From Lone Wolf to Leading the Pack - How EO Transformed a Freelancer into a CEO

Uncharted Entrepreneurship

Summary

In this episode, Tim Barsness, founder and CEO of fjorge, shares his journey in building his business and his involvement with EO Minnesota. He discusses the challenges of talent attraction and retention in the tech industry and the importance of values in building a team. Tim also highlights the benefits of implementing EOS and the role of the board in EO. He emphasizes the importance of work-life balance and the value of sharing experiences rather than giving advice. Tim concludes by plugging fjorge and providing his contact information.

Takeaways

• Talent attraction and retention are major challenges in the tech industry.
• Building a team based on shared values is crucial for success.
• Implementing EOS and creating a clear org chart can help scale a business effectively.
• EO provides a supportive community for entrepreneurs to share experiences and learn from each other.
• Work-life balance is essential for personal and professional growth.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Passion

01:04
Talent Attraction and Retention

03:23
Starting fjorge and Joining EO

06:10
Challenges of Scaling a Business

07:28
Implementing Values and Finding the Right People

09:07
Building an Org Chart Based on Business Needs

11:15
Separating Leadership and Delivery Level 10 Meetings

13:46
Role on the EO Minnesota Board

15:11
Bridge Between Forum and Board

15:58
Expectations and Growth in EO

17:32
Avoiding 'Shoulding' on People

19:20
Sharing Experiences and Owning Outcomes

20:54
EO as a Networking Group

23:22
Time Commitment and Balance

25:32
Shameless Plug: fjorge

27:46
Contact Information