Business Roundtable

Most business owners treat their website, hosting, and logins as afterthoughts—until something breaks, gets hacked, or a vendor disappears. In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David W. Carr talks with Paige Wiese, founder of Tree Ring Digital, about why your digital presence isn’t just a marketing tool—it’s a critical business asset that can either fuel growth or expose costly...

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 Roundtable Podcast, David W. Carr speaks with Kyle Becker, Founder of Qualia AI, about the evolving relationship between AI and human leadership. Kyle shares his journey in startup innovation and why he believes AI should serve as a thinking part...

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 Mindy Honcoop, HR innovator, advisor, and founder of Agile in HR. With more than 25 years of experience across leadership, social work, and organizational ecosystems, Mindy helps leaders move beyond reactive HR and create workplaces where both...

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, Automated Systems Strategist, author, and founder of Purple Knight Marketing. With over 25 years of experience, Ely helps speakers, coaches, and consultants simplify their marketing, automate their follow-up, and turn contacts into clients without...

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 Podcast, host David W. Carr speaks with Ryan Chute, Partner at Wizard of Ads® for Essential Services and founder of America’s Favorite Essential Home Services. Ryan shares his journey from being a “tyrant manager” in retail to becoming a re...

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 down with Aaron Mastny, founder of Inner Alchemy and leader of the Rebirth Retreat Center in South Carolina. Aaron shares his powerful story of moving from addiction, trauma, and shame to healing, transformation, and authentic leadership. Aaro...

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 W. Carr sits down with Jim Bramlett, Vistage Chair, author of The Unconventional Thinking of Dominant Companies, and a serial entrepreneur with over 40 years of experience. Jim has started seven companies, navigated both failure and success,...

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 David W. Carr speaks with Tara Landes, founder of Bellrock Benchmarking and Licensed Influence Trainer with The Cialdini Institute. With more than 25 years of experience advising over 300 business leaders, Tara has helped organizations implemen...

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, host David W. Carr speaks with Adrian Betts, founder of Expander, who specializes in helping mid-market companies unlock their hidden operational capacity. Adrian shares his journey from leading large-scale distribution centers to advising $...

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, host David W. Carr speaks with Jonathan Bennett—executive advisor, professional mentor, and strategist—who has guided founders, CEOs, and boards through some of their toughest challenges.  Jonathan shares his journey from senior leadership in a...

What makes a leader truly worth following? In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David W. Carr sits down with Jeremie Kubicek, co-founder of GiANT Worldwide, best-selling author of The 100X Leader and 5 Voices, and a globally recognized voice in transformational leadership. Jeremie shares lessons from building businesses in post-communist Russia to shaping leadership cultures wo...

Can laughter really be a leadership strategy? In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David W. Carr speaks with Adam Christing, keynote speaker, founder of Clean Comedians, and author of The Laughter Factor: The 5 Humor Tactics to Link, Lift, and Lead. Adam shares how humor can serve as a shortcut to trust, a spark for creativity, and a bridge that connects leaders to their teams....

What if you could make better business decisions with the same clarity as an MRI—but for the mind? In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David W. Carr sits down with Dr. Tony Alessandra—Hall of Fame speaker, bestselling author of The Platinum Rule, and founder of Assessments 24x7. With over 50 years of experience in professional speaking, leadership training, and assessment deve...

What does it take to simplify complexity, stand out in a crowded market, and build a profitable practice as a fractional leader or consultant? In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David W. Carr sits down with Dr. Kayvon K—medical doctor turned entrepreneur, author, and Profit Finder at Simplify Profits. With a background spanning medicine, web development, marketing, and coachi...

Are you leading your business at the cost of your health? In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David W. Carr, founder of Steward Your Business, sits down with Xavier Serrano, CEO of Marquee Medical, to uncover why high-performing leaders can no longer afford to ignore longevity and proactive health. Xavier shares his personal journey from the wake-up call of his father’s heart...

Most sales teams aren’t failing because of effort—they’re failing because of outdated systems, poor hiring, and broken leadership. In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David W. Carr talks with Steve Heroux, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and founder of The Sales Collective. Known as The Sales Contrarian, Steve shares why old-school tactics don’t work, and what it really t...

Many CEOs struggle with stalled pipelines and costly sales hires that don’t work out. In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David W. Carr speaks with Christopher Filipiak about why the CEO is the best person to drive revenue—and how to do it with clarity, consistency, and confidence. You’ll learn: Why CEOs become bottlenecks in sales—and how to break free The hidden cost of outs...

Too many business owners confuse more activity with more sales. In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David W. Carr talks with Joe Gregory, known as The Sales Catalyst, about how leaders can simplify sales, eliminate costly mistakes, and build scalable systems that actually drive business growth. Joe shares his journey from struggling early in his sales career to becoming a trus...

Running complex environmental projects isn’t just about technical expertise—it’s about leadership, communication, and trust. In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David W. Carr talks with David McIntyre, founder of McIntyre Environmental, about what it takes to move from technical work to leading major projects with multiple stakeholders. David shares lessons from his journey—fr...

How do you go from NASA strategy rooms to disrupting HVAC and building decarbonization? On this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David W. Carr sits down with Jordan Sotudeh, CEO and cofounder of Venaera, a startup redefining HVAC with modular, intelligent heat pump systems. With deep roots in science, policy, and innovation—from NASA to JPL to the Department of Defense—Jordan bring...

In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David W. Carr is joined by cybersecurity strategist and Zero Trust advocate Dr. Victor Monga for a high-impact conversation on the intersection of leadership, AI, and cyber maturity. With over two decades of experience in both technical and advisory roles, Victor unpacks how cybersecurity can serve as a foundation for scalable, trustworthy b...

What if the biggest obstacle to your leadership isn’t strategy… but your nervous system? In this thought-provoking episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David W. Carr sits down with Claire Hayek, speaker, author, and certified neurocoach, for a raw and revealing conversation about the science of leadership, trauma, and personal transformation. Claire shares her journey from clinical bur...

Most business leaders treat insurance like a checkbox—until it becomes their biggest blind spot. In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, David W. Carr sits down with Dillon Hawkins of HUB International to tackle the topic nobody talks about—but everyone needs to understand. This isn’t a boring breakdown of policy types. It’s a candid conversation about how your insurance strategy refle...

If you’re scaling your business, chances are the real bottleneck isn’t strategy—it’s misalignment. In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David W. Carr sits down with Ron Higgs, Fractional COO and trusted advisor to founder-led businesses navigating rapid growth. With a background in aerospace engineering, military leadership, and C-suite roles, Ron brings a rare ability to diagn...

What happens when you combine a powerful personal story with strategic business messaging? You get Jo Bryan. In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David Carr sits down with Jo Bryan, message strategist, visibility expert, and founder of Show Up and Be Seen, to talk about how business owners and leaders can unlock the power of their voice to attract clients, grow influence, and b...