On the M/A/R/C®

What should Gen Z be doing now in order to find success later? In this week's podcast, Merrill gives advice on what today's students can be doing to help stand out in tomorrow's job market.

Watching your home team play in your city's stadium is a great experience. But there are some stadiums that we should all experience regardless of who's playing on the field. In this week's episode, Merrill shares his list of the top 10 stadiums. Listen and let us know your favorites!

Who is the face of the NBA today? In this week's episode, Merrill discusses today's top NBA stars and gives his pick for who should be considered the face of today's NBA. Listen and let us know if you agree!

What is the best way to thank someone for a gift? In this week's episode, Merrill gives his perspective on an informal trend he's noticed in the last few years.

It seems like life is full of unforeseen problems. In this week's episode, Merrill gives his take on the importance of delivering solutions to those problems.

Inspiration can come at any time or place if we're open to it. In this week's episode, Merrill shares how a simple chat inspired someone to make some changes in their life.

Many of us have had to learn how to say no to things when life gets too hectic, but there are also times when it's better to say yes. In this week's episode, Merrill shares why he decided to say "Yes" to something he didn't want to do.

Is your closet overflowing with clothes? In this week's podcast, Merrill recalls how family friends, the Goldsteins, shared their strategy for managing their clothes to avoid overstuffed dresser drawers and closets.

What makes a city a "sports" city? Is it championships, fans, ratings? In this week's episode, Merrill gives a countdown of the top sports cities in the US. Do you agree with his number 1?

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We're deep into the football season, with playoffs around the corner. Which two teams do you think will face off on February 11th? In this week's episode, Merrill gives his analysis and prediction for the championship game.

What does a retired NBA great have in common with a rising star wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys? In this week's episode, Merrill gives his take on how each one had a choice to make in a game and how they responded differently.

Have you visited the popular chain of Buc-ee's country stores/gas stations? In this week's episode, Merrill shares why he thinks this company has figured out the perfect recipe for success.

Do longer meetings accomplish more? Listen to this week's podcast, as Merrill shares his thoughts on how to get the most from meetings.

Who is the best dynamic duo in all of sports today? In this week's podcast, Merrill gives his thoughts across many sports and invites you to share your picks.

As the year 2023 is nearly in the history books, some of us are beginning to focus on 2024. However, there is still time to have an impact this year, as Merrill discusses in this week's episode.

Recently, Merrill ran across a list of 25 mistakes that CEOs make, written by CEO Coaching International. In this week's podcast, he rates himself based on this list. Are your struggles and achievements similar to his?

We've all heard the phrase "less is more," but how often do you apply it in business? In this week's podcast, Merrill shares how working like a team fosters growth and learning, and can lead to bigger wins for all.

On the anniversary of his 19th year at CEO of M/A/R/C, Merrill reflects on the journey so far, leaving his beloved town of Boston to lead a company in Texas and build something very special.

For all the great ideas that come to fruition, there are plenty more that failed. In this week's episode, Merrill shares the steps that must be taken after a forming an idea in order to realize success.

Does it seems like there are new rules when it comes to tipping? In this week's podcast, Merrill shares how the changing expectations for tipping has him perplexed.

Despite our best intentions, we all make mistakes. In this week's podcast, Merrill explains on how we can all benefit from sharing our experiences and what we learned from those mistakes.

In this special episode of On the M/A/R/C, Merrill sits down to interview Johnny Quinn, a former NFL player, an Olympic medalist, an author, and a speaker, about his career path and overcoming obstacles.

When it comes to saving money, will you make the call? In this week's podcast, Merrill shares how picking up the phone and doing some comparison shopping really paid off.

If you follow baseball, you might be aware that the Oakland A's earned two distinctions this season - worst record and lowest attendance. But Merrill believes one business decision can turn it around for the team. Hear all about it in this week's podcast!

On this special 200th episode of the podcast, Merrill takes us on a trip down memory lane, sharing from a speech he delivered in 2014.

How big is football in your town? In this week's episode, Merrill shares his experience while attending a high school football game in Texas.

MLB pitcher Nolan Ryan was a pitching phenom. In this week's podcast, Merrill takes a look back at the pitcher's impressive career and gives his opinion on the next Nolan Ryan.

In this week's podcast, guest host Steve Schlesinger is back with a follow-up episode, reflecting on the goals he set for himself six months ago, as he transitioned from CEO to Executive Chairman at Sago.

When you find good morsels of information in life or business, do you usually share them with peers and friends? In this week's episode, Merrill talks about an article his friend Ed Sugar sent him, that focuses on advice for new executives.

How do you feel about traveling? In this week's episode, Merrill shares what he used to love about traveling and contrasts that with today's travel experience.

If you haven't heard of National LinkedIn Week, don't worry! Merrill made it up, and in this week's episode, he explains how and why to become a power user on LinkedIn.

Taylor Swift's Eras tour is predicted to earn over $1 billion, making it the highest-grossing tour of all time. Such success is worthy of study. In this week's episode, Merrill refers to a recent article by Peter Cohan ("Four Lessons from Taylor Swift's $700 Million Success") and adds his own perspective on how Taylor Swift can teach us about business.

Baseball is often called America's favorite pastime, but interest and attendance was starting to wane in recent years. In this week's episode, Merrill talks about how the sport responded and, in fact, has turned it around with a few important changes to the game.

How often do you review your business systems and procedures? In this week's episode, Merrill shares how a recent travel experience inspired this week's topic.

What do you consider your greatest accomplishment? In this week's episode, Merrill shares the answer he always gives to this question, and it might surprise you!

We've all seen the stories of professional athletes who make seemingly endless amounts of money, and yet they go broke. In this week's podcast, Merrill shares what he believes is an easy solution for athletes to avoid bankruptcy.

The year is nearly half over. Are you meeting your goals? In this week's episode, Merrill gives his perspective on evaluating and modifying your business strategy to better ensure success.

If handshakes are a sign of professionalism, why do we not see them more often in sports? In this week's episode, Merrill gives his perspective on handshakes, including which sports gets it right.

Is good service a thing of the past? In this week's podcast, Merrill shares his thoughts on bad business practice and how he handled it.

When is the last time you crossed something off your bucket list? In this week's episode, Merrill shares about realizing one of his goals - attending the Kentucky Derby for the first time.

Siblings can be completely different and yet equally wonderful. In this week's episode, Merrill honors his two sisters, as he shares about what makes them special.

What does your office/work space say about you? In this week's podcast, Merrill poses this question as he shares about a recent experience with first impressions.

If hindsight is 20/20, what would you change if you could do something over again? In this week's podcast, Merrill shares what he would do differently.

Anyone who has talked with Merrill Dubrow will quickly learn that he is a huge basketball fan. In this week's podcast, he gives his perspective on who the Dallas Mavericks need to sign to get where they want to go in the next couple of years.