EPISODE · Jul 9, 2025 · 33 MIN
The ROI of Doing It Right: Sustainability, Strategy, and Energy Savings
from Business Roundtable · host David W. Carr
Are you making short-sighted business decisions that cost more in the long run?In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, David Carr sits down with Marika Erdely, Founder and CEO of Green EconoME, to explore the strategic and financial advantages of investing in energy efficiency and sustainability.Marika shares how her background in real estate finance and passion for the environment led her to start a company that’s transforming how organizations think about energy savings—not just as a compliance checkbox, but as a strategic opportunity for growth.Together, we explore how businesses can bridge the gap (what they think they’re missing) to the gain (what they stand to achieve), embracing long-term thinking to build healthier, more resilient organizations.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why short-term savings often lead to long-term costsHow to approach building upgrades as an investment, not an expenseThe biggest mindset shifts that leaders must make around energy and complianceWhat it takes to align stakeholders around sustainability goalsHow to translate technical energy data into business decisions that matterIf you’re a building owner, facility manager, CFO, or sustainability advocate, this episode is a must-listen.🎧 Tune in and discover how to stop reacting to regulations—and start leading with strategy.🔗 Learn more about Marika and Green Econome https://www.greeneconome.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/business-roundtable--6049255/support.Connect with Steward Your Business:Book a Leadership Clarity Call: https://calendar.stewardyourbusiness.com/ccCall: +1 909.404.9865Website: https://stewardyourbusiness.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidwcarrWatch more episodes and subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@steward_your_business
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Are you making short-sighted business decisions that cost more in the long run?In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, David Carr sits down with Marika Erdely, Founder and CEO of Green EconoME, to explore the strategic and financial advantages of investing in energy efficiency and sustainability.Marika shares how her background in real estate finance and passion for the environment led her to start a company that’s transforming how organizations think about energy savings—not just as a compliance checkbox, but as a strategic opportunity for growth.Together, we explore how businesses can bridge the gap (what they think they’re missing) to the gain (what they stand to achieve), embracing long-term thinking to build healthier, more resilient organizations.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why short-term savings often lead to long-term costsHow to approach building upgrades as an investment, not an expenseThe biggest mindset shifts that leaders must make around energy and complianceWhat it takes to align stakeholders around sustainability goalsHow to translate technical energy data into business decisions that matterIf you’re a building owner, facility manager, CFO, or sustainability advocate, this episode is a must-listen.🎧 Tune in and discover how to stop reacting to regulations—and start leading with strategy.🔗 Learn more about Marika and Green Econome https://www.greeneconome.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/business-roundtable--6049255/support.Connect with Steward Your Business:Book a Leadership Clarity Call: https://calendar.stewardyourbusiness.com/ccCall: +1 909.404.9865Website: https://stewardyourbusiness.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidwcarrWatch more episodes and subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@steward_your_business
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