Business Roundtable

Scaling a creative business is exciting—but it can also be overwhelming. Disorganized workflows, unclear client processes, and endless operational bottlenecks can take a toll on business owners, leaving them frustrated and burnt out. In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, David Carr sits down with Kat Oldershaw, founder of Kat & Co, to discuss how creative entrepreneurs can build...

Workplace addiction and burnout are silently killing productivity, engagement, and leadership effectiveness. Yet, most organizations are still using outdated strategies that treat symptoms instead of solving the real problem. In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, David Carr and Dr. Adi Jaffe explore how businesses can take a proactive, science-driven approach to addressing burnout, a...

Crisis is inevitable—but panic is optional . When high-pressure situations arise, great leaders do not just react—they respond with clarity, strategy, and composure.   In this episode of the Intelligent Human Leadership Podcast , David Carr sits down with Bil Hatch to break down practical strategies for staying calm, making sound decisions, and leading effectively in times of crisis. From natural...

Struggling to turn social media into a powerful business tool? In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, David Carr sits down with Lindsey Anderson, social media expert, bestselling author, and Netflix-featured strategist, to break down the four-step system that turns content into clients. Lindsey has spent 20 years helping business owners cut through the noise and attract high-quality c...

The most successful leaders do not rely on motivation alone—they build daily habits that create consistency, clarity, and long-term impact. In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, David Carr sits down with Bil Hatch to break down the daily leadership disciplines that drive sustainable success. If you are a business owner, executive, or team leader, you know that leadership is a maratho...

In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David Carr sits down with Brennan Murphy, founder of Harmonic Awakenings, to explore the transformative power of leadership archetypes. Brennan shares his unique framework, rooted in ancient wisdom and practical coaching, to help men identify where they are on their leadership journey and how to progress toward lasting success and fulfillmen...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, hosted by David Carr of Steward Your Business. This week, we’re joined by Reuben Swartz, founder of Memorandum.com and host of the Sales for Nerds podcast, to explore the art of simplifying sales, marketing, and client relationships for solopreneurs and small business owners. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why traditional...

Welcome to the Business Roundtable Podcast, where host David Carr engages leaders and experts to explore actionable strategies for business success and personal fulfillment. In this episode, David sits down with Aron Kolosik, founder of Unstuck, Wake Up Warrior coach, and former Fortune 50 executive with over 25 years of experience. Together, they dive deep into what it truly means to win in busin...

Welcome to the Business Roundtable Podcast, where we explore the tools, strategies, and insights you need to lead and grow your business effectively. In this episode, host David Carr sits down with Kenneth Lord, a seasoned expert in scaling businesses and building authentic relationships. Kenneth shares his unique approach to using LinkedIn as a powerful tool for business growth while staying true...

In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David Carr sits down with Matt Wilson, founder of the Yellow Brick Method and a certified Wake Up Warrior Trainer. Together, they explore how leaders can balance building a thriving business while living a purposeful life. 💡 Key Highlights: Matt’s journey from Harvard Business School and venture capital to founding the Yellow Brick Method....

🎙️ In this special episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast , host David Carr and co-host Bil Hatch dive deep into the powerful Wheel of Life tool. If you’ve ever struggled to find balance across your personal and professional life, this episode offers actionable insights to help you smooth out the “flat tires” in your journey.   💡 What You’ll Learn : What is the Wheel of Life, and how it can t...

🎙️ In this engaging episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David Carr celebrates his birthday while diving into a vital topic: finding a balance between leadership responsibilities and personal well-being. Featuring insights from: 🔹 Heather Healer – Health and wellness expert focusing on nourishing both leaders and teams. 🔹 Bil Hatch – Leadership guide and Not Quite After Midnight podc...

🎙️ Aligning Expectations: Navigating Policy Misalignments in Leadership 🎙️ In this episode of the Business Roundtable podcast, hosts David Carr and Bil dive into a common yet challenging issue: what to do when policies or procedures don’t align with your expectations. Through relatable stories—from unexpected shifts in corporate decisions to navigating ethical dilemmas—David and Bill reveal practi...

Most leaders think kindness makes them less effective. That belief is exactly what creates weak culture, low trust, and poor retention. In this episode, David Carr sits down with Christy Pretzinger, founder and CEO of WG Content, to challenge what leaders get wrong about kindness and why it is actually a driver of accountability, performance, and long-term business health. With more than 20 years...

The holiday season can bring a mix of joy and stress—especially for business leaders managing year-end pressures and personal well-being. In this special episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, David Carr speaks with wellness expert Heather Healer and Sage Synergy Solutions’ Stacey Kinoshita about maintaining health and balance through the holidays. Join us as we cover:  Practical ways to hand...

In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast , host David Carr is joined by Charlie Chen , a returning guest with extensive experience in the IT world, to discuss how businesses can effectively navigate uncertainty through resilience and redundancy. In today’s rapidly changing world, from cyberattacks to natural disasters, businesses must develop the ability to recover quickly from setbacks...

Mastering Recruitment & Retention: Insights from Craig Leach | Business Roundtable Podcast Welcome back to the Business Roundtable Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, host David Carr sits down with recruitment expert Craig Leach to discuss the most pressing challenges business owners and leaders face today: recruitment and retention. With top talent being the lifeblood of any organization, Craig shar...

🎙️ Welcome back to the Business Roundtable Podcast! In this insightful episode, host David Carr of Steward Your Business is joined by returning guests Charlie Chen and Bil Hatch as they dive deep into leadership limits, both internal and external. 🔑 Key Topics Covered: Inhibitions vs. Prohibitions: What’s holding you back? Discover how internal inhibitions (self-imposed limits) and external prohi...

In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David Carr welcomes guest Charlie Chen back for an insightful discussion on the Four Languages of Leadership. Learn how mastering Vision Casting, Storytelling, Assignments, and Challenges can transform how you lead your team and business to success. Whether leading a startup, managing a growing business, or guiding a large organization, thes...

In this episode of the Business Roundtable podcast, host David Carr sits down with John Cruikshank, Founder and President of JMC2, a prominent civil and structural engineering firm in Southern California. John shares his incredible journey of starting JMC2 at 29 and growing it into a successful company over the last 30 years. Tune in as David and John discuss the critical balance between managing...

Welcome to the Business Roundtable Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the Support Challenge Matrix—a powerful tool to help leaders achieve Liberating Leadership. 🎯 Join host David Carr and a panel of seasoned business leaders as they explore how balancing high support with high challenge can create a culture of empowerment and opportunity. From real-world examples to practical applications, t...

Welcome back to the Business Roundtable podcast! In this episode, host David Carr of Steward Your Business dives deep into the controversial and thought-provoking book "48 Laws of Power" by Robert Greene. Joined by an incredible panel of guests, including Bil Hatch and Maurice W. Evans, with insights from Dr. C., the discussion covers the complex dynamics of power and how it can be wielded in the...

Maximizing Growth and Profitability in California's AEC Industry: An Interview with Rocky Lalvani Welcome back to the Business Roundtable podcast! In this episode, your host, David Carr of Steward Your Business, dives deep into the financial strategies that can help AEC businesses in California thrive. We're excited to introduce our guest, Rocky Lalvani, an expert in profitability and business gro...

Welcome back to the Business Roundtable podcast! In this episode, your host, David Carr of Steward Your Business, sits with Joshua Jurkovich from Xtract Media. Josh is a seasoned business growth strategist and a mentor who has guided numerous coaches, consultants, and business owners to success. What You'll Learn: Frameworks for Growth: Discover the essential frameworks that Josh uses to help busi...

In this engaging episode of the Business Roundtable podcast, host David Carr welcomes Jamie Edwards, a leading Mental Performance Coach from the UK, whose expertise has been tested at the highest levels of professional sports. Jamie shares his journey and the transformative techniques he uses to help elite athletes and business leaders achieve peak performance. Drawing on his work with top sports...