Better Business, Better Life

In this episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor speaks with EOS implementer and business coach Trisha Drake about her journey from the dental manufacturing world to helping entrepreneurs transform their businesses.  Trisha shares how EOS tools like the Accountability Chart and Delegate & Elevate help leaders gain clarity, reduce overwhelm, and build stronger teams, p...

Welcome to Better Business, Better Life. In this episode, host Debra Chantry-Taylor breaks down why EOS Rocks are a better fit than OKRs for entrepreneurial and fast-growing businesses.  She discusses how OKRs often lead to confusion, scattered focus, and poor follow-through while EOS Rocks bring clarity, accountability, and weekly progress. With practical tips on setting quarterly priorities, ass...

Welcome back to another episode of Better Business, Better Life. Host Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined once again by family business expert, Sara B. Stern to tackle one of the most critical and often avoided topics of family businesses: succession planning.  On this second part of the family business special, they discuss why successful transitions take time (often up to eight years), how to start t...

In this episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by Sarah B Stern, an EOS implementer and family business expert, for part one of a powerful two-part series on navigating the complex intersection of family dynamics and business strategy.  Together, they explore the Harvard three-circle family business model and how to apply EOS tools to create clarity, define ro...

Welcome to Better Business, Better Life. In this episode, host Debra Chantry-Taylor tackles a common challenge in family businesses and professional services firms: too many people wearing too many hats.  She explains how too many hats, like founders micromanaging or family members in the wrong roles, can slow growth and drain energy. Debra also introduces powerful tools like the EOS Accountabilit...

In this episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by guest, Michelle Taylor, a Financial Advisor from Gambin Financial Group to talk about the critical role financial management plays in business success.  Michelle shares her personal journey from surviving leukaemia to building a career helping entrepreneurs take control of their finances. Together, they unpack...

Welcome to Better Business, Better Life. In this episode, Host Debra Chantry-Taylor dives into how the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) can help fast-growing family businesses stay focused, aligned, and in control.  Using the Harvard Three-Circle model and her own F1 "pit stop" analogy, Debra explains how EOS tools like the Accountability Chart, Scorecard, Rocks, and Level 10 Meetings bring...

In another episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor chats with Landon Eckles, co-founder of Clean Juice and now an EOS implementer, about how he and his wife grew their business from a single idea into a 100-store franchise, then found clarity through EOS.  Landon shares how he and his wife scaled Clean Juice to 100 stores in just five years and the growing pains that cam...

In this episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor chats with guest, Susan Toft, founder and CEO of The Laundry Lady, about her incredible journey from doing laundry as a side hustle to building a $9 million national business with over 300 contractors.  Susan shares her journey from starting with a $5,000 grant to leading a tech-enabled service business with over 300 contra...

Welcome to Better Business, Better Life. In this episode, host Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by Barry LaBov, two-time Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and branding expert, to explore the power of differentiation in business. Barry introduces the idea of the “Commodity Monster”, the danger of becoming just another option in the market. He shares powerful stories and practical advice on h...

In another episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by leadership expert and author Kevin Eikenberry to explore what it truly means to lead with flexibility in an ever-changing world. Drawing from his latest book, Flexible Leadership, Kevin unpacks how great leaders adapt their style based on context, not habit—and why that’s more important now than ever.  Toget...

In this episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor welcomes Rene Russo, CEO of Rise Up Business Coaching, to explore the power of aligning personal and business goals. Rene shares her journey of self-discovery, the importance of honoring oneself, and how EOS and Exit Planning can help business owners create value, freedom, and a life of fulfillment.  She discusses key strat...

Welcome to Better Business, Better Life. In this episode, host Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by Karl Pisor, Japan’s first certified EOS Implementer, to explore the power of EOS in transforming leadership and business operations. Karl shares his journey from launching a graphic design shop in Tokyo to becoming a management consultant and EOS expert. He discusses the importance of building a strong...

In this final episode of the Better Business, Better Life Flashback Series, we revisit an inspiring conversation with Scott Rusnak, a certified EOS Implementer, high-performance leadership coach, and author of The Entrepreneur’s Feel Guide. Scott dives into what it takes to build a business legacy—one that outlives you and leaves a meaningful impact for generations to come.  Debra and Scott explor...

Navigating a family business comes with unique challenges, from balancing personal relationships to ensuring fairness and clarity in decision-making. In this Better Business, Better Life Flashback Series episode, we revisit an insightful conversation with family business expert Sara B. Stern. Sara brings her wealth of experience to the table, offering practical tools and strategies to strengthen b...

In this week’sBetter Business, Better Life Flashback Series, we revisit a thought-provoking conversation with Adam Harris, EOS implementer and founder of Frank and Fearless. While EOS provides a proven framework for business success, Adam takes us beyond the fundamentals, challenging common misconceptions and exploring how structure, accountability, and simplicity can fuel—not stifle—growth and in...

Welcome back to the Better Business, Better Life Flashback Series! This week, we’re revisiting an insightful conversation with Renee Russo, certified EOS implementer and CEO of Rise Up Business Coaching. Renee’s journey from accountant to entrepreneur is a testament to the power of alignment—both in business and in life.  Through her experiences in self-implementing EOS, becoming an exit planning...

Welcome to the Better Business, Better Life Flashback Series! Over the next five episodes, we’ll revisit some of the most inspiring and insightful conversations from our archives, brimming with timeless knowledge, practical tips, and compelling real-life stories.  In this first instalment, we return to episode 38 with Scott Rusnak, an expert EOS implementer and author, who shares actionable strate...

In another episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor welcomes Aidan Lee, a martial artist and transformational coach, to explore how functional fitness and self-care can revolutionise the lives of business owners. Aidan shares his journey from being a top martial artist to battling injuries, depression, and anxiety, and how he rebuilt his life through mental resilience and...

Welcome to Better Business, Better Life. In this episode, host Debra Chantry-Taylor welcomes Jonny Goldstone, a former corporate lawyer turned entrepreneur and EOS implementer. Jonny shares his remarkable journey from co-founding Green Tomato Cars, an environmentally friendly taxi company, to scaling the business, selling it to Veolia Transdev, and later reviving it in the face of competition from...

Start 2025 on a high note with this inspiring New Year episode of Better Business, Better Life! Host Debra Chantry-Taylor offers actionable strategies to help entrepreneurs define and achieve meaningful goals, setting the stage for a successful year ahead. Drawing from the principles of EOS, Debra introduces three transformative tools like the "Year in Review," clarity breaks, and personal scoreca...

In this episode of Better Business, Better Life, Mark O'Donnell, EOS Worldwide Visionary, sits down with host Debra Chantry-Taylor, New Zealand’s passionate EOS Implementer, to explore her remarkable journey from a budding entrepreneur at 13 to a trusted advisor for established businesses.  Debra shares how her path led her from the pharmaceutical industry to launching and reinventing businesses,...

In this Christmas Eve episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor reflects on the joys and challenges of family, both during the holidays and in family businesses. Drawing from her expertise as a Certified EOS Implementer and Family Business Advisor, Debra shares tools to help families separate emotional dynamics from practical decisions.  Debra also introduces the IDS issue-solv...

Welcome to another episode Better Business, Better Life. Join host Debra Chantry-Taylor as she chats with Steve Krebs, fellow EOS implementer and founder of Machines4U, about his entrepreneurial journey and the transformative role of leadership and operating systems in business success.  Steve reflects on his upbringing in an entrepreneurial household in Rotorua, New Zealand, and how it shaped his...

In this episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor sits down with Niall Mackay, founder of Seven Million Bikes and former comedian turned podcast producer, to discuss how EOS tools transformed his business. Initially hesitant about structured processes, Niall embraced weekly meetings, scorecards, and rocks, which led to greater accountability, clarity, and team cohesion. Wi...