Entrepreneurship IS All Fun & Games!

Entrepreneurship IS All Fun & Games!

On this episode of Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way, host Will Crist sits down with Josh Abbott, General Manager of Fun Productions. Josh’s parents founded Fun Productions nearly 30 years ago and grew it into the successful business it is today. Almost five years ago, Fun Productions implemented EOS and quickly experienced many of the benefits that come with the EOS Life. Throughout the episode, Will and Josh discuss the EOS Life, having fun at work, and much more!

You Have Permission to Have Fun at Work!

Fun Productions is much more than an event and party rental business—it gives people permission to play in an environment where they feel included. Josh and Fun Productions can take an ordinary party, corporate event, or fundraiser and turn it into an event that attendees will remember for a lifetime. They understand the importance of having fun at work and turning your coworkers into friends, and they love to facilitate these types of opportunities!

How EOS Transformed Fun Productions

After implementing EOS, Fun Productions experienced several benefits that we’ve seen so many other EOS-implemented businesses enjoy. From acting proactively to compensating employees appropriately and attracting an excess of talented applicants, it’s safe to say that Fun Productions’ investment in EOS has paid off.

Before implementing EOS, Fun Productions constantly reacted to situations rather than preparing for them beforehand. They were so deep into the business’s operations that they couldn’t step back to work on the company itself. Now, management can think pro-actively, preparing for any issues that might arise.

“We were able to start working on the business and not just in the business, whereas I think pre-EOS we were very reactionary.” (6:07) – Josh Abbott

For many years, Fun Productions didn’t have a structured compensation plan for employees. When someone would come and ask for a raise, they would consider it and usually give the employee the raise they asked for, but EOS revealed that this wasn’t sustainable. Now, Fun Productions has a straightforward certification-based plan for employees that ensures everyone is paid what they are worth!

“For a very long time, [we waited] for people to ask for raises, and if they asked for a raise [we would] assess and give them a raise. But what we found was there were folks out there who are not going to ask for a raise, and they may start to feel resentment around the fact that they haven’t been offered a raise.” (16:42) – Josh Abbott

Lastly, Fun Productions has experienced tangible success in the face of the Great Resignation. While other businesses struggle to retain employees, Josh and his team understand the importance of valuing employees and treating them like the humans they are. Not only are they seeing employees stick with the company, but they also receive countless applications when they have a job opening.

“We put out ads for one [open position]—we were just looking for one person last year. And I think we ended up turning [the ad off] after we got 35 applications in four days.” (29:24) – Josh Abbott

Transform Your Business Today

For more stories like Fun Productions’, check out other episodes of Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way, where Will Crist talks with entrepreneurs and business leaders who have experienced the life-changing effects of the EOS model. For more information on how you can transform your business, schedule a call with Will today!