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  • Ditch the Dread: Business Insurance Explained by a Pro You’ll Like

    Ditch the Dread: Business Insurance Explained by a Pro You’ll Like
    2025/08/07
    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 reflects your leadership, your culture, and your future readiness.

    Dillon shares the behind-the-scenes view on how brokers really pitch your business to carriers, the questions leaders should be asking (but usually aren’t), and how insurance can actually become a competitive advantage when it’s used proactively.

    Whether you’re a founder, operator, or HR lead, this episode will challenge how you think about risk—and show you how to stop leaving your business exposed.

    In this episode:
    • The “narrative” your broker presents to underwriters—and why it matters
    • How to shift from reactive renewals to proactive strategy
    • Hidden gaps in coverage that could cost you everything
    • Why most insurance advisors don’t ask the right questions—and how Dillon does
    • The power of true collaboration between leaders, consultants, and insurance pros
    Listen now and turn this overlooked area into a growth lever.

    Connect with Dillon Hawkins of HUB Fort Worth

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dillon-hawkins-hubintl/

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    31 分
  • Is Your Company Missing Out on Efficiency with Traditional Management?

    Is Your Company Missing Out on Efficiency with Traditional Management?
    2025/08/05
    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 diagnose operational dysfunction and rebuild trust across teams.

    Together, Ron and David explore the often overlooked gap between visionary leadership and practical execution, where most companies stall out or lose momentum.

    This conversation cuts through the noise and gets to the heart of leadership: trust, systems, and aligned people.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:
    • Why most leadership teams talk at each other, not with each other
    • How to identify (and fix) your leadership blind spots
    • The cost of misalignment in founder-led companies
    • The traits of high-trust, execution-ready teams
    • Why leadership development is a business necessity, not a luxury
    • How a Fractional COO complements—not competes with—other leadership experts
    Ron and David also discuss how collaborative coaching creates lasting transformation and why great companies are built by leaders who are willing to be challenged.

    If you’re leading a company, building a team, or preparing to scale, this episode is your blueprint.

    Connect with Ron Higgs
    🌐 https://www.wolfmanagementsolutions.com/
    🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-higgs/


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    36 分
  • 4 Critical Mistakes to Avoid in Your Messaging Approach

    4 Critical Mistakes to Avoid in Your Messaging Approach
    2025/07/31
    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 build sustainable momentum.

    Jo shares how she helps clients shape messaging that feels good, sounds great, and most importantly, sells. With a background in public relations and brand storytelling, she brings a unique blend of intuition and strategy to help coaches, consultants, and creative entrepreneurs get out of their heads and into alignment with the message their audience needs to hear.

    In this episode, you’ll discover:
    • Why messaging is more than marketing—it’s about connection
    • How to find the “spark words” that activate your audience
    • Common traps business owners fall into when writing about themselves
    • What it means to embody your brand across platforms
    • How visibility and vulnerability go hand in hand in today’s market
    If you’re struggling to get traction in your marketing or if your message feels stuck, this episode is a must-listen. You’ll walk away with real strategies and a renewed belief that your voice—your story—matters.

    🎧 Listen now and start showing up as the leader your audience has been waiting for.


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    39 分
  • Exit Your Business with Style, Grace & More Money

    Exit Your Business with Style, Grace & More Money
    2025/07/29
    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 acquisitions, John shares actionable advice, surprising stories, and the most common mistakes owners make when trying to sell.

    This is not just theory—it’s a masterclass in what to do (and what to avoid) when it comes to transitioning your business with intention.


    What You’ll Learn:
    • Why most business exits fail—and how to beat the odds
    • How to reduce owner dependency and increase business value
    • What graceful exits look like (and how to plan for them years in advance)
    • Creative ways to structure employee buyouts
    • Why the little things (like accurate financials and team development) make all the difference
    Whether you’re five years out from selling—or just want to build a stronger, less owner-reliant company—this episode is packed with real-world insights you can’t afford to miss.

    Free Gift:     Want a free e-copy of John’s book Exit with Style, Grace, and More Money? Mention this podcast episode when you reach out via his website below.

    Connect with John Martinka:
    • Nokomis Advisory Services – https://nokomisadvisory.com
    • Martinka Consulting – https://www.martinkaconsulting.com
    • LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmartinka
    Connect with host David Carr:
    • Steward Your Business – https://stewardyourbusiness.com
    • LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidcarr
    • YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@steward_your_business


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    38 分
  • What's REALLY Happening to Events in a Post COVID World

    What's REALLY Happening to Events in a Post COVID World
    2025/07/24
    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 shares what’s actually working now in event planning and execution—and how you can use live events as a growth strategy, not a sunk cost.

    Whether you’re planning your first event, reimagining a legacy conference, or considering sponsorships in new formats, this episode will help you:
    • Understand what audiences want from events today
    • Navigate hybrid vs. in-person decisions with clarity
    • Avoid the #1 mistake business leaders make when hosting events
    • Create experiences that spark trust, connection, and conversion
    • Reconnect your brand with real people, in real rooms If you’re tired of digital fatigue and ready to bring people together again—smarter, leaner, and more impactful—this conversation will resonate with you.
    🔗 Learn more about Heidi and her work at https://www.e2excel.com/.

    📣 Subscribe to the podcast and share this episode with anyone rethinking how they engage, educate, or gather in 2025.

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    34 分
  • From AI to M&A: Navigating the New Legal Frontier

    From AI to M&A: Navigating the New Legal Frontier
    2025/07/17
    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 you.

    We go beyond legalese to discuss the real challenges businesses face around software agreements, emerging technologies like AI and blockchain, and what companies should consider before signing their next deal.

    Morvareed shares practical insights from her extensive work with startups, mid-sized firms, and tech leaders, providing guidance on:
    • Mastering contracts that scale with your business
    • Preparing your company for acquisition or investment
    • Navigating data privacy compliance (GDPR, CCPA)
    • Legal blind spots in AI, SaaS, and cybersecurity
    • How legal strategy can be a competitive advantage
    Whether you’re a founder, C-suite leader, or advisor supporting innovation, Morvareed brings clarity and confidence to the complex legal terrain.

    👉 Learn more about Morvareed at https://www.salehpourlaw.com/


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    33 分
  • HR Sucks… Until It Saves Your Business

    HR Sucks… Until It Saves Your Business
    2025/07/15
    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 long and paid for it, and one that said “yes” just in time. Shannon shares why HR isn’t about red tape or checklists. It’s about protecting people, profit, and momentum. And why not invest in people support early, which could cost you more than you think.

    Whether you’re scaling a team, navigating ownership transitions, or trying to retain talent in a volatile market, this episode is your wake-up call. Don’t wait.

    🔹 What You’ll Learn:
    • The lie of “We’re too small for HR” and how it backfires
    • The ROI of building people-first systems before the fire drill
    • How HR becomes your biggest asset in M&A, culture clashes, and retention
    • What smart, lean HR support actually looks like (hint: it’s not corporate bloat)
    • Why Shannon’s Direct Line model is changing how modern businesses handle people
    🎧 Subscribe and listen now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform.

    Learn more about Shannon and CarriereHR Website: http://www.carrierehr.com
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannoncarriere/


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    30 分
  • Wellness Without the Woo: Amy Stout on Science-Backed Healing

    Wellness Without the Woo: Amy Stout on Science-Backed Healing
    2025/07/10
    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 wellness approach. Unlike surface-level solutions, Amy’s work goes deep, grounded in science, compassion, and a fierce commitment to helping others take their power back.

    This conversation is honest, practical, and rooted in the real challenges leaders face when their health no longer supports their mission. If you’ve ever felt like your body was holding you back—or that wellness advice just didn’t feel made for you—this episode is a must-listen.

    🔑 In this episode:
    • The connection between trauma, burnout, and physical health
    • What the wellness industry often gets wrong
    • How Amy rebuilt her own vitality after hitting rock bottom
    • Simple, science-based tools for leaders to restore energy and clarity
    • Why slowing down can be the most strategic move you make
    📌 Learn more about Amy Stout and her wellness framework at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-stout04m12/

    🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms. Subscribe to never miss an episode.


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    32 分