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
March 6, 2026
Listening to the Market: Bryan Clayton’s Path from Start-Up to Scale
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, unf…
Jan. 20, 2026
Beyond Revenue: The Entrepreneur's Journey to Freedom and Purpose
Creating Financial Freedom and Fulfillment with Shaun Enders | Business Owner Tales from the TrenchesIn this episode of Business Owner Tales from the Trenches, Cannon Carr is joined by Shaun Enders, the CEO of Transition Staffing Group, a recruiting firm specializing in finance, accounting, and t…
Dec. 16, 2025
Thrive Through Service: Randy Hain's Approach to Leadership and Coaching
Unlocking Leadership Success: A Conversation with Randy About Coaching and Building Effective TeamsIn 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-owni…
Nov. 18, 2025
Blending Profit and Purpose: A Coffee Entrepreneur's Tale
In this episode, Cannon Carr interviews M-Cultivo CEO David Paparelli about his entrepreneurial journey, focusing on the founding and growth of his coffee business. From his early inclination toward entrepreneurship, through various mentorships, to his unique approach to starting and scaling his co…
Oct. 21, 2025
The 95% Rule: Building a Culture of Accountability with Todd Stanton
💡 Episode SummaryWhat 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 conversati…
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 GumpInside 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…
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