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The Manager's Mic With Paul Leon

Business & Strategy Episodes

Actionable insights for managers who aim to scale both teams and profit. Each episode translates board-level thinking into concrete steps you can implement immediately.

Key topics covered

Growth strategy – proven frameworks for identifying new markets, sizing opportunities, and surpassing competitors
Financial fluency for non-CFOs – demystifying P&L statements, cash flow, and unit economics to inform sound decisions
Operational excellence – lean, agile, and systems approaches that reduce waste and increase throughput
Data-driven decision-making – selecting KPIs, building dashboards, and running controlled experiments to replace intuition with evidence
Innovation playbooks – achieving product–market fit, employing design thinking, and executing successful go-to-market launches
Change management – communication practices that shift teams from resistance to momentum
Entrepreneurial leadership – lessons from founders and private-equity CEOs on culture, capital, and scaling

Listen, apply one idea before your next planning meeting, and observe measurable improvements in your business metrics and leadership impact.
Sept. 9, 2025

Turning Your Side Hustle into Success Insights from Chip Higgins | EP…

Download Our Free Asset Episode Summary I sit down with Chip Higgins, founder of The Bizzics Way and author of The Bizzics Way: Powering Your Small Business to Maximum Momentum, to explore the transformative power of momentum...

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Aug. 25, 2025

The Power of Profit Sharing in Business | EP 91

Free Tool: The 5 Habits of Highly Toxic Managers to Avoid Episode Summary In this conversation, Rob Gallaher shares his journey from struggling entrepreneur to successful business owner, emphasizing the importance of self-edu...

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June 26, 2025

Keeping The Human in AI With Rico Pena | Ep 84

Summary In this conversation, Rico Pena and I explore the intersection of AI, communication, and behavioral analytics. Rico shares his journey from the military to becoming a communication expert, as well as how he applies be...

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April 16, 2025

Unlocking 100X ROI: Fadi Malouf’s Leadership Insights | EP 75

In this conversation, Fadi shares his journey from personal training to becoming a business growth architect, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, leadership, and pursuing dreams. He discusses his unique approach to helping founders achieve significant ROI through strategic business practi…

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March 27, 2025

Give me 5 minutes, I Will Improve Your Public Speaking Skills by 150%…

Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:02 The 1st Public Speaking Improvement 1:22 The 2nd Public Speaking Improvement 2:51 The 3rd Public Speaking Improvement 3:49 The Best Public Speaking Advice I Ever Got Welcome to The Manager’s...

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March 8, 2025

My Personal Framework to Conquer Call to Actions When Training | Ep 62

Welcome to The Manager’s Mic, hosted by Paul Leon, a corporate trainer, MBA candidate, and selling strategist. I was a former college dropout who has now trained over 2,000 professionals, which has led to influencing $100M in...

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Feb. 6, 2025

3 Brutal Truths to Thrive in Corporate America | Ep 64

Timestamps 0:30 No Data No Interest 1:39 Gossip is… 3:30 Yes You Will Have a Toxic… 4:22 Bonus Advice Welcome to The Manager’s Mic, hosted by Paul Leon, a corporate trainer, MBA candidate, and selling strategist. I was a form...

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