Richard Moscardelli

Embracing Challenges and Building Connections in EO – Richard Moscardelli

Richard Moscardelli is the President of EO Nashville and a Partner at 615 Real Property, LP. With a background in manufacturing, he co-founded a business with his father, which manufactured components for air filters.

Here's a Glimpse of What You'll Learn

[1:19] How being a student orientation assistant at the University of Tennessee influenced Richard Moscardelli’s career
[3:09] How joining EO transformed Richard’s personal and professional life
[5:48] Richard talks about co-founding a manufacturing business with his father
[10:58] Why Richard obtained his pilot’s license
[16:22] The role of EO forums in providing support for tough decisions
[22:36] Navigating EO presidency through past president support
[29:30] How to maximize your involvement with EO

In This Episode

When facing difficult decisions from all areas of life, entrepreneurs need an outlet to manage stress and navigate the outcome of their choices. How can you maintain focus and resilience during these shifts in your journey?

EO leader and veteran entrepreneur Richard Moscardelli discovered a passion for flying to ground him during stressful business periods. After obtaining his pilot’s license, he identified parallels between flying and business ownership, noting the role of checklists and processes in both endeavors. Additionally, when facing a divorce and a business sale, Richard found invaluable support in his EO forum, who coached him through their experiences to help him make informed decisions. He emphasizes involvement in forum presentations, retreats, and activities since this allowed him to become president, learning from past presidents’ leadership approaches and experiences.

In this week’s episode of The Decision, Eric Jackson and Robert Hartline invite EO Nashville’s President Richard Moscardelli to talk about his trajectory through the organization. Richard discusses co-founding his first business with his father, how joining EO influenced his business approach, and how his first job at the University of Tennessee shaped his career.

Quotable Moments:

“The best part about my business was the people, and my least favorite part about my business was the people.”
“You can’t be too cool for the program. Dive in and just take it in; soak it up.”
“You keep score on engagement by renewal at the end of the day.”
“It’s fun to meet somebody else on purpose once a month; get together for coffee or breakfast or lunch.”
“It’s hard being a pleaser when you realize not everyone will be happy all the time.”

Action Steps:

Find a stress-relieving hobby outside of work to maintain perspective during difficult times: Richard Moscardelli’s adoption of flying lessons to manage stress demonstrates the importance of having an activity that requires full attention and takes one away from business worries.
Practice open communication and order in business operations: Richard’s preference for order and structured decision-making highlights the effectiveness of checklists and protocols to avoid chaos.
Nurture family relationships within a business by establishing clear roles and maintaining open dialogue: Working with family can be rewarding and challenging; however, Richard’s success with his brother and father illustrates how defining responsibilities can preserve family dynamics.
Lean on a supportive community or peer group during personal or professional crises: Richard’s experience with EO during his divorce and selling his business underscores the value of a trusted network for emotional and strategic support.
Engage with your business community by participating in small, meaningful activities such as “Breaking Barriers” dinners: These events promote deep connections and thought-provoking discussions.