The Operators Table

Is complete transparency always the right leadership strategy? In Episode 9 of  The Operator's Table , Myron Kirkpatrick and Mitch Borden discuss why  full transparency isn't always the best approach  when leading a team. They explore the difference between honesty and oversharing, how boundaries strengthen leadership, and why sharing everything can create unnecessary problems inside a bus...

Are you paying your team in a way that actually drives performance—or is your pay structure holding your business back? In Episode 8 of  The Operator's Table , Myron Kirkpatrick and Mitch Borden discuss how compensation impacts accountability, motivation, retention, and company growth. They cover the biggest mistakes business owners make when creating pay plans, why one-size-fits-all compensat...

A strong team doesn’t happen by accident. In Episode 7 of The Operator’s Table, Myron and Mitch discuss why accountability is the foundation of structure, how leaders create clear expectations, and what happens when standards aren’t enforced. If you’re struggling with team performance, leadership challenges, or creating consistency in your business, this episode is packed with practical insights y...

In Episode 6 of  The Operator’s Table , we’re talking all things marketing. From Google Ads and AdWords to social media and word-of-mouth, we break down what we’ve learned, what actually works, and the mistakes business owners make when trying to grow.

Many business owners know exactly what needs to be done, but they're still not growing. In this episode, we sit down with the owner of Showroom Service to talk about what was holding his business back, why being busy isn't the same as growing, and the hard lessons that come with learning to let go. The Operator's Table  is a podcast about business growth, leadership, operations, and th...

Cody Woolley from XPEL has visited over 300 businesses across the country. In Episode 4 of The Operator’s Table, we talk about why some businesses scale while others struggle and the leadership mistakes that hold owners back. New episodes every Tuesday.

Welcome to Episode 3 of The Operator’s Table. In this episode, Myron Kirkpatrick and Mitch Borden talk about one of the biggest reasons businesses stop growing — pricing. From undercharging and low profit margins to why most owners struggle to scale, this episode breaks down how pricing can either hold a business back or help it grow. The Operator’s Table is for small business owners, entrepreneur...

Welcome to Episode 2 of The Operator’s Table. In this episode, Myron Kirkpatrick and Mitch Borden are joined by Dan Kirkpatrick to talk about one of the biggest decisions they ever made in business — firing 90% of the team and rebuilding from the ground up. They break down what led to the reset, what changed after, and how the business doubled within 90 days. The Operator’s Table is for small busi...

Welcome to Episode 1 of The Operator’s Table. In this episode, Myron Kirkpatrick and Mitch Borden talk about the early lessons of business ownership, quitting a job to go all in, firing difficult clients, and the reality of building a business from the ground up. The Operator’s Table is for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and operators who want honest conversations about what it actually tak...