Episodios

  • 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 m
  • 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 m
  • 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 m
  • Why Your Change Plan Fails—and How to Fix It

    Why Your Change Plan Fails—and How to Fix It
    May 22 2025
    You planned the change, mapped the metrics, and launched the new system—so why is no one on board?
    In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, David Carr speaks with Sarena Diamond, founder of Diamond Solutions Group, about the often-overlooked side of business transformation: the people.

    With a career that spans Accenture, Pepsi, IBM, and beyond, Sarena brings decades of leadership and organizational change experience. She’s worked with billion-dollar companies and early-stage firms alike—and the challenges, as she explains, are often surprisingly similar.

    Sarena unpacks:
    • Why most change management fails without a strong “why”
    • The three-step framework for sustainable transformation
    • How to help leaders communicate with clarity and credibility
    • What happens when mergers, acquisitions, or pivots ignore team dynamics
    • The human cost of ignoring organizational alignment
    This episode is packed with powerful takeaways for any founder, CEO, or team leader tasked with leading others through transition. Whether you’re scaling up, restructuring, or just trying to get your team aligned—Sarena’s insight will give you clarity, confidence, and practical tools.

    🔗 Learn more about Sarena’s work: https://diamondsolutionsgroupllc.com

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    36 m
  • How to Stop Playing Small and Start Leading Like a CEO

    How to Stop Playing Small and Start Leading Like a CEO
    May 15 2025
    Ever feel like you’re pretending to have it all together while your business feels stuck?
    In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, David Carr talks with Angie, founder of The FeMillionaire Society, about how women entrepreneurs can stop playing small, ask the hard questions, and finally build the business they were meant for.

    Angie shares how a $3,000 pay gap and a voicemail from a former boss pushed her into entrepreneurship, starting her business in just four days with grit, guts, and a $2.84 balance in her account. Twelve years later, she’s helped hundreds of women stop spinning their wheels and start building profitable, joyful businesses that align with who they are.

    This episode is raw, energizing, and packed with insight for anyone who’s tired of cookie-cutter advice and ready to get real.


    In this episode, you’ll learn:
    • The myth of “one-size-fits-all” business coaching
    • How to shift from an employee to an entrepreneur mindset
    • Why decision fatigue is real—and what to do about it
    • How to stop trading time for money and start building leverage
    • The true cost of staying silent in your business
    • Why clarity around your capacity leads to better choices
    Whether you’re a solo coach, small business owner, or scaling entrepreneur, Angie’s straight talk and real-world tools will inspire you to choose courage over comfort and clarity over confusion.

    🔗 Learn more about Angie or join The FeMillionaire Society at https://www.angiegiltner.com/

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    30 m
  • 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 m
  • 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.

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    55 m
  • 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 m
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