Inside EO
Inside EO
Entrepreneurs' Organization
Where innovation meets ambition, Inside EO is a deep dive into the lives of St. Louis's most successful entrepreneurs. Created by Entrepreneurs' Organization.
Building Rockstar Partnerships, Not Just Vendors with Matthew Porter
Today's Inside EO guest is Matthew Porter, Co-Founder of EONOVA and proud EO board member. Matthew sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss his journey from building and exiting a startup to advising tech leaders, how EO supported him through major transitions, and his vision for positioning St. Louis as a hub for AI-powered hyperscale data centers.
May 1
16 min
Why Creativity Still Matters in the Age of AI with Gretchen Werremeyer
Today's Inside EO guest is Gretchen Werremeyer, President and CEO at Werremeyer Creative and proud member of EO. Gretchen sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss leading a fourth-generation family business through decades of change, the evolution of marketing, and why creativity and human insight still matter in the age of AI.
Mar 1
12 min
Inside the Modern Diamond Industry with Michael Haddad
Today's Inside EO guest is Michael Haddad, President at The Diamond Family and proud member of EO. Michael sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss the evolution of his family's multi-generation jewelry business, the rapidly changing landscape of natural and lab-grown diamonds, and the values that continue to drive The Diamond Family's success. 
Feb 1
12 min
The Rhythm of Marketing with Tyler Kelley
Today's Inside EO guest is Tyler Kelley, Co-Founder and Chief Strategist of SLAM Agency and proud member of EO. Tyler sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss helping clients find their marketing rhythm, finding a community of like-minded business owners in EO, and thinking with our hearts in the age of AI.
Jan 1
9 min
From Auditor to Entrepreneur with Adam Kruse
Today's Inside EO guest is Adam Kruse, Owner of The Hermann London Real Estate Group, and proud member of EO. Adam sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss the importance of family support and resilience in pursuing entrepreneurship, and how he balances growth, creativity, and community through his business and EO involvement.
Dec 1, 2025
9 min
Professionalizing the Cleaning Industry with Matt Ricketts
Today's Inside EO guest is Matt Ricketts, President of Better Life Home. Matt sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss his journey from airline pilot to entrepreneur, his mission to professionalize the cleaning industry, and the lessons he learned building resilience through challenges like the 2008 recession and COVID.
Nov 1, 2025
9 min
Lessons from Soul on Fire with John O'Leary
Today's Inside EO guest is John O'Leary,  entrepreneur and author of On Fire. John sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss his miraculous recovery and journey from tragedy to purpose, the life lessons and acts of kindness that shaped his story, and the upcoming Sony Pictures film Soul on Fire that brings his inspiring message to life.
Oct 13, 2025
26 min
Building a Career in Commercial Real Estate with Alice Benner
Today's Inside EO guest is Alice Benner, Managing Director of Bamboo Equity Partners. Alice sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss her experiences navigating challenges like the 2008 financial crash, transitioning into entrepreneurship, and her perspective on work-life integration as both a business leader and a mom.
Oct 1, 2025
10 min
Building Clarity Into Business with Josiah Bridges
Today's Inside EO guest is Josiah Bridges, consultant, speaker and author. Josiah sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss his exit from his aviation business to pursue new passions, the principles from his book Chaos in the Clarity on transforming leadership through internal and external alignment, and practical strategies for shifting from chaos to clarity in business and life.
Sep 1, 2025
9 min
Resilience in Action from Retired Navy Seal Commander and Entrepreneur Jimmy May
Today's Inside EO guest is Jimmy May, Retired Navy SEAL Commander, and CEO of Beyond the Brotherhood and Mayday Executive. Jimmy sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss lessons learned as a Navy SEAL that apply to business, the impact of Beyond the Brotherhood, and the importance of humility as a leader. 
Feb 19, 2025
13 min
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