Business Roundtable

By: David W. Carr
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  • Summary

  • Welcome to the Business Roundtable Podcast, hosted by David Carr of Steward Your Business. This engaging and informative podcast series is dedicated to helping business owners, and entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of running a successful enterprise. Each episode features David Carr and a roster of industry experts, including regular contributors like Curtis Cochran, who bring their wealth of experience in mergers and acquisitions, organizational health, and team building.

    Dive into discussions that cover a broad range of topics essential to business growth and sustainability. From strategic planning and preparation to understanding the cycles of business ownership, the podcast provides invaluable insights into evaluating, enhancing, and exiting business ownership. Listeners can expect practical advice on scaling businesses, managing finances, and creating a culture that aligns with company goals.

    What sets this podcast apart is its focus on actionable strategies combined with real-world experiences. The conversations often delve into the importance of providing more value than the dollars earned and the necessity of adaptability in a rapidly changing business landscape.

    Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, the Business Roundtable Podcast is vital for staying ahead in today's competitive market. Join David Carr and his guests as they explore the art of making a business profitable but also enjoyable and sustainable. Tune in for your dose of inspiration, guidance, and tools to make 2024 and beyond a resounding success for your business ventures.

    Become a podcast supporter at just $2 a month at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/business-roundtable--6049255/support.
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Episodes
  • From Confused to Compelling: Storytelling That Sells

    From Confused to Compelling: Storytelling That Sells
    May 8 2025
    Struggling to explain what you do—or why it matters?
    In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, David Carr sits down with branding expert and copywriter Susie Taylor to explore how powerful, authentic storytelling creates deeper connections with both clients and teams.

    A former journalist turned branding guide, Susie shares the importance of going “seven layers deep” to find your true business WHY. She explains how the stories we overlook often hold the greatest power to connect, inspire, and move people to action.

    Whether you’re a solopreneur, service provider, or team leader seeking to clarify your message, this episode offers real, actionable insights on brand alignment, emotional connection, and how to shift from trying to “sell” to truly serving.


    What you’ll learn:
    • Why people don’t buy your product—they buy your story
    • How to uncover the message that actually resonates with your audience
    • The role of vulnerability and emotion in branding
    • Why your internal team also needs to understand your story
    • How to move from generic copy to meaningful messaging
    If you’re stuck in your messaging or tired of being ignored, Susie shows you how to get clarity, confidence, and connection—one story at a time.

    🔗 Learn more about Susie’s work: https://susietaylorwrites.com

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    32 mins
  • Leading Through Growth: Women Founders in Environmental Consulting

    Leading Through Growth: Women Founders in Environmental Consulting
    May 1 2025
    In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, David Carr welcomes two small business leaders in the environmental consulting space—Angela DePaoli of Bargas Environmental and Geraldine Aron, founder of Paleo Solutions.

    Together, they share their journeys as women business owners in a complex and evolving industry, navigating regulatory shifts, staffing challenges, and the transition from technical expert to executive leader. With decades of experience between them, Angela and Geraldine reflect on building high-impact teams, the cost of isolation, and the importance of seeking community and support along the business lifecycle.

    This conversation is rich with real stories, practical insights, and the type of hard-won wisdom that only comes from experience.

    What you’ll hear:
    • How to know when it’s time to step out and build your own firm
    • Why growing your leadership capacity is key to sustainable success
    • How mentorship and peer networks help you avoid burnout
    • Lessons learned through mergers, acquisitions, and fast growth
    • The mindset shifts required to lead people (not just manage work)
    Whether you’re a business owner, technical expert, or up-and-coming leader, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways on vision, team building, and resilience.

    Subscribe to the Business Roundtable Podcast for weekly insights that help you lead your business well.

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    55 mins
  • Simple Steps to Career CLARITY in the Modern Workforce

    Simple Steps to Career CLARITY in the Modern Workforce
    Apr 24 2025
    Struggling to lead or engage the next generation in your business?
    In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, David Carr sits down with Madeline Miller, a former entertainment attorney turned purpose-driven career coach, to explore what it really takes to lead in today’s evolving workplace.

    Madeline shares her journey from burnout to clarity and introduces her AIR Framework (Alignment, Influence, Resilience), designed to help Gen Zs, Millennials, and business leaders alike navigate their careers and company culture with purpose.

    We discuss:
    • Why alignment, not hustle, is the new foundation for leadership
    • How businesses can adapt to support and retain younger talent
    • The cost of misalignment and quiet burnout in the workplace
    • Why influence starts with clarity, and how leaders can earn it
    • Practical tools for creating purpose-driven engagement
    Whether you’re a founder, manager, or someone reevaluating your own path, this conversation serves as a powerful reminder that success without alignment isn’t success—it’s merely exhaustion.

    Subscribe to the Business Roundtable Podcast for more conversations that help you lead your team and business well.

    Learn more about Madeline and grab her career clarity tools at: www.coachingwithmadeline.com

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    44 mins

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