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

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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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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