Glen Smith built GDS Wealth Management from relentless cold calls and early financial uncertainty into a firm managing roughly $1.8 billion. But behind that business growth was a fear of failure that shaped nearly every decision he made, pushing him to work harder, hold on tighter, and believe that every important problem ultimately belonged to him.
The U.S. Small Business Administration has revealed that a record number of new businesses were started in the 12-month period ending in June 2026. In this episode, Strategic Coach® co-founder Dan Sullivan joins EOS Worldwide’s Kelly Knight and Mark O’Donnell to discuss the likely reasons behind this growth, including the impact of AI.
Cory Bengtzen and Tommy Aoki have helped turn SkyShare from a small aviation brokerage into a fast-growing private jet company competing against some of the biggest names in the industry. But beneath the polished world of aircraft, owners, and luxury travel is a business entering a much harder stage of growth. As SkyShare pushes toward becoming a top 10 operator, Cory and Tommy face the pressure of limited systems, expensive talent, pilot retention, acquisition goals, AI disruption, capital needs, and a company that has outgrown the scrappy tools that got it here. You’ll hear how two lifelong friends are trying to preserve culture, simplify operations, align incentives, and build the discipline required to scale a high-stakes aviation business without losing what made it work in the first place.
Meet the people who have used Running on EOS™️ and living The EOS Life®️ to make a significant impact on their communities and put a Dent in the Universe
