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Jonathan B Smith

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I help entrepreneurs and their leadership teams solve root problems, lead more effectively, and gain Traction® in their businesses through a simple, proven operating system.
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  • 150+ EOS clients since 2013
  • 1,500+ sessions
  • 50+ successful exits

About Me

Implementer Category: ExpertImplementer Tags: new york

Jonathan B. Smith, entrepreneur, author, and business strategist. As an Expert EOS Implementer™ Jonathan has worked with 150+ high growth entrepreneurial companies in 1,500+ sessions to help them improve strategy, execution, and results. Since 2013, 50 of his clients have successfully exited their businesses.  His passion is helping others believe they can achieve what they once thought was impossible.

Jonathan is a negotiation expert and trainer with The Black Swan Group, and co-author of the upcoming book Fight Less, Win More. Trained in Tactical Empathy® by former FBI negotiator Chris Voss, Jonathan helps leaders navigate high-stakes conversations with clarity, confidence, and connection.

In Fight Less, Win More, he and co-author Derek Gaunt reveal how to apply field-tested negotiation techniques—from active listening to uncovering hidden motivations—to everyday business and personal interactions. The book offers practical guidance for reducing friction, resolving conflict, and achieving better outcomes without manipulation or compromise.

Jonathan is a Commercial Pilot, dog trainer, and avid offshore fisherman.

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What Can EOS Do For Your Business?

Vision

Getting everyone in your organization 100% on the same page with where you’re going and how you plan to get there.

Traction®

Instilling focus, discipline, and accountability throughout the company so that everyone executes on that vision—every day.

Healthy

Helping your leaders become a more cohesive, functional, healthy leadership team.

What is EOS®

EOS (The Entrepreneurial Operating System®)

Are you feeling stuck?  Has your business hit the ceiling? 

EOS is a simple, proven business operating system that can help your entrepreneurial organization clarify, simplify, and achieve its vision.

Look at your business in a whole new way – through the lens of the Six Key Components™.
The EOS Model® provides a visual illustration of the Six Key Components of any business in any industry that must be managed and strengthened to be a great business.

Want to learn more?
Implementing EOS is a journey to strengthen the Six Key Components of your business. The first step in that journey is to schedule a 90 Minute Meeting. To schedule that meeting click the button below.

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THE EOS MODEL®

THE EOS PROCESS

When you work with me as your EOS Implementer®, we will follow The EOS Process, a proven way to put all the pieces together, incorporating each of the EOS® Tools in the right order to best strengthen each key component of your business.

All EOS Implementers Share These Core Values:

Humbly Confident

Open, honest, real and well-practiced, ready to make a positive difference.

Grow or Die

Driven to maximize every situation and take ourselves and our clients to the next level.

Do what we say

Sometimes more, never less.

Do the right thing

Never betraying a trust and doing whatever it takes to resolve every issue so people can move forward.

Help First

Subordinating our personal interests to advance others, always giving value before expecting anything in return.

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What My Clients Say

Hear it directly from transformed businesses.

Jonathan began working with the International Spy Museum in February 2020 to implement EOS. Jonathan and the EOS system were very impactful to the Museum helping everyone prioritize, gain traction and achieve goals. Our organization runs smoother, with less effort and more results than before EOS. Jonathan helped us deal with tough issues and make good strategic decisions. I couldn't recommend him more highly.

Tamara Christian

President and CEO at the International Spy Museum

Jonathan helped us implement the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) as we grew our homes business to more than $20M in assets. Jonathan has worked with thousands of companies and brings a wealth of practical experience to every conversation that is shared and relevant to every business. He is insightful, forward looking and exceptionally pragmatic. If it is your intention to grow your business, give Jonathan a call!

Kurt Brugardt

Chief Operating Officer at Central Shore Holdings

I was tasked with finding the right EOS implementor for our organization, and we could not have found a better person for the job than Jonathan. He has a great deal of experience and a vast number of tools at his disposal to help guide us. His insightful questioning and entrepreneurial creativity help tease out our issues and put us in the right mindset to solve them.

Dominick Bizzarro

Chief of Innovation, MVP Health Care

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LATEST POSTS

  • Maintaining Boundaries with The Leadership Team
    on December 10, 2024

    Maintaining team health is paramount when running a business on EOS®. One of the most critical aspects of creating a functional, healthy team dynamic is establishing firm boundaries—especially as the leadership team’s EOS coach or facilitator.

  • Maintaining Boundaries with The Leadership Team
    on December 10, 2024

    Maintaining team health is paramount when running a business on EOS®. One of the most critical aspects of creating a functional, healthy team dynamic is establishing firm boundaries—especially as the leadership team’s EOS coach or facilitator.

  • Are You a Chef or a Baker?
    on October 1, 2024

    Capitalizing on the Personal Core Focus of Visionaries and Integrators can lead a business to a Michelin Star level of greatness (aka Rocket Fuel™) regardless of your industry.

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Speaking Engagements

I deliver keynotes and workshops that are perfect for groups of growth-oriented business owners and leaders. These intense sessions will help you:

  • Understand the six keys to building a truly great organization
  • Roll up your sleeves and confront your organizational issues head-on
  • Learn how to get everyone focused on achieving a clear company vision
  • Begin to instill discipline and accountability throughout your organization
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MY UPCOMING EVENTS

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UPCOMING EOS EVENTS

Great Boss®️ Workshop – Virtual

In this workshop, EOS Implementer Joe Paulsen will teach you 5 Leadership and 5 Management Practices that will help you be a Great Boss. They’ll also teach you a process and give you some simple tools that will improve your communication skills, create clear expectations and help you deal with common “people issues”.

Great Boss®️ Workshop – Virtual

Work with Expert EOS Implementer, Don Maranca & other bosses like yourself to learn how to develop more accountable, high-performing teams.

Great Boss®️ Workshop – Sioux Falls, SD

In this workshop, EOS Implementer Joe Paulsen will teach you 5 Leadership and 5 Management Practices that will help you be a Great Boss. They’ll also teach you a process and give you some simple tools that will improve your communication skills, create clear expectations and help you deal with common “people issues”.

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New York City Metropolitan Area
New York
New York
10001
United States

212-920-4424

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The Great Boss Workshop teaches leaders and managers how to create the accountable, people-centric environments their teams need to thrive. This workshop dives into the proven tools and techniques for improving your communication skills, creating clearer expectations, and addressing common “people issues.”

Ready to elevate your leadership? Learn to be a Great Boss! You and your team will:

  • Participate in high-energy breakout sessions
  • Deep-dive into the Great Boss Toolkit
  • Learn The Five Leadership Practices™ and The Five Management Practices™
  • Train toward holding more effective Quarterly Conversations
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