Falon Veit Scott

Leading With Love: Work-Life Integration and Entrepreneurial Growth – Falon Veit Scott

Falon Veit Scott, CMM, MBA, is the Founder and CEO of EES Agency, a global meeting management and special event production company. As a philanthropist and event professional, she has over 25 years of experience in the music, nonprofit, and corporate sectors. Falon has been recognized as Nashville’s Most Admired CEO and a Woman of Influence and was featured on Forbes’ Next 1000 list. She is also involved in various organizations, including the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, Rotary International, and EO.

Here's a Glimpse of What You'll Learn

[1:19] Why Falon Veit Scott focuses on work-life integration rather than balance
[3:05] Falon’s experience working with her husband and managing a double-entrepreneur household
[6:05] The moment that sparked Falon’s decision to prioritize family over travel
[9:09] How Falon launched EES Agency despite legal challenges and a non-compete agreement
[13:44] Falon shares her strategies for preparing for large-scale events
[17:20] The pivotal decision to restructure EES Agency, hire leadership, and build a C-suite team
[21:35] What led Falon to EO?
[27:04] Falon’s future plans to lead with love and foster honest, supportive relationships

In This Episode

Many entrepreneurs struggle to balance the relentless demands of business with the needs of their family and personal well-being. As businesses grow, leaders often face a painful choice: keep pushing forward at the cost of relationships or step back and risk losing momentum. How can founders scale their companies without sacrificing the people and values they care about most?

After years of nonstop travel and hustle, event production expert Falon Veit Scott hit an emotional turning point in an airport bar, realizing she was missing critical moments with her young son. Instead of walking away from her company, she redesigned how she led, shifting from acting as the sole decision-maker to building a strong leadership team. By focusing on vision, strategy, and culture and leading through love, Falon restructured her business for long-term growth without losing sight of what mattered.

In today’s episode of The Decision, Robert Hartline and Eric Jackson of EO Nashville host Falon Veit Scott, Founder and CEO of EES Agency, to discuss how she restructured her leadership approach to focus on personal values. Falon talks about building a management team, what she learned from working with nonprofits, and the value of an EO membership.

Quotable Moments:

“If you’re trying to find a balance between the two, you’re never going to find it.”
“I was apologizing to him because there were things in his life that I missed.”
“You can’t really put a square peg in a round hole as much as you try.”
“Leading with love for me is putting that out into the universe and accepting it.”
“Being honest is kind to people, and I know that I would want to know.”

Action Steps:

Embrace work-life integration: Viewing work and life as intertwined helps entrepreneurs avoid constant conflict between personal and professional demands. This mindset fosters a healthier, more sustainable approach to leadership and personal fulfillment.
Build a strong leadership team: Expanding your company’s management structure allows you to delegate effectively and scale with confidence. It ensures growth doesn’t rely solely on the founder’s daily involvement.
Lead through love and honesty: Prioritizing kindness and transparency in leadership builds trust and strengthens team relationships. Addressing challenges openly creates a more resilient and engaged workplace culture.
Prepare thoroughly for key decisions: Taking time to anticipate potential obstacles equips leaders to handle crises with calmness and precision. This preparation reduces stress and increases the odds of successful outcomes.
Seek supportive peer networks: Joining communities like EO connects entrepreneurs with others who understand their challenges and offer diverse insights. These peer groups can be invaluable for personal growth and informed decision-making.