<p>Running a business on sticky notes, late nights, and last-minute decisions? I’ve been there. In this episode of <em>Rocky Mountain Marketing</em>, I sit down once again with my operational other half and COO, <strong>Shawn Quintero</strong>, to share the behind-the-scenes journey of turning <strong>Next Step Social</strong> <strong>&amp; Podcasting</strong> from a founder-dependent business into a scalable, framework-driven company.</p><br><p>We get real about what it takes to stop <em>doing it all</em> and start <em>leading intentionally</em>. From the CEO-COO relationship, to daily huddles, GWC evaluations, and how we use the <strong>Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)</strong> to guide every move—we're pulling back the curtain on the systems and rhythms that power sustainable growth.</p><br><p>Whether you're a solopreneur with a team or a visionary ready to scale, this episode is your blueprint.</p><br><p><strong>In this episode, we discuss:</strong></p><ul><li>The turning point when we shifted from solopreneurship to a true business model</li><li>How hiring for <em>growth</em> (not relief) changes everything</li><li>What it really means to become a CEO vs. just being a founder</li><li>Why EOS became our growth framework</li><li>How we run our business with <strong>vision, data, and process clarity</strong></li><li>Daily huddle structure that keeps our team aligned and efficient</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters:</strong></p><p>00:00:00 Introduction to Business Scaling</p><p>00:00:00 Introduction to Business Scaling</p><p>00:03:00 Transitioning from Solopreneurship</p><p>00:06:00 Strategic Hiring and Systematization&nbsp;</p><p>00:09:00 Understanding EOS and Its Components</p><p>00:12:00 Building a Strong Business Partnership</p><p>00:15:00 The Role of Vision and Delegation</p><p>00:18:00 Implementing Daily Huddles and GWC Test</p><p>00:21:00 The Importance of Complementary Skills</p><p>00:24:00 Maintaining Alignment and Communication</p><p>00:27:00 Scaling with Structure and Systems</p><p>00:30:00 Conclusion and Call to Action</p><br><p>Visit Shawn Quintero online:</p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/heyshawnq/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/heyshawnq/</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HeyShawnQ/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/HeyShawnQ/</a></p><br><p>Learn more about Katie and Next Step Social &amp; Podcasting:</p><p>Speaking: https://katiebrinkley.com/</p><p>Website: https://yournextstep.agency/</p><p>Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiebrinkley</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@rockymountainmarketing</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatiebrinkley/</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Rocky Mountain Marketing- Digital Marketing for Entrepreneurs

Katie Brinkley

Building a Business That Runs Without You: The Next Step Social Way

NOV 18, 202533 MIN
Rocky Mountain Marketing- Digital Marketing for Entrepreneurs

Building a Business That Runs Without You: The Next Step Social Way

NOV 18, 202533 MIN

Description

<p>Running a business on sticky notes, late nights, and last-minute decisions? I’ve been there. In this episode of <em>Rocky Mountain Marketing</em>, I sit down once again with my operational other half and COO, <strong>Shawn Quintero</strong>, to share the behind-the-scenes journey of turning <strong>Next Step Social</strong> <strong>&amp; Podcasting</strong> from a founder-dependent business into a scalable, framework-driven company.</p><br><p>We get real about what it takes to stop <em>doing it all</em> and start <em>leading intentionally</em>. From the CEO-COO relationship, to daily huddles, GWC evaluations, and how we use the <strong>Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)</strong> to guide every move—we're pulling back the curtain on the systems and rhythms that power sustainable growth.</p><br><p>Whether you're a solopreneur with a team or a visionary ready to scale, this episode is your blueprint.</p><br><p><strong>In this episode, we discuss:</strong></p><ul><li>The turning point when we shifted from solopreneurship to a true business model</li><li>How hiring for <em>growth</em> (not relief) changes everything</li><li>What it really means to become a CEO vs. just being a founder</li><li>Why EOS became our growth framework</li><li>How we run our business with <strong>vision, data, and process clarity</strong></li><li>Daily huddle structure that keeps our team aligned and efficient</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters:</strong></p><p>00:00:00 Introduction to Business Scaling</p><p>00:00:00 Introduction to Business Scaling</p><p>00:03:00 Transitioning from Solopreneurship</p><p>00:06:00 Strategic Hiring and Systematization&nbsp;</p><p>00:09:00 Understanding EOS and Its Components</p><p>00:12:00 Building a Strong Business Partnership</p><p>00:15:00 The Role of Vision and Delegation</p><p>00:18:00 Implementing Daily Huddles and GWC Test</p><p>00:21:00 The Importance of Complementary Skills</p><p>00:24:00 Maintaining Alignment and Communication</p><p>00:27:00 Scaling with Structure and Systems</p><p>00:30:00 Conclusion and Call to Action</p><br><p>Visit Shawn Quintero online:</p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/heyshawnq/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/heyshawnq/</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HeyShawnQ/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/HeyShawnQ/</a></p><br><p>Learn more about Katie and Next Step Social &amp; Podcasting:</p><p>Speaking: https://katiebrinkley.com/</p><p>Website: https://yournextstep.agency/</p><p>Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiebrinkley</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@rockymountainmarketing</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatiebrinkley/</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>