Beth Fahey is joined by fellow EOS coach, implementer, and entrepreneur Jim Coyle, who shares his journey from childhood candy bar hustler to managing a Chicago bar. He opens up about the pitfalls of hiring friends, the emotional weight of leadership, and why management isn't for everyone. This episode brings laughs, lessons, and the wisdom every founder needs.   00:26 Meet Jim Coyle 02:07 Jim’s Entrepreneurial Journey 04:06 The Challenges of Managing Friends 06:19 Lessons from the Bar Business 09:03 Realizations About Management 13:00 Finding the Right Fit 15:01 The Role of a Practice Manager 18:08 Understanding GWC 20:20 The Paradox of Leadership 24:40 The Beauty of Purpose 27:49 Final Thoughts and Reflections   About: Beth Fahey is a leadership coach, Expert EOS Implementer, and co-creator of the How to Be a Great Boss Workshops. With nearly 40 years of hands-on leadership experience, Beth has worn many hats: from working in film and owning a bakery to leading a national trade association.   Now, as the host of The Bad Boss Confessional, she shares candid stories about the challenges of leadership, mistakes made, lessons learned, and the path to becoming the kind of boss your team actually wants to follow. Through humor, honesty, and heart, Beth is on a mission to help leaders grow, one confession at a time.   Show Links For more information about Beth Fahey follow the links below. Website: www.eosworldwide.com/beth-fahey  Facebook: www.facebook.com/BethFaheyEOS Instagram: www.instagram.com/bethfaheyeos/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@bethfaheyeos LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bethfahey/ Bad Boss Confessional YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@badbossconfessional Beth's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bethfaheyeos   Guest Links EOS Profile: https://www.eosworldwide.com/jim-coyle Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimcoylenexus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimcoylenexus/ Email: jcoyle@eosworldwide.com   Thanks to our Sponsors A big thank you to our amazing sponsors for making this episode possible: Titus Talent – Helping organizations make the best hiring decisions with performance-based talent strategies. Strety – Empowering teams through strategic planning and performance management tools built for modern workforces.