S2E37 | When EOS Theory Meets Reality with Ned Tomasevic

Feb 25, 2026

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Welcome to Confessions of an Implementer, a podcast by Talent Harbor. We share unique stories of implementers and the companies they’ve transformed, giving you a rare glimpse into the system's successes and challenges. I'm your host, Ryan Hogan.

Let’s dive in!

In this episode, I sit down with Ned Tomasevic, an EOS Implementer with deep experience in private equity, search funds, and operating businesses. We talk about what leadership really looks like when the stakes are high. Ned shares lessons from distressed companies, investor-backed turnarounds, and stepping into the operator seat for the first time. We dig into motivation, core values, decision-making under pressure, and why leadership is always a human experience, not just a financial one. If you work with EOS companies navigating growth, ownership changes, or private equity involvement, this conversation offers honest insight from someone who has lived it. Let’s dive in.

Episode Resources:
Microsite: https://implementer.eosworldwide.com/ned-tomasevic/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ned-tomasevic-6587901/

Timestamps
00:00 From Banking to Private Equity
05:39 The Reality of Private Equity
09:26 Distressed Investing: Risks & Returns
15:56 PE Fund Decision-Making & Oversight
19:04 Entrepreneurial Roots & Career Path
23:29 The Allure of Search Funds
33:18 How Search Funds Work
36:42 The Art of Sourcing Deals
41:12 Raising Capital and Deal Sourcing
43:04 The Solo Searcher Experience
45:14 The Search Timeline and Investor Returns
46:50 Acquiring Easy Shipper Racks
49:43 Reframing the ‘Flip’ in Search Funds
53:16 Motivating Leadership Teams
01:00:09 Company Values and Culture
01:03:47 Living and Breathing Core Values

Show Links

Talent Harbor: https://talentharbor.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanehogan/

Guest Links

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ned-tomasevic-6587901/
EOS Worldwide: https://implementer.eosworldwide.com/ned-tomasevic/
Website: https://www.searchers.fund/