Best Clint Overton Podcasts (2025)

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From Firefighting to Flywheels: The Tactical Playbook for Fractional Operators 42:13

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Are you stuck in firefighter mode instead of scaling like a CEO? In this episode of Operator Revolution, Jason Carvalho (Founder, OperatingAcademy.com) and Clint Overton (Founder, Boardroom Bullpen) unpack the tactical frameworks fractional operators use to turn chaos into clarity. Whether you're a founder overwhelmed by recurring bottlenecks or a …

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The Outsourcing Playbook: Clarity, Commitment & Culture 43:53

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In this episode of Operator Revolution, Jason Carvalho and Clint Overton break down the real-world playbook for successful outsourcing. Whether you're a startup founder trying to extend runway or a PE-backed COO scaling fast, this episode offers a comprehensive and tactical guide to building powerful distributed teams. Outsourcing is no longer just…

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AI Readiness Isn't Optional: A Strategic Wake-Up Call for Operators 22:51

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🎙️ Operator Revolution Season 2, Episode 14 Title: AI Readiness Isn’t Optional: A Strategic Wake-Up Call for Operators Episode Summary: In this episode of Operator Revolution, co-hosts Jason Carvalho and Clint Overton unpack what it really means to be AI-ready in 2025. With tools like ChatGPT, Intercom, and Gemini being rapidly rolled into tech sta…

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Make Time to Save Time: Mastering Change Management in High-Stakes Organizations 25:24

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In this no-fluff episode of Operator Revolution, Jason Carvalho and Clint Overton tackle one of the most critical—and most mishandled—disciplines in modern business: change management. 🚨 With 75% of companies in a permanent state of transformation but only 34% seeing success, most teams are burning time, budget, and trust. Why? Because they skip th…

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HELPING COMPANIES MAKE SMARTER & BETTER DECISIONS | Rachel & Jeff Minor | The Great Business Stories 31:08

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In an interview on The Great Business Stories of St. Louis with Dr. Mike Smith, Jeff Minor, Co-Founder & CEO, and Rachel Minor, Co-Founder & COO of ReveelData, share their journey of building a company that is transforming how businesses harness data. They discuss the inspiration behind ReveelData, their mission to simplify data analytics, and how …

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PROVIDING INNOVATIVE MARKETING SOLUTIONS | With David Berger | Great Business Stories Podcast 30:00

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In an interview on The Great Business Stories of St. Louis with Dr. Mike Smith, David Berger, founder and CEO of Envision by Design, shared his journey in building a full-service marketing agency that bridges the gap between print and digital marketing. He discussed the early challenges of establishing the company, from securing clients to adapting…

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EMPHASIZING INCLUSIVITY, CUSTOMERS & MENTAL HEALTH | Greg Hoffmann | The Great Business Stories 20:16

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In an interview on the Great Business Stories of St. Louis with Dr. Mike Smith, Greg Hoffman, one of the founding members and original creators of RYZE Adventure Park in Maryland Heights, shared insights into the park's growth and unique offerings. Located at the bustling I-270 and I-70 interchange, RYZE Adventure Park draws attention from over 93 …

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MY PASSION HAS FUELED THE COMPANY'S SUCCESS | With Luke D Schüette | The Great Business Stories Podcast 34:20

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In an interview on "Great Business Stories of St. Louis" with Dr. Mike Smith, Luke Schuette, the founder of Renuteq, discussed his journey in building the only U.S. company certified for structurally engineered bamboo. He has partnered with global leaders such as Amazon and BMW. Despite facing challenges, including the pandemic, Schuette's passion …

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Mastering Meetings: Alignment & Accountability in Action 23:41

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Season 2, Episode 11: "Mastering Meetings: Alignment & Accountability in Action" Join Jason Carvalho, founder of OperatingAcademy.com (📍Toronto), and Clint Overton, founder of Boardroom Bullpen (📍St. Louis, MO), as they dive into one of the most debated topics in operations: meetings. Love them or hate them, meetings—when executed with precision—ca…

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THE IMPORTANCE OF PROFESSIONALISM AND QUALITY | With Michael Martin and Dr. Mike Smith | The Great Business Stories Podcast 30:36

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In this interview with Dr. Mike Smith, Mike Martin, founder of Mike Martin Media, reflects on his 16-year journey building a successful video production company based in the Grand Center Arts District of St. Louis. Specializing in professional storytelling, brand-consistent video production, and long-term client partnerships, the company has worked…

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MAKE SURE TEAM MEMBERS' PASSIONS ALIGN WITH THEIR ROLES | Clint Overton | The Great Business Stories 24:25

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In this interview with Dr. Mike Smith, Clint Overton, Managing Partner of Boardroom Bullpen, shares the story behind his premium fractional executive services firm, which he co-founded to support growth-stage companies with experienced C-suite talent. With a commitment to transparency, Boardroom Bullpen offers month-to-month engagements, allowing c…

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THE IMPORTANCE OF LISTENING, PROBLEM-SOLVING AND MORE | John Boll | The Great Business Stories 23:49

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In an interview with Dr. Mike Smith, John Boll, the owner of The Credit Care Company, shared his 15-year journey in the credit repair industry, highlighting the importance of listening, problem-solving, and personalized service. He detailed strategies for improving credit scores, including maintaining a diverse credit mix, keeping credit card usage…

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MY GROUNDBREAKING DEVICE "UPWARD MOBILITY" | With Sheila Buswell and Dr. Mike Smith | The Great Business Stories Podcast 21:57

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In an interview with Dr. Mike Smith, Sheila Buswell, the founder of Bustle Biomedical, discussed her groundbreaking device called "Upward Mobility," designed to assist patients in rehabilitation hospitals with essential daily tasks like toileting. This innovative solution helps patients regain independence while reducing the physical strain on heal…

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OVERCOMING THE CHALLENGE OF ACQUIRING CLIENTS | With Dr. Maureen Hughes and Dr. Mike Smith | The Great Business Stories 23:45

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In this interview, Dr. Mike Smith from Action Coach St. Louis West talks with Dr. Maureen Hughes, founder of Total Harmony Integrated Wellness, about her 10-year journey in health and wellness, specializing in Thai Massage. Dr. Hughes explains how her practice blends ancient hands-on therapy techniques with modern wellness principles, helping clien…

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BUILDING A NICHE BUSINESS THAT ENSURES FAIR PAYMENTS | With Wayne Coleman and Dr. Mike Smith | The Great Business Stories 14:38

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In an interview with Dr. Mike Smith, Wayne Coleman, Managing Director at Armanino and founder of a royalty compliance organization, shared his journey from auditing for Johnny Cash to building a niche business that ensures artists, companies, and licensees receive proper royalty payments. In 1971, Coleman leveraged his CPA skills to design audit pr…

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LEVERAGE YOUR PEERS' EXPERIENCE TO GROW AND ADAPT | With David Phillips and Dr. Mike Smith | The Great Business Stories 23:41

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In an interview with Dr. Mike Smith, David Phillips, owner of Amicus IT Solutions, shared his 30-year journey in the IT industry, emphasizing the importance of persistence, adaptability, and a people-first approach. Inspired by entrepreneurial parents, Phillips started his business to help small and midsize companies navigate technological challeng…

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GROWING WITH CUSTOMERS' TRUST | With Dave Chronister and Dr. Mike Smith | The Great Business Stories Podcast 22:34

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In an interview with Dr. Mike Smith, Dave Chronister, founder of Parameter Security, discusses his journey since launching the cybersecurity firm in 2007. His company specializes in security assessments, PCI certifications, digital forensics, and managed services. Despite initial challenges—such as starting the business right before the 2008 financ…

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THESE FACTORS MADE MY COMPANY GROW | With Brian Pearson Jr. and Dr. Mike Smith | The Great Business Stories Podcast 24:44

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Dr. Mike Smith hosts "The Greatest Businesses in St. Louis" podcast and YouTube series, where he interviews notable local entrepreneurs. In this episode, he speaks with Brian Pearson Jr., founder of EDUrain Inc., a platform designed to solve student housing challenges. Based on his experience with the difficulties of college housing, Brian explains…

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HOW PERSONAL PASSIONS HELPED MY BUSINESS THRIVE | With Patrick Ritter and Dr. Mike Smith | The Great Business Stories Podcast 18:07

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Dr. Mike Smith hosts the podcast and a YouTube series, "The Greatest Businesses in St. Louis." In a recent episode, he interviewed Patrick Ritter from Core Planning, a fee-only financial planning firm with 37 self-employed advisors. Core Planning, founded in 2018 by Guy Penn, offers a unique "farmer's market" model where advisors operate independen…

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VALUE IN TEAMWORK & FINDING THE RIGHT PEOPLE | With Sharon Crow Chapman and Dr. Mike Smith | The Great Business Stories Podcast 16:49

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In this interview, we hear from Sharon Crow Chapman, CEO and principal designer of Sharon Chapman Design, founded in 2018. Despite launching just before the pandemic, Sharon's firm has thrived, specializing in transforming spaces through interior design. She discusses her journey from having degrees in advertising and communication to becoming a se…

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WHY I BELIEVE IN LEARNING FROM FAILURES | With Ricky Hall and Dr. Mike Smith | The Great Business Stories Podcast 24:33

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In this interview, we hear from Ricky Hall from Nutrition HQ, a vitamin supplement retail chain with stores in Quincy, Illinois, Mishawaka, Indiana, and a new one opening soon in Vidalia, Georgia. Ricky shares his business journey, emphasizing the importance of surrounding oneself with other entrepreneurs and continuous self-education. He highlight…

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THE IMPORTANCE IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | With Shaun Duvall and Dr. Mike Smith | The Great Business Stories Podcast 24:33

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In this interview, we hear from Shaun Duvall, founder of the IT staffing company Daivari. He shared insights about his business, emphasizing the importance of consulting, direct hire, and staff augmentation in the IT space. He highlighted the significant changes and challenges faced, especially during COVID-19, and the implementation of the EOS sys…

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TARGETING THE RIGHT AUDIENCE | With Mark Mattei and Dr. Mike Smith | The Great Business Stories Podcast 25:31

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In this interview, we hear from Mark Mattei, the founder of ME and Media, a video production and marketing company started in 2020 by Mark and his wife. Mark explains that their business creates a wide range of video content for businesses, including YouTube videos, social media reels, website videos, and TV commercials, with a strong emphasis on c…

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HOW TO MAKE YOUR GLOBAL BUSINESS STAY RELEVANT | With Brett Schnitger and Dr. Mike Smith | The Great Business Stories 25:37

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In this interview, we hear from Brett Schnitger, CEO of Stars Design Group. Brett leads a company that designs, develops, and produces apparel through 67 factories in 14 countries. Based in St. Louis, with international offices, Brett shares his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the importance of learning from mistakes and informed decision-maki…

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MAKE YOUR EMPLOYEES FEEL EMPOWERED | With Jamie Jay and Dr. Mike Smith | The Great Business Stories Podcast 23:00

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In this interview, we hear from Jamie Jay, CEO and founder of Bottleneck Distant Assistance, the world's first dedicated distance assistant company. Jamie explains that Bottleneck provides skilled human assistants for various administrative tasks, especially post-COVID, differentiating it from traditional virtual assistants. In his 18 years in the …

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FOSTERING A POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT | With Tyson Neal and Dr. Mike Smith | The Great Business Stories Podcast 16:29

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In this interview, we hear from Tyson Neal, who leads the freight brokerage at Flatworld and Solutions. He shared insights about his company and personal career journey. Flatworld, a third-party logistics provider, was founded 18 years ago by Kirk Farrell and Jeff Rothermick. Tyson joined two years after its inception, initially worked there, left …

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WHY YOU SHOULD USE VIDEOS IN COMMUNICATIONS | With Marc Metz and Dr. Mike Smith | The Great Business Stories Podcast 22:42

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In this interview, we hear from Marc Metz the owner of Optimus Sales Group - Powered by Sales Xceleration is a company that helps small to medium-sized businesses achieve breakthrough sales growth, discipline, and accountability. He provide great insights on using videos in your communications, a focus on sales daily-work and balancing the demands …

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BOLDNESS, NETWORKING & CONTINOUS LEARNING | With Jennifer Tamborski and Dr. Mike Smith | The Great Business Stories Podcast 23:47

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In this interview, digital marketing strategist Jennifer Tamborski discussed founding Virtual Marketing Expert, a company dedicated to helping service providers grow and scale their businesses through profitable digital marketing strategies. Tamborski recounted her 20-year journey from virtual assistant to business owner, attributing her success to…

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HOW TO OPEN MULTIPLE BUSINESSES | With Lydia Crespo and Dr. Mike Smith | The Great Business Stories Podcast 20:26

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In this Business Spotlight interview, Lydia Crespo is a young serial entrepreneur with two businesses and a third planned in a few months. She highlights her journey by opening up her first business, Argaman & Defiance, creating 100% silk scarves naturally dyed by hand in our studio. Five years later in 2019, she opened Cozy Shop is a boutique and …

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BALANCING PERSONAL LIFE WITH BUSINESSES | With Matt Hanlon adn Dr. Mike Smith | The Great Business Stories Podcast 20:01

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In this interview, Matt Hanlon discussed founding Select Communications Advisors in 2010 and launching All Aboard Tech to provide tech amenities for multifamily housing. He detailed the challenges retail sector clients face and the importance of diversification. Hanlon emphasized building relationships with lead agents for business growth and addre…

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GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY | With Jacob Gerringer and Dr. Mike Smith | The Great Business Stories Podcast 23:14

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In this interview, we hear from Jacob Gerringer, broker of Market Point Realty. He shares his journey and insights. Jacob started as a real estate appraiser in 2000 and later founded Market Point Realty in St. Charles, Missouri, aiming to address gaps he observed in the real estate sector. His company focuses on eliminating transaction surprises, l…

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Episode 10 - Right People, Right Seats 25:33

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Navigating Hiring Challenges: Right People, Right Seats In today's competitive business landscape, hiring the right talent is a critical factor for success. Many founders and business leaders grapple with the complexities of the hiring process, facing a myriad of challenges that can impact their company's growth. Get ready for Season 2, Episode 10 …

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Episode 9 - Vivid Vision - Part 2 (Because you requested it!) 22:41

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By Jason Carvalho & Clint Overton

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Episode 8 - Vivid Vision - Part 1 18:27

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By Jason Carvalho & Clint Overton

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Episode 7 - Organizational Design 20:40

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By Jason Carvalho & Clint Overton

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Episode 6 - Metrics That Matter - Part 2 (Because you asked for it!) 28:19

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Because you asked for it, this is Part 2 of METRICS THAT MATTERBy Jason Carvalho & Clint Overton

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Episode 5 - Metrics That Matter 29:17

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In today's episode, Clint & Jason dive deep into Metrics That Matter.By Jason Carvalho & Clint Overton

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Episode 4 - How the recent banking crisis and changes in fiscal policy effect your business. 53:02

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In this episode Jason & Clint discuss the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, changes in fiscal policy and it's effects on your businessBy Jason Carvalho & Clint Overton