(MENAFN- EIN Presswire) EINPresswire/ -- Southern Professionals, a long-established manufacture rep or as they are often referred to as a consumer goods brokerage firm, has completed a full Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS ) implementation with EOS Implementer Eric Dykes, moving the company to a structured, accountable operation that enables leadership to focus on growth.

“Today we have a system in place that lets us not only all be on the same page as a company, but also our employees know where they stand. They know what the expectations are. I'm able to go to sleep at night knowing that everybody knows what they're doing, and everyone is accountable to their group that they're a part of within the EOS system,” said Bert Blackburn, CEO of Southern Professionals.

Leadership, peers, and industry partners who observed the rollout praised the results and pace of change.

“Implementing EOS with Eric didn't just create processes, it created ownership. Teams now solve problems before they escalate,” said Waylon Smith, Vice President.

“The clarity around roles and priorities reduced surprises and improved execution across the board,” added Larry Burris, President.

“Seeing leaders empower their teams and then actually step back is the biggest marker of sustainable change,” said Hayes Wade, Co-Founder and Partner.

“This transformation gives the company the runway to scale intentionally instead of firefighting day-to-day,” said Bree Cannon, VP Private Brands and Operations, Walmart Division.

With clearly defined roles, consistent meeting rhythms, and measurable accountabilities, Southern Professionals now operates with improved predictability and readiness for future growth. The company reports increased leadership confidence and better alignment across customer-facing and operational teams.

About Eric Dykes / EOS Worldwide
Eric Dykes is an EOS Implementer who helps privately held companies build leadership clarity, accountability, and repeatable systems that support scalable growth.

About Southern Professionals
Southern Professionals (founded 1979) a manufacturer-rep services to major retail partners, including Walmart, Sam's Club, Dollar General, Family Dollar, and Home Depot. For more information, visit .

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