Manager Memo podcast

Hosted by Len Samborowski, MBA Associate Professor, Nichols College

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Aug 2026

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A biweekly podcast focused on the planning, organizing, leading, and evaluating functions of management. Interviews with leading business practitioners provide tantalizing tips, wizardly wisdom and energized encouragement to our listeners.

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August 9, 2026Episode 233 min

Let Go and Elevate Your People

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), Jens' Memo (26:30), In Honor of Mom (27:15), Advice to an Old Man (28:00), and Travel Tips (31:00). For coaching sessions, reach out @ Jens Nielsen - Impact Coaching This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military veterans. Help us sponsor 5 scholarships for 2026. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248. Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.

August 2, 2026Episode 136 min

Faith, Values, and Purpose: Fireside RV-Rental

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), Travel to the Promised Land (22:30), God and Garr in the Hot Tub (29:15), Scaling a Business (32:15), and Garr's Memo (36:00). Learn more about joining the Fireside Franchise family @ Fireside RV Rental Grab a copy of Garr's "Wheel-Estate" book @ My Wheel-Estate Story This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military veterans. Help us sponsor 5 scholarships for 2026. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248. Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.

July 22, 2026Episode 6028 min

Arden 8 Framework: Trust and Wisdom in the Age of AI

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), Can AI be Wise? (7:15), AI Boyfriends (10:15), the Arden 8 Leadership Dimensions (13:45), Feedback Culture (18:30), Tough Talks (21:45), AI-Leadership (24:00), Splanky, Count Basie, and the Lindy Hop (26:30), and Maren's Memo: x (27:45). Access Maren Perry's talents @ Arden Coaching Receive a Free Leadership Assessment @ Leadership Assessment This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military veterans. Help us sponsor 5 scholarships for 2026. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248. Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.

July 18, 2026Episode 5927 min

Exit3D Studio: Your Business, Scaled Right

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 (24:45). Access Ms. Touati's talents @ Exit 3D Studio Grab a copy of Muriel's book @ The Valuation Gap: What Buyers See that Sellers Miss This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military veterans. Help us sponsor 5 scholarships for 2026. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.

July 12, 2026Episode 5840 min

Build Longer Tables, Not Higher Walls

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, his 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 Somewhere Nowhere, a creative production company that pushes the boundaries of media and storytelling. Along the way we discuss – Followership (5:00), Teaching the Law of War (8:30), Traveler vs. Tourist (12:00), Australia (14:00), Pax Ludens – Peace Games (17:45), Australian Football (29:15), Davos and the World Economic Forum (33:00), and One Leads in Hope (37:15). This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military veterans. Help us sponsor 5 scholarships for 2026. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.

July 7, 2026Episode 5727 min

dip: Think Fast, Consume Slow

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 Cost of Amazon (4:00), Deceptive Ads (6:30), Dreams in Progress, D.I.P. (11:00), Yet Another Plastic Bottle (15:30), Dealing with the Schmutz (17:30), Momtrepreneur of the Year (18:30), the Slow Beauty Movement (20:30), Rapid Fire ??? (22:30), and Kate's Memo (23:45). Learn more about the Slow Beauty Movement @ Dip Already.com This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military veterans. Help us sponsor 5 scholarships for 2026. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.

July 5, 2026Episode 5648 min

How Much is Enough: Wealth Management

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 Returns (23:00), Financial Propaganda (26:00), ROTH Conversion (30:00), God Complex (36:30), Bloodline Trust (40:30), Himmler AI Financial Solution App (45:30), and Ken's Memo (47:30). Access Ken's financial help through his website @ One Wealth Map This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military veterans. Help us sponsor 5 scholarships for 2026. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.

June 18, 2026Episode 5537 min

From Bunker Hill to the Boardroom

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 (6:30), Purpose through Catastrophe (7:45), Lessons from the P3 Orion (10:30), Red Noses in Norway (25:00), When the Captain Falls (28:00), Power of Quiet Leadership (30:30), and Glide Path Health (33:30). Grab a copy of Andy Moye's book @ From Bunker Hill to the Boardroom Schedule Andy to speak to your company @ Andy Moye, PhD This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military veterans. Help us sponsor 5 scholarships for 2026. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248. Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.

May 31, 2026Episode 5332 min

White Belt Mindset: Continuous Improvement

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 (21:15), Turn off the News (26:00), Tribe of Mentors (28:15), and Adam's Memo (30:00). Access Adam's skills and solutions @ Ascent Dealer Services Grab Marburger's book @ You're the F*cking Problem: A Guide to Getting Out of Your Own Way Learn more about Adam's designated nonprofit @ Riverbend Rescue (Keys for Kids and Jiu-Jitsu for Joy). This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military veterans. Help us sponsor 5 scholarships for 2026. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248. Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.

May 30, 2026Episode 5423 min

The Power of Trees: Jeff Page

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, Josh Renshaw, and Jeff and Mike Page for sprucing up my outdoors. Along the way we discuss – Humble beginnings (1:30), Tree Thoughts (3:00), Risks and Bees (4:30), Tree Team Coordination (8:30), From Sapling to Mighty European Beech (12:30), Assembling the Team (15:30), and the Power of Reputation (19:00). Have a Tree problem, reach out to Jeff or Mike Page @ Page's Tree Service, LLC or call 860-774-2501. This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military veterans. Help us sponsor 5 scholarships for 2026. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248. Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.