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

This week on Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor tackles the trap of “smoking hopium”, when leaders rely on misleading metrics that give a false sense of security. From the all-green illusion of vanity measures to the always-red fantasy of unrealistic targets, Debra unpacks why both approaches damage trust, morale, and results.

Through real-world stories and practical tools, she explains how to replace hopium with clarity: setting outcome-driven measurables, building scorecards that truly predict success, and fostering a culture where honest reds and greens are celebrated.

Whether you’re a visionary frustrated with slow progress or a leader striving for accountability, this episode will equip you to measure what matters, set achievable goals, and build momentum the right way, one honest metric at a time.

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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/      

Episode 236 Chapters:  

00:00 – Smoking Hopium: Introduction to Data Scorecards

02:57 – The All-Green Illusion: Measuring the Wrong Things

03:38 – The Always-Red Fantasy: Setting Realistic Targets

05:45 – Replacing Hopium with Clarity: Practical Steps

08:36 – The Importance of Numbers: Clarity, Behaviour, and Action

08:50 – Scorecard Measurables: Sales, Marketing, HR, and Finance

27:44 – Building Trust in Numbers: Avoiding Manipulation

28:52 – Fixing a Broken Scorecard: A Seven-Step Reset

29:52 – The Five Leadership Abilities: Simplify, Delegate, Predict, Systemise, and Structure

32:10 – Systemise and Structure: Ensuring Consistency and Accountability

37:05 – Building a Culture of Truth: Celebrating Honest Results

38:22 – Call to Action: Auditing and Improving Scorecards

In this week’s episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor dives into a challenge many visionaries face, having too many brilliant ideas and not enough follow-through. With energy and insight, she unpacks how constant pivots and unfinished projects can create chaos, overwhelm teams, and stall real progress.

Debra shares how the right mix of focus, data, and discipline can turn that visionary energy into lasting results. She explores the power of committing to just 3–7 priorities per quarter, using an integrator to filter and execute ideas, and building a scorecard that predicts the health of your business, not just reports on the past.

Through real-world success stories, including one business that boosted revenue by 20% while reducing workloads, Debra shows how less really can be more. She highlights practical tools like the Eisenhower matrix, clarity breaks, and leading indicators to help visionaries lead with confidence and reduce anxiety.

If you’ve ever felt like your ideas are running ahead of your team or your sanity, this episode will show you how to channel your creativity, trust your data, and build a business that grows without the chaos.

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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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Episode 235 Chapters:  

00:29 – Introduction

00:00 – Visionaries and Their Impact on Businesses

02:04 – The Visionary Trap and Whiplash Culture

03:11 – The Role of Data in Providing Freedom and Clarity

06:49 – Strategies for Managing Visionary Energy

10:39 – Implementing Idea Filters and Delegation

14:25 – Embracing Data and Scorecards for Growth

In a lighthearted twist, this week’s episode of Better Business, Better Life sees host Debra Chantry-Taylor joined by two very special guests, her dogs, Hermes and Apollo. Together, they explore the simple but powerful wisdom we can learn from our furry friends.

From Hermes’ worries about separation to Apollo’s critique of human judgement, the pups deliver big messages in adorable ways. Through their lens, Debra reflects on timeless truths: the power of living in the moment, showing unconditional love, and letting go of stress.

The episode is filled with warmth, laughter, and gentle reminders to embrace gratitude, make time for play, and prioritise what really matters, like bottoms, bones, cuddles, and smoochies.

Whether you're a dog lover or just in need of a reset, this episode will lift your spirits and nudge you towards a more joyful way of being.

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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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CONNECT WITH APOLLO & HERMES:

► Apollo Chantry-Taylor - LinkedIn

► Hermes Chantry-Taylor - LinkedIn

Episode 234 Chapters:  

00:00 – Introduction & Lessons from Dogs

00:10 – Be in the Moment

01:00 – Judge Less and Love More

01:31 – Always Be Grateful

01:46 – Play and Relax

02:11 – What’s Really Important

In another episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by Lacey Hayes, a seasoned EOS Implementer with a deep background in hospice care and organisational growth. Lacey shares how EOS helped scale a hospice business from $45 million to $78 million, and the lessons that apply to any growth-focused business.

They explore the tools that made the biggest impact, like the meeting pulse and Level 10 meetings, and how they shifted communication and accountability across a team of over 400 employees. Lacey stresses the importance of anchoring tough conversations in the company’s purpose and vision, using core values as a compass for leadership.

Together, they talk about how to spot the right people for the right seats, how to keep values alive throughout the organisation, and why external facilitators are crucial in complex settings like family businesses.

Whether you're new to EOS or deep in implementation, you’ll gain actionable ideas to keep your team focused and connected to a larger mission.

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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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GUEST DETAIL:

► EOS Implementer - Lacey Hayes

► Lacey Hayes - LinkedIn

Episode 233 Chapters:  

00:00 – Introduction

03:04 – Transition to EOS Implementation

05:16 – Impact of EOS Tools and Meetings

08:51 – Structuring the Organisation and Accountability

11:21 – Processes and People in EOS

16:43 – Using EOS Tools for Evaluation and Improvement

24:01 – The Role of Purpose and Vision in EOS

30:43 – Anchoring Hard Conversations in Purpose

33:23 – Engaging the Entire Team in the Vision

36:24 – Final Tips and Recommendations

This week on Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by Adam Harris to give you the inside scoop on the upcoming EOS Conference! With over 220,000 EOS users and 850+ implementers worldwide, this year’s event promises to be the biggest yet.

Taking place on September 5th at Pullman on the Park in Melbourne, the conference will feature global EOS leaders, including Mark O’Donnell and Don Tinney, plus hands-on workshops and breakout streams tailored for every stage of EOS implementation. Debra also shares details on her session, “Are you self-implementing or self-inflicting EOS?”, while Adam reveals what makes this event an unmissable opportunity for business leaders.

Plus, Debra and Adam share insider tips on securing discounted tickets and what attendees can expect from this powerful day of learning, networking, and growth.

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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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EOS CONFERENCE DETAILS:

► Register Here

► Use DEBVIP or ADAVIP for 50% off tickets!

► Email Debra at debra@businessaction.com.au or Adam at adam@businessaction.com.au for free ticket offers.

Episode 232 Chapters:  

00:00 – EOS Conference Overview

02:39 – Details of the EOS Conference

04:22 – Breakout Streams and Workshops

05:26 – Event Details and Ticket Information

09:17 – Personal Experiences and Benefits of EOS

09:32 – Annual Planning and Team Building

12:13 – Celebrating Successes and Setting Long-Term Goals

14:24 – Execution and Problem-Solving

16:17 – Final Recap and Encouragement