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: [email protected]
 
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.

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