Dave Stark
EOS Implementer for business owners and leadership teams in Knoxville
| Hourly rate range | $125 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Scaling and growthLeadership and team buildingOperations and systemsStartups and foundersTeam performanceLeadership developmentStrategy and decision making |
| Works with | Founders and business owners and Executives |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Based in | Knoxville, Tennessee, United States |
| Credentials | Professional EOS Implementer |
Dave Stark is a Professional EOS Implementer in Knoxville, Tennessee. He helps entrepreneurial business owners and their leadership teams clarify vision, gain traction, and build a healthy culture. Before coaching, he founded and ran a software implementation firm serving mid-size and Fortune 500 companies. He also worked in financial management, including FP&A and CFO roles, and served as Budget Director at the University of Tennessee. He is available between sessions to keep clients on track.
What Dave helps with
Dave works with owners whose growth has stalled or whose teams are not aligned. He uses the Entrepreneurial Operating System to bring clear direction and structure.
- Clarifying company vision
- Getting traction on goals
- Building a healthy, cohesive company culture
- Defining core values
- Working through stalled growth
- Aligning the leadership team
- Clarifying Visionary and Integrator roles
- Improving business processes
Who Dave works with
Dave works with entrepreneurial business owners and their leadership teams. His clients are often companies that have hit a growth ceiling, with profit under pressure or low team morale.
How Dave works
Dave uses the Entrepreneurial Operating System, known as EOS. His tools include the EOS Model and the Vision/Traction Organizer. He sees business as a system that grows stronger when people are aligned. He also makes himself available between sessions to help clients stay on track.
Background and qualifications
Dave built his career in financial management. He held FP&A and Chief Financial Officer roles and was Budget Director at the University of Tennessee. He advised on and configured top software applications for financial planning, analytics and reporting. He then founded and grew a professional services firm that implemented software for mid-size and Fortune 500 companies. Growth came mainly from repeat business and referrals. After his own firm hit a growth ceiling, he turned to EOS.
Dave Stark pricing
Programs and services
- EOS implementation sessions
- Support between sessions
Dave Stark reviews
The CoachVouch take
He is a former CFO and software firm founder who hit a growth ceiling in his own business before adopting EOS.
Best for business owners whose growth has stalled and who want their leadership team aligned around one vision.
Common questions
How much does Dave Stark charge?
Coaching with Dave runs $125 to $300 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Dave Stark help with?
Dave Stark helps with clarifying company vision, getting traction on goals, building a healthy, cohesive company culture and defining core values.
Is Dave Stark certified?
Dave Stark lists: Professional EOS Implementer.
What is Dave Stark's business background?
He founded and ran a software implementation firm for mid-size and Fortune 500 companies. He also worked as a CFO and as Budget Director at the University of Tennessee.
How do I contact Dave Stark?
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