This Isn’t What You Signed Up For… Why You Will Burn Out Before Scaling (and HOW to FIX it)

Debra Chantry-Taylor is one of only three certified EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) implementers in New Zealand and part of a global network serving over 220,000 businesses in 80 countries. With more than 20 years of experience, Debra has guided leadership teams to:

• Increase annual revenue by an average of 25% within 12 months

• Reduce unproductive meeting time by 20% in the first 90 days

• Resolve complex stakeholder conflicts—such as an 11-shareholder meeting—in under two hours.

In this podcast episode, Debra breaks down the six core EOS components that create clarity, accountability, and sustainable growth.

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Timestamps

00:00 – Intro

02:03 – Why the perfect meeting TikTok video went viral

03:01 – Achieving a perfect 10-out-of-10 meeting score every time

04:50 – Addressing the elephant in the room in multi-shareholder meetings

06:26 – Why entrepreneurs feel stuck even with a clear vision

07:11 – How to articulate and share your business vision with the team

07:55 – Turning business overwhelm into genuine time freedom

10:24 – How clarity becomes the turning point for near-collapse companies

11:39 – Global EOS adoption statistics and New Zealand implementer overview

14:30 – Essential EOS framework: six components to scale sustainably

15:56 – Defining your vision using the Vision Traction Organiser tool

17:21 – Getting the right people in the right seats with GWC criteria

19:18 – Building a weekly scorecard for data-driven performance tracking

28:14 – Using the Issues Solving Track to uncover and solve root causes

34:01 – Simplifying core processes for scalable and trainable operations

37:49 – Balancing visionary leadership with effective process management

40:23 – Avoiding family-time regrets: Deborah Chantry Taylor’s personal why

43:02 – Lessons from entrepreneurial failures: mergers and event space pivots

47:23 – How EOS implementation boosted client revenue by 23 % and profit by 53 %

49:49 – Why bringing in the right person early accelerates business growth

52:15 – Where to find Deborah Chantry Taylor’s coaching and EOS resources

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