Rod Smith
EOS Implementer for leaders and senior teams in San Antonio
| Hourly rate range | $160 to $290 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Scaling and growthLeadership and team buildingOperations and systemsExit planning and successionLeadership developmentTeam performance |
| Works with | Founders and business owners and Executives |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Based in | San Antonio, Texas, United States |
| Credentials | Certified EOS Implementer |
Rod Smith is a Certified EOS Implementer in San Antonio, Texas. He helps business leaders and their senior teams solve root problems, lead better, and run their companies with the Traction system. He served in the US Army and has led and owned a number of companies over 20 years. He ran his last two companies on EOS. In his second company, EOS prepared the way for a higher valuation, succession planning, and a profitable sale.
What Rod helps with
Rod works with leaders and senior teams on root business problems and on leading more effectively. He also helps them install a clear system for running the company.
- Solving root problems in the business
- Leading more effectively
- Building alignment across the leadership team
- Gaining clarity of focus
- Running the company on EOS
- Growing into new markets
- Preparing for succession and a sale
Who Rod works with
Rod works with leaders, entrepreneurs, and their senior teams. His clients include CEOs, owners, presidents, and visionaries of small to mid-sized organizations. He has a special interest in companies of that size.
How Rod works
Rod guides clients through the Entrepreneurial Operating System, known as EOS. He helps leadership teams put business structure in place with a complete and connected system. He uses whiteboarding to simplify complex issues. His work centers on helping teams find the right answers themselves around the table.
Background and qualifications
Rod started working young in a family business. That built his work ethic through organized sports, West Point, and his early career. After serving in the US Army, he worked across several industries in leadership and entrepreneurial roles. Over 20 years he led and owned a number of companies. He struggled to find a complete way to build business structure, then found EOS. He ran his next two companies on EOS. In his second company, it helped prepare a higher valuation, succession planning, and a profitable sale.
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The CoachVouch take
Rod ran two of his own companies on EOS before becoming an implementer, and sold the second one at a profit.
Best for owners and leadership teams of small to mid-sized companies who want a clear system to run and grow their business.
Common questions
How much does Rod Smith charge?
Coaching with Rod runs $160 to $290 an hour. Message Rod from this page for an exact quote.
What does Rod Smith help with?
Rod Smith helps with solving root problems in the business, leading more effectively, building alignment across the leadership team and gaining clarity of focus.
Is Rod Smith certified?
Rod Smith lists: Certified EOS Implementer.
Has Rod Smith run his own businesses?
Yes. He has led and owned a number of companies over the last 20 years. He ran his last two on EOS and sold the second one at a profit.
How do I contact Rod Smith?
Send Rod a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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