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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.
How to Create a Community That Sees You (feat. Emily Green) | Tips for Managers
April 30, 2026

How to Create a Community That Sees You (feat. Emily Green) | Tips fo…

Emily Green shares how she created a community for those seeking speaking opportunities. She shares her journey of owning a marketing agency, which she later sold. If you are a new manager looking to create engagement, this e...

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Future-Proof Your Personal Brand Before AI Replaces You With Melanie Borden
April 15, 2026

Future-Proof Your Personal Brand Before AI Replaces You With Melanie …

AI is changing how leaders are discovered, evaluated, and hired — and your personal brand may already be falling behind. In this episode of The Manager's Mic Podcast, personal branding expert Melanie Borden (founder of Borden...

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Why Most Sales Compensation Plans Fail | Tips for Sales Managers
April 9, 2026

Why Most Sales Compensation Plans Fail | Tips for Sales Managers

Most sales managers inherit broken compensation plans and wonder why their best reps keep leaving. In this episode, compensation expert Scott Trumpolt breaks down exactly why most sales compensation plans fail and what you ca...

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Coaches Not Managers: How to Lead Without the Hero Complex ft. Marc Haine
March 25, 2026

Coaches Not Managers: How to Lead Without the Hero Complex ft. Marc H…

Most new managers unknowingly fall into the hero complex, feeling like they have to have all the answers, fix every problem, and impress the team to earn respect. Marc Haine, author of Lights, Camera, Action, breaks down why ...

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Designing a Business Worth Millions (And The Freedom To Enjoy It) ft. Michael Walsh | EP 110
Feb. 18, 2026

Designing a Business Worth Millions (And The Freedom To Enjoy It) ft.…

Scaling a service business past the $1M mark is where most leaders hit a wall. In this episode, business growth expert Michael Walsh reveals how to overcome these "pinch points" to design a company that gives you freedom, not...

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