Manager Memo podcast

Tara Shuler is a sales trainer, motivational speaker and author who offers that everything is sales and the person who controls the conversation controls the outcome.     Along the way we discuss­— Ordering Chinese (3:15), Just One More Questions (14:00), Engage the Silence (16:45), Why Does this Matter to You? (17:45), Negotiations with the Boss (21:15), Doors A, B, C, & D (23:45), Perfect Practi...

Joseph Kershenbaum is a lawyer, management consultant, author and Fractional CEO/COO of Strong Road LLC. Joseph helps startups, scale-ups and established companies execute, scale and get investor-ready. He helps drive growth and increase enterprise value.    Along the way we discuss­—the Journey (1:30), What founders need to Unlearn (5:00), Investor Ready Capital Pitch Deck (8:00), Variables of No...

Derek Crager is an engineer, former Program Manager at Amazon, a visionary AI Solutions Architect, and the founder of Practical AI, a service that helps businesses embrace simple, ethical, and profitable uses of artificial intelligence. Most recently, Derek has created Pocket Mentor & Pocket SME , the world's first voice-accessible AI customer support system.    Along the way we discuss­—Amazon Em...

Vincent Van den Broeck is the founder of Until It's Done (UID), a brand movement to help people and companies make the impossible achievable through the alignment of five pillars: Mindset, Health, Lifestyle, Action, and Structure . In this podcast, Vincent shares his journey from a catastrophic accident, that left him near death, to a life of renewed meaning and purpose. Along the way we discuss­—...

Tony Lorenz is a Merger and Acquisition Advisor, Investor, Executive Coach and Founder of HeadSail , a consultancy that helps CEOs and organizations navigate through critical inflection points. In this podcast Tony shares from his extensive business experience, providing his perspective on the actions and mindset necessary for success.   Along the way we discuss­—At the Core, "I'm an Entrepreneur"...

Ben G. Kaiser is a content strategist and founder of Kaiser Media Group, a company that helps businesses build credibility, strengthen customer relationships, and generate opportunities through authentic video storytelling. Ben helps turn an audience's attention into profitable business engagement. Along the way we discuss­—The Journey (1:30), Provide the Answer (7:30), Metrics Can Be Dangerous (8...

Steve Harmon is a successful business leader with a core focus on supply chain management and real estate development. As the 2 nd Generation President of NAI Harmon Group of Toledo, Ohio he remains engaged with all aspects of the family businesses: Spartan Logistics, Logan Creek Construction, Harmony Family Development, and the Benchmark Restaurant Group. The Harmon holdings employ over 400 peopl...

Mike DeJong is an author, TEDx speaker, franchise owner, and turnaround specialist. Mike shares his views on the Operator Trap, that many business owners find themselves in, and ways to escape that constraint. Along the way we discuss – The Journey (1:15), Nothing Bundt Cakes (4:00), Letting Go of the Ego (9:45), Don't Scale Chaos (12:30), Types of Leaders (17:00), Pilot Stuff (20:30), Instructor...

Matthew Bradbury is a business consultant and Managing Director of BAMA (Business Acquisition & Merger Associates). Matt helps unleash the equity in your company for retirement, giving, or the next chapter in life. Along the way we discuss – The Journey (2:00), Value Driven (7:30), The "Bama" Brand (12:45), Business Evaluation (17:00), EBITA and Clean Numbers (20:15), Deal Killers (21:30), Tips fo...

Jim Varney is an engineer, a product development consultant, and now the head brewmaster at Wavelength Coffee. In this podcast, Jim explains his purpose-driven approach in a direct-to-consumer business.   Along the way we discuss – The Journey (1:45), The Coffee Industry (4:30), Air vs. Drum Roasting (7:30), Start-Up Start (12:30), Burn the Boats (17:00), Importance of Sustainability (20:15), Pick...

Joshua Gould is an investor, podcast host and the Group CEO of TheBigWord an interpreting service platform that works to eradicate the final barrier of communication — language.   Along the way we discuss – England and the World Cup (1:30), The Journey (3:00), Supporting Three Births a Day (7:00), Immigration Issues (10:00), Disaster Relief and Hearts & Minds (14:00), Building a Skyscraper - Deleg...

Larry Coval is a motivational speaker, business coach, author and Founder of ARCANE Leadership concepts. His recently released book, MisLed , explains what the leadership industry has got wrong about Leadership (Hint – just about everthing). Along the way we discuss – Larry' Journey (1:45), The Biggest Mistake of a New Leader (4:30), What the Leadership Industry Got Wrong (6:00), The Grind Gap (10...

This special edition focuses on my evaluation of 4 football games, during Week 1 of the 2026 season.    This episode is an experiment. If popular there will be more evaluations of upcoming games in the weeks ahead. Respectfully, Len (Coach Sam) Samborowski

Everett O'Keefe is an international #1 Bestselling Author, public speaker, and Founder of Ignite Press a Hybrid Book Publishing Company. Along the way we discuss – Two-Time Guest Host Jacket (2:00), Self-Publishing Examples (3:15), Best of Both Worlds (10:15), Leveraging Your Book (11:30), Power of the Unread Book (14:00), A Piece of Who You Are (17:00), 200 Best Selling Authors (19:45), Internal...

Jens Nielsen is an Entrepreneur, Real Estate Investor, and Business Coach. Jens helps fix broken processes and changes how you lead – one impactful conversation at a time. Along the way we discuss – From Demark to Sante Fe, New Mexico (1:15), Fear of Stepping Out (4:00), The Cycling Accident (14:30), Permission to Do Simple Things (17:10), Raising Capital (20:15), Hot Real Estate Markets (22:15),...

Garr Russell is the Chief Fire Starter of Fireside RV Rental. Russell is an entrepreneur and business leader whose work is grounded in his walk of faith and his adherence to Christian values.     Along the way we discuss – the Journey (1:10), RV Rental Space (4:00), One Camper at a Time (5:45), OPRV (7:00), Classes of RV's (12:00), Demographics of RV users (14:30), Importance of Data (20:00), Trav...

Maren Perry is Founder and CEO of Arden Coaching, providing Executive Coaching to business leaders across the country. Her unwavering commitment to excellence, innate ability to understand both people and situations, and keen sense of humor, have helped executives and their organizations achieve the highest levels of engagement and effectiveness. Along the way we discuss – Cognitive Science (1:30)...

Muriel Touati is a speaker, author, and Founder & CEO of Exit 3D Studio. Murial helps businesses increase enterprise value and prepare for sale.   Along the way we discuss – the Journey (1:15), Four Structural Issues (7:00), Readiness [for Sale] Scorecard (13:30), Red Flag Reality (16:00), Founder Dependency (18:30), The Valuation Gap (20:30), YouTube (23:30), and Muriel's Memo: Check Everything (...

Prashanth Shanmugan is an accomplished geo-strategist, government affairs advisor, and international business specialist whose career spans academia, corporate diplomacy, and business.  A global citizen, h is career has taken him to key financial and diplomatic hubs such as London, Amsterdam, The Hague, and Sydney, Australia. In addition to his corporate work, Prashanth is the Chairman of Somewher...

Kate Assaraf is the Founder and CEO at Dip Sustainable Hair Care . Kate wants us to buy better, buy less, and shop small. Featured in Allure, Cosmopolitan Magazine, BYRDIE, and Insigniam Quarterly, Kate celebrates female leaders and entrepreneurs who think big, confront challenges head-on and never, ever take the well-worn path. Along the way we discuss – From Oprah to Forbes (1:45), the Long-Term...

Ken Himmler , is the co-founder of One Wealth Map , known for his client-first philosophy. Ken champions a holistic planning process designed to help clients live intentionally and achieve their version of financial freedom. Along the way we discuss – Wealthy vs. Rich (1:15), The "I Feel" Plan (6:30), Long Term Care? Nursing Homes? (15:30), Monte Carlo Simulation (21:30), Negative Sequence of Retu...

Andy Moye is a U.S. Navy Veteran, CEO and Co-Founder of Glide Path Health, and a best-selling author. In this episode, Andy expands on the military lessons learned of the Moye family as documented in his recently published book,  From Bunker Hill to the Boardroom .     Along the way we discuss – 250 Years of Service (1:10), Purpose over Vision (5:00), Adaptive Intelligence (5:45), Empower Teams (6...

Adam Marburger is a serial entrepreneur, author, Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, and CEO at Ascent Dealer Services . Adam helps leaders build wealth, win in business and lead with discipline and purpose. Along the way we discuss – the paper route (1:15), Jiu-Jitsu (4:15), White Belt Mindset (11:15), Pressure Management (14:00), Getting Out of Your Own Way (17:00), Unreasonable Hospitality (19:30), Auto F&I...

Meet Jeff Page, the founder and President of Page's Tree Services in Brooklyn, Connecticut. Jeff's crew recently tackled a three-day massive project on my property – safely removing over 30 dead trees. I was so impressed by their work ethic and the flawless results that I asked them to give us a behind-the-scenes look at their professional approach to tree care. Special thanks to Ethan Leroux, Jos...

Deborah Kaminetzky , a certified (PMP, CSM, LSSGB) business leader provides Project Management consulting, technology implementation and Fractional COO services to start-up and established companies . Along the way we discuss – the Journey (1:30), People First Project Plan (5:30), Project Discovery (11:30), Project Success (14:15), Project Complexity (17:30), the Risk Register (19:15), and Deborah...