The War Room Round Table

Victoria is on assignment this week, leaving Steve (PDX IT Services) and Erik (Vensure Employer Services) to steer the ship. They are joined at the round table by a true Renaissance man and serial entrepreneur, Robert Lenttin of Lettin Wealth—author of the hit book, Why Not You: How to Replace Your Paycheck. If you’ve been following our work over on the Replace Your Paycheck channel, you already k...

Victoria is still missing in action, which means Steve (PDX IT Services) and Erik (Adventure Employer Services) have been officially released from the peanut gallery to steer the ship. This week, the guys are debriefing their heavy, raw, and incredibly inspiring sit-down with Kedma O. of Superb Maids. If you missed last week's episode, go back and watch it—because Kedma doesn't play in the...

This week on the War Room Round Table, we are joined by "Small Business Superhero" and author Kedma O. for a conversation that goes way beyond the boardroom. Victoria Dean leads a deep dive into Kedma’s incredible journey—from using cleaning as a survival tool in a traumatic childhood to building a home services empire that saves families from crisis. Stay tuned for a raw Q&A session...

With Victoria Dean away on assignment, the boys are left to their own devices at the Oregon Golf Club. In this "unsupervised" episode of the War Room Round Table, Erik, Steve, and Dean catch up on a busy start to the year. From Portland’s restaurant scene to a cautionary tale about a law firm's digital security meltdown, we’re diving into what it actually takes to stay "battle-t...

Welcome back to the War Room Roundtable! This week, Victoria sits down with Christine Jarski of CJ Dean Designs to talk all things business, beautiful spaces, and building a brand. Christine, whose company is named after her entrepreneurial father, shares her journey from working on the side to taking the full-time leap during the pandemic. We talk about the rewarding challenges of new constructio...

Welcome back to The War Room Round Table! This week, we're wrapping up our podcast with Eric Edwards at Boyd Motor Werks. Eric gave us a candid look inside his foreign auto repair shop, confirming what many of us small business owners face every day: the harsh reality of staffing and recruitment, the crucial need for effective succession planning, the ever-present threat of security challenges...

Welcome back to the War Room Round Table, the podcast where we dissect the real-world battles small business owners face every day. This week, the War Roomers talk with Eric Edwards, the owner of Boyd Motor Werks, a legendary BMW and Mini repair shop that’s been in business for 50 years. How do you sustain a legacy brand's vitality? What do you do when you have too many cars and not enough tec...

Hey everyone, and welcome back to the War Room Roundtable podcast! 🎙️We know it's been a minute since our last episode, but we've been heads-down helping our small business clients navigate a busy summer. We’re excited to be back in the studio with our amazing panel of experts, ready to tackle the challenges and opportunities facing small businesses today. In this episode, we discuss the i...

Happy New Year from the War Room Round Table! We wrapped up last year by sharing exciting projects and quick tips for a successful fourth quarter. In next week’s episode, Victoria sits down with Ilya from the Urban Crêperie, who opens up about the challenges of running a restaurant in Portland. Join us as we delve into his experiences and uncover valuable lessons for small businesses!

Welcome to the War Room Round Table, where small business meets expert advice! We’re a dynamic team of five—Victoria, Gabrielle, Steve, Erik, and Dean—each bringing unique expertise. From accounting and CFO services to internet security, HR, marketing, photography, and video. We’ve got the skills to help your small business thrive. Join us as we tackle small business owners' real challenges an...

With over 25 years in the IT world, I’ve danced with the giants of the Fortune 500 and Fortune 50.  Then, I landed in a small medical billing office and discovered their IT guy had some… let’s say, “unique” methods. After untangling their digital mess, I became the go-to tech wizard for local doctors and dentists. It dawned on me that many small business owners either lack the know-how or can’t af...

Gabrielle Zenner has been in retail operations for several industries and is currently in the risk management space. She loves a well-defined business operating strategy that is executable throughout the year. Storytelling is the heart of the business, and the initiatives help the company continue its successes. She loves building a culture of accountability, purpose, and passion through measurabl...

Victoria Dean is the powerhouse who brings clarity to running your business! She’s here to share the resources and insights you need to make intelligent decisions and confidently tackle those numbers. With over 20 years of experience, Victoria knows the ups and downs of being a business owner, and she understands how tough it can be to find someone you can trust to help you thrive. Web www.warroom...

Erik Swanson helps business owners with specific management solutions focusing on the daily employment-related complexities. In my purview, that's health care premium & benefits management, co-employment, HR admin/consult, WC premium, risk & safety services, payroll, and admin. erik@cardinalservices.com https://www.cardinalservices.com/