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Manager Memo podcast

Manager Memo podcast

By: Len Samborowski MBA Associate Professor Nichols College
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A weekly forum focused on the planning, organizing, leading, and evaluating functions of Management. Business practitioners provide pithy wisdom, tantalizing tips, and energized encouragement to our listeners. Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • Deja Vu or Vuja De? Encountering the unknown for the 1st Time
    Mar 30 2026

    Amos Balongo is a keynote speaker and communication coach who empowers senior leaders to master their verbal skills. In this conversation, he explains how managers can break through their own leadership "lids" to foster an environment where teams thrive.

    Along the way we discuss $500 and a suitcase (2:15), the importance of stories (6:45), situational leadership (14:30), don't disappoint the leader (18:000, Inside vs. Outside Communication (22:45), Camp Ohana – giving hope (29:45), and exposure to Aviation opportunities (33:45) .

    Looking to motivate, inspire and transform? Reach out to Amos @ Amos Balongo.org

    Learn more about Balongo's charity @ Camp Ohana.

    Listen to Africa's First @ Ukulele Orchestra.

    We are proud to partner with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit providing scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Donate via PayPal/Venmo: @LukeLeaders1248. Visit: www.lukeleaders1248.com

    Credits

    Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Featured tracks: "Lowriders" and "Beautiful Rainy Day."

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    38 mins
  • Sales Tax Lady
    Mar 17 2026

    What happens when a bartender discovers a knack for numbers and becomes a leading "Sales Tax Lady"? In this episode, we sit down with Holly Hoffman, the founder of SalesTaxLady.com, to discuss the high stakes of sales tax and the strategic power of accurate data. Holly shares her journey from a bar in Central Wisconsin to state tax auditing—explaining why sales tax isn't just a yearly chore, but a daily necessity for business health.

    Holly Hoffman is an independent sales tax consultant with over 20 years of accounting experience. Formerly an auditor for the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, she now specializes in helping businesses navigate complex state regulations. She currently serves as the Committee Chair for the Wisconsin Institute of CPAs Taxation Committee.

    Along the way we discuss Bartender to Auditor (3:15), Accounting Opportunities (4:00), Sales Tax (7:45), Fraud Alerts (16:00), Accurate Data (20:30), and filling the Sales Tax Education Gap (26:30).

    Looking to audit-proof your business? Reach out to Holly @ SalesTaxLady.com

    We are proud to partner with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit providing scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Donate via PayPal/Venmo: @LukeLeaders1248. Visit: www.lukeleaders1248.com

    Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Featured tracks: "Lowriders" and "Beautiful Rainy Day."

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    28 mins
  • Psalmlog: FaithTech, Grief, and the Bad Spoon
    Mar 15 2026

    What happens when a Hollywood filmmaker turns into a corporate strategist and then a "FaithTech" pioneer? In this episode, we sit down with Preston Zeller, the founder of PsalmLog, to discuss the intersection of faith, technology, and intentional spiritual growth. Preston shares the deeply personal story behind his app—born from the loss of his brother—and explains why he believes AI isn't a threat to the church, but a tool for deeper community.

    Preston Zeller is a corporate strategist and the founder of Zellerhaus and PsalmLog. He is also the creator of the award-winning documentary, The Art of Grieving, which chronicles his year-long journey of painting every day to process the death of his brother.

    Faith Guided (2:15), Romans 8:28 (5:30), FaithTech (9:15), Measuring Spiritual Growth (11:00), Biblical Clarity (20:00), Jesus and AI (22:45), Revelation (29:30), a Bad Spoon (31:00), and the Art of Grieving (33:15).

    Reach out to Preston @ Zellerhaus

    Looking to track your spiritual growth? Access @ Psalmlog.com

    We are proud to partner with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit providing scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Donate via PayPal/Venmo: @LukeLeaders1248. Visit: www.lukeleaders1248.com

    Credits

    Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Featured tracks: "Lowriders" and "Beautiful Rainy Day."

    Show More Show Less
    36 mins
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