Adam Pontrelli
EOS Implementer for founders and business owners in Santa Monica
| Hourly rate range | $160 to $290 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Scaling and growthOperations and systemsStartups and foundersLeadership and team buildingTeam performanceCEO and founder coaching |
| Works with | Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Based in | Santa Monica, California, United States |
| Credentials | Certified EOS Implementer; MIT Executive Education; Harvard Executive Education; Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) Board Member and Past President |
Adam Pontrelli is a Certified EOS Implementer in Santa Monica, California. He helps founders who are stuck as the bottleneck in their own companies. He spent over 20 years building AP Worldwide Marketing from a single product into a firm that represented dozens of manufacturers to Costco, Walmart, and Target. He also ran EOS in his own businesses before he taught it to others. He is a Past President of Entrepreneurs' Organization in Los Angeles.
What Adam helps with
Adam works with founders who are involved in every decision and every meeting. He helps them build companies that grow without the owner in the middle of everything.
- Founders who are the bottleneck in their business
- Scaling a company without the owner in every meeting
- Getting leadership teams aligned on vision and goals
- Running stronger, more focused meetings
- Improving team communication
- Planning by quarter instead of week to week
- Keeping leadership teams accountable to the EOS process
Who Adam works with
Adam works with founders and business owners who feel buried in their own companies. His clients include CEOs and owners of small and mid-size businesses. They want their teams to run the business with more focus and less reliance on the owner.
How Adam works
Adam uses the Entrepreneurial Operating System, known as EOS, to guide leadership teams. He is loyal to the EOS process and holds teams accountable to it. Clients move from looking at the business week to week to planning quarter to quarter. Their meetings get stronger and their teams align around a shared vision and goals.
Background and qualifications
Adam is a fourth generation entrepreneur. He spent over 20 years building AP Worldwide Marketing from a single product into a firm that represented dozens of manufacturers and factories to Costco, Walmart, Target, and other major retailers. He ran EOS in his own businesses before he became a Professional EOS Implementer. He spent 14 years in Entrepreneurs' Organization, where he served as Chapter President and Board Member in Los Angeles. He also studied in executive education programs at MIT and Harvard. He is active in ProVisors and peer groups.
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Adam ran EOS in his own company and built a business that sold to Costco, Walmart, and Target before he became an implementer.
Best for founders who are stuck in daily decisions and want a team that runs the company without them.
Common questions
How much does Adam Pontrelli charge?
Coaching with Adam runs $160 to $290 an hour. Message Adam from this page for an exact quote.
What does Adam Pontrelli help with?
Adam Pontrelli helps with founders who are the bottleneck in their business, scaling a company without the owner in every meeting, getting leadership teams aligned on vision and goals and running stronger, more focused meetings.
Is Adam Pontrelli certified?
Adam Pontrelli lists: Certified EOS Implementer; MIT Executive Education; Harvard Executive Education; Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) Board Member and Past President.
Has Adam Pontrelli run his own business?
Yes. He spent over 20 years building AP Worldwide Marketing, a firm that sold to major retailers like Costco, Walmart, and Target.
How do I contact Adam Pontrelli?
Send Adam a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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