Welcome to Confessions of an Implementer, a podcast by Talent Harbor. We share unique stories of implementers and the companies they’ve transformed to give you a rare glimpse into the system's successes and challenges. I'm your host, Ryan Hogan.

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In this episode, I sit down with Brian Brown, the President and Partner at Ingredient Food Marketing, to learn more about why he wanted to use EOS at his company and how it has helped. He highlights how EOS helped him clarify his role, strengthen company culture, and integrate core values into every aspect of the business. Brian emphasizes the power of swift, consensus driven action and the importance of arranging people, clients, and decisions with a shared set of values.

03:21 The Early Days of Web Development

06:07 From Development to Agency Ownership

09:10 Embracing the Role of Visionary

12:31 The Need for Leadership Structure

15:06 Identifying Personal Strengths

17:40 Strengthening Company Culture with EOS

20:07 Living the Core Values

23:01 Navigating Growth and Transition

25:40 Embracing Core Values in Hiring

28:15 Navigating Client Relationships with Values

31:49 Turning Challenges into Opportunities

34:30 Implementing EOS: Lessons Learned

39:34 Overcoming Implementation Hurdles

42:56 The Right Time to Act

46:28 Understanding Ingredient: A Food Content Marketing Agency

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