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February 25, 2025 58 mins

🚀 How Did This Business 40X in 18 Years? The EOS Scaling Secret with Kevin Rains

What does it take to scale a business 40X without losing your mind? Kevin Rains, an experienced entrepreneur and EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) Implementer, joins us on the Cincinnati Business Podcast to reveal the secrets of business growth, leadership, and operational excellence.

Kevin shares how he took his auto body shop from one location to five and eventually sold his company to private equity—all while mastering EOS to streamline processes, build a strong team, and create sustainable traction. Whether you're a small business owner in Cincinnati or an entrepreneur looking to scale, this episode is packed with actionable insights you don’t want to miss!

🔹 Learn the 6 key components of EOS
🔹 Discover how to break through growth ceilings
🔹 Find out why vision, people, and data are essential for scaling
🔹 Understand the game-changing relationship between Visionary & Integrator

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00:00 - Introduction
Meet Kevin Rains and his incredible business journey.

02:00 - What is EOS?
Defining the Entrepreneurial Operating System and why it’s crucial for business owners.

05:15 - Scaling from One to Five Locations
How Kevin grew his auto body shop and handled rapid expansion.

10:45 - The Chaos of Growth & Finding a Solution
Recognizing the need for an operating system to manage business complexity.

15:30 - The 6 Key Components of EOS

  1. Vision – Defining clear direction and core values
  2. People – Right people in the right seats
  3. Data – Making decisions based on numbers, not gut feelings
  4. Issues – Identifying and solving business problems
  5. Process – Standardizing for efficiency
  6. Traction – Executing and holding teams accountable

30:10 - Why Visionaries & Integrators Must Work Together
Understanding the crucial balance of big-picture thinking vs. execution.

40:25 - How EOS Helps Small & Mid-Sized Businesses
Why EOS works for businesses of all sizes and how to get started.

50:00 - Final Advice for Entrepreneurs
Kevin’s top tips for business owners looking to scale successfully.

55:00 - Outro & How to Connect with Kevin
Find Kevin online and learn more about EOS.


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