The Power of Community: How EO Shapes Entrepreneurial Journeys Through Events and Service
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Chad Nikkel is a Business Guide at Next Level Growth, a firm that helps entrepreneurs and leadership teams scale their companies while maintaining a work-life balance. With over 25 years of experience, he has founded and scaled 11 businesses, including facilitating seven acquisitions and four high-value exits.
Ashley Richards is the Founder and CEO of E Squared Marketing, a digital marketing agency dedicated to helping service-based businesses grow through smart strategy, standout content, and meaningful connections. Ashley is passionate about creating flexible work environments, particularly in supporting working mothers in balancing their careers and families.
Vincent Moiso is the Founder and President of VIS Business Group LLC, a consulting firm specializing in strategic planning, sales, and operations for small businesses in the flooring industry. Vincent is actively involved in industry organizations and has contributed to various technical committees and educational programs.
Don Williams is the CEO of Don Williams Global, a consulting firm that assists businesses in enhancing sales, marketing, and customer experience strategies. Don also hosts The Proven Entrepreneur Show, which shares insights on business growth and leadership.
In this episode…Building a business is not just about strategy or hustle. For many entrepreneurs, real growth comes from community, vulnerability, and stepping up to lead. What does this look like in practice
Chad Nikkel built and exited 11 companies, learning a painful lesson about bankruptcy after losing millions in a deal gone wrong. Ashley Richards turned a blurry season of diapers and deadlines into a thriving agency that champions working moms. Vincent Moiso walked away from a stalled partnership, started fresh, and ran companies spanning consulting, litigation, and manufacturing. EO carried Don Williams through a brutal divorce, and saying yes to service helped him lead one of the most impactful events in the organization’s history.
In this episode of the Rising Entrepreneurs Podcast, recorded live at the Entrepreneurs’ Organization Global Leadership Conference in Honolulu, you’ll hear how these leaders turned setbacks into purpose, why serving others can be the most powerful growth strategy, and how EO continues to shape their journeys.
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