It’s Not One Thing. It’s Everything.

Ronnie Stafford, Director – Great Annexe Co.

When I joined EO in 2020, I was at a crossroads. The business was solid—built on strong foundations and growing steadily. But deep down, I knew I’d taken it as far as I could on my own.

What I needed wasn’t just a business strategy. I needed to grow—me—so that the business could grow too. EO became that catalyst.

From the moment I joined Accelerator, something shifted. I started to see things differently, act more intentionally, ask better questions, and surround myself with people who didn’t just get it—they lived it.

In five years, I’ve gone from being an inexperienced business owner to someone with a mature, grounded approach to leadership. That shift hasn’t just changed me—it’s doubled my business. And more importantly, it’s changed how I carry myself through the challenges and wins.

• There’s no single secret to that transformation. It’s not one event or one person—it’s the sum of everything EO is.
• It’s the notebook I was given at my very first event, where I scribbled down every insight I didn’t want to forget (and still refer to today).
• It’s the conversations. The honesty. The energy of being surrounded by people who push you, support you, and challenge you to go bigger.
• It’s the stories that remind you you’re not alone.
• It’s the vibe.

EO isn’t just a business network—it’s a living, breathing experience. One that I feel genuinely privileged to be part of.

And I wouldn’t trade it for anything.