AMC Theaters have subscription-based services and if the profits were worth the member benefits? Mark Tepper of EO Cleveland discusses the hidden financial benefits of subscription-based rewards in his blog post. Learn if your company as a billion dollar business just waiting to be tapped into.
Asking customers to pay to join a special group of your best patrons can increase your revenue, encourage customers to buy new products and services from you, and provide a healthy boost to your cash flow. Just ask Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon.com and the chief architect behind Amazon Prime. In exchange for $79 a year, Amazon Prime customers get: (more…)
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How I Survived 20 Years in Business
By Henry Rischitelli, EO Atlanta member and president and CEO of Next Marketing
Twenty years ago I struck out on my own, and it was the best decision I ever made. Twenty years later I’m still running the successful business I started back in October 1993. How? I wake up every morning with a fear of failure. But, that’s not the only thing that has kept me in business for 20 years.
Here is what I learned from being in business for two decades: (more…)
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The Exit: Six Tips for Entrepreneurs on Selling the Business
By Joe Freedman, EO Nashville member and CEO of Music City Tents
Selling your business is one of the most impactful decisions many of us will make. For that reason, it’s smart to seek advice from those who have navigated the same waters. Here are six tips to help you along the way: (more…)
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