How to Trust Your Team & Ownership Mentality w/ EJ Bowen

Hold on tight, because this episode is a rollercoaster of inspiration! We've got EJ Bowen, the mastermind behind NeoGig and Omni Legion, dropping bombs of wisdom left and right. From a candy-selling Scout to scaling corporate ladders, EJ's journey is anything but ordinary. After a shocking health crisis, EJ stepped into the entrepreneurial ring, and now he's a heavyweight champion, driving the future of call centers and executive services for small businesses!We're diving into the deep end with EJ, unpacking the necessity of action, navigating partnerships, and the art of cultivating owner-minded employees. His narrative isn't just about the grind – it's about seizing the reins of life. Strap in and tune into Gathering The Kings – this is an episode you don't want to miss!During this episode, you will learn about;[00:55]  Intro to EJ Bowen and his businesses[02:55]  What is the burning desire for EJ that keeps him pushing for more?[04:01]  What does EJ get excited about?[10:28]  What pushed EJ to start his entrepreneurial journey[19:45]  A good business decision EJ has made[22:20]  EJ reflects on a bad decision that he has made[29:08]  What is the one KPI EJ would choose to track if he could only choose one?[31:09]  How EJ helps his employees think like business owners[35:32]  Helping your employees to see that you have their best interests in mind[36:34]  The resource that EJ highly recommends[42:22]  EJ’s unique view on work - life obsession[45:14]  What advice would EJ give to the younger version of himself?[47:18]  How to connect with EJ[49:01]  Info on Gathering The Kings MastermindNotable Quotes"Do you possess the courage to embark on the journey?" - EJ Bowen"Just because you're motivated, it doesn't necessarily mean you'll act." - EJ Bowen"We don't receive bonuses for fun, but for the value we create." - EJ Bowen"There's a lack of assistance for people to understand how inflation negatively affects us all." - EJ Bowen"As an entrepreneur, you cannot afford to have a plan B. When it gets tough, and it will, the temptation to resort to it will be overwhelming." - EJ BowenRewritten Quotes:"Having the guts to go, as she put it, is indeed a significant part of the process." - Chaz Wolfe (Host)"If we are only earning money to hoard it, rather than grow it, that doesn't sound like investing." - Chaz Wolfe (Host)"Being intentional, even in the smallest aspects, is essential in every relationship we can think of in our lives." - Chaz Wolfe (Host)"Success tends to lure us in, getting so close that we can almost touch it, yet providing an escape route when it becomes just too difficult to reach." - Chaz Wolfe (Host)Books and Resources Recommended:Podcast - Marketing School: https://marketingschool.io/Grover, Tim S. Winning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness. Simon & Schuster, 2021.Amazon.com: Winning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness (Audible Audio Edition): Tim S. Grover, Shari Wenk, Pete Simonelli, Simon & Schuster Audio: Audible Books & OriginalsLet’s Connect!EJ Bowen Info:LinkedIn: