The Resiliency Playbook: Learning From Losses in Business - John Rowley

The Decision by EO Nashville

John Rowley is the Founder of CounterPoint Messaging, a message, media, and digital firm focused on political and advocacy campaigns at the local, state, and national levels. Since starting out in radio and television, he has worked on over 500 political advocacy campaigns for Democrats in 47 states, winning 91% of the time. John has worked with candidates, including presidents, governors, city councils, and members of Congress. He has also worked with over 100 nonprofits and has provided political analysis on media outlets, including MSNBC, CNBC, CNN, Fox News, and NPR.

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Entrepreneurs are known for their resilience, but even the strongest business owners can get knocked down by setbacks in their journeys. In these situations, deciding to start fresh can catalyze unprecedented personal growth. Learn how an adaptable entrepreneur and leader transformed his business and mindset.

Political advising expert and long-time EO Nashville member John Rowley joined EO to kickstart growth for his business, but he never imagined he would end his 20-year partnership in just 30 days. Although he talked extensively about the partnership dynamics with his forum, ending the relationship so suddenly cost John his business and employees’ livelihoods. However, this experience taught him the value of self-reflection and consistent learning. John rebuilt his business on political passion and resilience and became an advocate for transparent and vulnerable EO forum cultures to build leadership and overcome challenges.

In this episode of The Decision, Eric Jackson and Robert Hartline meet with John Rowley, the Founder of CounterPoint Messaging, to discuss difficult decisions, resilience, and the power of intimate participation in EO forums. John also shares how to navigate conflicts between forum mates, how he rebuilt his business following a failed partnership, and his valuable life lessons in business.