Business Roundtable

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...

What if your business could run without you—and actually sell for more because of it? In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David Carr sits down with John Martinka, known as The Escape Artist® , to unpack how business owners can plan for a successful, profitable exit while preserving their legacy and taking care of their people. With decades of experience in mergers and acquisit...

How has the world of live events, conferences, and tradeshows changed forever since 2020—and what do business leaders need to know now? In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David Carr speaks with Heidi Sporel, a seasoned event strategist and fellow SCN member, about the rebirth of connection in the post-COVID business world. From corporate summits to intimate retreats, Heidi sh...

What legal risks are you missing when scaling your business in today’s digital world? In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David Carr speaks with Morvareed Salehpour, Managing Attorney at Salehpour Legal and expert in tech transactions, M&A, and data privacy. If you’ve ever struggled with unclear contracts, rapid growth, or regulatory uncertainty, this conversation is for y...

You’ve been told HR is just for big companies. That’s a lie. And it’s one that could quietly kill your business. In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, David Carr sits down with Shannon Carriere, founder of Carriere HR, to confront the leadership blind spot that too many small business owners ignore—people systems. They unpack real stories from the trenches—companies who waited too lo...

In this powerful episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David Carr sits down with Amy Stout, a trauma-informed wellness expert, to discuss what it means to truly heal, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. Amy shares her own journey of recovery and how it sparked her mission to help others move past pain, burnout, and chronic conditions through an integrated, whole-person we...

What if the growth path wasn’t hiring faster or selling more, but spending smarter?  In this powerful episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David Carr sits down with Bob Molony, Consulting Partner at ERA Group, to uncover the untapped potential of cost optimization as a leadership strategy. Bob shares how business owners are losing tens—even hundreds—of thousands of dollars every year d...

Are you making short-sighted business decisions that cost more in the long run? In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, David Carr sits down with Marika Erdely, Founder and CEO of Green EconoME, to explore the strategic and financial advantages of investing in energy efficiency and sustainability. Marika shares how her background in real estate finance and passion for the environment l...

 What if the biggest barrier to your success… is the story you keep telling yourself? In this compelling episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David Carr welcomes Chris Felton—financial advisor, speaker, and author of Think and Grow You—for a raw and revealing conversation about what it really takes to lead a meaningful and profitable life and business. Chris shares his powerful journey...