Phil Ouellette
EOS Implementer and exit planning advisor for business owners in Madison
| Hourly rate range | $160 to $290 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Scaling and growthLeadership and team buildingOperations and systemsExit planning and successionFinance and profitTeam performanceCEO and founder coachingLeadership development |
| Works with | Founders and business owners and Executives |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Based in | Madison, Wisconsin, United States |
| Credentials | Certified EOS Implementer; Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA); ProfitWorks Certified Coach (incentive-plan design) |
Phil Ouellette is a Certified EOS Implementer in Madison, Wisconsin. He helps business owners and leadership teams get clear on their vision, run their company with more discipline, and plan for a future sale. Phil ran a 175-person company after the founder fired its president. Later he was CEO of a 50-person professional services firm, where he found EOS. He also holds the Certified Exit Planning Advisor credential.
What Phil helps with
Phil works with owners and leadership teams who want more traction now and more value in their business later.
- Building a clear vision the whole team shares
- Executing with discipline every quarter
- Setting clear roles and accountability on the team
- Running a company with no operating system
- Making a business more valuable and easier to transfer
- Planning an exit or next step as an owner
- Designing incentive plans
Who Phil works with
Phil works with business owners and their leadership teams. His clients include company presidents, CEOs, and operations leaders at organizations such as a software company, a nonprofit, and a publishing group. They want focus, clear roles, and a healthier team.
How Phil works
Phil uses the Entrepreneurial Operating System, known as EOS, to bring clarity and traction to a company. The work centers on a shared vision, quarter after quarter execution, and team accountability. He also brings exit planning into the process so the habits that run a business well also raise its value and make it easier to transfer.
Background and qualifications
Phil has sat in the owner's and CEO's chair. His first big leadership role came when he became president of a 175-person company with no operating system or defined roles. Later he was CEO of a 50-person professional services firm and found EOS there. He has held key leadership roles in three EOS companies. He has experience in finance, operations, and business development, plus years of consulting and mentoring entrepreneurial companies. He is a Certified EOS Implementer, a Certified Exit Planning Advisor, and a ProfitWorks Certified Coach.
Phil Ouellette pricing
Programs and services
- EOS implementation for leadership teams
- Exit planning advice
- Incentive-plan design coaching
Phil Ouellette reviews
The CoachVouch take
Phil combines EOS implementation with exit planning and has led companies as president and CEO himself.
Best for owners and leadership teams who want a shared vision, steady execution, and a business that is ready for a future sale.
Common questions
How much does Phil Ouellette charge?
Coaching with Phil runs $160 to $290 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Phil Ouellette help with?
Phil Ouellette helps with building a clear vision the whole team shares, executing with discipline every quarter, setting clear roles and accountability on the team and running a company with no operating system.
Is Phil Ouellette certified?
Phil Ouellette lists: Certified EOS Implementer; Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA); ProfitWorks Certified Coach (incentive-plan design).
Has Phil Ouellette run a company himself?
Yes. He was president of a 175-person company and later CEO of a 50-person professional services firm.
How do I contact Phil Ouellette?
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