Written by: Mary Jayne Crocker, EVP, Chief Strategy Officer, and EOS Integrator

As an entrepreneur, you are a visionary, dreamer, and a risk-taker. You work in a fast-paced environment, wearing many hats. How do I know? As Bridgewater Bank’s very first employee in 2005, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with our founder, entrepreneur Jerry Baack. For over 18 years, I’ve been immersed in the entrepreneurial world, not just alongside Jerry but with countless entrepreneurial clients as well.

This experience has given me insights into what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur. For instance, I understand that although you are an expert in your field, you need a knowledgeable banking partner who is an expert in the local market and a partner in your success–one whom you can trust—who understands you and your goals. Yet, I would argue there is another integral element to your success: a bank that runs on the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS).

Why? Since Bridgewater adopted (EOS) in 2010, I have not only seen this powerful system take our own entrepreneurial business to the next level, but I have also witnessed firsthand the unique and elevated ability an EOS-run bank has to take other entrepreneurial businesses, like yours, to new heights.

Understanding Entrepreneurs

An EOS-run bank uniquely understands you because we are entrepreneurs ourselves. Like you, we are dedicated, scrappy, flexible, and growth-oriented. We understand your need for responsive support and simple, flexible solutions.

Having a likeminded partner who understands your unique challenges and knows what you need to reach your goals and achieve success can make a world of difference.

A Proven Process

Put simply, a proven process illustrates how a business will ensure a consistent delivery of products or services. Thus, working with a bank that has a proven process means your experience will be smoother. You have enough to worry about within your own business; choose a bank that has its own operations under control!

Transparency & Accountability

Accountability and transparency flow through the veins of EOS-run organizations. It’s an expectation and a core part of company culture. Having a trusted partner who will be communicative and honest with you and keep their word allows you to focus on what matter most – growing your business.

Efficiency

Since you are inundated with the responsibilities associated with building and operating a business, it’s vital to work with an efficient bank that runs lean and moves quickly, like you do.

An EOS-run bank has the capacity to go the extra mile because of its effective, consistent processes and having the right experts in the right roles. This efficiency will pay dividends for your business allowing you to keep moving forward.

A Robust Network

As entrepreneurs ourselves, we understand the important role a powerful network has in a business owner’s success. Networking is one of the ways we built our bank, and we believe our clients deserve access to a robust network of like-minded Twin Cities entrepreneurs who mutually benefit from one another. So, that’s exactly what we’ve built.

EOS Opportunities

We are proud to be part of the engaging and ever-growing EOS community in the Twin Cities, and it is rewarding to provide our clients with opportunities to form meaningful connections in the EOS space, learn, and grow. This is an added value entrepreneurs won’t find with a traditional bank.

From shared experiences and valuable network connections to greater efficiency, as you consider your banking partner, I challenge you to consider the way an EOS-run bank is uniquely suited to support your business, taking it to the next level. As the bank of choice for EOS-run companies operating in the Twin Cities, the team at Bridgewater Bank would love to connect with you to discuss how we can boost your business’s success.