Joe Paulsen
EOS Implementer for entrepreneurs and leadership teams in Minnesota
| Hourly rate range | $160 to $290 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Scaling and growthLeadership and team buildingOperations and systemsTeam performanceLeadership development |
| Works with | Founders and business owners, Executives and Managers |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Based in | Mankato, Minnesota, United States |
| Credentials | Certified EOS Implementer; Certified Business Valuation Analyst (CVA); MBA; Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt; Team Coaching International certified; Kolbe and Working Genius certified |
Joe Paulsen is an EOS Implementer who helps entrepreneurs and leadership teams solve key problems, build stronger leadership, and run their companies with the Entrepreneurial Operating System. He has led over 1,000 EOS sessions with more than 80 clients. Before that, he spent 24 years leading a $40M manufacturing company. He works from Mankato, Rochester, and Sioux Falls, and also leads a Great Boss Workshop.
What Joe helps with
Joe works with leaders who want to simplify operations, keep strong people, and build teams that hold each other accountable.
- Resolving key business problems
- Strengthening leadership teams
- Simplifying operations
- Retaining top talent
- Driving steady revenue growth
- Building accountable teams
- Handling private equity transitions
- Scaling operations under pressure
Who Joe works with
Joe works with entrepreneurs and leadership teams, including visionaries and integrators. His clients include manufacturers, a bank, and an engineering and consulting firm. He also knows the needs of companies going through private equity transitions or scaling under pressure.
How Joe works
Joe uses the Entrepreneurial Operating System, or EOS, to guide leadership teams through structured sessions. Tools include an accountability chart that puts each role in writing. He adds team coaching tools such as Kolbe and Working Genius to improve team dynamics. Clients get support before, during, and after sessions, plus accountability between quarterly meetings.
Background and qualifications
Joe spent 24 years leading a $40M manufacturing company, where he served as General Manager. He grew a declining business segment from $1.2M to $13M in six years, using EOS to align his team. He also worked as a private equity operating partner and an Outgrow Advisor. He holds an MBA, a Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt, and the Certified Business Valuation Analyst credential. He is a member of the NSA and the EOS Speakers Bureau.
Joe Paulsen pricing
Programs and services
- EOS sessions for leadership teams
- Quarterly meeting facilitation
- Great Boss Workshop
- Speaking workshops on leadership and EOS
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The CoachVouch take
Joe led a $40M manufacturing company for 24 years and grew one segment from $1.2M to $13M using EOS.
Best for manufacturing and other business leaders who want a proven system for accountability and growth.
Common questions
How much does Joe Paulsen charge?
Coaching with Joe runs $160 to $290 an hour. Message Joe from this page for an exact quote.
What does Joe Paulsen help with?
Joe Paulsen helps with resolving key business problems, strengthening leadership teams, simplifying operations and retaining top talent.
Is Joe Paulsen certified?
Joe Paulsen lists: Certified EOS Implementer; Certified Business Valuation Analyst (CVA); MBA; Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt; Team Coaching International certified; Kolbe and Working Genius certified.
Does Joe Paulsen offer workshops as well as EOS sessions?
Yes. He leads the Great Boss Workshop, which teaches leaders how to lead, manage, and hold people accountable. He also gives talks on retaining top talent and predictable revenue growth.
How do I contact Joe Paulsen?
Send Joe a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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