<![CDATA[Bald Dads Business Club]]>Bald Dads Business Club is a podcast for small business leaders who are building a life, not just a company. Hosted by two Midwestern bald dads, Desi Mayner and Casey Lambert, the show blends real world leadership, practical marketing, and honest conversations about running a business while raising a family.

With over 30 years of combined experience helping small businesses grow from struggle to stability, Desi and Casey share the lessons, mistakes, and strategies they’ve learned not just through coaching others, but by living it themselves every day. This is not theory or guru advice, it’s real world insight from two guys still in the trenches, figuring it out right alongside you.

Grounded in strong values, faith, and a common sense approach to leadership, the conversations reflect a deeper foundation that shapes how they lead, serve others, and show up both in business and at home.

This is the club for business owners who are not chasing yachts and Lamborghinis, they just want a solid business, a good reputation, and time to make it to their kids’ games.


]]>www.maynerleadership.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:25:08 GMTThu, 09 Apr 2026 18:51:29 GMT60Desi Mayner & Casey Lambert<p><b>Bald Dads Business Club</b> is a podcast for small business leaders who are building a life, not just a company. Hosted by two Midwestern bald dads, Desi Mayner and Casey Lambert, the show blends real world leadership, practical marketing, and honest conversations about running a business while raising a family.</p><p>With over 30 years of combined experience helping small businesses grow from struggle to stability, Desi and Casey share the lessons, mistakes, and strategies they’ve learned not just through coaching others, but by living it themselves every day. This is not theory or guru advice, it’s real world insight from two guys still in the trenches, figuring it out right alongside you.</p><p>Grounded in strong values, faith, and a common sense approach to leadership, the conversations reflect a deeper foundation that shapes how they lead, serve others, and show up both in business and at home.</p><p>This is the club for business owners who are not chasing yachts and Lamborghinis, they just want a solid business, a good reputation, and time to make it to their kids’ games.</p><p><br /></p>episodicDesi Mayner & Casey Lambertdesi@maynerleadership.comno<![CDATA[The Mirror Doesn't Lie: Why Every Business Owner Needs Evaluations | Ep 5]]>Most business owners avoid evaluations because they feel like criticism.

The best leaders embrace them because they create growth.

In Episode 5 of Bald Dads Business Club, Desi Mayner and Casey Lambert discuss why honest evaluations are one of the most powerful leadership tools you can use. From your business and team to your marketing, marriage, and personal leadership, real growth starts when you're willing to take an honest look in the mirror.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why evaluations create growth, not judgment

How to evaluate your business objectively

The difference between criticism and constructive feedback

How leaders use feedback to improve themselves and their teams

Why self-awareness is a competitive advantage

If you're serious about becoming a better leader, this conversation is for you. 🎙️

]]>2efba191-2eec-411c-bf6d-1449dfe217e3Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:07:55 GMT<p>Most business owners avoid evaluations because they feel like criticism.</p><p></p><p>The best leaders embrace them because they create growth.</p><p></p><p>In Episode 5 of Bald Dads Business Club, Desi Mayner and Casey Lambert discuss why honest evaluations are one of the most powerful leadership tools you can use. From your business and team to your marketing, marriage, and personal leadership, real growth starts when you're willing to take an honest look in the mirror.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, you'll learn:</p><p></p><p>Why evaluations create growth, not judgment</p><p>How to evaluate your business objectively</p><p>The difference between criticism and constructive feedback</p><p>How leaders use feedback to improve themselves and their teams</p><p>Why self-awareness is a competitive advantage</p><p></p><p>If you're serious about becoming a better leader, this conversation is for you. 🎙️ </p>no00:32:5515The Mirror Doesn't Lie: Why Every Business Owner Needs Evaluations | Ep 5full<![CDATA[How to Build a Business Without Losing Your Family | Ep 2]]>How do you build a successful business without losing your marriage, your family, or yourself in the process?

Episode 2 of Bald Dads Business Club is a practical and honest conversation about ambition, fatherhood, marriage, priorities, and business. 🎙️

]]>1a42cf71-8dca-4e03-ae2a-477d1586d1ccTue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:20 GMT<p>How do you build a successful business without losing your marriage, your family, or yourself in the process?</p><p></p><p>Episode 2 of Bald Dads Business Club is a practical and honest conversation about ambition, fatherhood, marriage, priorities, and business. 🎙️</p>no00:28:3012How to Build a Business Without Losing Your Family | Ep 2full<![CDATA[What Actually Makes a Small Business Grow? | Ep 4]]>Most business owners think growth comes from working harder.

They're wrong.

Episode 4 of Bald Dads Business Club breaks down what actually makes a small business grow and why many owners unknowingly become the thing holding it back. 🎙️

]]>a553338c-8090-4b69-8142-8dd8caea2f2bTue, 23 Jun 2026 04:53:45 GMT<p>Most business owners think growth comes from working harder.</p><p></p><p>They're wrong.</p><p></p><p>Episode 4 of Bald Dads Business Club breaks down what actually makes a small business grow and why many owners unknowingly become the thing holding it back. 🎙️</p>no00:33:5514What Actually Makes a Small Business Grow? | Ep 4full<![CDATA[Why Small Business Owners Stay Stuck | Ep 3]]>Why do so many small business owners stay stuck, even when they're working harder than ever?

In Episode 3 of Bald Dads Business Club, Desi Mayner and Casey Lambert break down the real reasons business owners plateau and what it takes to move beyond the barriers holding them back.

From leadership challenges and decision-making to team development and business growth, this conversation explores why many owners become the bottleneck in their own businesses and how to start building a company that can grow without depending on them for every answer.

If you're a small business owner, entrepreneur, manager, or operator looking to strengthen your leadership, develop your team, and create sustainable growth, this episode is for you.

In this episode:

✔️ Why business owners get stuck

✔️ Common leadership mistakes that limit growth

✔️ How to develop stronger teams

✔️ The role of delegation and accountability

✔️ Why working harder isn't always the answer

✔️ Practical leadership insights for small business owners

Subscribe to Bald Dads Business Club for honest conversations about business, leadership, fatherhood, and personal growth.

🎙️ Featuring: Desi Mayner & Casey Lambert

]]>5c908338-3b1c-4e1b-ba43-e22ceb7b9527Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:59:00 GMT<p>Why do so many small business owners stay stuck, even when they're working harder than ever?</p><p></p><p>In Episode 3 of Bald Dads Business Club, Desi Mayner and Casey Lambert break down the real reasons business owners plateau and what it takes to move beyond the barriers holding them back.</p><p></p><p>From leadership challenges and decision-making to team development and business growth, this conversation explores why many owners become the bottleneck in their own businesses and how to start building a company that can grow without depending on them for every answer.</p><p></p><p>If you're a small business owner, entrepreneur, manager, or operator looking to strengthen your leadership, develop your team, and create sustainable growth, this episode is for you.</p><p>In this episode:</p><p></p><p>✔️ Why business owners get stuck</p><p>✔️ Common leadership mistakes that limit growth</p><p>✔️ How to develop stronger teams</p><p>✔️ The role of delegation and accountability</p><p>✔️ Why working harder isn't always the answer</p><p>✔️ Practical leadership insights for small business owners</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to Bald Dads Business Club for honest conversations about business, leadership, fatherhood, and personal growth.</p><p></p><p>🎙️ Featuring: Desi Mayner &amp; Casey Lambert</p>no00:30:2513Why Small Business Owners Stay Stuck | Ep 3full<![CDATA[You Didn’t Start a Business to Feel Like This... | Ep 1]]>In our inaugural episode, Desi and Casey plant the flag for the Bald Dads Business Club. We’re diving into why talent isn't enough, why most marketing advice fails the average business owner, and what it actually looks like to win—both in the office and at home.

]]>877824c7-b83a-488e-b09f-533ebb636d13Tue, 12 May 2026 07:25:49 GMT<p>In our inaugural episode, Desi and Casey plant the flag for the Bald Dads Business Club. We’re diving into why talent isn't enough, why most marketing advice fails the average business owner, and what it actually looks like to win—both in the office and at home.</p>no00:32:3711You Didn’t Start a Business to Feel Like This... | Ep 1full