Aurora Training Advantage

Chief Executive Officer

ITU Online

ITU Online Training is dedicated to bringing students comprehensive training in all major aspects of the IT industry. ITU offers courses for individuals seeking IT career certifications and corporate training for organizations that want their employees to have the latest technology skills.

Triad Behavioral Health

Triad Behavioral Health provides exam preparation, continuing education, and career services for behavioral health individuals, institutions, and organizations for over 40 years. Triad’s brands include – AATBS, Academic Review, Taylor Study Method, Gerry Grossman Seminars, and Smart Practitioner.

Chief Marketing Officer

Lost River

As a decisive leader, spearheaded all organizational initiatives, including the management of Marketing, Sales, and Development teams. Oversaw the design, development, and deployment of an ecommerce website while simultaneously guiding the marketing team in building brand awareness through online and offline strategies.

Chief Operations Officer

Automobile Club of Southern California

Responsible and accountable for the development of the AAA Mobile app. Collaborated with various strategic development partners to design, develop and deploy App. Drove and set priorities, milestones, requirements, and ensured features were in alignment with the strategic business objectives of AAA.

Sr. Product Manager - Mobile Application

Next Day Flyers

As the manager of an eight-member Marketing Operations team at NextDayFlyers, I steered the tactical execution of products and services on the ecommerce platform. In collaboration with Dev, manufacturing, and executive teams, we successfully aligned priorities and requirements with strategic business goals, thus maximizing team performance and productivity.

Marketing Operations Manager

M2 Technical Services Inc.

Managed due diligence for potential investments for The Sentient Group, a major private equity firm with $2.3 billion in global resource projects.

Sr. Product Manager /Consultant

Ultimate Truck and Auto Accessories

Responsible for the design, development, deployment of two eCommerce web sites - www.ultimatetruck.com and www.ultimateoutdoor.com. Developed marketing strategy to build brand awareness, traffic and conversions of users. Decisive leader of all technical initiatives of the organization.

Director of eCommerce

AutoAnything

Managed merchandising team accountable for implementing, maintaining and managing new and existing products on eCommerce site.  Communicated with the executive team, vendors, and internal departments to coordinate overall merchandising efforts in accordance with corporate strategy and revenue goals.

Manager

MP3.com

Planned and managed the development, testing, launch and operation of products and services designed to increase traffic, build user communities that all generate revenue. Analyzed success metrics and made adjustments to service as necessary.

Senior Product Manager

Ever wondered why some companies thrive while others merely survive? The difference might be closer than you think.

Many organizations grapple with aligning their business objectives to operational execution, leading to missed opportunities and stagnant growth. CEOs and executives often find themselves overwhelmed by complex market dynamics, struggling to foster high-performing teams essential for innovation and profitability.

Imagine leading an organization where strategic goals seamlessly translate into exceptional results. Your teams are not just performing—they're excelling—propelling your company to new heights of revenue and market expansion. Picture navigating complex business environments with confidence, backed by innovative strategies that place your company ahead of the competition.

With over 23 years of executive leadership experience, I specialize in transforming organizations by aligning business objectives with effective operational execution. My expertise includes developing and implementing innovative business strategies that exceed revenue and market goals. By fostering cultures of excellence and collaboration, I build and lead high-performing teams equipped to tackle today's fast-paced markets. Leveraging deep market insights and financial acumen, I navigate complex business environments, identify growth opportunities, and position organizations ahead of industry trends.

Ready to transform your organization and achieve remarkable success? Let's connect. Send me a message or schedule a meeting to discuss how we can align your business objectives with actionable strategies for growth.

Derrick Josten

Author of People: Dare to Build an Intentional Culture & Data: Harness Your Numbers to Go From Uncertain to Unstoppable | Visionary and CEO at EOS Worldwide

Today I'm Visionary at EOS Worldwide. But full transparency: 

I've failed more than I've succeeded.

After starting my entrepreneurial journey at 29, I built and sold 9 companies for 7 figures, made the Inc. 5000 thirteen times, and earned Inc's Honor Roll. 

I also started businesses that completely tanked (landscaping, furniture, boot camps, HVAC, and yes, a 660-acre ranch in Wyoming).

The failures taught me more than the wins.

In one of my "successful" companies, we hit pure chaos:

- Nobody agreed where we were going
- Everyone stepped on everyone else
- We fought fires daily instead of building
- We'd set goals then ignore them
- We hit a ceiling and stayed stuck

I knew there had to be a better way to run a business.

That search led me here: 

Helping leadership teams implement EOS to get control of their business and their lives.

We strengthen 6 key components: 

Vision, People, Data, Issues, Process, and Traction. 

Most companies run at 20-40% strength. 

We get them to 80%+ so entrepreneurs can have what they really want: freedom of time, money, relationships, and purpose.

Ready to get what you want from your business? Start here: https://bit.ly/47a5Nfj

Built a business and want to help others? Consider becoming an EOS Implementer: https://bit.ly/49kWB99

Mark O'Donnell

I believed every single one of these when I started.

Until EOS showed me what really works:

"Why does success feel this hard?" 

That's the question I kept asking myself early in my entrepreneurial journey.

We were winning by every outside measure, but I was exhausted.
My team was confused. And every new level of growth brought more chaos.

Turns out, I'd been believing 9 myths that made everything harder than it should be.

Discovering EOS completely reframed my understanding of a healthy business:

❌ "More hours = more success"
✅ More structure = more success 

Systems multiply your impact, and free you from the work you think only you can do.

❌ "Vision will take care of itself"
✅ Vision only works when it’s shared

Vision has to be documented and shared constantly so everyone is working towards the same goal.

❌ "I have to do everything myself"
✅ Right people, right seats = freedom

When people own outcomes instead of tasks, they solve problems you'll never even see.

❌ “Meetings are a waste of time”
✅ Effective meetings create alignment

90 minutes a week in a Level 10 Meeting builds more alignment than 10 hours of status updates.

❌ “We can grow through chaos”
✅ You can’t scale what isn’t organized

Predictable systems give you the confidence to grow without breaking everything you built.

❌ “Accountability means micromanagement”
✅ Accountability creates ownership

Scorecards turn guesswork into data. When people measure their own numbers, they manage their own performance.

❌ “Hiring fast solves problems”
✅ Hiring right solves problems

The People Analyzer keeps you honest about fit. Slow down the hire, speed up the results.

❌ “Every issue needs my input”
✅ Leaders solve root causes, not every symptom

Stop being the bottleneck. IDS trains your team to solve issues without waiting for you.

❌ “Traction happens by chance”
✅ Traction happens by design

Rocks turn 90 days into progress you can measure. Traction is the outcome of doing the right things consistently.

Structure doesn't slow you down.
In fact, it's the only thing that lets you speed up.

If you're stuck believing any of these, EOS can help. 

See if it's right for you: https://bit.ly/3X7GIeV

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Simple systems for stronger businesses and freer lives | Visionary and CEO at EOS Worldwide | Author of People: Dare to Build an Intentional Culture & Data​: Harness Your Numbers to Go From Uncertain to Unstoppable

9 Myths Entrepreneurs Believe

If it feels like your business is fighting back, it’s not just you.

The problem is one of five predictable frustrations:

If you're an entrepreneur, you've probably hit all five at some point.

I know I did.

After starting nine companies, selling a few, and watching a couple tank,
I started seeing a pattern.

Now, after two decades of helping leadership teams run EOS,
The frustrations come up everywhere.

But these aren't random. They point to something specific.

Something you can fix:

1. Lack of Control
↳ Your business is running you.
↳ You're buried in decisions and can't find time to think.

✅ EOS Fix: Get your vision onto paper. Build structure and be driven by purpose.

2. People Problems
↳ Your team isn't listening or following through.
↳ Deadlines are slipping and there's no ownership.

✅ EOS Fix: Create and assign clear roles. When everyone knows what they're responsible for and they share your core values, things start to click.

3. Not Enough Profit
↳ You're working hard, but the margin isn't there.
↳ Growth costs more than it gives back. Revenue doesn't equal reality.

✅ EOS Fix: Focus on the vital few. Track the right numbers. Simplify your business so you can actually grow it.

4. Hitting the Ceiling
↳ You're always busy, but not growing.
↳ Every new idea dies in execution.

✅ EOS Fix: Delegate. Build systems. Think in 90-day priorities that compound over time.

5. Nothing's Working
↳ You've tried books, consultants, programs... but nothing sticks.
↳ You've lost belief that change is even possible.

✅ EOS Fix: Stop chasing quick fixes. Start running an operating system that aligns your people, process and purpose.

Every entrepreneur comes across these five frustrations eventually.

The question isn't whether you'll face them.

It's whether you'll stay stuck or systemize your way through.

Ready to get what you want from your business?

Let's figure out where you are and where you're going:
https://bit.ly/3X7GIeV

What's one frustration you're in right now?

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