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Joel Swanson

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Get A Grip On Your Business with EOS®

I help entrepreneurs and their leadership teams solve root problems, lead more effectively, and gain Traction® in their businesses through a simple, proven operating system.
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  • Certified EOS Implementer
  • Facilitated 400+ sessions
  • EOS Speaker’s Bureau Member
  • Two-time EOS Conference speaker

About Me

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  • Ops-oriented:  My background and expertise is in operations – I’m impatient with things that don’t lead toward action, and my talents lend themselves to the execution side of business
  • Team-focused:  I believe that the best way to grow a business is to elevate the entire leadership team, so I am constantly focused on the growth of every leadership team member, not just the owner
  • In the trenches:  Seeing the plan in action and getting my hands dirty is part of what I love, and I am quick to jump on a call or meet with a client to help them through any EOS-related challenges they are having
  • Growth-oriented:  I have been running, leading, and consulting for small and mid-sized businesses my entire career, and am passionate about the growth of both companies and nonprofits
  • Lifelong learner:  I have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a Master’s Degree in Theology (I have a bad habit of getting degrees that I don’t use!), and many shelves of books in my office
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What Can EOS Do For Your Business?

Vision

Getting everyone in your organization 100% on the same page with where you’re going and how you plan to get there.

Traction®

Instilling focus, discipline, and accountability throughout the company so that everyone executes on that vision—every day.

Healthy

Helping your leaders become a more cohesive, functional, healthy leadership team.

What is EOS®

EOS (The Entrepreneurial Operating System®)

Are you feeling stuck?  Has your business hit the ceiling? 

EOS is a simple, proven business operating system that can help your entrepreneurial organization clarify, simplify, and achieve its vision.

Look at your business in a whole new way – through the lens of the Six Key Components™.
The EOS Model® provides a visual illustration of the Six Key Components of any business in any industry that must be managed and strengthened to be a great business.

Want to learn more?
Implementing EOS is a journey to strengthen the Six Key Components of your business. The first step in that journey is to schedule a 90 Minute Meeting. To schedule that meeting click the button below.

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THE EOS MODEL®

THE EOS PROCESS

When you work with me as your EOS Implementer®, we will follow The EOS Process, a proven way to put all the pieces together, incorporating each of the EOS® Tools in the right order to best strengthen each key component of your business.

All EOS Implementers Share These Core Values:

Humbly Confident

Open, honest, real and well-practiced, ready to make a positive difference.

Grow or Die

Driven to maximize every situation and take ourselves and our clients to the next level.

Do what we say

Sometimes more, never less.

Do the right thing

Never betraying a trust and doing whatever it takes to resolve every issue so people can move forward.

Help First

Subordinating our personal interests to advance others, always giving value before expecting anything in return.

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What My Clients Say

Hear it directly from transformed businesses.

All of us at Carpathian Capital Management really appreciate Joel’s thorough and insightful guidance. The benefits to our organization have been significant. We’ve worked with Joel regularly for several years and look forward to continuing to work with Joel as our company grows and evolves.

Ian Colville

CEO - Carpathian Capital Management

Joel is a gifted leader and EOS implementer! He got to know our team and brought the EOS components to us in a way that worked for our organization. He listened well and approached us with curiosity, compassion, and guidance. EOS has helped us navigate significant organizational changes in the last few years and we're thankful to Joel for his part in it!

Andrea Robideau

Chief Operating Officer - SafeGenerations

Joel does a great job of planning for and facilitating a meeting. He does a great job of keeping the team on task and working towards solutions.

Terry Gaulrapp

COO, FOUNDING PARTNER - HighMark

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LATEST POSTS

  • When No One Wants the Integrator™ Seat
    on June 2, 2023

    On The Accountability Chart, the Integrator role at times operates like the COO of a company. They provide a buffer between the Visionary and the rest of the leadership team. Integrators make sure everything is running smoothly in the business.

  • Never Vote on Level 10 Meeting™ Ratings
    on May 26, 2023

    The Level 10 Meeting agenda provides the most effective business meetings. It keeps everyone focused on the most important business needs.

  • Don’t Make Your Accountability Chart Look Like Your Family Tree
    on May 19, 2023

    Whenever multiple generations work in the family business, The Accountability Chart™ can start to look a lot like the family tree. This doesn’t always make sense for the business itself, though. Tempting as it may be, don’t make your Accountability Chart look like your family tree.

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Speaking Engagements

I will be presenting a breakout session titled “Upgrade your 3YP for Recruiting, Retention and Engagement” at the 2022 EOS Conference on April 21.

I deliver keynotes and workshops that are perfect for groups of growth-oriented business owners and leaders. These intense sessions will help you:

  • Understand the six keys to building a truly great organization
  • Roll up your sleeves and confront your organizational issues head-on
  • Learn how to get everyone focused on achieving a clear company vision
  • Begin to instill discipline and accountability throughout your organization
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MY UPCOMING EVENTS

There are no current upcoming events. Please check back regularly and follow us on social for the latest news and events!

UPCOMING EOS EVENTS

Self-Implementer IDS® Session | 2PM ET

The Running on EOS™ Community is tackling self-implementing EOS this month, so start putting together your list because you’re invited to join us for a virtual IDS session!

If your team is struggling with using EOS Tools, getting aligned and on the same page, or just not seeing the results you’re looking for, there’s an opportunity for you to level up your EOS implementation! And the good news is – you’re not alone. There’s an entire community of businesses running on the same operating system as you!

We Run on EOS Integrator IDS® Session | 1PM ET

Connect and collaborate with other Integrators to IDS issues. Hear what other number two leaders want to know and how they solve issues — facilitated by an EOS Implementer®.

Great Boss™ Workshop – In Person

In this workshop, EOS Implementer Jill Young will teach you 5 Leadership and 5 Management Practices that will help you be a Great Boss. They’ll also teach you a process and give you some simple tools that will improve your communication skills, create clear expectations, and help you deal with common “people issues”.

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Contact Me

6960 Mariann Dr
Eden Prairie
Minnesota
55346
United States

(612) 836-3656

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