This episode of Inside the 90™ dives deep into the real-life EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) implementation journey of S&L Integrated. Reid Wylie shares how their business hit a growth ceiling and found a breakthrough with EOS, while Jeff Ruby provides insight into what made S&L a standout success story. From early challenges and team dynamics to defining core values and rolling out EOS across field teams, the episode is packed with practical wisdom and lessons for any business leader considering or currently implementing EOS.

Key Topics:

- How SNL Integrated Discovered EOS: Through local advocacy and returning employees.

- Finding the Right Implementer: Using EOS tools to identify and partner with Jeff Ruby.

- Hitting the Growth Ceiling: Recognizing organizational stagnation and the need for structure.

- The Power of Focus Day: Initial challenges and breakthroughs in team alignment.

- Visionary + Integrator Dynamics: Shifting leadership roles and deepening alignment.

- Rolling Out EOS Across the Organization: Including remote and field teams.

- Core Values Discovery: Establishing “Character, Passion, Quality”.

- Favorite EOS Tools: Level 10 Meetings, People Analyzer, and Delegate & Elevate.

- Measuring Traction: Early wins, accountability, and long-term cultural shifts.

Chapters:

[0:12] Welcome & Introductions

[0:36] How SNL Integrated First Heard About EOS

[2:10] Discovering and Connecting with Jeff Ruby

[6:11] Pre-EOS Challenges and Hitting the Growth Ceiling

[9:05] Defining a 10-Year Vision and Setting Growth Targets

[12:00] Focus Day: First Impressions, Team Dynamics, and Vulnerability

[17:20] When the Team First Felt Real Traction

[24:08] Reid’s Transition to Integrator & New Leadership Structure

[28:25] EOS Rollout to Remote and Field Employees

[34:41] Discovering and Living Core Values: Character, Passion, Quality

[43:01] Reid’s Favorite EOS Tools & How They Impact the Team

[45:01] What Jeff Looks for in an Ideal EOS Client

[48:00] Jason’s Role as Visionary & Why It Made a Difference

[49:45] Closing Reflections & Final Advice