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Owners Table

Owners Table

By: Thomas Cox
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Thriving owners talking about everything from the boardroom table to the dinner table.

Owners Table 2022
Career Success Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Hire Right, Not Fast: Recruiter David Hicks on Avoiding Costly Bad Hires
    Sep 8 2025

    Recruiter David Hicks (25+ years) shows owners how to hire right, not fast. We cover smarter screening, what “culture fit” actually means, where top talent really is (hint: not job boards), and the real ROI of using a recruiter—plus the hidden costs of bad hires you can avoid today. You’ll walk away with smarter ways to hire and retain top people

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    29 mins
  • Kelly Olcott- Legacy Over Hype: Building What Lasts
    Sep 2 2025

    What happens when you build a successful business—then lose it all? In this raw and honest conversation, Kelly Olcott shares the hard lessons behind his journey from Marine to millionaire contractor, to bankrupt entrepreneur, and finally to building again with more purpose than ever before. It’s not just about money—it’s about legacy, leadership, and learning the difference between chasing success and building something that lasts. If you’ve ever hit a wall in business or life, this episode is for you.

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    55 mins
  • Duane Donner Part 2: Scaling Beyond Yourself: The Hard Truth
    Aug 25 2025

    Duane continues his conversation with Thomas and shares how he integrates Christian faith and servant leadership into his company’s culture and operations. He discusses the challenges of maintaining spiritual focus in a high-pressure business environment and the importance of mentorship, daily spiritual habits, and generosity. Duane introduces “Abide and Lead,” a ministry initiative helping business owners connect faith with leadership, and the Impact CEO podcast, aimed at CEOs seeking to make a Kingdom impact through their businesses.

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    38 mins
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