{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The EO Visionary Voices Podcast","title":"From Lone Wolf to Leading the Pack - How EO Transformed a Freelancer into a CEO","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1793,"description":"Summary\n\nIn 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.\nTakeaways\n\nTalent attraction and retention are major challenges in the tech industry.\nBuilding a team based on shared values is crucial for success.\nImplementing EOS and creating a clear org chart can help scale a business effectively.\nEO provides a supportive community for entrepreneurs to share experiences and learn from each other.\nWork-life balance is essential for personal and professional growth.\nChapters\n\n00:00\nIntroduction and Passion\n01:04\nTalent Attraction and Retention\n03:23\nStarting fjorge and Joining EO\n06:10\nChallenges of Scaling a Business\n07:28\nImplementing Values and Finding the Right People\n09:07\nBuilding an Org Chart Based on Business Needs\n11:15\nSeparating Leadership and Delivery Level 10 Meetings\n13:46\nRole on the EO Minnesota Board\n15:11\nBridge Between Forum and Board\n15:58\nExpectations and Growth in EO\n17:32\nAvoiding 'Shoulding' on People\n19:20\nSharing Experiences and Owning Outcomes\n20:54\nEO as a Networking Group\n23:22\nTime Commitment and Balance\n25:32\nShameless Plug: fjorge\n27:46\nContact Information","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/tJX23dkPirOW6K_oh8xP1lkkJcnNG_3-x3vhdExG6ZI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMDFi/ZjJlMzU1YzFkOWE3/ZTBkZjQ0OWE4NGRh/NzI0My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}