From Burnout to Buyout: Building Boards and B Corps with Jonathan Bennett
Update: 2025-09-19
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What does it take to lead with integrity, prepare for succession, and build businesses that truly last?
In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David W. Carr speaks with Jonathan Bennett—executive advisor, professional mentor, and strategist—who has guided founders, CEOs, and boards through some of their toughest challenges.
Jonathan shares his journey from senior leadership in a large hospital to founding and scaling a successful B Corp consulting firm, and later selling it through a management buyout. Today, he helps leaders create psychologically safe workplaces, build high-functioning boards, and prepare for the emotional and strategic realities of succession planning.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Connect with Jonathan Bennett:
Website: https://clearlythen.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennettjonathan
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/business-roundtable--6049255/support.
Watch more episodes on YouTube and subscribe here:
https://www.youtube.com/@steward_your_business
Connect with Steward Your Business:
Website: https://stewardyourbusiness.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidwcarr
In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David W. Carr speaks with Jonathan Bennett—executive advisor, professional mentor, and strategist—who has guided founders, CEOs, and boards through some of their toughest challenges.
Jonathan shares his journey from senior leadership in a large hospital to founding and scaling a successful B Corp consulting firm, and later selling it through a management buyout. Today, he helps leaders create psychologically safe workplaces, build high-functioning boards, and prepare for the emotional and strategic realities of succession planning.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why boards and advisory boards are essential for growth and accountability
- How B Corps create culture, attract talent, and demonstrate business as a force for good
- The emotional journey of succession planning and ownership transitions
- Why governance and clarity build confidence for owners, employees, and buyers
- How to avoid leadership isolation and build trusted circles of accountability
Connect with Jonathan Bennett:
Website: https://clearlythen.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennettjonathan
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/business-roundtable--6049255/support.
Watch more episodes on YouTube and subscribe here:
https://www.youtube.com/@steward_your_business
Connect with Steward Your Business:
Website: https://stewardyourbusiness.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidwcarr
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