Seize the Day: Lessons in Love, Loss, and Legacy - Robert Hartline and Eric Jackson

The Decision by EO Nashville

Robert Hartline is the Founder and CEO of CallProof, a company that helps B2B sales teams manage their customers using a sales activity reporting system. He has been a member of EO (Entrepreneurs’ Organization) for about eight years. He is also a Professional EOS Implementer for EOS Worldwide, where he shares his experience using the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) to scale a business from $10 million to $100 million in three years. Before CallProof and EOS Worldwide, Robert was the Founder of Absolute Wireless, a wireless retailer with 78 retail locations, which he sold in 2020.

Eric Jackson is the Founder and CEO of Element 47, a web design and marketing agency that helps businesses reach their marketing goals and connect to their next customer. Eric has been a member of EO for about 15 years. Before Element 47, he was the Founder and Managing Partner at Keystone Business Solutions and the President of the EO Nashville Chapter.

In this episode…

When faced with the inevitability of losing a loved one, entrepreneurs often wonder what they could have done differently. What if you were given the chance to say everything that needed to be said before it was too late? How can writing a letter help you find closure and peace?

While witnessing his father’s final days, Eric Jackson knew he had limited time to reconcile past differences and spend quality time with him. Eric deepened their relationship by expressing his thoughts and emotions through a letter and facilitating transparent conversations with his father before it was too late. During a loved one’s last days, he recommends having candid discussions with your EO forum about mortality to foster a supportive community and prepare you for the loss. These pivotal life events shape your personal and professional life, providing opportunities for self-reflection and growth.

In this special episode of The Decision, Robert Hartline interviews Eric Jackson about his father’s recent passing. Together, they discuss the value of presence, communication, and proactive acceptance of death and mourning. Eric also talks about appreciating and communicating with those closest to you.