What does it take to guide leadership teams through real change...not just install another framework?

In this episode, Cam sits down with Jim Haviland, Partner at Impact Architects, to explore what it means to coach leadership teams through the deeper work of building a healthy organization. Jim shares lessons from years of helping companies implement business operating systems, emphasizing that tools alone don’t create change...leaders do. They discuss how coaches build trust with leadership teams, why clarity and alignment are the foundation of execution, and how the best coaches help teams confront reality while staying focused on the bigger vision for the organization.  

Biography

Jim Haviland is a Partner at Impact Architects and a seasoned business operating system coach who works with entrepreneurial leadership teams to build clarity, alignment, and execution discipline. Through his work, Jim helps organizations implement practical operating systems that strengthen leadership, improve decision-making, and drive long-term growth. He is passionate about helping leaders turn vision into consistent, measurable results.

Links

Connect with Jim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimhaviland/

Learn more about Impact Architects: https://www.impactarchitects.io/ 

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What does it really take to build a culture where team members lead, buy in, and elevate each other beyond the game itself?

In this episode, Cam sits down with Dr. Tony Miller to explore the leadership principles that translate from the basketball court to the boardroom. Tony shares how culture is built through clarity, repetition, and consistent reinforcement of core values...not just talent. They unpack the importance of vision casting, accelerating buy-in with new team members, celebrating the behaviors that drive winning cultures, and why the best teams become player-led rather than coach-dependent. At the time of recording, Tony served as Assistant Coach for the Bob Jones University Bruins; shortly after, he stepped into the Head Coach role...a testament to the leadership and culture-building approach discussed in this conversation.

Biography

Dr. Tony Miller is the Head Coach of the Bob Jones University men’s basketball program, where he has served in leadership roles since 2012. With a PhD in sports management and over a decade of experience mentoring student-athletes, Tony is passionate about building transformational leaders through athletics. He believes basketball is a microcosm of life — a platform to develop character, reinforce culture, and cultivate leadership that extends far beyond the court.

Links

Follow Tony on X: https://x.com/tonywmiller

Follow Tony on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach.miller/ 

Connect with Tony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonywmiller/

Learn more about Bob Jones University Bruins Men's Basketball program: https://www.bjubruins.com/sports/mens-basketball 

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Is the right technology actually the difference between a good coach and a scalable one?

In this episode, Cam sits down with Michelle Rose from Ninety, to unpack how ambitious coaches can leverage technology to elevate their offering and differentiate their practice. Michelle shares her journey from answering a Craigslist ad to helping build one of the leading platforms in the EOS ecosystem, along with insights from working with thousands of coaches over the past decade. They explore why business development is the biggest gap for most implementers, how tools like Ninety can serve as both a lead generator and execution engine, and why the most successful coaches bundle concepts, disciplines, and technology into one seamless client experience. 

Biography

Michelle Rose is the Head of Partnerships at Ninety, where she works closely with EOS Implementers and coaches to help them grow their practices and enhance client results through technology. Over the past decade, she has supported thousands of partners in integrating Ninety into their offerings, building scalable systems, and strengthening business development pipelines. Michelle is passionate about helping ambitious coaches create differentiated, high-impact practices through intentional partnership and smart execution.

Links

Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleerose/

Learn more about Ninety’s Partnership Program here: https://www.ninety.io/coaches 

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What separates coaches who build elite practices from those who stay stuck in survival mode?

In this episode, Cam sits down with Justin Maust to unpack the mindset and discipline required to build a thriving coaching practice. Justin shares his journey from leadership events and keynote speaking to becoming an EOS Implementer, and why process...not inspiration...is what truly transforms businesses. They dive into business development realities, the power of authenticity in sales, why success loves discipline, and how hitting the ceiling is actually a sign of growth. Justin also shares practical lessons on referrals, qualifying right-fit clients, and the importance of falling in love with the daily disciplines that build momentum over time.  

Biography

Justin Maust is an Expert EOS Implementer with over a decade of helping leadership teams gain clarity, alignment, and traction. Known for his energy, conviction, and mantra “Success Loves Discipline,” Justin has built a high-performing coaching practice by combining authentic relationship-building with disciplined execution. He works with entrepreneurial leadership teams to turn vision into measurable results while continually refining his own businesses using the EOS tools.

Links

Connect with Justin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinmaust/

Learn more about Justin's work with EOS here: https://implementer.eosworldwide.com/justin-maust/

Check out more from Success Loves Discipline: https://www.successlovesdiscipline.com/

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When does “I can handle it myself” quietly start costing you clients, energy, and growth?

In this episode, Cam sits down with Expert EOS Implementer Debra Niewald and AssistPro founder Jenna Spencer to unpack when and why coaches should hire an executive assistant. They explore the hidden cost of waiting too long, how an EA shifts a coaching practice from survival mode to sustainable growth, and why trust, energy, and partnership matter more than task delegation. The conversation breaks down what great EA support really looks like for coaches, how it protects the client experience, and why the right assistant becomes a force multiplier for both impact and income.  

Biography

Debra Niewald is an Expert EOS Implementer based in Kansas City with over a decade of experience helping leadership teams gain clarity, traction, and organizational health. She is joined by Jenna Spencer, founder of AssistPro, a virtual executive assistant firm specializing in high-trust support for coaches and entrepreneurs. Together, they share real-world insights into how intentional support structures enable coaches to grow their practices without burning out or sacrificing client experience.

Links

Connect with Deb on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debraniewald/

Learn more about Deb's work with EOS here: https://implementer.eosworldwide.com/debra-niewald/

Connect with Jenna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-spencer-0980ba93/ 

Learn more about AssistPro here: https://assistpro.com/

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What does it really take to build a coaching career that’s both impactful and sustainable? 

In this episode, Cam sits down with Chris Dawson to explore how a clear personal vision and a thoughtfully designed offering can shape a sustainable coaching practice. Chris shares his journey from college quarterback at Tulane to high school football coach and eventually into coaching leadership teams, highlighting how his philosophy of leadership became the foundation for his work. They unpack how BITE7 and the Seven Critical Needs emerged from that vision, why it was intentionally designed to integrate with EOS rather than add more complexity, and how a focused offering helps coaches create real, measurable impact for the teams they serve.

Biography

Chris Dawson is a former D1 quarterback for Tulane University and longtime high school football coach and educator with 17 years of experience developing teams and leaders. He is currently the Head Coach of BITE7 and helps leadership teams and EOS Implementers strengthen organizational health using the 7 Critical Needs framework, focusing on driving buy-in, inclusion, trust, and engagement across the organization.

Links

Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-dawson-55558a14/

Learn more about BITE7 here: https://www.bite7.com/

Learn more about the 7 Critical Needs: https://www.7criticalneeds.com/ 

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What does it actually take to build a seven-figure coaching practice without piling on more frameworks, tools, or shiny objects? 

In this episode, EOS legend Walt Brown, known affectionately in the EOS community as “Uncle Walt,” shares why the biggest breakthrough in his practice didn’t come from adding more, but from going deeper. We explore what true EOS mastery looks like in practice and how committing fully to the EOS toolbox, rather than diversifying his offering, was the foundation of his seven-figure coaching practice. We unpack why most organizations haven’t finished EOS 1.0, how the 7 Critical Needs reveal the why behind VTH, and what it means for coaches to work themselves out of a job by graduating clients. 

Biography

Walt Brown is one of the earliest EOS Implementers and a veteran business coach who has worked with over 200 leadership teams. Known throughout the EOS community for his belief that “the answer is in the tools,” Walt has built a seven-figure coaching practice by going deeper, not broader, into EOS mastery. He is the creator of the 7 Critical Needs framework and BITE7, which help leaders make organizational health measurable and align their teams around clarity, trust, and accountability. 

Links

Connect with Walt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walt-brown-1b61894/ 

Learn more about Walt’s work with EOS: https://implementer.eosworldwide.com/walt-brown/

Learn more about the 7 Critical Needs: https://www.7criticalneeds.com/ 

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What if scaling your coaching practice isn’t about doing more but about doing less, better, and on purpose?

In this episode, Cam sits down with Andrew Gissal to unpack what it really means for coaches to stay in their lane. Andrew shares his journey from entrepreneur to Certified EOS Implementer, how his coaching practice emerged alongside another business, and why intentional design prevents burnout. They explore his three-day rhythm, planning capacity a year in advance, and why internal growth must come before external growth, along with the role of community, emotional energy in sessions, and the power of simplicity through elimination.

Biography

Andrew Gissal is a Certified EOS Implementer based in Greenville, South Carolina, and the host of Inside the 90, a podcast exploring the real-world impact of running businesses inside the 90-Day World of EOS. After building and leading a data services business, Andrew transitioned into coaching by working closely with leadership teams. Today, he helps leaders and coaches scale with clarity and intention by staying in their lane and doing what they do best.

Links

Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewgissal/ 

Learn more about Andrew’s work with EOS: https://implementer.eosworldwide.com/andrew-gissal/

Learn more about Inside the 90: https://www.workwithwonder.com/podcast

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Ambitious coaches do not treat their practice like a side project. They run it with the same discipline, clarity, and intention they expect from their clients. 

This conversation offers a rare behind the scenes look at what it takes to build and scale a truly ambitious coaching practice. Cullen Talley shares how he grew Exit Momentum from a solo practice into an elite multi coach firm, along with the practice management disciplines, business development strategies, and technology decisions that made it possible. Together, Cam and Cullen explore what separates hobbyist coaches from professionals, why practicing what you preach matters, and how mastery shows up in the way a coach runs their own practice. 

Biography

Cullen Talley is the Founder and CEO of Exit Momentum and a seasoned business coach with deep experience building, scaling, and exiting companies. Known for his clarity, intensity, and results driven approach, Cullen helps owners create freedom by running healthier businesses and preparing intentionality for what comes next. 

Links

Connect with Cullen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cullentalley/

Learn more about Exit Momentum: https://exitmomentum.com/

The Knowledge Portal on Ninety: https://www.ninety.io/features/knowledge-portal 

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The most important work a coach will ever do is not found in a framework or a session agenda. It starts with learning how to lead and care for yourself. 

This conversation goes far beyond tools and techniques and into the deeply human side of coaching. Renee Russo shares her personal journey through entrepreneurship, loss, reinvention, and self-mastery, and how that experience shaped the way she coaches today. Together, Cam and Renee explore why emotional regulation, energy management, and personal clarity are prerequisites for mastery, and how coaches who do their own inner work create deeper impact for their clients. 

Biography

Renee Russo is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and the founder of Rise Up Business Coaching. She is a former Expert EOS Implementer and the author of Ready to Rise, where she shares her personal story and a practical method for helping individuals reclaim energy, clarity, and freedom in both life and business.  

Links

Connect with Renee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-russo-riseupbc/

Learn more about Renee’s work: https://riseupbc.com/

Buy Renee’s recent book “Ready to Rise”: https://readytorisebook.com/bookoptin 

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