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Joe Stewart Built a Business That Ran Without Him


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Joe Stewart, entrepreneur, coach, and Certified EOS Implementer, joins host Aamir Noorani to share his journey from burned-out business owner to purpose-driven leadership coach.

After building multiple companies (including a 15,000-units-per-week print shop) and selling his business, Joe now helps leadership teams gain clarity, accountability, and freedom through EOS.

In this episode, Joe opens up about the gritty realities of entrepreneurship, the turning points that shaped him, and why transformation begins the moment a leader decides to tell the truth, to themselves and their team.

From running a gym at 22 to turning around family businesses to discovering his unique ability as a coach, Joe’s story is a powerful blend of resilience, faith, and practical strategy.

Key Takeaways:

  • How a small-town kid became a multi-business entrepreneur
  • The burnout, chaos, and breakthroughs that led Joe to discover EOS
  • How implementing EOS boosted revenue 30–40% and restored control
  • Why “self-implementing” leaves blind spots leaders don’t see
  • What great EOS implementers actually do: coach, teach, and facilitate
  • The importance of honest conversations and confronting sacred cows
  • How to identify your unique ability and let go of everything else
  • Why leaders must build businesses that run without them
  • The emotional and spiritual foundations of Joe’s coaching philosophy
  • Joe’s closing message: “God is now-forward — you are perfectly made for this moment.”

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The Show Goes OnBy Aamir Noorani