Better Business Better Life is hosted by EOS Implementer - Debra Chantry-Taylor

Startups Episodes

March 4, 2026

Elevate the Genius Around You! with Dan William

In this episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor interviews Dan Wiliams, an entrepreneurial veteran with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry.
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Aug. 25, 2025

Ben Wiener: How To Build a Winning Pitch Using H.E.A.R.T

This week on Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by venture capitalist and bestselling author Ben Wiener to unpack the art and challenges of startup pitches. With only two out of ten startups likely to succeed, Ben shares how founders can stand out using his H.E.A.R.T. framework: Hypothesis, Enormous Stakes, Alternatives, Radically Different, and Team.
Guest: Ben Wiener
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April 7, 2025

From Laundry Loads to Scaling Up | Susan Toft | Ep 217

In this episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor chats with guest, Susan Toft, founder and CEO of The Laundry Lady, about her incredible journey from doing laundry as a side hustle to building a $9 million national business with over 300 contractors. Tune in to an inspiring story of grit, growth, and getting the job done.
Guest: Susan Toft
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Jan. 27, 2025

Flashback Episode: Design Your Year Before Someone Else Does It for You! | Scott Rusnak | Ep 208

In this first instalment, we return to episode 38 with Scott Rusnak, an expert EOS implementer and author, who shares actionable strategies for designing a year with intention. From aligning your goals with your energy zones to using EOS tools like the People Analyzer and Delegate and Elevate Checklist, Scott's insights will help you balance work and life while staying true to your core values.
Guest: Scott Rusnak
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Aug. 26, 2024

The Key Pillars to Sales Success | Andrew Seerden | Ep 186

Welcome to Better Business, Better Life. Join Host Debra Chantry-Taylor with guest, Andrew Seerden, co-founder and director of Fresh Perspective Sales. In this episode, Andrew shares his journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, discussing the four key pillars of high-performing sales: strategy, customer focus, people, and sales enablement.
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July 1, 2024

From Rock Bottom to Success | Richard Walsh | Ep 180

In this episode of Better Business, Better Life, Host Debra Chantry-Taylor interviews Richard Walsh, CEO of Sharpen the Spear Coaching. Richard shares his journey from financial collapse to entrepreneurial success and offers strategies for business owners to create effective systems. Tune in to gain insights on enhancing business operations and achieving a fulfilling entrepreneurial life.
Guest: Richard Walsh
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June 3, 2024

From Startup to Success | Stanley Henry | Ep 176

Tune in to Better Business Better Life podcast as host Debra Chantry-Taylor engages in a dynamic discussion from startup to success with Stanley Henry, founder of Attention Seeker. Learn how Stanley's strategic use of Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) tools fueled his company's rapid growth, expanding from 9 to 27 members in just a year. Gain valuable insights into effective team management and scaling your business successfully. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation!
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Nov. 28, 2022

Payroll: A Guide for Small Businesses and Startups With Charles Read

Charles Read iis a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a business owner and a United States Tax Court Practitioner. In this podcast, Charles shares some guides for small businesses and startups to grow their businesses.
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Dec. 13, 2021

Ignore everything but the bottleneck with Ken Brickley - Episode 35 of Better Business, Better Life!

Ken Brickley is CEO of MacroActive, who has a vast range of experience from working in Silicon Valley and large businesses like GE, to founding his own startup. In this episode, he shares the life lessons he's learnt on the journey from Silicon Valley employee to co-founder and CEO. He discusses how to capture world class talent long before you're technically hiring for the role and growing at a pace that puts clients first.
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June 28, 2021

Success is not Revenue Alone! with Richard Conway - Episode 15 of Better Business, Better Life!

Richard Conway describes himself as Entrepreneur, father, author, columnist and investor. He is the Founder and CEO of Pure SEO, New Zealand's most awarded search agency. They have been in the Deloitte fast 500 for 7 years in a row, so he knows how to grow a business. But as he says, "Success is not Revenue alone". In this podcast he shares his journey from moving from the UK to NZ with no contacts and no networks and starting a small company, to where he has got to today.