EO 360°: A podcast by the Entrepreneurs’ Organization

Mike Birdsall founded DateBox Club with his wife, Maureen. DateBox Club is an affordable date night subscription service meant to help couples spend quality time together. Mike and Maureen are both Gottman Certified relationship experts and conduct workshops to help couples strengthen their relationships. They have built DateBox Club from the ground up, working out of their home, packing boxes themselves! During the pandemic, they reached heights of up to 5000 boxes delivered each month! DateBox Club has been featured in Living Magazine, USA Today, InStyle, BuzzFeed, ABC The List, and much more. Listen in as Mike shares the adventure of building a business and building relationships.   Links: DateBox Club: https://dateboxclub.com/ Mike’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebirdsall/  

Fred Reichheld is the creator of the Net Promoter System. NPS practitioners include the likes of Apple, Schwab, American Express, and Intuit. The Net Promoter System (NPS) helps companies become more consumer-centric and helps enrich their customers, which ultimately leads to profitable growth. Fred is a fellow at Bain & Company, a global consultancy “that helps the world’s most ambitious changemakers define the future.” As a Bain Fellow, Fred is the founder of their Loyalty practice, which helps companies achieve results through customer and employee loyalty. With years of experience on his resume, listen in as Fred provides insights on growing your business.   Links: Fred’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredreichheld/ Net Promoter System: https://www.netpromotersystem.com/  

Jenny Feterovich is an award-winning film and television producer, humanitarian, speaker, former DJ, and president of the EO Detroit Chapter. Having immigrated to the United States with nothing but $100 to her name, Jenny has had a massively successful career. She’s a serial entrepreneur and started her first successful business at 19 years old. As a producer, Jenny has numerous titles under her belt. The first documentary she produced, “Girls Gone Vinyl,” which focuses on women in electronic music. As a renowned DJ herself, having performed in massive events around the world, Jenny wanted to shine a spotlight on the underrepresentation of women in the electronic music industry. Listen in as she shares her journey.    Links: Jenny’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-feterovich-0b756015 One of Jenny’s TEDx Talks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suRs0SMUX_Q  

Jimmy May joins EO 360 this week to talk about his experience as a Navy SEAL Commander. With 22 years of active service, Jimmy has extensive experience working in high-stakes situations across the globe. He’s had seven deployments to the middle east and has been awarded 3 Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart, among other awards. Having completed undergraduate and post-graduate from Texas A&M and Harvard respectively, Jimmy uses his knowledge and experience to develop and teach curriculums on combat ethics and leadership. He also started Mayday Executive Services, which helps companies develop camaraderie, unit cohesion, and team synergy through intense experiences. Jimmy is also the CEO of Beyond the Brotherhood, a non-profit that focuses on helping Navy SEALS transition to the civilian sector. He’s also the CEO of Sushi Assassin, an in-home sushi catering business. Listen in as Jimmy shares his incredible journey!   Links: Jimmy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-may Mayday Executive: https://www.maydayexecutive.com/ Beyond the Brotherhood: https://www.beyondthebrotherhood.org/

Kostya Kimlat, also known as The Business Magician, joins the podcast today and puts on a show. Kostya has been featured on Penn & Teller’s TV show, Fool Us! which he succeeds in doing. He is also a motivational speaker, having spoken for dozens of the largest Fortune 500 companies like Google, Facebook, Apple, and Disney. During the pandemic, Kostya found great success in hosting virtual magic shows for companies to help foster joy and connection. He also continues to do in-person magic shows across the globe. Listen in and experience this magical episode.  Links: Kostya’s Website: https://www.kostyakimlat.com/  

From Burger King to Air Force One, Shelby Scarborough’s journey has been a special one. Her first job right out of college was with The White House, as a Presidential Trip Coordinator for President Ronald Reagan. She was part of the coordinating team for many of President Reagan’s appearances, such as the 1988 Reagan-Gorbachev Summit in Moscow and a NATO meeting in Brussels. She is also the founder of Practical Protocol, a global events management organization for dignitaries. She was also a Burger King franchisee, building ten restaurants in Northern Virginia. She’s also the co-founder of the nCourage Entrepreneurs Angel Investment Group, which now has a portfolio of about a dozen startups. Listen in as Shelby shares her story!  Links Shelby’s Website: https://shelbyjoyscarbrough.com/ Shelby’s Books: https://shelbyjoyscarbrough.com/books/

William Truebridge is an 18-time world record holder and six-time world champion free diver from New Zealand. He was the first diver to go deeper than a hundred meters without oxygen, as featured in the 2011 documentary, “Breathe.” William is also a keynote speaker, with a focus on topics that relate to high performance, reaching potential, breathing, mental techniques, and conservation. He is also the founder of Vertical Blue, an annual freediving event held in the Bahamas. Take a deep breath and dive into this episode! Links William’s Website: https://www.williamtrubridge.com/ Breathe: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2103163/

Lisa and Addie Cini join Dave and EO 360 this week! They’re both hosts of their own podcast, What’s Your Next Move: Aging On Your Own Terms. Their mission is to help you transform your living space into a space that is welcoming, functional, and beautiful regardless of the stage of life you may be in. Lisa is a leading Alzheimer’s and senior living design expert in the US and is also the founder of Best Living Tech, which focuses on products that bring freedom and quality of life as people age. She is also a world-class speaker and author. Lisa is also the founder of Infinite Living, a 10,000+ square foot mansion that serves as a “physical manifestation of her books” and allows others to experience the aging-in-place interior design firsthand. Her daughter, Addie, serves as the director. Listen in!   Links Lisa’s Website: https://www.lisamcini.com/ Aging On Your Own Terms Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-your-next-move-aging-on-your-own-terms/id1691616825 Infinite Living: https://infinite-living.org/  

Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope is a nationally recognized expert in risk, forensic accounting, and white-collar crime research. She’s an award-winning educator and documentary filmmaker, known for her documentary, “All The Queen’s Horses,” which tells the story of Rita Crundwell’s $53 million municipal fraud case. Pope is also the author of many books such as “Fool Me Once,” which details the rich history of the fraud industry. Her massively popular TED Talk, “How Whistle-blowers Shape History” also serves as a resource to help individuals and organizations embrace whistleblowing. Fraud can be intentional or accidental. Listen in as Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope shares her knowledge on fraud and how entrepreneurs can avoid it. Links Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope’s Website: https://www.kellyrichmondpope.com/

David Essel is a best-selling author, counselor, executive coach, speaker, podcast, radio and television host, and a sports psychology coach. He has written 13 books, including “Positive Thinking will never change your life…but this book will!,” and “FOCUS! : SLAY YOUR GOALS.” David’s personal recovery from drug and alcohol addiction helped him create one of the most successful holistic addiction recovery programs in the US. In 1990, David experienced a failed suicide attempt, which ultimately led him to create impactful programs that help individuals also struggling with depression and anxiety. During his long career, David has helped thousands of people around the world achieve their goals. Listen in! Links David’s Website: https://www.davidessel.com/