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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
Play and Experimentation
- By
- Travis Stovall, Founder & CEO, eRep
- Posted
- March 23, 2026
Most adults say they want growth, but what they often want is improvement without exposure. They want progress without risk. They want advancement without the discomfort of trying something that might not work.
Joy as Guidance
- By
- Travis Stovall, Founder & CEO, eRep
- Posted
- March 16, 2026
Most people treat joy as a reward for finishing something hard. They believe it comes after the pressure lifts, after the goal is achieved. But joy is not only a reward, it is information.
Inner Critic, Inner Ally
- By
- Travis Stovall, Founder & CEO, eRep
- Posted
- March 9, 2026
Fear can be an alarm system, but it is not meant to be your leader. What balances the critic is an inner ally—the steady, honest voice that tells the truth without contempt.
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.
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Travis Stovall
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Steve Williamson
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Devin Partida
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Steve Browne
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Katie Pierce
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Valentina Hynes
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Will Cotter
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Leon Morley
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Sam Jenniges
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Sharon Green
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Francisco Reyes
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Dr. Julie Tofilon
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Jayne Rooke
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Dr. Melanie Peacock
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David Perks
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Reese Jones
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Patrick Bailey
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Gary Cookson
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Tina Martin
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Stacy Paul
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Rod Tillery
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Ally Defrance
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