The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Business with Jason Olsen
Success in business isn’t just about strategy and execution—it’s about understanding people. Emotional intelligence (EQ) is one of the biggest differentiators between good leaders and great ones, yet it’s often overlooked.
Did you know that 90% of top performers have high EQ, while only 20% of low performers do? (Source: TalentSmart)
Join us on The Bliss Business Podcast as we welcome Jason Olsen, Founder & CEO of IMAGE Studios, to explore how emotional intelligence fuels leadership, customer relationships, and business growth.
Jason has built a thriving business by empowering independent beauty professionals through his innovative salon studio model. But his true success lies in how he leads—with empathy, trust, and a deep understanding of human connection.
In this episode, we’ll discuss:
✅ How emotional intelligence impacts leadership and decision-making
✅ The role of EQ in customer experience and brand loyalty
✅ How companies can integrate emotional intelligence into their culture as they scale
📊 Companies with emotionally intelligent leaders experience 34% higher employee engagement (Source: Gallup), and customers spend 140% more with brands that offer a positive emotional experience (Source: Harvard Business Review).
The businesses that thrive in the future won’t just be the ones with the best products—but the ones that connect deeply with people.
💬 How do you use emotional intelligence in business? Drop your thoughts in the comments and tune in for this insightful conversation!
Jason Olsen
Founder & CEO of IMAGE Studios
Jason started his first business at the age of 16, launching a specialty automotive parts and accessories website. As the company grew, he began selling products all over the world, eventually importing and private labeling his own line of automotive lighting under the name “VisualFX." He sold the company seven years later in 2004, and moved to Salt Lake City to attend Brigham Young University. He then got involved in the automotive retail business and built and scaled an independent dealership to multiple locations and $90M in revenue.
During the recession in 2009, Jason discovered the strength and resiliency that the beauty industry holds, and ventured into the salon suite sector. He launched a modern and luxurious salon suite business model, and in June 2010 IMAGE Studios® was born. The franchise arm of the business launched in 2016, and today, there are 100 IMAGE Studios® salons open across the U.S. and more than 200 in development. Eventually, he will take the company into international markets that are ready for the IMAGE business model.