Cultivating Culture and Scaling Success - Tom Turner

The Decision by EO Nashville

Tom Turner is the Managing Director of STS Capital Partners, an international boutique mergers and acquisitions firm. As a CEO, entrepreneur, board member, and philanthropist, he has over 20 years of experience across the legal services, electronic discovery, computer forensics, and technology industries. Tom was also the Founding Partner of DSi, Inc., a legal services firm providing electronic discovery and digital forensics services.

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It’s common for entrepreneurs to feel stuck in their journeys when they’re battling against growth plateaus and cultural dysfunctions. How can you transform your business to catalyze exponential growth?

After reaching $3 million in revenue, Tom Turner thought he was too good for the Entrepreneurs’ Organization. He joined reluctantly and discovered that his leadership and cultural structures were fractured. By investing in a business coach, Tom built a robust culture and a sustainable business model where he transitioned from the president to the executive chairman. This allowed him to scale and eventually sell his business at $180 million. Tom credits peer support in his EO forum and recommends embracing the forum experience with an open mind.

Tune in to this episode of The Decision as Robert Hartline and Eric Jackson chat with Tom Turner, the Managing Director of STS Capital Partners, about how he navigated his business’ growth and exit. Tom talks about how EO transformed his business and life, the process of transitioning business ownership, and how he built a thriving culture.