Tom Carney is the CEO of Royal Basket Trucks, a leading producer of carts, trucks, and containers. Under his leadership, the company has grown into a multimillion-dollar enterprise. Before Royal Basket Trucks, Tom worked at Deloitte & Touche in tax management and served as the Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer at Fluid Management.

Lasting business growth and impact don't come from luck or timing but a deep curiosity that fuels transformation. The path from steady professions to entrepreneurial ventures is rarely linear; it's defined by risk, reinvention, and resilience. What does it take to guide a business from a small local operation to a thriving enterprise?

Curiosity led business operations expert Tom Carney from tax law to entrepreneurship. He maintains that growth is never just about systems or profits; it's about people. By hiring around clear core values like integrity, respect, and commitment to change, Tom built a culture that adapts and endures. Strong leadership blends humility, accountability, and a willingness to evolve alongside the business.

In this episode of Growth + Exit, Susan Kearney talks with Tom Carney, CEO of Royal Basket Trucks, about leading through transformation and building a resilient company culture. Tom discusses his transition from tax law to business leadership, the lessons he learned from scaling a small team into a 200-person enterprise, and the importance of embracing change while staying true to core values.