Tyler Smith
EOS Implementer helping business owners get exit-ready in Michigan
| Hourly rate range | $160 to $290 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Scaling and growthOperations and systemsExit planning and successionLeadership developmentTeam performance |
| Works with | Founders and business owners and Executives |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Based in | Birmingham, Michigan, United States |
| Credentials | Certified EOS Implementer; 2X EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist; 3X Inc. 500 top 30 |
| Practice | Step-by-Step Exit |
Tyler Smith is a Certified EOS Implementer in Birmingham, Michigan. He helps leadership teams and business owners run their companies on EOS and get ready for an exit. He has 28+ years of EOS experience and spent 11+ years on the EOS Leadership Team. He created the Step by Step Exit system and wrote the book Exit Ready. He has also made 6 successful entrepreneurial exits of his own.
What Tyler helps with
Tyler helps leadership teams run EOS with discipline and clarity. He also guides owners who want a company that runs smoothly and can be kept, passed on, or sold.
- Running EOS the right way across Vision, Traction and Healthy
- Using digital whiteboards, micro-sites and AI with EOS
- Getting a company ready for a future exit
- Building a company that runs smoothly and scales simply
- Using the Accountability Chart for succession planning
- Clarifying roles and building a healthier team
- Cutting through constant firefighting and focusing on key priorities
Who Tyler works with
Tyler works with leadership teams and owners of companies that run on EOS. His client examples include a printing business, a building company, a product company and a real estate firm. Some clients want to keep their company for good. Others want to pass it on or prepare to sell.
How Tyler works
Tyler works from the EOS system and its tools, with a focus on Vision, Traction and Healthy. He also uses digital tools such as digital whiteboards, micro-sites and AI to build clarity and accountability. For owners planning an exit, he uses his own Step by Step Exit system, which is licensed for EOS. He also teaches the Accountability Chart for succession planning and a 3 Circle Family Business Model.
Background and qualifications
Tyler is a Certified EOS Implementer with 28+ years of EOS experience. He has served on the EOS Leadership Team for 11+ years. He has made 6 successful entrepreneurial exits. He was a 2X EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist and made the Inc. 500 top 30 list 3 times. He created the Step by Step Exit system. He also co-wrote the book Exit Ready with Kelly J. Carter. He has appeared on podcasts to talk about exit planning and AI.
Tyler Smith pricing
Programs and services
- EOS implementation for leadership teams
- Step by Step Exit planning system
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The CoachVouch take
He created the EOS licensed Step by Step Exit system and has made 6 entrepreneurial exits himself.
Best for owners of EOS companies who want to run the system well and get ready to exit.
Common questions
How much does Tyler Smith charge?
Coaching with Tyler runs $160 to $290 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Tyler Smith help with?
Tyler Smith helps with running EOS the right way across Vision, Traction and Healthy, using digital whiteboards, micro-sites and AI with EOS, getting a company ready for a future exit and building a company that runs smoothly and scales simply.
Is Tyler Smith certified?
Tyler Smith lists: Certified EOS Implementer; 2X EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist; 3X Inc. 500 top 30.
Does Tyler Smith use digital tools with EOS?
Yes. He uses digital whiteboards, micro-sites and AI to help teams gain clarity, accountability and traction.
How do I contact Tyler Smith?
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