Episodes

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Jan. 5, 2026

Debra Chantry-Taylor: Start the Year Off Right: No More Broken New Year’s Resolutions

In this week’s episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor challenges the annual ritual of New Year’s resolutions and explains why most of them quietly collapse by February.
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Dec. 29, 2025

Debra Chantry-Taylor: Use Your Holidays to Set Yourself Up for Success

In this holiday episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor tackles a familiar but rarely confronted reality for entrepreneurs: most don’t truly rest over the Christmas break, they simply pause while staying mentally tethered to work.
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Dec. 22, 2025

Kerry Boulton: Steps to Make Your Business More Exit Ready

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 isn't exit ready.
Guest: Kerry Boulton
250
Dec. 15, 2025

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

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).
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Dec. 8, 2025

Owen Garrity: Inside the Journey of Scaling Without Investors

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.
Guest: Owen Garrity
248
Dec. 1, 2025

Scott Rusnak: Why EOS Life Is About More Than Business Success

In this week’s episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor welcomes back Scott Rusnak, EOS Implementer, author and cyclist, for an inspiring conversation on designing a life that truly aligns with your values.
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Nov. 24, 2025

Debra Chantry-Taylor: How To Do IDS Properly and Stop Talking About the Same Issues Every Week

In this week’s episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor dives deep into the Issues Solving Track (IDS), a core component of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). She explains how spending 80-85% of your problem-solving time on identifying the right issue can lead to better solutions, faster results, and a more efficient team.
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Nov. 17, 2025

Beth Fahey: The EOS Rollout Book Every Implementer Has Been Waiting For

In this week’s episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by Beth Fahey, a former filmmaker turned bakery owner who grew her business from two to 32 employees before discovering the power of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS).
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Nov. 10, 2025

Debra Chantry-Taylor: Change the Person or Change the Person

In this episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor tackles one of the hardest parts of leadership, dealing with underperforming employees. With honesty and compassion, she explains why avoiding tough conversations only damages trust, culture, and team morale.
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Nov. 3, 2025

Sarah Thomas: Turning Clicks into Customers Beyond the Inbox

In this week’s episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor chats with Sarah Thomas, an email marketing automation expert who reveals how smart, personalised emails can outperform social media and transform customer relationships.
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Oct. 27, 2025

Kathy Rushing: Strengthen Your Marriage with CRAVE Before It Drifts

In this heartfelt episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor welcomes back relationship coach and former therapist Kathy Rushing to explore how entrepreneurs can strengthen their marriages while building successful businesses.
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Oct. 20, 2025

Ian Murray: The Hard Truth About Implementing EOS as a Visionary

In this week’s episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor sits down with Ian Murray, visionary of Murray Insurance and EOS Implementer, to explore how implementing EOS turned his chaotic insurance agency into a thriving, values-driven business.
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Oct. 13, 2025

Debra Chantry-Taylor: How Much Time Do You Really Have To Do EOS Rocks?

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.
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Oct. 6, 2025

Kathy Rushing: Keeping Your Marriage Alive While Building a Business

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.
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Sept. 8, 2025

Laurie Seymour & Curtis Williams: Getting Stronger in Business and Life with EOS

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.
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Sept. 1, 2025

Will Watrous: The EOS Tools Behind a 28% Profit Jump

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.
237
Aug. 25, 2025

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

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.
Guest: Ben Wiener
236
Aug. 18, 2025

Debra Chantry-Taylor: Smoking Hopium – Data Scorecards and Why Everyone Needs a Number

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.
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Aug. 11, 2025

Debra Chantry-Taylor: Why Visionaries Blow Up Their Own Businesses & How EOS Stops it!

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.
Aug. 4, 2025

Hermes & Apollo: A Dog’s Guide to Living a Better Life

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.
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July 28, 2025

Lacey Hayes: The EOS Tools That Transformed a $45M Business

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.
Guest: Lacey Hayes
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July 21, 2025

Adam Harris: Your Guide to the 2025 EOS Conference

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.
Guest: Adam Harris
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July 14, 2025

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

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.
Guest: Scott Rusnak
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July 7, 2025

Debra Chantry-Taylor: A Deep Dive into My Hard-Earned EOS Lessons

In this special episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor shares her recent guest appearance on Notes From the Executive with host Mina Amso. Together, they unpack the power of EOS® (Entrepreneurial Operating System) and how it helps business leaders simplify operations, gain clarity, and scale with confidence.