The Manage 2 Win Podcast

Manage 2 Win

The Manage 2 Win Podcast is hosted by author, speaker, and leadership coach David Russell, and features an ongoing series of conversations, stories, and advice on entrepreneurship, business, leadership, and company culture, including how to hire, manage, develop, and retain great people.

  1. 25 NOV.

    #278 – 57 Sales Secrets That Separate Top Performers with Glenn Poulos

    What separates the best salespeople from everyone else? It's not luck.  It's structure, persistence, and knowing exactly how to interact, when to connect, and why the small details matter. Glenn Poulos, award-winning author and entrepreneur, built and sold an $80M company, leads high-performing teams, and helps business owners master the art of influence, negotiation, and authentic communication.  His book, Never Sit in the Lobby: 57 Winning Sales Factors to Build Relationships, Close Deals, and Create Clients for Life, breaks down practical strategies that turn salespeople into trusted advisors. From reading the room to crafting presentations that stick, Glenn reveals his personal "cheat codes" for building trust and closing deals, including why you should open with the truth, not your résumé. Key Takeaways What to look for when hiring top sales talent. The mindset and habits that separate great sellers from average ones. Why salespeople are the hardest (and most important) hires to get right. The importance of building structure before hiring. Process before people. How to leave lasting impressions and tell stories that stick. How to value your time and sell with confidence in a distracted world. 🎙 Featured Guest: Glenn Poulos 🔹 Website: https://glennpoulos.com/ 🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-poulos-45bab86/ Join us as Glenn uncovers the mindset, structure, and daily habits behind top-performing sales professionals. #Manage2Win #GlennPoulos #SalesPodcast #LeadershipPodcast #DavidRussell #EntrepreneurMindset #NeverSitInTheLobby #SalesTraining #BusinessGrowth #NegotiationSkills #Influence #TeamBuilding #SalesLeadership #PresentationTips #GrowthMindset2025

    33 min
  2. 18 NOV.

    #277 - Flip Your "Life Switch:" How Joel Steele Turned Setbacks Into Success

    What if the secret to unlocking your success isn't working harder… but flipping your "life switch"? Everyone already has the switch inside them.  Most just forget how to turn it on. Entrepreneur, author of Life Switch, and financial advisor, Joel Steele, reveals how to turn your light switch on to live with purpose, passion, and power.  He has guided thousands toward wealth, health, and purpose.  Rising from personal adversity, he transformed his struggles into lessons of resilience, gratitude, and self-mastery.  Through his Life Switch movement, Joel helps others discover how they're wired, and how to turn that awareness into action, success, and impact. Joel's story is proof that transformation begins the moment you decide to face yourself.  Once standing on the edge of failure, he chose to rewrite his life through discipline, purpose, and a mindset focused on giving rather than getting.   Join us as Joel dives deep into what it means to live ON, to rediscover your potential, overcome self-doubt, and embrace the process that leads to lasting success. 🔑 Key Takeaways How to identify and flip your life switch to live intentionally. The mindset shift from getting to giving, and how it multiplies success. Why gratitude and self-honesty are the foundation of fulfillment. How to face rejection, learn from bad days, and redefine success. Why your WHY determines how far you'll go, and how to find it. How to make decisions that minimize regret and maximize growth. If you're ready to flip your switch and live ON, don't miss this episode! Watch now, subscribe to Manage 2 Win, and turn on notifications for more interviews with leaders transforming adversity into purpose. Learn more about Joel Steele and his new book Life Switch at 🔹 Website: https://bookjoelsteele.com/ 🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-steele-9685888/ #Manage2Win #JoelSteele #LifeSwitch #DavidRussell #LeadershipPodcast #EntrepreneurMindset #SuccessTips #PersonalDevelopment #PurposeDriven #Motivation2025 #Gratitude #GrowthMindset #BusinessLeadership #SelfImprovement #LiveOn

    55 min
  3. 22 OCT.

    #276 – The Price of Growth: How James Riley Found Purpose Beyond Profit

    Is growing your business worth losing your marriage, health, and peace of mind? Most entrepreneurs don't realize they're chasing success at the cost of everything that truly matters… until it's almost too late. James Riley, CEO of JNR Networks, shares his powerful journey of redefining what success really means.  From facing a heart attack to rediscovering balance through faith, family, and purpose, James reveals how he shifted from burnout to breakthrough, learning that money isn't the answer:   The answer is alignment. Pressure to grow is real, but long-term priorities matter more than short-term profits.  Key takeaways:  ✅ Balance isn't perfection, it's the average of what truly counts ✅ Communication and accountability strengthen both business and relationships ✅ Set a team culture where failure drives learning, not fear  🎙 Featured Guest: James Riley 🔹 Website: https://jnrnet.com/ 🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jnrjamesriley/ Join us as James shares his insights on how to overcome pressure, set clear priorities that help set a foundation for growth, and prove that success and family don't have to compete, they can grow together. #Manage2Win #LeadershipPodcast #BusinessGrowth #FaithAndWork #EntrepreneurMindset #WorkLifeBalance #DavidRussell #JamesRiley #SuccessStartsAtHome #BusinessLeadership #MarriageAndBusiness #PurposeDrivenLife #AccountabilityCulture #IntentionalLiving

    39 min
  4. #274 – Scaling Smarter: $30M Lessons in AI, Hiring & Company Culture | Ephraim Ebstein

    2 SEPT.

    #274 – Scaling Smarter: $30M Lessons in AI, Hiring & Company Culture | Ephraim Ebstein

    What does it really take to scale a business from $0 to over $30M while building a strong company culture and embracing AI? It takes integrity.  You have an edge if you grew up in a healthy family and one or more parents gave you good advice…  But you can learn wisdom if you choose your mentors carefully. What fuels growth from there?  Consistent integrity, developing more wisdom, and two key pro sport team disciplines:  Total commitment to a strong company culture, and systems.   Ephraim Ebstein, Founder & CEO of Fit Solutions, turned a startup into a $30M IT and cybersecurity powerhouse by combining strong leadership systems with innovative automation strategies.  Ephraim reveals how AI "employees" now handle over 15,000 customer interactions daily, why hiring for values and drive beats résumés, and how embedding culture into every process makes teams unstoppable.   🔑 Key Takeaways from this Episode: Why company culture is THE fuel for growth. The role of mentorship, and why you don't need a "perfect" mentor. Work ethic and culture match vs. qualifications: What really matters in hiring. How AI tools are reshaping customer service and sales processes. The importance of daily team alignment on mission, vision, and values. Join us as Ephraim shares practical lessons on mentorship, leadership, and how business growth brings freedom, not just financial success. 🎙 Featured Guest: Ephraim Ebstein 🔹 Website:  https://fitsolutions.biz 🔹 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraim-ebstein-5a2a1a10/ 🔹 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kingspear/ #Manage2Win #EphraimEbstein #FitSolutions #BusinessGrowth #MSP #Cybersecurity #AIinBusiness #CompanyCulture #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Automation #Podcast

    1 h 7 min
  5. #273 – From Fear to Leadership: The Psychology Behind Great Culture | Dr. Laura Gallaher

    26 AOÛT

    #273 – From Fear to Leadership: The Psychology Behind Great Culture | Dr. Laura Gallaher

    Are your leadership habits unknowingly driven by fear? Are your reactions, team dynamics, or communication patterns really what they seem?  Or are they being shaped by your internal defenses? In this episode, we welcome back organizational psychologist and executive coach Dr. Laura Gallaher to explore how self-deception, fear-based behaviors, and emotional triggers sabotage leadership even when intentions are good.  We go deeper into the psychology behind leadership, culture, and emotional intelligence.   If you're leading people and still feel like something's off, this conversation will hit home. 🧠 Laura breaks down: How to spot fear-driven decisions vs love-based leadership The Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Theory (FIRO): significance, competence, and likability Why what irritates you in others may actually be about you The step-by-step process to move from awareness → comprehension → transformation Joins us and learn how this episode will challenge and inspire you to stop leading from fear and start leading from a deeper sense of self-awareness. 🎙 Featured Guest: Dr. Laura Gallaher 🔹 Website: https://www.gallaheredge.com/ 🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-gallaher-phd/ 🔹 Assessment: www.Selfacceptancequiz.com 🔹 Quiz: https://www.gallaheredge.com/sa-quiz-lp #LeadershipDevelopment #SelfAwareness #EmotionalIntelligence #PsychologicalSafety #LauraGallaher #FearVsLove #CompanyCulture #ExecutiveCoaching #Manage2Win #SelfAcceptance

    48 min
  6. #272 – How to Speak Like a Leader | Jimmy Cannon

    22 JUIL.

    #272 – How to Speak Like a Leader | Jimmy Cannon

    Is your voice secretly sabotaging your leadership? Most leaders focus on what they say.  Very few understand that how they say it is just as powerful. Jimmy Cannon is a leading public speaking coach, voice specialist, and creator of the Cannon Method.  He joins the show to reveal how your voice is your most overlooked leadership superpower. With a background as a jazz musician and years of coaching executives, Jimmy combines vocal training, presence work, and mindset tools to help professionals communicate with clarity, authority, and empathy. In this conversation, you'll learn: Why vocal tone matters more than words in high-stakes situations 3 techniques to sound more confident in meetings, pitches, and presentations How to fix weak or rushed speech patterns (without changing your personality) Why leadership is like jazz, and how to "speak in rhythm" with any audience How breath control, pacing, and strategic silence can reduce anxiety and increase trust Jimmy has worked with top-tier leaders, from anxious CFOs to powerful CEOs.  His Cannon Method breaks down voice, presence, and confidence into tangible, trainable skills that make a lasting impact.   🎙 Featured Guest: Jimmy Cannon 🔹 Website: https://www.jimmycannon.com/ 🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmycannon/ Join us as we uncover how your voice can either elevate your leadership presence… or silently betray your confidence. #LeadershipVoice #PublicSpeakingCoach #ExecutivePresence #VoiceTraining #SpeakWithConfidence #JimmyCannon #Manage2Win #LeadershipCommunication #AnxietyFreeSpeaking #LeadWithPresence

    45 min
  7. #271 - Building High-Performance Remote Teams with Chris Dyer

    8 JUIL.

    #271 - Building High-Performance Remote Teams with Chris Dyer

    Are remote teams actually more productive? Only when trust, clear communication, and accountability are built into the culture. Chris Dyer, a top leadership speaker, best-selling author, and former CEO of PeopleG2 - an award-winning fully remote company,  dives deep into what makes remote and hybrid teams succeed - or fail. This conversation covers the most common misconceptions about remote work, why flexible policies alone don't drive performance, and what leaders must do to keep their teams aligned, motivated, and results-driven in 2025. Explore how to build cultures where people feel ownership of their work, why transparency matters more than ever, and how to develop systems that reinforce responsibility without controlling every move.   🔑 Key Takeaways: ·       The #1 reason most remote teams underperform - and how to fix it ·       How to hold people accountable without micromanaging ·       Why trust is the foundation of every high-performance culture ·       Strategies to build connection and communication in remote environments ·       Common myths about remote work that kill productivity ·       Practical frameworks Chris uses to lead fully distributed teams successfully Join us to learn how to create a culture of ownership, boost productivity, and build trust across any distance. 🎙 Featured Guest: Chris Dyer 🔹 Website: https://chrisdyer.com/ 🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdyer7/ 🎧 Listen to the Podcast Never miss a leadership conversation that could transform your business and mindset. Subscribe and tune in: 🌐 Website: https://www.manage2win.com/podcast 🎙 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/41rIZOQO0BY9BF0LaamZHg?si=becc5924bd9a456f 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-manage-2-win-podcast/id1451236899 ✅ Stay Connected with Manage 2 Win Grow your leadership skills and stay inspired!  Follow us across all platforms for the latest podcast episodes, leadership strategies, and business growth insights. #ChrisDyer #RemoteLeadership #HybridWork #Manage2Win #CompanyCulture #TeamAccountability #LeadershipPodcast #FutureOfWork #ProductiveTeams #WorkplaceCulture

    57 min
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The Manage 2 Win Podcast is hosted by author, speaker, and leadership coach David Russell, and features an ongoing series of conversations, stories, and advice on entrepreneurship, business, leadership, and company culture, including how to hire, manage, develop, and retain great people.