The Oval Table
Business & Economics Podcasts
The Oval Table is all about helping you and your business both survive and thrive by bringing you timely information every week and insightful interviews from successful people who have solved the same kinds of problems that you face in your business. Douglas Bowers, CPA, author of WE ARE ALPHA DOGS, Carl Walsh, noted speaker and management coach, discuss with their guests the principles that form The Oval Table approach to achieving success in a closely-held small business.
Location:
United States
Description:
The Oval Table is all about helping you and your business both survive and thrive by bringing you timely information every week and insightful interviews from successful people who have solved the same kinds of problems that you face in your business. Douglas Bowers, CPA, author of WE ARE ALPHA DOGS, Carl Walsh, noted speaker and management coach, discuss with their guests the principles that form The Oval Table approach to achieving success in a closely-held small business.
Language:
English
Episodes
Curt Vincent - Cyber Warrior Pt 2 - Are Your Home and Business Safe?
10/21/2022
After the last discussion with Cyber Security Warrior, Curt Vincent at #theOvalTable, we have seen one of his predictions come true as Russia is taking out most of the Ukraine power grid. Curt has been involved with the cyber wars since 1985. Spending 20 years in the regular Army and 16 more in the Reserve Army, he was a pioneer in establishing cyber security protocols and procedures and in identifying attackers, including hostile Nation States and Criminal Organizations. After 9/11, he was...
Duration:00:54:13
Curt Vincent - Cyber Security-Is Your Business Safe?
9/30/2022
Cyber Security Warrior, Curt Vincent joins us at the Table. Curt has been involved with the cyber wars since 1985: you know, before you ever heard of the internet and about 30 years before it was called Cyber Security. Spending 20 years in the regular Army and 16 more in the Reserve Army, he was a pioneer in establishing cyber security protocols and procedures and in identifying attackers, including hostile Nation States and Criminal Organizations. After 9/11, he was called back into uniform...
Duration:00:46:33
Jon Baker - Introverts or Extroverts: Mining The Gold of Distinct Qualities
9/6/2022
Introverts or extroverts: Which are more valuable to your business? Author and Leadership Consultant Jon Baker joins us at the Table from Swanage, UK for a far-ranging discussion of how to effectively use introverts in business and how introverts can effectively contribute to business. How do you identify your introverts – there are probably more than you think – and if you are one, how can you make sure your unique skills and talents are recognized? Do you talk to think, or do you think to...
Duration:00:50:22
Hilmon Sorey - Seeking the Business Stars of Tomorrow
8/19/2022
Hilmon Sorey joins us at the table this week. He is co-founder of several companies including ClozeLoop, a consultancy firm, 12 Angels, a early stage seed money venture capital company, and has helped many startups get on their feet and grow to profitability.
We discuss the new demographics of the business world, the need for familiarity with past economic shocks, what kinds of startups his companies invest in, the dangers AND opportunities within the current environment, and how to...
Duration:00:55:10
Joel Block - State Of The Economy and How To Survive It
7/26/2022
Joel Block, Hedge Fund Manager and Venture Capitalist at Bullseye Capital joins us again to discuss what's happening in the economy. In less than 50 minutes we cover: Inflation, Supply Chain Issues, Energy Supply and Costs and The Impact On National Security, Lagging US Technologies, The Real Estate Market, The New Workforce and Their Expectations, Leveraging The Knowledge Within The Workforce, Working Remote, Metrics To Measure Business By, How To Stay Afloat In These Challenging Times......
Duration:00:49:46
Bruce Needham - Are You Ignoring One Of Your Most Valuable Assets?
7/8/2022
Patents, Copyrights, Intellectual Property. If your eyes are glazing over, you really need to listen to this episode. You’re going to get thousands of dollars of consulting on why this can be your most valuable asset that you don’t own.
Bruce Needham is a Partner at Kunzler, Bean and Adamson specializing in Trademark and Intellectual Property Law. We discuss what is included in Intellectual Property, how valuable it is, and the fact that once you patent or copyright it, IT’S SALEABLE. In...
Duration:00:48:43
Can Your Customer Support Center Be A Profit Center?
6/28/2022
What happens when you call Customer Support for help on a product? What happens when others call YOUR Customer Support for help? In our current environment where customer support is becoming extinct, a great Call Center can make your business stand out as Distinctive and possibly even Iconic. #scottmckain It can pay for itself and even be a profit center.
In this episode we are visited by someone who is on the other end when you call for help. We discuss poor service and it's costs, and...
Duration:00:49:26
Randall Reeder - How The War In Ukraine Will Affect You And Your Finances
6/10/2022
Agricultural expert Randall Reeder, one of our most popular guests, joins us again at the table to discuss how the war in Ukraine is affecting the personal finances of each and every one of us, even in the U.S., and why we should care. Though the war is far away, the impact of the loss of Ukrainian wheat, sunflower oil, fertilizer, soy beans and corn is placing the world on the precipice of global famine and increasing inflation at home. It could even result in a Western military involvement...
Duration:00:41:58
Your Money In The News #1
6/2/2022
Hosts Doug Bowers and Carl Walsh go over some of the more important news items affecting your money, including: SoftBank's $1.3 billion loss , Putin's catastrophic mistakes, Russia's decent into 3rd World status, Fed Chief Powell, what's up (or down) with Crypto, the price of Oil, and finally, the news with Happy The Elephant - really - it's a Wall Street Journal story.
#crypto #stockmarket #currency #intersestrate #ovaltable #russia #putin #oil #energypolicy
Duration:00:16:48
Rusty Gaillard - What Does Success Look Like To You?
5/29/2022
We're back after our tax season hiatus and we're thrilled to start this season with Rusty Gaillard. He may challenge many of you with his definition of "Success". Mr Gaillard spent 14 years with Apple Inc., rising to World Wide Director of Finance. At the Table, he discusses his path to finding balance in his life between work and home.
What is your vision of success? Can it change as you go through life? WHAT DO YOU REALLY WANT? A surprising number of people don't have a good answer to...
Duration:00:47:10
Jim Cathcart: Create Your High Performance Team
4/6/2022
Do you really know how you operate? How your team operates? Business legend Jim Cathcart joins Carl Walsh and Douglas Bowers at The Oval Table for a discussion of his seminal work, "The Acorn Principle" and much more. He brings with him 45 years as a trainer, speaker, author of 23 books, and consultant. He has guided companies to prosperity and high performance through the understanding of people and what drives them.
#bandwidth #velocity #highperformanceteam #focus #acornprinciple...
Duration:00:45:56
David Alessandri - Surviving Major Events You Can't Control
3/22/2022
This week, we go to the oil patch. David Alessandri, entrepreneur, and ultimate survivor joins us at The Oval Table. David manufactures and sells a product to oil drillers that serves as a low-cost solution to a common and expensive problem. Over the past 8 years, he has survived a major life threatening health event , foreign trade wars, the pandemic and knock-off competitors. All in a days work in the oil patch.
We discuss how he survives while others go under, how he innovates, how...
Duration:00:46:09
Special Edition - Ukraine, The Human Face of War
3/12/2022
Special Edition – Ukraine - The Human Face of War
What are the costs of the war in Ukraine in human terms? While people debate the political, economic and military landscape, we wanted to hear what the war is doing to individuals and families. We see the destruction, the tanks and the helicopters on screen, but we wanted to see the human face; without the hype and entertainment imperative of the broadcast world. Andriy Smolenko joins us at the Oval Table to discuss some of the background in...
Duration:00:36:31
Antonio White - How To Make Others Want To Invest In You
3/7/2022
Antonio White, a.k.a. The Pitchfreak, is the Author of "Close With Your Open" and specializes in training business pros how to create "Instant Desire" for their products and services. Frequent CH Pitch Practice Panelist. Join us for a fun, high-energy clinic on how to have immediate impact with prospective customers/clients and vendors.
Don't miss this. It could change your business in meaningful ways.
Duration:00:54:07
Brian Moran - How To Work and Live More Efficiently
2/24/2022
Brian Moran, Author of "The 12 Week Year" and "Uncommon Accountability" sits down with us at The Oval Table to discuss his radical, but proven system for more efficient workflow. Rather than setting goals annualy, he demonstrates that changing your mindset to planning in 12 week nuggets, then evaluating the efforts and results before embarking on the next 12 weeks, can greatly increase sales, focus, execution, buy-in and morale for any organization. It can also work in your private...
Duration:00:48:42
Joel Block - Are You Prepared For The Greatest Transfer Of Wealth In Human History?
2/11/2022
41% of all Small Businesses are owned by people ready for retirement. We truly are in the middle of the greatest transfer of wealth in human history. Are you ready to take advantage of it... either as a seller or buyer?
This week, Investor Joel Block joins us at The Oval Table to discuss preparing your business for transition. Who are the different types of buyers, and what motivates them? This is critical in knowing the true value of your business. Know the difference between a financial...
Duration:00:43:16
Scott McKain Part 2: Create Distinction and Make Your Business Iconic
2/4/2022
We continue our discussion with Author, and Business Consultant Scott McKain. Last week we covered 3 of his Cornerstones of Distinction: Clarity, Creativity and Communication. This week we tackle the 4th: Customer Experience and how to achieve Iconic performance.
As an added bonus, we end with a discussion between the hosts on the major issues we feel businesses are having to cope with now, and for the rest of the year. Topics include Diversity, the Pandemic, the Chip Shortage, Inflation,...
Duration:01:00:26
Scott McKain - Create Distinction and Make Your Business Iconic
1/27/2022
This week, Scott McKain, joins us at The Table. Scott is a globally recognized authority on how organizations and professionals create distinction to attract and retain customers — and stand out in a hyper-competitive marketplace.Scott’s recent book, ICONIC: How Organizations and Leaders Attain, Sustain, and Regain the Ultimate Level of Distinction,” was recently named on Forbes.com as a TOP TEN BEST BUSINESS BOOK for 2018.
Our conversation is fun as well as informative. Scott is not just a...
Duration:00:45:55
Joel Block - How Small Business Can Navigate The Currents of 2022
1/20/2022
Joel Block, Venture Capitalist and CEO of Bullseye Capital sits with us at The Table to discuss the business climate for 2022. There are many headwinds, but those who recognize them and plan ahead, are the ones who can actually benefit. Joel sees Small Business as the Innovators of the American economy and the ones who can pivot and execute quickly in these troubled times.
Join us for a fascinating and in-depth look at where we're heading, the obstacles and the opportunities.
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Duration:00:47:26
Mark Hunter, The Sales Hunter: Are We In "Hog Heaven" For Sales?
1/13/2022
Supply Chain Jam. Rising Fuel Prices. Inflation At Home And In Business. Pandemic Virus. Could this possibly be a great time for Smal Business? Mark Hunter, The Sales Hunter discusses what it takes to make a High Performance Sales Team and why Right Now could be the opportunity of a lifetime for Small Business.
1.47 Interview - Mark Hunter – Are We In “Hog Heaven” For Sales?
Narrow down your goals. I’m a firm believer in singular focus. Too many goals lack clarity.
When we simplify the...
Duration:00:56:03