Better Business, Better Life

Join host Debra Chantry-Taylor in this milestone of Better Business, Better Life, as she celebrates 200 podcast episodes and 200 EOS client sessions. Reflecting on her journey, Debra dives into the transformative power of EOS tools, sharing insights from her 200th session with creative agency, Attention Seeker. She highlights the importance of clarity, consistency, and tough conversations in build...

Welcome to Better Business, Better Life. Join host Debra Chantry-Taylor as she chats with guest Bill Stratton, a Certified EOS implementer and Kolbe Certified Consultant, about the transformative impact of EOS tools on businesses. Bill shares his inspiring journey from scaling a family-owned manufacturing company to revitalising a struggling home elevator business. He reveals how tools like the Pe...

What can decades of productivity data reveal about how we work? In another episode of Better Business, Better Life, Host Debra Chantry-Taylor welcomes productivity expert, Mark Ellwood, to delve into fascinating gender differences in workplace productivity. Drawing on decades of research and 500,000 hours of tracked time, Mark reveals that women spend 22% of their work time on top-priority tasks c...

In this episode of Better Business, Better Life, Host Debra Chantry-Taylor welcomes the energetic Matthew Lesko, known for his vibrant question mark suits and dedication to helping people access government resources. At 81, Matthew is a seasoned expert in government funding who’s spent decades helping people find financial support for business and personal needs. Matthew offers practical tips for...

In this heartfelt episode of Better Business, Better Life, Host Debra Chantry-Taylor opens up about the profound impact of losing her family members over a five-year span and how these losses transformed her perspective on life and business.   From her early start as an entrepreneur to becoming a Certified EOS Implementer, Debra shares how she has shifted her focus toward creating a balanced life—...

Welcome to another episode of Better Business, Better Life. Join Host Debra Chantry-Taylor chats with guest, Alan Lazaros, Founder and CEO of Next Level University, on his journey from corporate life to entrepreneurial success. In this episode, Alan shares his engineer’s approach to business, breaking down his “Business Star” model, which focuses on five core areas: branding, marketing, sales, cli...

Welcome to Better Business, Better Life. Join host Debra Chantry-Taylor as she sits down with Michael Poh, founder of Vouch Video Testimonials, to explore the true power of video content beyond social media. In this episode, Michael shares his wealth of experience, from 12 years in recruitment to 4 years in professional video production. He reveals why video is essential for client-centric communi...

Welcome to Better Business, Better Life. Join host Debra Chantry-Taylor as she welcomes guest, Wayne Turmel, remote work expert and co-author of The Long-Distance Leader. In this episode, Wayne shares his unique journey from stand-up comedy to becoming a sought-after business consultant. Together, they explore the evolution of hybrid work, focusing on the shift from traditional office spaces to fl...

Welcome to another episode of Better Business, Better Life. Join host Debra Chantry-Taylor as she welcomes Chantal Gerardy, an international award-winning marketing strategist and founder of Online Business Marketing. In this engaging conversation, Chantal shares her unique journey from owning health and wellness centers to building a thriving online marketing business. Together, they dive into th...

Welcome to another episode of Better Business, Better Life. Join host Debra Chantry-Taylor as she welcomes back guest, Adam Harris, an EOS implementer and founder of Frank and Fearless. Join as they explore the benefits and criticisms of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). Together, they discuss how EOS fosters simplicity, transparency, and accountability in business while addressing conce...

Welcome to another episode of Better Business, Better Life. Join host Debra Chantry-Taylor as she welcomes guest Kyle Mealy, a Fractional Chief Revenue Officer and founder of Next Level. Kyle shares his journey from lab manager to revenue expert, emphasising the importance of integrating marketing and sales into a single revenue strategy for businesses using EOS while also identifying common mista...

Welcome to Better Business, Better Life. Join host Debra Chantry-Taylor with guest, Kevin Bees, founder of Profit Hive and former Senior Financial Executive and Tony Robbins Coach. Kevin dives into the critical role of mindset in business success, exploring how to shift from low-value activities to high-impact tasks. He shares insights on overcoming limiting beliefs, boosting profitability through...

Welcome to another episode of Better Business, Better Life. Join host Debra Chantry-Taylor as she sits down with leadership coach, Caro McCourtie, and founder of EQE Coaching. Caro shares her transformative journey, from a successful career in brand marketing to executive coaching, alongside her battle with aggressive breast cancer. She introduces four key tenets: feel no shame, say yes to everyth...

Welcome to Better Business, Better Life. Join Host Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by seasoned investor Steve Selengut, The Income Coach, who brings over 40 years of investment experience.  Steve shares insights from his journey, starting at age 25, and emphasises on focusing on generating income rather than market value. He advocates for using closed-end funds for high yields and diversification,...

Welcome to Better Business, Better Life. Join Host Debra Chantry-Taylor with guest, Andrew Seerden, co-founder and director of Fresh Perspective Sales. With a career that spans from selling mainframes at IBM in the Netherlands to taking leadership roles at Compaq and Hewlett-Packard in New Zealand before establishing his own company, Andrew shares his extensive experience in corporate sales and ma...

Welcome to another episode of Better Business, Better Life. Join host Debra Chantry-Taylor as she celebrates her 54th birthday by sharing valuable life lessons and insights from her entrepreneurial journey. In this special episode, Debra reflects on her career path, the challenges she has overcome, and the wisdom she's gained along the way. She offers her top five tips for living the EOS life, alo...

Welcome to another episode of Better Business, Better Life. Join host Debra Chantry-Taylor as she welcomes guest Valerie Cockerell, a former Disney Executive and Author of Manage Like a Mother. Born and raised in Lyon, France, Valerie was recruited by Disney to help set up the retail arm for Disneyland Paris in 1992. From there, her journey to consulting started, where she draws leadership lessons...

Welcome to another episode of Better Business, Better Life. Join host Debra Chantry-Taylor with guest Matthew Fornaro, owner of Fornaro Legal. They discuss essential legal considerations for businesses, including the importance of having written contracts, the necessity of a solid business plan, and the value of professional guidance.   With 21 years of experience as an attorney, Matthew talks abo...

Welcome to another episode of Better Business, Better Life. Join host Debra Chantry-Taylor with guest, Michelle DeFilippo, the owner of 1106 Design. With 52 years in the publishing industry, Michelle has witnessed the rise of self-publishing and the impact of technology on the field. Michelle's business offers high-quality manuscript editing, book cover design, proofreading, eBook formatting, and...

Welcome to another episode of Better Business, Better Life. Join host Debra Chantry-Taylor as she provides an insightful update on what's been happening and what's coming up. As a Certified EOS Implementer and family business advisor, Debra shares her recent experiences with annual planning sessions and the impressive success metrics achieved by her clients. In this episode, Debra provides insight...

Welcome to Better Business, Better Life. Join host Debra Chantry-Taylor in this episode as she welcomes Richard Walsh, CEO of Sharpen the Spear Coaching and author of "Escape the Owner Prison." Richard, a former Marine with a diverse background in entrepreneurship, shares his incredible journey from losing everything during the 2008 financial collapse to building successful businesses and helping...

Welcome to another episode of Better Business, Better Life. Join host Debra Chantry-Taylor as she welcomes Sam and Ruth Harrowfield, experts in people and leadership, and founders of Harrowfield People Development.  Sam and Ruth, a married couple with four children, have been business partners for five years and married for 21 years. With backgrounds in organisational psychology and extensive expe...

Welcome to another episode of Better Business, Better Life. Join host Debra Chantry-Taylor with guest Stanford Slovin, Managing Director and Senior PIM Portfolio Manager at The Northshore Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, with over 30 years of experience in financial services. Stan is the author of "Better Listening," a book which delves into the transformative power of active, reflective, and total...

Welcome to Better Business Better Life podcast. In this episode, join host Debra Chantry-Taylor for an enlightening episode with Adam Harris, a professional EOS implementer and founder of Frank and Fearless With his extensive experience in leadership and strategic business growth, Adam shares his journey and insights into the transformative power of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). Back...

Join host Debra Chantry-Taylor on the Better Business Better Life podcast for an engaging discussion with Stanley Henry, the innovative founder of the Attention Seeker. Since his last visit to the show, Stanley's company has soared, amassing over 2,000,000 followers on social media, and growing its revenue to £5 million in just four years.  In this episode, Stanley recounts how his team expanded d...