Business Owner Tales from the Trenches
Running a business is hard. Building lasting wealth while doing it can be even harder. This podcast brings you candid conversations with entrepreneurs who’ve navigated both—sharing real stories, practical strategies, and lessons learned along the way.
Hosted by Cannon Carr, former CEO and business owner turned Regional Director and Partner at EP Wealth Advisors, each episode dives into how to sustain business success while creating the financial independence that makes it all worthwhile.
Business Owner Tales from the Trenches
Running a business is hard. Building lasting wealth while doing it can be even harder. This podcast brings you candid conversations with entrepreneurs who’ve navigated both—sharing real stories, practical strategies, and lessons learned along the way.
Hosted by Cannon Carr, former CEO and business owner turned Regional Director and Partner at EP Wealth Advisors, each episode dives into how to sustain business success while creating the financial independence that makes it all worthwhile.
Recent Episodes
Sept. 2, 2025
Tales from the Trenches: The Competitive Advantage | Justin Roeth's Journey to High Performance
In this episode, Cannon and Claudia sit down with Justin Roethingshofer, founder of Own It Coaching, to explore how health can be a significant competitive advantage for business owners. Justin shares his personal and professional journey, from striving to be an NHL player to becoming a high-perfor…
June 5, 2025
How Intrapreneurship Can Help Validate and Scale Your Business
The Power of the Inside Innovator: Why Intrapreneurs Are the Key to Corporate Growth with Louis Gump
Inside every great company is an innovator quietly reshaping the future. In this edition of Business Owner Tales from the Trenches, author and strategist Louis Gump joins Cannon Carr to spotlight th…
May 29, 2025
Growing 10X: Building a Business That Feels Small at Scale
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 Wonder Tales from the Trenches, EP Wealth CEO Cannon Carr unpacks the art of scaling with intention.
Cannon shares the real-life challenges of growing a boutique fi…
July 23, 2024
Navigating Transitions and Why Your Story Matters with Michelle Prince
Changing careers can be a scary and often necessary move as your needs, interests, goals, and skills transform over time. In this episode, you’re going to hear about how you can succeed as an entrepreneur in your SECOND career. You will also hear about how to differentiate yourself from other peopl…
July 9, 2024
Leading through Periods of Rapid Growth, Change and Uncertainty with Chris Walters
Entrepreneurs can learn a lot from leaders who’ve run public companies and large divisions of private companies. Do you know how to lead a team through high growth, high uncertainty and periods of high change? In this episode featuring Chris Walters, CEO of Pluralsight, you will learn how to handle…
June 11, 2024
Corporate to Entrepreneurship in Retail: A Playbook for the First Four Years With Leslie Danford
If you’ve been in the corporate world and are looking to become an entrepreneur, today’s episode will give you a solid look at what to expect in those first few years. Leslie Danford, founder and CEO of Vitaminis, joins the show to talk about her transition from corporate to starting her own retail…
May 28, 2024
Reflections on a Founder's 35th Anniversary: A Journey of Conviction with Tom Quinn
Today we have the opportunity to hear from someone who has founded and run a business for over 35 years. Tom Quinn, founder of CornerCap, joins us to share his journey from where he started in the industry and what brought him to founding a successful firm. Listen in to hear how Tom’s conviction bo…
May 17, 2024
What I Wish I Knew When Starting My Business with Scott Regan
Today we sit down with Scott Regan, Founder of LeadWorks, LLC, to hear about his experience and what he wishes he knew when starting his entrepreneurial journey. Scott reflects on how he would have set up his business differently if armed with the knowledge he has now, lessons that are crucial for …
April 30, 2024
Ep 27: The Art of "Listening to the Business" with Melissa Bunnen Jernigan
In this inspiring episode, discover how Melissa Bunnen Jernigan, co-founder of the iconic Atlanta brand Piece of Cake, turned $500 into a million-dollar business over 10 years. Success isn't just about having a detailed plan or prior business knowledge; it's about defining your own path and staying…
April 16, 2024
Ep 26: Lessons on Entrepreneurial Success from BEHIND the Camera with Chris Jones and Willie Johnson
In today's competitive digital landscape, establishing trust and connection with your audience is key, and video has become a vital tool for sharing your brand story effectively. In this episode, we are joined by Chris Jones and Willie Johnson, founders of Drone Jones Media and Triple M Productions…
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