John LaFontsee
EOS implementer for business owners and leadership teams in Minnesota and Wisconsin
| Hourly rate range | $160 to $290 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Scaling and growthLeadership and team buildingOperations and systemsTrades and home servicesTeam performanceLeadership development |
| Works with | Founders and business owners, Executives and Managers |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Based in | Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States |
| Credentials | Certified EOS Implementer |
John LaFontsee is a Certified EOS Implementer who helps business owners and leadership teams get clear on their vision and run their companies with more control. He has facilitated 1200+ sessions and has 30 years of leadership experience. He has run and co-owned construction and manufacturing businesses, restaurants, and aviation service businesses. His niche is helping leaders lead and motivate frontline employees. He works from Saint Paul, Minnesota and Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
What John helps with
John helps leadership teams set priorities, solve tough issues and build a business that runs on a clear core focus.
- Clarifying company vision
- Getting a leadership team aligned on priorities
- Leading and motivating frontline employees
- Solving tough issues leaders avoid
- Rolling out the EOS model across an organization
- Connecting EOS tools to long-term goals
- Staying focused on a core focus
Who John works with
John works with owners and leadership teams of companies. His clients include a wealth management firm, a fire protection company and a digital marketing agency. He has led businesses with family, private equity and public ownership, so he understands many company structures.
How John works
John uses the EOS model and its tools to help leadership teams. He finds the problem in the business and matches it to the right EOS tool. He keeps clients true to the EOS system and pushes them to face the hard issues. He also helps each company pick a core focus and stay with it.
Background and qualifications
John has 30 years of leadership experience. He has run and co-owned niche construction and manufacturing businesses, restaurants, and multi-faceted aviation service businesses. He has led companies with family, private equity and public ownership. Today he is a Certified EOS Implementer. He has facilitated 1200+ sessions with leadership teams and companies.
John LaFontsee pricing
Programs and services
- EOS implementation for leadership teams
- Facilitated team sessions
- Meeting to discuss fit
John LaFontsee reviews
The CoachVouch take
An EOS implementer who has run construction, manufacturing, restaurant and aviation businesses himself.
Best for business owners and leadership teams who want to run on EOS and need help leading frontline employees.
Common questions
How much does John LaFontsee charge?
Coaching with John runs $160 to $290 an hour. Message John from this page for an exact quote.
What does John LaFontsee help with?
John LaFontsee helps with clarifying company vision, getting a leadership team aligned on priorities, leading and motivating frontline employees and solving tough issues leaders avoid.
Is John LaFontsee certified?
John LaFontsee lists: Certified EOS Implementer.
What is John LaFontsee's niche within EOS?
John focuses on helping leaders better lead and motivate hard to find frontline employees.
What kinds of companies has John led himself?
He has run and co-owned construction and manufacturing businesses, restaurants, and aviation service businesses. He has also led family owned, private equity and publicly held companies.
How do I contact John LaFontsee?
Send John a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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