Manager Tools is a weekly business podcast hosted by Mike Auzenne that gives professionals specific, actionable steps for becoming more effective managers and leaders. The show has 993 episodes since 2005 and typical episodes run in the 20 to 40 minute range (duration not in feed). Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad. A long-running management series with several past business award wins.
Weekly management training audience with two decades of archive and strong ratings
- 993 episodes since 2005 with a weekly release cadence
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 1,238 ratings
- Won Best Business Podcast awards in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2012
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, co-hosted discussion, multi-part series
- Tone
- practical, direct
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- duration not available in feed
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description links only to the show's own website and funding links are empty.
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Family friendly
Feed is not flagged explicit and recent titles cover workplace management topics only.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.manager-tools.com/podcasts/manager-tools |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id74198801 |
| RSS feed | files.manager-tools.com/public/feeds/manager-too… |
Benchmark score: 98 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Why Do I Have To Wait To Give Feedback? - Part 2 | 2026-10-12 | – |
| Why Do I Have To Wait To Give Feedback? - Part 1 | 2026-10-05 | – |
| The Effective Manager And The Principle Of Sub-Optimization - Part 2 | 2026-09-28 | – |
| The Effective Manager And The Principle Of Sub-Optimization - Part 1 | 2026-09-21 | – |
| How To Teach Peer Feedback To Your Directs | 2026-09-14 | – |
| The First Rule Of Feedback | 2026-09-08 | – |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Tired of management theory? Want to learn specific skills to help improve your management performance? Then Manager Tools is the podcast for you! Manager Tools is a weekly business podcast focused on helping professionals become more effective managers and leaders. Each week, we discuss specific actions for professionals to take to achieve their desired management and career objectives. Manager…
About Manager Tools
Manager Tools is a weekly business podcast hosted by Mike Auzenne that focuses on helping professionals become more effective managers and leaders. Each episode discusses specific actions listeners can take to reach their management and career goals, and the show's own description says it has won Best Business Podcast awards in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2012, plus a People's Choice Award in 2008.
The show has 993 episodes in its feed, with the first released in July 2005 and a current cadence of one episode every seven days. Episode lengths are not present in the feed. Apple Podcasts shows a 4.6 average rating from 1,238 ratings, and the show is listed under Management, Business and Careers.
Listeners are estimated, not measured, to number roughly 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, and the audience skews toward professionals aged 25 to 44 in the United States. No sponsors are named in the feed. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode, suited to management training tools, coaching services and business book launches. Source: the show's RSS feed, its website and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Manager Tools can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Manager Tools
How much does Manager Tools charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Manager Tools has no published rate card. Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode.
What is Manager Tools about?
Manager Tools is a weekly business podcast for professionals who want to become better managers and leaders. Each episode covers specific actions for management and career goals, with a catalogue of 993 episodes.
How do I contact Manager Tools about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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