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Better Business, Better Life

Debra Chantry-Taylor & Adam Harris | Business Owners & Experts

Better Business Better Life is about one simple idea: a better business should help you create a better life. Are you doing work you genuinely enjoy, with people you respect, making a meaningful difference, being rewarded appropriately & still having time for the people, experiences & passions that matter outside work? Too many business owners build businesses that eventually begin to control their lives rather than support them. As Carefrontational Changemakers, Debra & Adam are

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00:45:48

Kerry Boulton: Steps to Make Your Business More Exit...

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2025/12/22

In this week’s episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by Kerry Boulton, an experienced exit planner, business coach, and investor, for a candid conversation about what really happens when business owners don’t plan their exit. Drawing on decades of lived experience, Kerry shares her journey from running a major division in the 1980s to owning, exiting, and reinvesting in multiple businesses. She unpacks a confronting statistic from the Exit Planning Institute: 73% of

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00:15:57

Debra Chantry-Taylor: Why Half EOS is Worse Than No EOS

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2025/12/15

In this week’s Better Business, Better Life podcast, Debra Chantry-Taylor delves into the costly consequences of half-committing to EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System), revealing how partial implementation leads to confusion, trust issues, and stunted growth. Through real-life examples and stories, Debra stresses the importance of committing fully to EOS, including consistently running Level 10 meetings, maintaining accurate scorecards, and setting realistic rocks (priorities). Debra also

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00:43:46

Owen Garrity: Inside the Journey of Scaling Without...

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2025/12/08

In this week’s episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor sits down with Owen Garrity, founder and lead creative of FPW Media, to explore his remarkable journey from professional photographer to leading a 50-person full-service agency, all without external investment. Owen shares the pivotal lessons he’s learned along the way, from paying four months’ rent upfront just to secure his first space, to scaling through grit, creativity, and an unshakable belief in saying “yes” to

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00:23:49

Debra Chantry-Taylor: How Much Time Do You Really...

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2025/10/13

In this week’s episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor dives into one of the most common traps for business leaders, taking on too many priorities and finishing none. Drawing on her experience as a certified EOS Implementer, Debra breaks down the power of setting clear, focused quarterly priorities or “rocks.” She explains why most leaders only have about 65 hours per quarter to work on the business, and how spreading that time too thin leads to burnout and stalled

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00:48:24

Kathy Rushing: Keeping Your Marriage Alive While...

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2025/10/06

In this week’s episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by therapist and entrepreneurial spouse Kathy Rushing, as they explore how couples can thrive in both business and love. Kathy opens up about her own journey with her husband, Mark, a serial entrepreneur, and the strain that long hours, financial pressure, and constant business demands can place on a relationship. Together, Debra and Kathy dive into practical ways to protect your marriage from becoming a

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00:57:54

Ben Wiener: How To Build a Winning Pitch Using H.E.A.R.T

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2025/08/25

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

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00:41:47

Scott Rusnak: Saying No Isn’t Selfish, It’s EOS in...

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2025/07/14

In this week’s episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by seasoned EOS Implementer and entrepreneur Scott Rusnak to talk about one of the most overlooked skills in business: the power of saying no. From launching his own software company to relocating internationally and embracing EOS, Scott shares the lessons he’s learned about boundaries, self-care, and living intentionally. He introduces the concept of Dunbar’s number - a guide for who gets your energy, and

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00:36:55

Lena Ridley: Redesigning Business and Life with EOS

Better Business, Better Life ·

2025/06/16

Welcome to another episode of Better Business, Better Life. Join Host, Debra Chantry-Taylor as she sits down with guest, Lena Ridley to talk about her journey from a 26-year career in financial services to becoming a passionate EOS Implementer. Lena shares how embracing the EOS framework helped her shift from the day-to-day grind and how tools like the Accountability Chart, Core Values, and data tracking helped align her team, clarify roles, and drive real growth. She also opens up about the shift

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00:43:21

Jan Lehman: Boosting Productivity with EOS +...

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2025/06/09

In another episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor chats with Jan Lehman, CEO of CTC Productivity and author of Work Smart, Do More - about how to create happier, more effective workplaces combining EOS tools with Microsoft 365 and AI. Jan shares how leaders can stop making assumptions, start leveraging tech like Microsoft CoPilot, and invest in their teams to work smarter - not just harder. From simplifying software use to creating happier, more productive workplaces, this

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00:08:11

Less But Obsess: Why EOS Rocks Beat OKRs | Debra...

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2025/05/26

Welcome to Better Business, Better Life. In this episode, host Debra Chantry-Taylor breaks down why EOS Rocks are a better fit than OKRs for entrepreneurial and fast-growing businesses. She discusses how OKRs often lead to confusion, scattered focus, and poor follow-through while EOS Rocks bring clarity, accountability, and weekly progress. With practical tips on setting quarterly priorities, assigning clear ownership, and using tools like the Accountability Chart, Scorecard, and Level 10 Meetings,

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00:32:12

Passing the Family Business Torch with EOS | Sara B....

Better Business, Better Life ·

2025/05/19

Welcome back to another episode of Better Business, Better Life. Host Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined once again by family business expert, Sara B. Stern to tackle one of the most critical and often avoided topics of family businesses: succession planning. On this second part of the family business special, they discuss why successful transitions take time (often up to eight years), how to start the conversation early, and why clearly separating family, ownership, and business roles is key. Sara also

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00:33:56

EOS Meets the Three-Circle Model of Family Business |...

Better Business, Better Life ·

2025/05/12

In this episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by Sara B. Stern, an EOS implementer and family business expert, for part one of a powerful two-part series on navigating the complex intersection of family dynamics and business strategy. Together, they explore the Harvard three-circle family business model and how to apply EOS tools to create clarity, define roles, and manage conflict in family-run businesses. Sara shares practical insights on fairness across

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00:41:02

How EOS Transformed a Franchise Empire | Landon...

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2025/04/15

In another episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor chats with Landon Eckles, co-founder of Clean Juice and now an EOS implementer, about how he and his wife grew their business from a single idea into a 100-store franchise, then found clarity through EOS. Landon shares how he and his wife scaled Clean Juice to 100 stores in just five years and the growing pains that came with it. He reveals how discovering EOS transformed their leadership, decision-making, and meetings,

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00:47:47

Leading Through Uncertainty | Kevin Eikenberry | Ep 215

Better Business, Better Life ·

2025/03/24

In another episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by leadership expert and author Kevin Eikenberry to explore what it truly means to lead with flexibility in an ever-changing world. Drawing from his latest book, Flexible Leadership, Kevin unpacks how great leaders adapt their style based on context, not habit—and why that’s more important now than ever. Together, Debra and Kevin dive into the realities of hybrid work, proximity bias, ego management, and how to

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00:43:36

Flashback Episode: Beyond the EOS Framework | Adam...

Better Business, Better Life ·

2025/02/10

In this week’sBetter Business, Better Life Flashback Series, we revisit a thought-provoking conversation with Adam Harris, EOS implementer and founder of Frank and Fearless. While EOS provides a proven framework for business success, Adam takes us beyond the fundamentals, challenging common misconceptions and exploring how structure, accountability, and simplicity can fuel—not stifle—growth and innovation. Debra and Adam dive into the balance between systemisation and creativity, addressing concerns

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00:41:48

Flashback Episode: Pathway to Alignment | Renee Russo...

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2025/02/03

Welcome back to the Better Business, Better Life Flashback Series! This week, we’re revisiting an insightful conversation with Renee Russo, certified EOS implementer and CEO of Rise Up Business Coaching. Renee’s journey from accountant to entrepreneur is a testament to the power of alignment—both in business and in life. Through her experiences in self-implementing EOS, becoming an exit planning strategist, and developing a personal life coaching system, Renee offers invaluable wisdom on building

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00:42:01

The Warrior's Path to a Balanced Life | Aidan Lee |...

Better Business, Better Life ·

2025/01/20

In another episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor welcomes Aidan Lee, a martial artist and transformational coach, to explore how functional fitness and self-care can revolutionise the lives of business owners. Aidan shares his journey from being a top martial artist to battling injuries, depression, and anxiety, and how he rebuilt his life through mental resilience and physical health. Aidan dives into the importance of self-awareness, habit change, and leading by

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00:17:13

Setting 2025 Goals with EOS | Debra Chantry-Taylor |...

Better Business, Better Life ·

2025/01/06

Start 2025 on a high note with this inspiring New Year episode of Better Business, Better Life! Host Debra Chantry-Taylor offers actionable strategies to help entrepreneurs define and achieve meaningful goals, setting the stage for a successful year ahead.Drawing from the principles of EOS, Debra introduces three transformative tools like the "Year in Review," clarity breaks, and personal scorecards to help you reflect on the past year, define clear priorities, and maintain accountability. She

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00:28:43

From Scientist to Visionary & All Things EOS | Mark...

Better Business, Better Life ·

2024/12/30

In this episode of Better Business, Better Life, Mark O'Donnell, EOS Worldwide Visionary, sits down with host Debra Chantry-Taylor, New Zealand’s passionate EOS Implementer, to explore her remarkable journey from a budding entrepreneur at 13 to a trusted advisor for established businesses. Debra shares how her path led her from the pharmaceutical industry to launching and reinventing businesses, including navigating failures with her marketing firm and the challenges of running an event centre

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00:18:33

Family, Legacy & EOS in Business | Debra...

Better Business, Better Life ·

2024/12/23

In this Christmas Eve episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor reflects on the joys and challenges of family, both during the holidays and in family businesses. Drawing from her expertise as a Certified EOS Implementer and Family Business Advisor, Debra shares tools to help families separate emotional dynamics from practical decisions. Debra also introduces the IDS issue-solving track, a tool for resolving family conflicts, and discusses how these strategies can foster harmony

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