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Business Roundtable
Welcome to the Business Roundtable Podcast, hosted by David Carr of Steward Your Business. This engaging and informative podcast series is dedicated to helping business owners, and entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of running a successful enterprise. Each episode features David Carr and a roster of industry experts, including regular contributors like Curtis Cochran, who bring their wealth of experience in mergers and acquisitions, organizational health, and team building.
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- Business Roundtable
How to Use LinkedIn Without Burning Billable Hours
You were never given a manual for LinkedIn, so most of us post, hope, and lose hours we could be billing. Tony K. Silver has spent years building that manual…
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Why Projects Fail and How to Turn Them Around
Most business owners think a failing project is a people problem. Richard Broo says it usually starts earlier, with scope nobody nailed down and a CEO and a…
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Is Your Leadership Team Ready for AI? A Live Audit
Disciplined leaders keep the bridges standing. But what happens to that strength when AI starts changing the work? Christopher Skinner and Chris Wessling…
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The Real Cost of People Problems | Helena Ferrari
Most owners think their biggest risks show up on the balance sheet. Helena Ferrari says the expensive ones are hiding in how your leaders show up every day…
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Impact Shift: How to Pivot with Purpose and Build a Lasting Legacy | Rahul Prasad
What does it really mean to build a lasting legacy and can you begin shaping it while you are still living it? In this episode of the Business Roundtable…
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Solving a Capacity Problem, Not a Trend
Most founders think they have a hiring problem. Pranav Dalal says it is usually a capacity problem, and that distinction changes everything about how you…
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The Second Profile Behind Every "Yes"
Most leaders think a confident "yes" in a meeting means the deal, the buy-in, or the hard conversation is settled. Jake Stahl says that's exactly when people…
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AI Won't Fix a Broken Culture, It Amplifies It
Everyone is racing to adopt AI. Almost no one is asking the harder question: what kind of leader are you becoming as AI gets more powerful? Technology will not…
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What Employees Really Want Isn't a Raise
When a great employee leaves, most leaders assume it was about pay. Larry Salazar has the data to argue otherwise. The single largest contributor to the…
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Your Revenue Problem Isn't a Leads Problem
When revenue slows, almost every company reaches for the same lever: more leads, more marketing, more pressure on sales. Ellen Smolko says that is usually the…
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AI Changed Search. Show Up or Disappear.
For thirty years, getting found meant ranking on Google. That era is ending. People now ask ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Claude to recommend a business, and those…
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He Built a $10M Company With Zero Venture Capital
Everyone celebrates the startup that raises a huge round and grows at all costs. Bryan Clayton built the opposite. He took GreenPal, the Uber for lawn care…
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You Don't Need a Number, You Need a Life
How much money do you actually need? Most people answer with a number. Dr. Nicholas Michels says that is backwards. Don't start with a dollar amount. Start…
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Your Business Is 3 Decisions From Bankruptcy
Your business is growing. That does not mean it is stable. For a lot of founders, growth quietly hides the problems that will break the company later, and you…
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Why Most Businesses Get AI Wrong
Most owners buy the AI tool, skip the strategy, and wonder why nothing improves. Jason Alexander, CEO of Chief AI, explains why AI is a people and process…
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Why You Don't Do What You Know You Should
You can have the right strategy, the right team, and the right systems. But if you are running on empty, none of it performs the way it should. And most…
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Why More Visibility Might Just Be More Noise
Most business owners think PR is about getting featured. More placements, more visibility, more attention. Ronica Cleary says that is exactly where it goes…
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Leading With Purpose When Your World Turns to Ashes
What do you do when your world turns to ashes? In one season, Elaine Lankford faced a yearlong attack on her character, lost her father, and watched her…
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Why Your Business Can't Run Without You
Most owners think they have a people problem, a time problem, or a strategy problem. Usually, it's none of those — the business is just built to keep…
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Before You Deploy AI, Ask These Questions — Or Pay the Price | Jill Stover Heinze
You are moving fast on AI. Your team is experimenting. You are deploying tools. But you have not asked the critical questions that will determine whether you…
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You're Making Yourself Obsolete — Here's How to Become Indispensable in the AI Era | Nikki Barua
You built your career on accumulating knowledge, protecting your territory, and holding onto status. That strategy made sense in the old world. In the AI era…
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Small Businesses Don't Need to Be Large to Be Massive | Chip Higgins on Momentum
Most business owners believe they need to get bigger to be successful. Chip Higgins believes the opposite and forty years of banking experience backs him up…
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The Body Your Business Runs On Is Breaking Down — Here's How to Fix It | Bryan Hardy
Your business is demanding everything you have. Your body is paying the price. And by the time you realize how much damage you've done, it may be too late to…
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Why Most Leaders Aren't as Credible as They Think — And What to Do About It | Mitchell Levy
Most leaders believe they are credible. Most have never actually tested that assumption — and the gap between how they see themselves and how others experience…
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Your Team Is Telling You What's Broken — You're Just Not Hearing It | Polly Watt and Mike Vos
Most leaders think they know what's happening inside their organization. Most are wrong and the gap between what they believe and what's actually true is where…
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No Plan Is a Plan to Fail | Marc Daniels on Strategy That Actually Gets Executed
Most business owners have goals. Very few have a plan. And according to Marc Daniels, that difference is costing them everything. Marc L. Daniels has spent…
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Is Your Business Working for You — Or Are You Working for It? | Alan Franks
Is your business working for you, or have you become its most underpaid employee? Alan Franks has spent 15 years working with business owners who are…
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Your Team Isn't the Problem — The System Is | Thanos Diacakis
Your team isn't the problem. The system around them is — and most business owners never see it until it's already costing them clients, cash, and good people…
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Why Most Marketing Fails and How Performance Marketing Actually Drives Revenue | Stephanie Curtis
Why does so much marketing activity fail to generate real revenue? In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David Carr sits down with Stephanie…
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Fear Isn’t the Problem—It’s the Signal | Jacqueline Wales on Fear Intelligence & Leadership
What if fear isn’t holding you back—but quietly shaping every decision you make as a leader? In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, David Carr…
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ERP Systems Done Right: How to Avoid Costly Mistakes and Protect Your Business
Choosing the wrong ERP system can cost your business millions. In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, David Carr sits down with Danny Kaplan…
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Why Your Marketing Messaging Is Failing and How to Fix It
Why do so many companies invest in marketing tools and still get ignored? In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David Carr, founder of…
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How to Get Seen, Heard, and Remembered: Storytelling, Connection, and Video That Works
In a world full of noise, how do you actually stand out? In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David Carr, founder of Steward Your Business…
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You Don’t Have a People Problem — You Have a System Problem | Joel Schwan
You spend months hiring someone great, then lose them in 90 days. It is tempting to blame the people. Workforce strategist Joel Schwan says the real problem…
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HR as a Growth Engine: How Talent Strategy Drives Profit and Scale
Why do so many business owners see HR as an administrative cost instead of a growth engine? In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, David Carr is…
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When Systems Break People: Aligning Leadership, Culture, and Performance with Hanna Bauer
Why do organizations keep fixing symptoms instead of solving the real problem? In this episode, David Carr sits down with Hanna Bauer, leadership strategist…
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Neurodivergent Leadership, ADHD, and AI: Designing Systems That Actually Work
Why do so many capable leaders feel exhausted, unfocused, or misaligned, despite doing everything right? In this episode, David Carr sits down with Sara Gayle…
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Why Networking Conversations Don’t Convert Into Sales
Why do so many networking conversations never turn into real opportunities? In this episode, David Carr examines the leadership dynamics behind stalled…
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ESOPs Explained: Succession, Legacy, and Employee Ownership with Kelly Finnell
What if exiting your business did not mean selling out your people, your culture, or your legacy? In this episode, David Carr sits down with Kelly Finnell…
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Your Brand Isn’t Your Logo: Building Clarity and Connection
In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, David W. Carr, founder of Steward Your Business, sits down with Stephanie Simpson, founder of…
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How Storytelling and Web Design Power Business Growth
What happens when a lifelong Star Wars fan turns his creative energy toward helping business owners tell better stories? In this episode, David W. Carr of…
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The Winning Game Plan: Simplify Strategy and Build Teams That Win
What if your business plan actually worked? In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David W. Carr, founder of Steward Your Business, sits down…
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Scaling to $1M Profit Without Burnout with Davis Nguyen
In this episode, David W. Carr of Steward Your Business and Davis Nguyen, founder of Purple Circle, share the systems and mindset that help coaches and…
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Stop Letting Your CPA Keep You Broke: Strategic Wealth, Tax, and Profit Planning
Are you unknowingly paying more in taxes than you should? In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David Carr, founder of Steward Your…
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How to Use AI as a Co-Thinker, Not a Competitor
What does it mean to co-think with AI instead of fearing it? In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David W. Carr speaks with Philip Topham…
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The Power of Storytelling in Business with Jennifer Crosswhite
How do you tell stories that move people to action? In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David W. Carr speaks with Jennifer Crosswhite…
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Secrets From a Marketing Pro You Need to Hear!
How can small business owners cut through the noise online and create content that actually connects? In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host…
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Demystifying ERP and SAP with Chris Carter
What does ERP really mean for your business—and why should even small companies care? In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David W. Carr…
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Scaling Smarter with Strategic Support featuring Marney Lumpkin
Many business owners and nonprofit leaders are overwhelmed by the day-to-day tasks of running their organizations. From bookkeeping to HR, social media to…
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The Founder Freedom Flywheel: Mindset, Systems, and Delegation
Most business owners eventually hit a ceiling: too many demands, too little time, and a constant pull in every direction. In this episode of the Business…
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Why Your Digital Presence Is a Business Asset, Not Just a Website
Most business owners treat their website, hosting, and logins as afterthoughts—until something breaks, gets hacked, or a vendor disappears. In this episode of…
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Can AI Make You a Better Leader? | Kyle Becker on Human-Centered Innovation with Qualia
What if AI could help you think more clearly, lead more effectively, and scale faster—without replacing your human touch? In this episode of the Business…
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Rethinking HR with Mindy Honcoop: Building Healthy Workplace Ecosystems
Is your HR function driving strategy—or just keeping up with compliance? In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David W. Carr speaks with…
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How to Stay Top of Mind Without Being Annoying
Is email really dead—or are people just doing it wrong? In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David W. Carr speaks with Ely Delaney…
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Eliminating Business Friction with Ryan Chute
What if the biggest drag on your business isn’t the market—but the friction you’re creating inside your own company? In this episode of the Business Roundtable…
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Breaking Free From Trauma with Aaron Mastny
How do you turn pain into purpose and create a life of authenticity and freedom? In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David W. Carr sits…
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From Entrepreneur to Vistage Chair: Lessons from Jim Bramlett
What does it take to lead with clarity, build trust, and create a lasting culture in business? In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David…
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Why Every Business Leader Needs to Understand the Psychology of Influence
How do you solve your most challenging business problems and influence others in a way that lasts? In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host…
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Scaling Operations Without Adding Headcount with Adrian Betts
What if your business could grow by 15 to 60 percent without adding more people, equipment, or warehouses? In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast…
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From Burnout to Buyout: Building Boards and B Corps with Jonathan Bennett
What does it take to lead with integrity, prepare for succession, and build businesses that truly last? In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast…