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Travis Stovall

Merchant/Builder - Founder & CEO, eRep

Travis Stovall founded eRep and leads the company as CEO. He writes about hiring, team alignment, and why capable people can succeed—or struggle—depending on how they’re wired to work and communicate. He holds a B.A. in Business Administration (Finance) from Union College and an MBA from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Articles

Awe and Humility

By: Travis Stovall, Founder & CEO, eRep
Posted: March 2, 2026

In a culture driven by urgency and performance, awe widens your perspective and recalibrates what actually matters. It reminds you that you are part of something larger than your deadlines, fears, and pressures.

Gratitude by Value

By: Travis Stovall, Founder & CEO, eRep
Posted: February 23, 2026

Most people think gratitude is simply saying "thank you," but real gratitude goes deeper than polite acknowledgment. It is accurate seeing.

Forgiveness as Freedom

By: Travis Stovall, Founder & CEO, eRep
Posted: February 16, 2026

Some burdens aren't problems you solve; they're weights you carry. Consider what you can put down so you can travel lighter.

Self-Compassion

By: Travis Stovall, Founder & CEO, eRep
Posted: February 9, 2026

The private voice that activates when we miss deadlines or disappoint others shapes our effectiveness more than we realize. Self-compassion doesn't mean lowering standards, it means staying on your own side while you grow.

Listening to Understand

By: Travis Stovall, Founder & CEO, eRep
Posted: February 2, 2026

Most people think listening is quiet. It's not. Listening is active. Listening is a form of strength, because listening asks you to set down your need to control the moment, and that is hard for all of us in different ways.

Curiosity Over Certainty

By: Travis Stovall, Founder & CEO, eRep
Posted: January 26, 2026

Explore the powerful difference between certainty and curiosity. Learn how curiosity keeps you connected to reality, connected to learning, and connected to each other.

Slow for Depth

By: Travis Stovall, Founder & CEO, eRep
Posted: January 19, 2026

Much of what matters is easy to outrun. Speed hides subtle signals in your body, your work, and your relationships. Slowing down isn’t about doing less; it’s about noticing the truth early, before it becomes costly.

Receiving Support: Letting Others Help You Without Losing Yourself

By: Travis Stovall, Founder & CEO, eRep
Posted: January 12, 2026

Many people are comfortable giving support but uneasy receiving it. Receiving can feel vulnerable, like admitting weakness, need, or inconvenience. But this belief blocks connection and leads to unnecessary pressure.

Boundaries as Love: Protecting What Matters Most

By: Travis Stovall, Founder & CEO, eRep
Posted: January 5, 2026

Boundaries are often misunderstood. People imagine them as walls, rules, or rejection. But in Core Values language, boundaries are something far more meaningful.