Episodios

  • From Entrepreneur to Vistage Chair: Lessons from Jim Bramlett

    From Entrepreneur to Vistage Chair: Lessons from Jim Bramlett
    Oct 2 2025
    What does it take to lead with clarity, build trust, and create a lasting culture in business?

    In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David W. Carr sits down with Jim Bramlett, Vistage Chair, author of The Unconventional Thinking of Dominant Companies, and a serial entrepreneur with over 40 years of experience. Jim has started seven companies, navigated both failure and success, and now coaches executives through growth, leadership, and succession challenges.

    Jim explains why peer groups like Vistage provide leaders with the safe space, accountability, and insights they can’t find anywhere else. He shares stories of business transformation, leadership lessons, and practical insights on how executives can grow healthier companies while avoiding burnout.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:
    • Why the best leaders are vulnerable, coachable, and lifelong learners
    • How self-limiting beliefs hold leaders back from their full potential
    • Why culture is intentional—and becomes your biggest competitive advantage
    • The importance of coaching and developing mid-level leaders for growth
    • Why every executive needs trusted peers to avoid isolation at the top
    If you’re a CEO, consultant, or executive leader who wants to scale without sacrificing your health or culture, this episode will challenge you to think differently and lead with greater clarity.

    Connect with Jim Bramlett:
    Website: https://jimbramlett.com
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimbramlett1

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    35 m
  • Why Every Business Leader Needs to Understand the Psychology of Influence

    Why Every Business Leader Needs to Understand the Psychology of Influence
    Sep 30 2025
    How do you solve your most challenging business problems and influence others in a way that lasts?

    In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David W. Carr speaks with Tara Landes, founder of Bellrock Benchmarking and Licensed Influence Trainer with The Cialdini Institute. With more than 25 years of experience advising over 300 business leaders, Tara has helped organizations implement lasting change, train managers to become confident leaders, and apply the psychology of ethical influence to achieve sustainable growth.

    Tara combines practical consulting with science-backed methods, showing leaders how to stop firefighting and start creating healthier companies. She explains why influence is at the heart of leadership—41% of your workday is spent influencing others, whether you realize it or not—and how small, intentional changes can yield significant results.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:
    • Why most business problems aren’t unique—and how to solve them faster
    • How habits, fear, and perspective keep leaders from lasting change
    • What ethical influence really means and how to apply it effectively
    • Why celebrating progress is critical for motivation and retention
    • How small changes in leadership behavior create outsized results
    If you’re a business owner, consultant, or executive who wants to lead with greater clarity and influence, this conversation will show you how to unlock new levels of leadership and results.

    Connect with Tara Landes:
    Website: https://bellrock.ca
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taralandes

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    33 m
  • Scaling Operations Without Adding Headcount with Adrian Betts

    Scaling Operations Without Adding Headcount with Adrian Betts
    Sep 23 2025
    What if your business could grow by 15 to 60 percent without adding more people, equipment, or warehouses?

    In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David W. Carr speaks with Adrian Betts, founder of Expander, who specializes in helping mid-market companies unlock their hidden operational capacity.

    Adrian shares his journey from leading large-scale distribution centers to advising $300M+ businesses on breaking down silos, optimizing space, and getting more from existing resources. He explains the three most common problems plaguing operations—people, silos, and space—and how to turn them into opportunities for growth.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:
    • Why documenting every process step prevents costly mistakes
    • How to protect your business from “single point of failure” employees
    • Why silos destroy performance and how to align cross-functional teams
    • How to forecast seasonality and transitions for smoother growth
    • A simple framework to align CEOs, departments, and staff around one clear goal
    If you’re a CEO, business owner, or executive leader facing operational bottlenecks, this conversation will help you scale smarter, protect your profits, and build lasting resilience in your business.

    Connect with Adrian Betts:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-betts-3236237
    Company: https://expanderoperations.com

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    31 m
  • From Burnout to Buyout: Building Boards and B Corps with Jonathan Bennett

    From Burnout to Buyout: Building Boards and B Corps with Jonathan Bennett
    Sep 19 2025
    What does it take to lead with integrity, prepare for succession, and build businesses that truly last?

    In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David W. Carr speaks with Jonathan Bennett—executive advisor, professional mentor, and strategist—who has guided founders, CEOs, and boards through some of their toughest challenges.

    Jonathan shares his journey from senior leadership in a large hospital to founding and scaling a successful B Corp consulting firm, and later selling it through a management buyout. Today, he helps leaders create psychologically safe workplaces, build high-functioning boards, and prepare for the emotional and strategic realities of succession planning.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:
    • Why boards and advisory boards are essential for growth and accountability
    • How B Corps create culture, attract talent, and demonstrate business as a force for good
    • The emotional journey of succession planning and ownership transitions
    • Why governance and clarity build confidence for owners, employees, and buyers
    • How to avoid leadership isolation and build trusted circles of accountability
    If you’re a business owner, executive, or consultant, this episode will show you how to move from burnout to buyout while building a company with resilience, integrity, and impact.

    Connect with Jonathan Bennett:
    Website: https://clearlythen.com
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennettjonathan

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    34 m
  • Building Leaders Worth Following with Jeremie Kubicek

    Building Leaders Worth Following with Jeremie Kubicek
    Sep 18 2025
    What makes a leader truly worth following?

    In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David W. Carr sits down with Jeremie Kubicek, co-founder of GiANT Worldwide, best-selling author of The 100X Leader and 5 Voices, and a globally recognized voice in transformational leadership.

    Jeremie shares lessons from building businesses in post-communist Russia to shaping leadership cultures worldwide. He unpacks practical frameworks like the Support/Challenge Matrix and the Five Voices, showing how leaders can create alignment, multiply influence, and avoid the trap of “accidental leadership.”

    In this episode, you’ll learn:
    • Why most organizations underestimate the power of intentional people development
    • How to know yourself, lead yourself, and develop others
    • Why leadership is influence multiplied, not authority demanded
    • How to use the Support/Challenge Matrix to transform team dynamics
    • Practical ways the Five Voices framework builds trust and alignment
    If you’re a business owner, consultant, or executive leader, Jeremie’s insights will help you grow into a leader who inspires, equips, and multiplies others.

    Connect with Jeremie Kubicek:
    Website: jeremiekubicek.com
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremiekubicek

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    46 m
  • The Laughter Factor: Using Humor to Lead with Adam Christing

    The Laughter Factor: Using Humor to Lead with Adam Christing
    Sep 17 2025
    Can laughter really be a leadership strategy?

    In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David W. Carr speaks with Adam Christing, keynote speaker, founder of Clean Comedians, and author of The Laughter Factor: The 5 Humor Tactics to Link, Lift, and Lead.

    Adam shares how humor can serve as a shortcut to trust, a spark for creativity, and a bridge that connects leaders to their teams. His five humor tactics—surprise, poke, in-jokes, wordplay, and amplify—show how laughter, when used with purpose, can transform culture and communication.

    In this conversation, you’ll learn:
    • Why leaders who use humor well build stronger trust and engagement
    • How humor can break tension and foster resilience in challenging moments
    • Practical ways to add humor to presentations, meetings, and daily leadership
    • Why laughter is more than entertainment—it’s a tool for influence and connection
    If you’re a business owner, executive, or entrepreneur who wants to lead with more authenticity and connection, Adam’s insights will help you harness the power of humor to create lasting impact.

    Connect with Adam Christing:
    Website: https://adamchristing.com
    Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/800211/the-laughter-factor-by-adam-christing/

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    43 m
  • Beyond the Gut: Why Assessments Drive Smarter Business Decisions with Dr. Tony Alessandra

    Beyond the Gut: Why Assessments Drive Smarter Business Decisions with Dr. Tony Alessandra
    Sep 16 2025
    What if you could make better business decisions with the same clarity as an MRI—but for the mind?

    In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David W. Carr sits down with Dr. Tony Alessandra—Hall of Fame speaker, bestselling author of The Platinum Rule, and founder of Assessments 24x7. With over 50 years of experience in professional speaking, leadership training, and assessment development, Tony shares how tools like DISC, Motivators, and Emotional Intelligence unlock self-awareness, strengthen teams, and drive measurable business results.

    From selling cookware alongside Zig Ziglar to building a multimillion-dollar assessment company, Tony’s journey is packed with insights on leadership, culture, and the future of assessments in the AI era.

    In this episode, you’ll discover:
    • Why assessments are like an MRI of the mind and how they reveal hidden strengths
    • How DISC and Motivators improve hiring, leadership, and conflict resolution
    • The problem with “one-and-done” assessments—and how to maximize their value
    • How AI-powered assessments are transforming coaching, sales, and team alignment
    • Why knowing yourself is powerful, but knowing others is even more important
    Whether you’re a CEO, coach, or consultant, this conversation will challenge you to move beyond gut decisions and leverage data-driven insights to lead with clarity, build trust, and create lasting impact.

    🔗 Connect with Dr. Tony Alessandra
    Website: https://assessments24x7.com
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyalessandra
    Email: tony@assessments24x7.com

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    38 m
  • From Doctor to Simplifier: Helping Fractionals Build Profitable Practices with Dr. Kayvon K

    From Doctor to Simplifier: Helping Fractionals Build Profitable Practices with Dr. Kayvon K
    Sep 15 2025
    What does it take to simplify complexity, stand out in a crowded market, and build a profitable practice as a fractional leader or consultant?

    In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David W. Carr sits down with Dr. Kayvon K—medical doctor turned entrepreneur, author, and Profit Finder at Simplify Profits. With a background spanning medicine, web development, marketing, and coaching, Kayvon brings a rare perspective on diagnosing business problems and turning them into opportunities.

    We discuss how fractionals and consultants can overcome the three big roadblocks: not being noticed, not being chosen, and not closing sales. Kayvon shares how to simplify business development, position yourself as the expert, and avoid the race to the bottom in pricing.

    You’ll also hear why complexity is the real enemy of profitability, how to leverage storytelling and clear messaging, and why being “different” is more powerful than being “better.”

    Whether you’re a fractional executive, consultant, or small-business leader, this conversation will help you clarify your value, communicate it effectively, and accelerate profitable growth.

    Connect with Dr. Kayvon K:
    Website: https://simplifyprofits.com
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkayvonk
    Free 7-Day Email Course: http://TalkToKayvon.com

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    35 m