This week on Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor sits down with Laurie Seymour, an EOS implementer, and Curtis Williams, her very first client and the owner of a thriving personal training studio.

Curtis shares how the pandemic forced him to adapt, offering free Zoom classes that eventually evolved into a structured, scalable business model. Laurie, who found EOS after struggling with self-implementation, helped Curtis bring order and accountability into the business through tools like the Level 10 Meeting and the scorecard. Together, they reveal how EOS has transformed Curtis’s gym into a model built for growth.

The conversation also explores the personal side of their relationship, from Laurie regaining her health and strength through Curtis’s training, to Curtis finding clarity and confidence as a leader. With insights on defining core values, staying the course with EOS, and planning for expansion, this episode is a masterclass in how structure and discipline create freedom.

Whether you’re running a small business or looking to scale, Laurie and Curtis’s journey proves that with focus and the right tools, long-term success is well within reach.

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►Debra Chantry-Taylor is a Certified EOS Implementer | Entrepreneurial Leadership & Business Coach | Business Owner

►Connect with Debra: ⁠debra@businessaction.com.au ⁠

►See how she can help you: https://businessaction.co.nz/

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GUESTS DETAILS:

► Laurie Seymour - LinkedIn
► Laurie Seymour - EOS Worldwide
► Curtis Williams - LinkedIn

► Life Techs Fitness

Episode 239 Chapters:  

00:00 – Introduction

00:53 – Background of the Guests

01:35 – Laurie’s Journey to Becoming an EOS Implementer

05:48 – Curtis’s Introduction to EOS

09:00 – Implementing EOS in a Personal Training Business

12:40 – Challenges and Solutions in Implementing EOS

13:37 – Impact of EOS on Business Operations

27:16 – Personal and Professional Growth

27:47 – Tips for Business Owners

41:12 – Final Thoughts and Future Plans

In another episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor welcomes EOS implementer and marketing agency owner Will Watrous, to share his remarkable business journey.

Will opens up about the stressful early days of running his agency, when explosive growth left him burnt out and barely scraping a 6% net profit. Everything changed when he discovered EOS. By embracing tools like the accountability chart and three-year picture, and partnering with an integrator, he transformed his company into a thriving, stable business delivering 34% profit.

In this inspiring conversation, Will explains why profit and cash flow are more than accounting measures, they’re leadership tools. He also shares his top tips: taking regular clarity breaks, applying the systems mindset from Work the System, and remembering that everything you need is already within reach.

Whether you’re a visionary overwhelmed by growth or a leader striving for balance, this episode offers practical insights to help you build a healthier, more profitable business and life.

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►Debra Chantry-Taylor is a Certified EOS Implementer | Entrepreneurial Leadership & Business Coach | Business Owner

►Connect with Debra: debra@businessaction.com.au

►See how she can help you: https://businessaction.co.nz/      

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GUESTS DETAILS:

► Will Watrous - EOS Implementer

► Will Watrous - LinkedIn

Episode 238 Chapters:  

00:00 – Introduction

01:00 – EOS Journey and Initial Challenges

04:00 – Discovering EOS and Initial Implementation

05:26 – Personal Insights and EOS Tools

06:58 – Value of an EOS Implementer

15:01 – Favourite EOS Tools and Client Success Stories

19:52 – Economic Impact and Financial Education

24:58 – Impact on Team and Business Stability

28:40 – Top Tips for Better Business and Life

34:00 – Final Thoughts and Contact Information

This week on Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by venture capitalist and bestselling author Ben Wiener to unpack the art and challenges of startup pitches. With only two out of ten startups likely to succeed, Ben shares how founders can stand out using his H.E.A.R.T. framework: Hypothesis, Enormous Stakes, Alternatives, Radically Different, and Team.

From his journey in law and venture capital to writing Fever Pitch, Ben offers practical insights into what investors really want to hear and why storytelling matters as much as strategy. He explains how anticipating questions, neutralising competition early, and presenting a differentiated solution can make all the difference.

Beyond pitching, Ben emphasises the value of active reading, empathy, and paying it forward - reminding us that business success is often rooted in doing the right thing for others.

Whether you’re a startup founder, a leader refining your communication, or simply curious about what makes ideas resonate, this episode is packed with wisdom and actionable tools.

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►Debra Chantry-Taylor is a Certified EOS Implementer | Entrepreneurial Leadership & Business Coach | Business Owner

►Connect with Debra: ⁠debra@businessaction.com.au ⁠

►See how she can help you: https://businessaction.co.nz/      

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GUESTS DETAILS:

► Jumpspeed Ventures Website

► Books by Ben Wiener

► Ben Wiener - LinkedIn

Episode 237 Chapters:  

00:00 – Introduction

00:50 – Venture Capital and Entrepreneurial Journey

03:14 – Challenges and Successes in Venture Capital

05:58 – The Concept of “Fever Pitch”

10:48 – The H.E.A.R.T Framework

51:08 – Practical Applications and Benefits of the Framework

52:49 – Ben’s Investment Philosophy and Personal Insights

53:04 – Advice for Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders