Episodes

  • Bridging the Tech Gap: How Businesses Can Integrate Technology for Growth

    Bridging the Tech Gap: How Businesses Can Integrate Technology for Growth
    Apr 3 2025
    Technology is no longer optional—it is the backbone of every successful business. But integrating the right tools, optimizing workflows, and unifying teams around tech adoption can be overwhelming.

    In the Business Roundtable Podcast episode, host David Carr sits down with Sarah Conway, founder of Talk to Me About Tech, to discuss how businesses can strategically implement technology to drive efficiency, enhance communication, and scale effectively.

    Sarah shares insights from years of experience in developer relations, technology integration, and open-source advocacy, helping businesses navigate operational challenges, improve documentation, and optimize tech stacks.

    Key Takeaways:
    • The role of developer relations in business growth and tech adoption
    • How to bridge the gap between marketing, sales, and technical teams
    • Why documentation is critical for scaling and reducing inefficiencies
    • Common pitfalls in tech adoption and how to avoid them
    • How automation and standardization can save time and money
    • The impact of data sprawl and security risks from unmanaged tech stacks
    This episode is for business owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs struggling with tech overwhelm. Discover how Sarah helps companies streamline operations, improve collaboration, and integrate technology effectively.

    Follow Sarah Conway and Talk to Me About Tech:
    LinkedIn: Sarah Conway
    Website: Talk to Me About Tech

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    38 mins
  • Hiring And SCALING Made Easy With Proven Techniques

    Hiring And SCALING Made Easy With Proven Techniques
    Mar 27 2025
    Struggling to find the right talent in today’s ever-changing job market? In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David Carr sits down with Matt Kemp, Manager of Operations at Dialed In Staffing and founder of Red Seven Strategy Group, to explore the future of hiring, staffing strategies, and how small businesses, especially veteran-owned enterprises, can scale effectively.

    Matt shares hard-hitting insights on:
    • Navigating today’s turbulent hiring landscape
    • The role of AI in recruitment, myths vs. reality
    • How small businesses can leverage veteran certifications for GovCon and corporate partnerships
    • Proven strategies for attracting and retaining top talent
    • How to avoid hiring mistakes and create a high-performance team
    If you are a business owner, hiring manager, or veteran entrepreneur, this episode is packed with game-changing strategies to help you grow and sustain a strong workforce.

    Tune in now and subscribe for more insights on leadership, business growth, and talent acquisition.

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    47 mins
  • Why Being Coachable and Embracing Feedback Fuels Business Success

    Why Being Coachable and Embracing Feedback Fuels Business Success
    Mar 20 2025
    How do you balance business leadership, marketing strategy, and sustainable growth? In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, David Carr sits down with Sarah Powell, Co-CEO of Curb N Sign and Senior Industry Marketing Manager at Esri, to discuss how she navigates the challenges of leading a company, developing effective marketing strategies, and fostering business growth.

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
    • How Sarah was able to co-lead a growing business
    • The keys to scaling a business while maintaining brand integrity
    • How to refine marketing strategies and align them with business goals
    • The role of leadership in managing teams and fostering collaboration
    • How to adapt to changing market conditions and customer needs • Why emotional intelligence and strategic vision are essential for growth
    Sarah shares real-world insights from leading a high-impact marketing team at Esri while growing Curb N Sign alongside her husband. Whether you are a business owner, marketer, or entrepreneur, this episode provides actionable strategies for developing leadership skills, strengthening your brand, and creating sustainable business success.

    Connect with Sarah Powell:
    1. Website: Curb & Sign
    2. LinkedIn: Sarah Powell

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    41 mins
  • Building a High-Performing Construction Team

    Building a High-Performing Construction Team
    Mar 13 2025
    How do you grow a construction business while managing client expectations, streamlining operations, and staying ahead of industry trends? In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, David Carr sits down with Cameron Meredith, founder of ADU West Coast, to explore how he built a thriving ADU design-build firm and scaled his business while maintaining high-quality service.

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
    • How Cameron transitioned from real estate into ADU development
    • The biggest challenges in scaling a construction business and how to overcome them
    • The role of systems and project management tools in business growth
    • How to build strong subcontractor relationships and manage project teams
    • Why modular construction is becoming the future of the ADU industry
    • The key differences in working with homeowners vs. real estate investors
    Cameron shares real-world insights on building a sustainable business, implementing systems for efficiency, and adapting to industry changes. If you are a business owner, contractor, or investor looking to maximize property value and scale your operations, this episode is for you.
    • Connect with Cameron Meredith:
    • Website: ADU West Coast
    • Instagram: @adu_westcoast
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    27 mins
  • Creative Flow Meets Smart Systems: How to Scale Your Business Without Losing Your Edge

    Creative Flow Meets Smart Systems: How to Scale Your Business Without Losing Your Edge
    Mar 7 2025
    Scaling a creative business is exciting—but it can also be overwhelming. Disorganized workflows, unclear client processes, and endless operational bottlenecks can take a toll on business owners, leaving them frustrated and burnt out.

    In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, David Carr sits down with Kat Oldershaw, founder of Kat & Co, to discuss how creative entrepreneurs can build systems that align with their unique way of thinking instead of being forced into rigid frameworks.

    Kat specializes in helping creative business owners amplify their impact by defining processes that make their jobs easier, not harder. With David’s expertise in leadership and team alignment and Kat’s mastery of systems and operations, this conversation brings together the people and process sides of business growth to help creative entrepreneurs scale successfully.

    If you are a designer, creative studio owner, or entrepreneur struggling with the business side of growth, this episode will help you bring structure, clarity, and efficiency—without losing your creative edge.

    What You Will Learn in This Episode:
    • Why most business systems fail creative entrepreneurs and what to do instead.
    • The real cost of disorganized workflows and how to fix them.
    • How to delegate and automate without losing creative control.
    • Why creative businesses CAN have structure without feeling boxed in.
    • The role of leadership in streamlining processes and scaling effectively.
    • How Kat & Co and Steward Your Business combine operations and leadership coaching for sustainable growth.
    Why This Episode Matters:
    Creative businesses thrive when systems and leadership work together. If your business feels chaotic, this episode will help you build a smarter way to scale, so you can focus on your craft while running an efficient, profitable business.

    Connect with Kat Oldershaw:
    • Website: www.katandco.org
    • LinkedIn: Kat Oldershaw
    Connect with David Carr & Steward Your Business:
    • Website: https://www.stewardyourbusiness.com
    • LinkedIn: David W. Carr
    Join the Conversation: What’s the biggest operational challenge in your business? Drop your thoughts in the comments.



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    40 mins
  • The DARK Truth About Workplace Addiction and Burnout

    The DARK Truth About Workplace Addiction and Burnout
    Feb 27 2025
    Workplace addiction and burnout are silently killing productivity, engagement, and leadership effectiveness. Yet, most organizations are still using outdated strategies that treat symptoms instead of solving the real problem.

    In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, David Carr and Dr. Adi Jaffe explore how businesses can take a proactive, science-driven approach to addressing burnout, addiction, and mental well-being—not as HR issues but as core leadership responsibilities.

    Steward Your Business and IGNTD share a mission of creating transformative leadership and business solutions that challenge the status quo. Together, David and Adi explore the hidden costs of untreated workplace mental health challenges and provide real strategies for fostering resilience, accountability, and sustainable success.

    This episode is a must-listen if you are a leader looking to create a culture where your team thrives—without the silent struggles of stress, addiction, and disengagement.

    What You Will Learn in This Episode:
    • How burnout, addiction, and chronic stress silently erode company performance.
    • Why high-achieving professionals often mask struggles with unhealthy coping mechanisms.
    • The connection between emotional intelligence, leadership style, and team burnout.
    • How leaders can recognize signs of burnout and addiction before they spiral.
    • Practical strategies for implementing wellness initiatives that actually work.
    • The IGNTD approach to mental health and business transformation.
    • Actionable steps leaders can take to prevent burnout and support their teams.
    Why This Episode Matters:
    Mental health is a leadership issue. If you do not address burnout, addiction, and stress, you will lose top talent, diminish productivity, and create an unsustainable work culture. This conversation combines two powerful perspectives—Dr. Jaffe’s groundbreaking work in mental health innovation and David Carr’s leadership development strategies—to offer a complete framework for lasting workplace transformation. If you are serious about building a high-performing team without sacrificing well-being, this episode will change the way you lead.

    Connect with Dr. Adi Jaffe:
    • Website: https://www.theabstinencemyth.com/
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dradijaffe/
    • IGNTD: https://www.igntd.com/
    Join the Conversation: How does burnout or addiction show up in your workplace? What strategies have worked for you? Drop your thoughts in the comments.



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    42 mins
  • How to Stay Calm in Crisis Situations At Work

    How to Stay Calm in Crisis Situations At Work
    Feb 20 2025
    Crisis is inevitable—but panic is optional. When high-pressure situations arise, great leaders do not just react—they respond with clarity, strategy, and composure.

    In this episode of the Intelligent Human Leadership Podcast, David Carr sits down with Bil Hatch to break down practical strategies for staying calm, making sound decisions, and leading effectively in times of crisis.

    From natural disasters to financial challenges, team conflicts, and unexpected business changes, every leader will face moments that test their resilience. The key is preparation, mindset, and a structured approach to decision-making.


    What You Will Learn in This Episode:
    • Why panic vs. composure is a trained response, not just personality.
    • The Pause-Process-Act method for making smart decisions under stress.
    • How breathing techniques and mindfulness help control reactions.
    • The power of preparing ahead so you are ready for the unexpected.
    • Why strong systems, teams, and leadership culture prevent chaos.
    • How to recognize your natural response to stress and improve it.
    Why This Episode Matters:
    Crises will come—but how you handle them defines your leadership and your business. Whether you are managing a company, leading a team, or navigating personal challenges, these strategies will help you stay clear-headed and effective under pressure.

    Join the Conversation: What strategies have helped you stay calm under pressure? Share your thoughts in the comments.


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    27 mins
  • Lindsey Anderson's Social Media Secrets for Explosive Business Growth

    Lindsey Anderson's Social Media Secrets for Explosive Business Growth
    Feb 6 2025
    Struggling to turn social media into a powerful business tool? In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, David Carr sits down with Lindsey Anderson, social media expert, bestselling author, and Netflix-featured strategist, to break down the four-step system that turns content into clients.

    Lindsey has spent 20 years helping business owners cut through the noise and attract high-quality clients without wasting time on ineffective tactics. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by where to post, what to post, or how to engage your audience, this conversation is for you.

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
    • Why content alone isn’t enough—and what actually drives social media sales.
    • The four-step system to turn engagement into conversions.
    • How to identify and connect with your one true client for maximum impact.
    • The biggest social media mistakes business owners make and how to avoid them.
    Episode Highlights:
    • Introduction: Why social media is more than just content.
    • The importance of engagement and virtual networking.
    • The missing step in most social media strategies: conversion.
    • How to amplify what’s working and stop wasting time.
    • Lindsey’s expert tips for simplifying social media marketing.
    Why This Episode Matters: Most business owners struggle with social media because they focus on posting instead of building relationships. Lindsey’s approach ensures that you attract the right audience, engage them authentically, and turn connections into clients without spending hours creating content that doesn’t convert.

    Connect with Lindsey Anderson:
    • Website: https://linktr.ee/thelindseyanderson
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelindseyanderson/
    Join the Conversation: What’s the biggest challenge you face with social media? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!




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    32 mins