Leadership Lounge
The Leadership Lounge with Saman Samii and Mitch Slater, powered by UBS, brings you exclusive conversations with some of the world’s top business leaders. Discover their unique stories, insights on success, and strategies for growth in this must-listen podcast for entrepreneurs and leaders alike.
29 Oct 2026
Angry at Average: Failure, Reinvention & Purpose with Marty Metro
Samii and Mitch sit down with Marty Metro, Founder and CEO of Used Cardboard Boxes and UCB Environmental. Marty shares why he walked away from a successful technology consulting career, how his first venture, Boomerang Boxes, failed and left him deep in debt, and how he rebuilt the idea into a national business with about 175 employees. We also dive into why failure teaches what success cannot, what it means to be "angry at average," how coaching changed the way he leads, and how he keeps a founder's culture alive through his "Coffee with Marty" program. You especially do not want to miss Marty's billboard message for everyone and why it comes down to doing something with the time you have.
21 Oct 2026
The Execution Edge: Leadership, AI & Personal Brand with Bryon Morrison
In this episode, Samii and Mitch sit down with Bryon Morrison, Cofounder and CEO of proxy and creator and host of The Leaders List Show. Bryon shares his entrepreneurial journey, the vision behind Proxxy, and what he has learned helping founders close the gap between strategy and execution. We also dive into the difference between a chief of staff and an executive assistant, the founder bottleneck, and how leaders can use AI as an amplifier rather than a hobby, including why personal branding has become a business necessity. You especially do not want to miss Bryon’s billboard message for every future leader and why seeing it through matters far more than most people realize.
20 Aug 2026
The Performance Edge: Health, Sleep & Leadership with Dylan Gambardella
In this episode, Samii and Mitch sit down with Dylan Gambardella, Founder and CEO of Different Health. Dylan shares his entrepreneurial journey, the vision behind Different Health, and what he has learned building and leading a company in the health and wellness space. We also dive into the connection between health, performance, and leadership, including practical habits that can make a meaningful difference. You especially do not want to miss Dylan’s insights and tips around sleep and why it matters far more than most people realize.
21 Jul 2026
From Humble Beginnings to Global Impact with Das Nobel, Founder & CEO of MTX Group
In this episode, Samii and Mitch sit down with Das Nobel, Founder and CEO of MTX Group, to discuss one of the most remarkable entrepreneurial journeys you will hear. After immigrating to the United States from humble beginnings in Bangladesh, Das and his wife, Nipa Nobel, built MTX Group from scratch into a globally recognized technology company serving governments and enterprises around the world. Throughout the conversation, Das shares why dreaming big has shaped every stage of his journey, the lessons learned while scaling a world-class business, and the leadership principles that have guided him along the way. He also opens up about surviving a sudden heart attack, how that life-changing experience reshaped his perspective, and why health, family, and purpose ultimately define success. This is a powerful episode for entrepreneurs, executives, and leaders looking to build something meaningful while keeping what matters most in focus.
25 Jun 2026
Leading Through Growth, Culture, and Coaching with Rich Balot
In this episode, Samii and Mitch sit down with Rich Balot, CEO of Victra, the largest Verizon Authorized Retailer in the United States. Rich shares his leadership journey, the lessons he has learned building and leading high-performing teams, and what it takes to create a culture that continues to win as organizations grow. The conversation also dives into the importance of CEO Coaching, why great leaders continue investing in themselves, and how having the right coach and trusted advisors can elevate both leadership and business performance.
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Dallas, TX 75201
