Adam Landrum and Bailey Boese, formerly of Up and Up, now part of GMBb, discuss the role of EOS from fast growing startup to their acquisition by a larger EOS organization.

Adam introduced EOS at Up and Up in 2017 after feeling the team was "hitting the ceiling" with stalled momentum. Adam and Bailey emphasized the importance of authenticity in core values, cadence of communication, and embracing the process for long-term growth and success. EOS ultimately positioned Up and Up for both operational excellence and successful acquisition.

Key Topics:

• Their journey implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS).

• Challenges of self-implementing and shifting to a dedicated Implementer.

• The most useful EOS tools.

• How Core Values created alignment and accountability across the team.

• Advice to other businesses on how to be successful with EOS.

Chapters:

00:00 - Walk In Intro

00:29 - Adam Landrum and Bailey Boese of Up&Up (a GMB Brand)

02:52 - The Need for EOS: Hitting the Ceiling

04:36 - Starting with Self Implementation of EOS

05:43 - Early Pains and Learnings

06:59 - First Signs of Traction

08:19 - Why First Focus on The Accountability Chart

09:28 - Up&Up EOS Journey

11:55 - Taking ES Bootcamp Training

13:15 - When Did Feel Like EOS Started to Click

15:00 - Evolution of the Accountability Chart

17:35 - What EOS Tools Work Best for You

21:49 - Making it Simple Enabled Us to Define Up&Up Vision

24:59 - Clarity and Cadence

26:25 - The Up&Up Friday Share

30:15 - Jami’s Favorite Tool = Kolbe Index

32:40 - Core Values is a Must

38:00 - The Evolution of Up&Up

39:47 - EOS Advice to a Small Company

40:36 - Adam Landrum Thoughts on EOS Helping an Acquisition

43:03 - Bailey Boese Reflecting on EOS Working for Small and Large Companies

Jami Mullikin, founder and president of Wonder, interviews Kevin Wentzel, COO of Kopis USA about implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) within their company. This podcast episode highlights the evolution of EOS implementation at Kopis, focusing on overcoming hurdles and leveraging tools to improve alignment and operational efficiency.

Key Topics:

• Kevin’s journey at Kopis and how EOS became their company’s operating system

• The challenges and opportunities of early self-implementing EOS

• Focusing the company core values from 37, to four

• Finding the right balance of Rocks for individuals, and the company

• Identifying the tools and software that support the 90 Day process

• Improving and evolving their EOS system with a local implementer

Chapters:

00:00 - Walk In Intro

00:12 - Kevin Wentzel, CEO of Kopis USA

00:57 - The Need for Structure

02:48 - Historic Company Structure

04:00 - Rolling Out EOS (In Hindsight)

08:17 - Sharing Company Core Values

12:18 - Applying 4 Core Values

15:41 - The Role of Core Values and Recruiting

19:34 - EOS Vision Traction Organizer

21:05 - How 90 Days Provides Focus

23:50 - Be Mindful of Q4 Rocks

25:37 - Carrying Rocks for Too Long

27:03 - Recognizing the Need for an Implementer

30:06 - Top EOS Tools We Use

31:32 - Over-engineering the Scorecard

35:14 - Committing to the Process

39:44 - Integrator Masterclass Experience

41:17 - Selecting a Local Implementer

42:30 - Self-Implementation Challenges

45:32 - Keeping it RILS (Respect Impact Lead Simplify)