Mark Stagen
EOS Implementer for founder-led and PE-backed companies in Southern California
| Hourly rate range | $160 to $290 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Scaling and growthStartups and foundersLeadership and team buildingOperations and systemsExit planning and successionCEO and founder coachingTeam performance |
| Works with | Founders and business owners and Executives |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Based in | Irvine, California, United States |
| Credentials | Certified EOS Implementer; BA, Yale University; Harvard President Management Program; EY Entrepreneur of the Year winner and judge; YPO member and leader since 2005 |
Mark Stagen is an EOS Implementer who helps founders and leadership teams in Southern California run their companies with more focus and accountability. He has founded and sold two companies himself. One was Emerald Health Services, a large healthcare staffing firm sold to a private equity firm. He works with founder-run, YPO-led, PE-backed and family businesses with $5M to $250M in revenue.
What Mark helps with
Mark works with leaders who know their company can do more but feel stuck between daily work and the bigger vision. He focuses on scaling, accountability and team alignment.
- Scaling a company past the founder's instincts
- Building accountability across the leadership team
- Aligning the team around one vision
- Running a family business through a generational transition
- Hitting growth and exit targets in PE-backed companies
- Giving boards and investors clear visibility into results
Who Mark works with
Mark works with companies in the $5M to $250M revenue range in Southern California and greater Los Angeles. His clients include founder-run firms, YPO-led companies, PE-backed portfolio companies and family businesses. They are often leaders who feel stuck between the day-to-day and the bigger vision.
How Mark works
Mark implements EOS, the Entrepreneurial Operating System, with leadership teams. The tools include Rocks, Scorecards and Level 10 Meetings. These give teams clear goals and weekly accountability. They also give investors and boards a view of progress. For PE-backed firms, this helps the operating team focus on growing enterprise value.
Background and qualifications
Mark founded and sold two companies. He built Emerald Health Services into one of the largest healthcare staffing firms in the country and sold it to a private equity firm. Before that, he co-founded Telecore, a broadband engineering firm, which he sold and guided through its IPO. His companies produced over $1 billion in combined revenue. He earned a BA from Yale in three years while playing football. He also attended the Harvard President Management Program and taught entrepreneurship at USC Marshall as an Adjunct Professor. He has been a YPO member and leader since 2005.
Mark Stagen pricing
Programs and services
- EOS implementation for leadership teams
Mark Stagen reviews
The CoachVouch take
He is a two-time founder with successful exits who is also an active YPO chapter and international leader.
Best for founders, YPO members and PE-backed teams who want a clearer structure for growth.
Common questions
How much does Mark Stagen charge?
Coaching with Mark runs $160 to $290 an hour. Message Mark from this page for an exact quote.
What does Mark Stagen help with?
Mark Stagen helps with scaling a company past the founder's instincts, building accountability across the leadership team, aligning the team around one vision and running a family business through a generational transition.
Is Mark Stagen certified?
Mark Stagen lists: Certified EOS Implementer; BA, Yale University; Harvard President Management Program; EY Entrepreneur of the Year winner and judge; YPO member and leader since 2005.
Does Mark Stagen work with PE-backed companies?
Yes. He helps PE-backed portfolio companies put EOS in place to reach growth and exit targets. He sold his own company to a private equity firm.
How do I contact Mark Stagen?
Send Mark a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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