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Caroline shares her path from 10 years as a business reporter to co-founding The Wilbert Group with her then-husband, then buying him out after their divorce and becoming the day-to-day leader. She explains how the agency expanded from traditional media relations into digital storytelling across LinkedIn, Instagram, podcasts, blogs, websites, and influencers, creating a dedicated digital team. Caroline describes balancing a hard-driving culture with wellness and grace, defining success as grea...

Brian recounts starting a lawn-mowing business in high school, learning leadership through hiring and realizing he was ultimately in the sales business, then scaling to about $10M in revenue, 150 employees, and selling the company after two years of preparing it for acquisition. After a brief, unfulfilling attempt at retirement, he founded GreenPal, a DoorDash-like platform for lawn care, naively expecting it to be easy and spending two years learning to code and run a tech business. He explains...

Cannon Carr hosts an inspiring conversation with Shaun Enders, CEO of Transition Staffing Group— a firm specializing in finance, accounting, and tech roles. Shaun delves into his twenty-year journey from corporate recruiting to creating his own recruiting firm rooted in mentorship and growth. More than just business metrics, Shaun emphasizes the importance of personal fulfillment, clarity of purpose, and financial independence. Highlighting his 'Freedom Fund' mindset, Shaun talks about his perso...

Unlocking Leadership Success: A Conversation with Randy About Coaching and Building Effective Teams In this episode, Randy joins the show to discuss his extensive experience in leadership and team development. After a 25-year career in corporate America, including senior executive roles and co-owning a national executive search firm, Randy transitioned to entrepreneurship. He founded Serium Partners and The Leadership Foundry to focus on executive coaching and leadership development for Fortune...

In this episode, David Paparelli discusses his entrepreneurial journey, focusing on the founding and growth of his coffee business, M-Cultivo. From his early inclination toward entrepreneurship, through various mentorships, to his unique approach to starting and scaling his company, David shares valuable insights. He explains how he identified a gap in the specialty coffee sector and used a mix of technology and customer engagement to fill it. David talks about the challenges of bootstrapping a ...

💡 Episode Summary What if 5% of your employees are creating 95% of your problems? This week, Cannon and Claudia sit down with Todd Stanton, founder of Stanton Law and author of The 95% Rule: 29 Employment Law Axioms for Owners, Execs, and HR. While the title suggests employment law, this conversation goes much deeper — into the heart of leadership, ownership, and building a culture of accountability. Todd explains how a victim mentality in both leaders and employees erodes company health — and ...

What does it really take to sell a business without regret? In this anniversary conversation, Cannon Carr shares his experience of leading his firm through a major transition—what went as expected, what surprises hit hardest, and how preparation years in advance made all the difference. From the importance of clean books and solid processes, to setting non-negotiables, to navigating the emotional toll of the deal, Cannon gives a candid look behind the curtain of mergers and acquisitions. He als...

In this episode, hosts Cannon and Claudia discuss the importance of health as a competitive advantage for business owners with guest Justin Roethingshofer, founder of Own It Coaching. Justin shares his transformation journey, driven by his experiences in the NHL and his personal health challenges. He offers insights into his high-performance health consultancy, which focuses on individualized health optimization for business leaders. Listeners are encouraged to consider key questions about their...

How do you grow a business 10X—without losing the personal touch that made it special in the first place? In this episode of Business Owner Tales from the Trenches, EP Wealth Co-Founder Brian Parker unpacks the art of scaling with intention. Brian shares the real-life challenges of growing a boutique firm into a national powerhouse—while preserving the human element, internal culture, and client intimacy. Whether you're a startup founder, seasoned executive, or aspiring entrepreneur, this is a m...

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Lead through better problem-solving and strategizing.

Insight from the first few years of entrepreneurship.

Navigating the challenges that come with starting a business to build a successful firm.

Valuable insights into building a strong team, avoiding common startup mistakes, and achieving business growth.

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Learn how to leverage video marketing and craft compelling brand messages.

How to scale and grow your business, build a successful franchise and gain valuable entrepreneurship insights.

Learn how to strategically manage your business funding, balance sheet, and growth strategies.

The entrepreneurial mindset and planning your exit.

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Successful business building that lasts generations.

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