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Business Roundtable

Business Roundtable

By: David W. Carr
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 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.

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Episodes
  • The Power of Ambition: Leading with Heart and Vision

    The Power of Ambition: Leading with Heart and Vision
    Jun 13 2025
    In this special Father’s Day Edition of the Business Roundtable Podcast, I sit down with my longtime friend and accomplished leader, Joel Clelland, to explore the powerful connections between fatherhood, leadership, and ambition. Drawing from decades of experience in education, entrepreneurship, and community leadership, Joel shares his insights on what it means to lead with integrity, live with ambition, and serve purposefully.
    We dive deep into:
    • The true meaning of ambition and why it’s often misunderstood
    • How fatherhood has shaped Joel’s perspective on leadership and legacy
    • Navigating the balance between career, family, and personal growth
    • Why living with purpose requires constant reflection and adjustment
    • How to avoid the pitfalls of short-term thinking and focus on building something lasting

    Whether you’re a father, business leader, or looking to leave a lasting impact, Joel’s reflections on ambition and leadership offer timeless wisdom. This is more than just a conversation; it’s a call to think deeply about the legacy you’re building every single day.

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    39 mins
  • Can You REALLY Build a CERTIFIED Business Without Proper GOVERNANCE and Leadership?

    Can You REALLY Build a CERTIFIED Business Without Proper GOVERNANCE and Leadership?
    Jun 12 2025
    In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David Carr welcomes attorney Jasmin Hurley of JH Legal to discuss crucial legal foundations for small business owners. As a first-generation attorney, military veteran, and minority woman business owner, Jasmin shares invaluable insights on proper business formation, certification processes for underserved founders, and intellectual property protection.

    Jasmin explains how proper legal documentation can prevent costly problems, especially for partnerships and startups. She highlights common pitfalls businesses face when using DIY legal services and emphasizes the importance of both ownership AND control in business certification programs.

    The conversation explores certification opportunities for minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses, and how these programs can open doors to contracts, funding, and additional support.

    The episode concludes with practical advice on protecting intellectual property and the importance of understanding contract terms, especially termination clauses. Jasmin's expertise offers listeners actionable strategies to build legal confidence and set their businesses up for sustainable growth.

    JH Legal specializes in providing affordable legal counsel to small to medium-sized businesses, startups, and nonprofits, helping them position themselves for success. Learn more at https://www.jhlegalohio.com/

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    39 mins
  • Legal Made Simple: Your Business Audit Starts Here

    Legal Made Simple: Your Business Audit Starts Here
    May 29 2025
    What if one missed document—or one misunderstood clause—could derail your business growth?
    In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David Carr talks with Melissa Gray, founder of The Law Spot, about the legal essentials every business owner should revisit, especially when scaling up.

    From entity structure to IP protection, contracts to compliance, Melissa walks us through her Spot On Legal Audit framework and the common gaps most business owners don’t know they’re ignoring—until it’s too late.

    Melissa’s approach is practical, empowering, and focused on simplifying legal strategy, enabling entrepreneurs to grow confidently without unnecessary risk.
    In this episode, you’ll learn:
    • What to review annually to prevent legal and financial blind spots
    • How outdated MSAs, team agreements, or contractor classifications expose you to risk
    • Why digital compliance (ADA, privacy policies, AI usage) can’t be ignored in 2025
    • How tools like SpotCheck are making legal more accessible and actionable for small businesses
    • Why legal shouldn’t be reactive—and how to build a strategic partnership with your counsel
    Whether you’re a founder, CEO, or team leader, this conversation will help you protect what you’re building, without the overwhelm.

    🔗 Learn more about Melissa and book your audit at: https://thelawspot.com

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    35 mins
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