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Business Roundtable

Business Roundtable

Di: 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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  • Fear Isn’t the Problem—It’s the Signal | Jacqueline Wales on Fear Intelligence & Leadership

    Fear Isn’t the Problem—It’s the Signal | Jacqueline Wales on Fear Intelligence & Leadership
    Apr 16 2026
    What if fear isn’t holding you back—but quietly shaping every decision you make as a leader?

    In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, David Carr sits down with Jacqueline Wales, creator of the Fear Intelligence™ framework, to explore how fear operates beneath the surface of leadership, communication, and business growth.

    Most leaders assume their challenges are rooted in strategy, execution, or people. But as Jacqueline explains, those are often symptoms of something deeper. Fear—unexamined and unspoken—can drive hesitation, control, misalignment, and breakdowns in trust across organizations.

    Drawing from decades of experience coaching executives and working with leadership teams around the world, Jacqueline introduces a different way to understand fear—not as something to eliminate, but as a signal to interpret.

    At the center of this conversation is her F.E.A.R. framework: Face, Explore, Act, Rise. A practical model that helps leaders move from reaction to intention, from avoidance to clarity, and from control to trust. This episode is not about removing fear.

    It’s about learning how to lead with it. If you are a business owner, executive, or leader navigating growth, uncertainty, or pressure, this conversation will challenge how you think about leadership—and what may actually be driving your decisions. In this episode, we explore:
    • Why fear is often misdiagnosed in leadership
    • How self-identity influences decision-making and performance
    • The connection between fear, control, and trust in teams
    • Why many leaders avoid the deeper question of “Who am I?”
    • How to shift from reactive leadership to intentional leadership
    • Practical ways to begin recognizing fear patterns in yourself and others
    About Jacqueline Wales: Jacqueline Wales is a TEDx speaker, author, and founder of Fear Intelligence™, a framework designed to help leaders turn fear into clarity, trust, and decisive action. Her work focuses on helping executives build psychological safety, improve communication, and create high-performing cultures grounded in trust and self-awareness.

    Learn more: https://fearintelligence.co
    Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinewales
    Watch her TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/_1LfhkKEY4k?si=z2v-bcuNMZuJjcC_
    Fear Intelligence Book: https://a.co/d/0gTFJg89

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    • Book a Leadership Clarity Call: https://calendar.stewardyourbusiness.com/cc
    • Call: +1 909.404.9865
    • Website: https://stewardyourbusiness.com
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidwcarr
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    38 min
  • ERP Systems Done Right: How to Avoid Costly Mistakes and Protect Your Business

    ERP Systems Done Right: How to Avoid Costly Mistakes and Protect Your Business
    Mar 31 2026
    Choosing the wrong ERP system can cost your business millions.

    In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, David Carr sits down with Danny Kaplan, founder of SMC Data Systems, to unpack what most companies get wrong when selecting enterprise resource planning software — and how to avoid expensive implementation failures. Danny founded SMC Data Systems in 1980 and has helped thousands of mid-market manufacturers and distributors optimize operations, strengthen inventory control, and scale through mergers and acquisitions.

    With more than four decades of experience, he brings practical wisdom, relationship-driven leadership, and real-world case studies to the conversation. This discussion goes far beyond software features.

    Danny explains why ERP selection should begin with a detailed business requirements “shopping list,” not a polished sales demo. He outlines the dangers of siloed systems, poor vendor support, overseas help desks, rushed implementation timelines, and software that forces companies to change their processes to fit the tool.

    The conversation also addresses today’s economic realities — supply chain disruptions, tariffs, freight volatility, inventory shortages, and cash flow pressure — and why real-time analytics and accurate net inventory visibility are essential for survival. Danny shares practical guidance on:
    • Why real-time inventory accuracy protects against production disruption
    • How outdated ERP systems create hidden financial risk
    • The importance of vendor delivery performance over lowest cost
    • How to evaluate ERP vendors properly before signing a contract
    • Why training must be done on-site, not just over Zoom
    • The critical role of ongoing support and U.S.-based service teams
    • How to use analytics to monitor vendors, customers, receivables, and product performance
    • Why relationships matter more than software features
    If you are a manufacturer, distributor, CFO, or business owner evaluating ERP systems — or struggling with legacy software — this episode provides a practical roadmap to making a smarter decision.

    Because software should serve your business — not disrupt it. Learn more at:
    SMC Data Systems – https://smcdata.com Connect with Danny Kaplan on LinkedIn.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/business-roundtable--6049255/support.

    Connect with Steward Your Business:

    • Book a Leadership Clarity Call: https://calendar.stewardyourbusiness.com/cc
    • Call: +1 909.404.9865
    • Website: https://stewardyourbusiness.com
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    32 min
  • Why Your Marketing Messaging Is Failing and How to Fix It

    Why Your Marketing Messaging Is Failing and How to Fix It
    Mar 26 2026
    Why do so many companies invest in marketing tools and still get ignored?

    In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David Carr, founder of Steward Your Business, sits down with Ben Baker, strategic communications expert and founder of Your Brand Marketing, to unpack why most outreach fails today — and it is rarely about the tools being used. It is about the alignment, or lack of it, behind the message.

    Ben brings over twenty-five years of experience helping mid to large size organizations fix broken communication ecosystems, align stakeholders, and build brands that earn long-term trust. Drawing from work across healthcare, manufacturing, B2B, government, and consumer brands, Ben explains why short-term thinking destroys customer relationships and how companies can shift toward messaging that actually builds loyalty and lifetime value.

    David and Ben also dig into the difference between brand building and marketing, why most organizations cannot clearly articulate what they do or who they serve, and how to use customer feedback as a genuine growth tool rather than a quarterly checkbox.

    If you are a business owner, executive, or leader who wants to stop wasting budget on outreach that goes nowhere and start building messaging that people actually respond to, this conversation delivers practical, no-fluff strategy you can apply immediately. In this episode:
    • Why spray-and-pray outreach on LinkedIn and email destroys trust before it starts
    • The difference between brand building and marketing and why you need both
    • How to define who you are, who you serve, and why they should care
    • Why short-term thinking raises customer acquisition costs and kills growth
    • How to use A-B testing without blowing your budget
    • The right way to collect honest feedback from customers and employees
    Links mentioned in this episode:
    • Ben Baker website and free e-books: https://www.iambenbaker.com
    • Ben Baker on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbaker


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/business-roundtable--6049255/support.

    Connect with Steward Your Business:

    • Book a conversation: https://calendar.stewardyourbusiness.com/cc
    • Call: +1 909.404.9865
    • Website: https://stewardyourbusiness.com
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidwcarr
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    49 min
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