Justin Cook shares his entrepreneurial journey and how he became an EOS implementer. He talks about his experience working with a security company and how he used EOS to turn the business around. Justin also discusses his passion for building great workplaces and culture, and how EOS provides a simple and effective framework for achieving that. He highlights the importance of the People Analyzer tool in creating clarity and making sure the right people are in the right roles. Justin also emphasizes the need to expand his impact and scale his business while staying true to the EOS principles. 

The conversation focused on the themes of abundance mindset, ideal clients, and crucial conversations. Justin discussed the importance of abundance versus scarcity mindset in business and how it affects finding great people and creating a positive company culture. He also emphasized the need to identify and work with ideal clients who have a growth-oriented mindset. Additionally, Justin shared his insights on the power of crucial conversations and how they can lead to positive change and growth within organizations.

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Turning Around a Struggling Business with EOS

Chris Heileman shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from his childhood as a hustler to his success in the restaurant industry. He eventually became the CEO of a restaurant company and co-founded multiple successful concepts. However, he also experienced a failure when he ventured into a concept that was outside of their core focus. He learned the importance of staying true to their niche and having a strong leadership team aligned with the vision. Chris self-implemented EOS initially and then hired an implementer, which helped him refine his understanding of the tools and improve accountability. The accountability chart and meeting pulse were particularly impactful for his team. Chris Heileman shares his journey of becoming an EOS implementer and the impact it has had on his personal and professional life. He discusses the importance of implementing EOS in his restaurant businesses and how it transformed his meetings and team dynamics. 

Chris also shares the moment he decided to become an implementer and the clarity he gained during a family vacation. He emphasizes the importance of work-life balance and the positive changes he made to prioritize his family. Chris expresses his passion for being an implementer and his commitment to continuously improving and mastering the craft.

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Lessons from a Failed Venture

In this inspiring episode, host Mark O’Donnell sits down with Sean Rosensteel, Professional EOS Implementer®, entrepreneur, and author, to unpack his remarkable journey from bankruptcy in his 20s to building and selling multiple companies — all powered by EOS.

Sean shares candid stories about growing up in an entrepreneurial family, discovering EOS through his brother and Dan Wallace, and how implementing its tools completely transformed both his businesses and his personal life. He and Mark dive deep into how EOS helps entrepreneurs find balance, freedom, and purpose — not just in business, but in life.

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From Bankruptcy to Breakthrough: How EOS Changed Everything

In this episode, Scott Rusnak shares his journey from being a multi-talented athlete to becoming an expert EOS implementer. He discusses the importance of focus, learning from failures, and the transition from entrepreneur to business coach. 

Scott emphasizes the need for vulnerability and openness in coaching, the challenges of identity shifts, and the significance of writing one's own story in life. He also recommends books that have influenced his journey and highlights the role of coaching in personal and professional growth.

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From Athlete to Expert EOS Implementer

In this episode, Mark O’Donnell sits down with Matt Abrams, EOS Implementer®, author, and lifelong learner, to explore his unconventional entrepreneurial journey — from travel writer and photojournalist to purpose-driven educator to successful EOS Implementer.

Matt shares how his early adventures across 40 countries shaped his views on education, leadership, and purpose. He opens up about building (and losing) his first business, discovering Traction, and how EOS helped him transform both his professional path and personal growth. Together, he and Mark discuss the deep inner work behind effective leadership, the power of curiosity, and the importance of learning through doing — in business and in life.

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The Evolution of a Leader: From Education to EOS

In this engaging conversation, Mark O'Donnell interviews Walt Brown, affectionately known as Uncle Walt, who shares his entrepreneurial journey, insights on business coaching, and the importance of accountability in organizations. 

Walt discusses his early influences, the challenges he faced, and how he transitioned into the EOS® framework. He emphasizes the significance of creating self-managing companies and the seven critical needs of employees that drive engagement and success. The conversation concludes with Walt's wisdom on promises in business and the importance of clarity in leadership.

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The Journey to Entrepreneurship

Join Mark O’Donnell, Visionary at EOS Worldwide, as he sits down with entrepreneurs who’ve transformed their lives and businesses by becoming EOS Implementers. In each episode, you’ll hear real stories, real challenges, and real breakthroughs, showing what it truly means to do what you love, with people you love, and make a meaningful difference.



About the Real Talk with EOS Implementers Podcast 

Talk with EOS Implementers dives deep into the entrepreneurial journeys of business leaders who’ve made the leap from running companies to helping others run theirs - through the power of EOS.



Hosted by Mark O’Donnell, Visionary at EOS Worldwide, this podcast shares authentic stories, hard-earned lessons, and practical insights from EOS Implementers around the world. You’ll hear how they discovered EOS, why they chose to make it their life’s work, and how they’re helping leadership teams gain clarity, traction, and freedom.



About Mark O'Donnell

Mark O'Donnell is a highly successful entrepreneur, CEO, and Expert EOS Implementer. He is the current Visionary and CEO of EOS Worldwide and has also served as Head Coach for the company. With over 100 companies under his belt, Mark has helped numerous companies achieve their goals and get what they want from their businesses. His passion for helping people live their ideal lives led him to his current mission of assisting 1,000,000 people with tools like those found in the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS).   He lives outside Philadelphia, PA, with his wife, mother-in-law, three children, and his one-hundred-pound dog, Blue.

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