Elite Expert Michael Erath

Building Bulletproof Businesses with Michael Erath

February 16, 2026

Jenn Foster, co-owner of Elite Online Publishing, interviews Michael Erath, the accomplished author of “5 Obsessions: The Elite Organizations.”

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What You’ll Learn In This Episode:

  • From Bankruptcy to Business Coach
  • Entrepreneurship’s Strain on Growth
  • Clear Expectations Drive Success

Quotes:

“I really believe that most of the frustrations between people are a result of unclear expectations. And it really all starts, I believe, with getting very good at setting clear expectations in both directions, right, between the boss and the employee.”

“If you think about the importance of getting those hires right, Why would you not invest time in training and practicing how to do it well? Make sure that you filter the right people on the front end and you don’t end up hiring and onboarding people that are not a good fit and then having to struggle through the massive cost that really is to the business.”

About Michael Erath

Michael Erath doesn’t just teach entrepreneurs how to build elite organizations—he’s lived it, lost it, and rebuilt it stronger. In his late 20s and early 30s he scaled a business into a $45 million global enterprise, only to have it devastated in 2009 by the housing market crash and the actions of a fraudulent business partner. With everything wiped out, Michael did what real entrepreneurs do—he fought back. Today he helps founders break through plateaus, eliminate chaos, and build companies that run with precision as a seasoned entrepreneur, Inc. 5000 CEO, and battle-tested business coach. He is the author of Five Obsessions of Elite Organizations, a clear, no‑BS framework for leaders who refuse to settle and want both a thriving business and a life rich with purpose, pairing clarity, strategy, and execution to help entrepreneurs build what lasts.

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