Inside The 90™

Two EOS implementers, one Wonder Wagon, and a conversation that feels less like a podcast and more like two old friends reminding each other why the work matters. Mike Gruley of 1 Vision Advisors joins Andrew Geisel in the Wonder Wagon on the streets of Kansas City for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about the life of an EOS implementer. They cover Mike's 33-year career before EOS, what ma...

Larry Garcia, co-founder of Strety, drops into the Wonder Wagon for a conversation that traces the full arc of how an internal tool built inside a Miami MSP software company became one of the most loved EOS platforms on the market. Larry and Andrew connect the dots on how BrightGauge's EOS journey in 2015 planted the seed for Strety, why the MSP world was the perfect early proving ground, and...

Forrest Derr, fractional integrator, founder of ENRG, and an Inside the 90 OG, joins Jami and Andrew in the Wonder Wagon for his eighth EOS US Conference. It's a wide-ranging conversation that covers his full arc — from being a full-time integrator at a telecom company who first read Traction when his visionary literally threw it across his desk, to founding a grassroots EOS community out of a...

Eric Herrera, VP of Growth and Strategic Alliances at Kolbe Corp, joins Jami and Andrew in the Wonder Wagon at the 2026 EOS Conference for a conversation about what makes Kolbe different from every other assessment most EOS companies are already using. Eric breaks down the three buckets of human strength — cognitive, affective, and conative — and explains why Kolbe is the only one measuring how pe...

Dillon England of 313 Media Co. hops into the Wonder Wagon at the EOS US Conference in Kansas City — and the conversation covers a lot of ground fast. Dillon shares how a wife's offhand suggestion led him to start a podcast while selling insurance, how that show unexpectedly opened doors to guests like Danica Patrick, and how he eventually turned a passion project into a B2B podcast agency on...

Chris Dawson of Bite7 hops into the Wonder Wagon for a conversation that covers a lot of ground — from the seven things every employee needs to thrive at work, to how those needs map directly to EOS tools, to how a former high school football coach found his way into the world of business coaching. Chris breaks down the BITE7 framework in plain language, explains what the coaching element actually...

Cam Lawson joins Jami and Andrew in the Wonder Wagon fresh from the EOS US Conference in Kansas City — his third conference overall. As a fractional Chief Revenue Officer under the Next Level Revenue umbrella, Cam juggles multiple brands at once, including Bite7, the Entrepreneurial Leap Academy, and Energize, who recently acquired the conference. The conversation covers what fractional CRO work a...

In this episode, Jami and Andrew explore the power of common language as a core leadership tool within EOS. Drawing from a real lunch conversation with a visionary owner, they discuss why repeating the same words and frameworks — even when it feels redundant — is exactly what builds strong culture. From the VTO to GWC to the word "issue," they break down how a shared vocabulary simplifie...

In this episode, Jami and Andrew dig into two foundational components of the EOS Vision/Traction Organizer: the 10-year target and the 3-year picture. They explore why a compelling 10-year target must be visionary-led and bold enough to feel a little scary, why revenue alone rarely rallies a team, and how the 3-year picture serves as the critical bridge between long-term vision and day-to-day exec...

In this episode of Inside the 90, Jami and Andrew discuss the often-overlooked reality of entrepreneurship: loneliness and the critical need for intentional community. Andrew shares his journey of relocating from Michigan to Greenville, SC, rebuilding his business network from scratch, and discovering how empathy, accountability, and growth-focused relationships are essential for visionary leaders...

In this episode of Inside the 90, Jami and Andrew continue their AI conversation by exploring how they use ChatGPT, custom GPTs, and AI-powered workflows in leadership, EOS implementation, coaching, and marketing. They discuss practical ways AI enhances conversations—not replaces them—while also diving into the future of SEO, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), and what they call “vibe marketing.” T...

In this episode of Inside the 90, Jami and Andrew dive deep into AI, vibe coding, and the rapid evolution of tools like Lovable, Claude, and Google AI Studio. They share real-world examples of building internal software, automating workflows, replacing spreadsheets, and creating custom business tools without traditional development teams. The conversation focuses on how entrepreneurs can use AI to...

In this episode of Inside the 90, Andrew talks about how to fix ineffective meetings and move from “ugly and bad” to better. The conversation breaks down why most meetings fail, lack of structure, purpose, and follow-through, and how implementing a consistent cadence, clear outcomes, and simple rules can dramatically improve productivity. Andrew and Jami highlight EOS meeting rhythms, practical sc...

This episode of Inside the 90 dives into the Kolbe assessment and how it helps individuals and teams understand instinctive strengths, reduce friction, and improve performance. Jami shares his journey discovering Kolbe and explains how it differs from personality tests by measuring instinct (conative behavior). The conversation breaks down the four Kolbe indexes, how to use Kolbe A, B, and C toget...

In this episode of Inside the 90, Jami and Andrew unpack what it really means to “trust the process” when implementing EOS. They explain that EOS is fundamentally a change-management system, not just a set of tools, and that traction comes from committing to the process before you feel fully confident in it. The conversation covers the emotional cycle of change, why teams often hit a dip before EO...

Cam Lawson joins the Inside the 90 crew to break down the “EOS ecosystem” beyond the core tools—covering EOS-specific software (and why it accelerates traction), communities you can plug into, how to work better with EOS-aligned vendors/partners, and practical ways to strengthen team health through assessments and culture measurement. They also share rollout cautions (don’t boil the ocean), and wh...

In this episode of Inside the 90, Jami and Andrew welcome Cam Lawson to talk about networking that actually works—especially inside the EOS community. They contrast “busy networking” with relationship-building, share the “hive / queen bee” framework for finding the right communities, and emphasize leading with curiosity, generosity, and authenticity (not pitches). Practical tactics include going d...

In this episode of Inside the 90, the hosts break down the concept of founder-led sales and how entrepreneurs transition from being the sole driver of revenue to building a scalable sales engine. They explore the different stages of company growth — from starter to grower to scaler — and outline a five-step framework specifically for service-based businesses. The conversation emphasizes defining a...

In this Inside the 90 rapid-fire episode, Jami and Andrew answer common EOS® questions from listeners. They cover how to properly use the Issues List beyond the leadership team, whether EOS works for a company of one, and what employees should expect when their organization starts EOS. Through practical examples and real-world experience, they break down how EOS creates clarity, traction, accounta...

What makes a Visionary–Integrator relationship actually work in EOS®? In this episode of Inside the 90, Jami and Andrew break down what it really takes to find, hire, and work with the right integrator. From timing and trust to healthy friction and accountability, they share real-world lessons from building Wonder on EOS—and why the Visionary–Integrator partnership is the glue that holds a company...

This episode breaks down how to build and use EOS scorecards without overcomplicating them. The hosts explain where teams should start, how to choose meaningful metrics, and how scorecards drive clarity, accountability, and better decision-making. Through real-world examples, they show how simple, well-chosen measurables create alignment, surface issues early, and help leaders focus on what truly...

This episode explores the often-misaligned relationship between sales and marketing, breaking down the causes, phases, and solutions for better collaboration. The hosts—one coming from a sales background, the other from marketing—discuss how alignment changes based on a company's growth stage, why it's so hard to measure ROI in marketing, and how tools like EOS’s Proven Process and the VTO...

In this episode, the hosts explore what it means to lead and live with an abundance mindset, especially in contrast to scarcity, fear, and control. Through personal stories, faith-based reflections, and entrepreneurial experiences, they unpack how abundance shows up in decision-making, team dynamics, competition, finances, and time. The discussion is rich with vulnerability, wisdom from past failu...

In this episode, the team reflects on their recent annual planning offsite, sharing key takeaways from implementing EOS over the past year. They explore how intentional planning, alignment, and vulnerability create a stronger leadership team and clearer vision. Personal stories, team dynamics, and bonding moments—like poker and skeet shooting—bring the planning process to life. The episode opens w...

In this episode of Inside the 90, Jami and Andrew explore how to build and strengthen a healthy leadership team within an EOS-run organization. They break down why nearly every team experiences leadership turnover during implementation, the three phases of leadership team growth (forming, adjusting, maturing), and how accountability, structure, and shared ownership evolve throughout that journey....