I’ve always gained THE BEST knowledge BY asKING questions from my mentors and heroes. when I ADDED a microphone to the equatioN, MASTERS by Winn Claybaugh was born.
My first guest was the legendary Vidal Sassoon. I figured if I asked Vidal and he said yes, who would say no? And the rest is history!
Today, the MASTERS library includes more than 330 interviews with top leaders and icons in and out of the industry. Now this incredible 30-year collection of wisdom is available via podcast, with over 140 podcasts and 1 million downloads to date.
MASTERS by Winn Claybaugh features a brand-new interview every month, plus biweekly “classics” personally selected by Winn from the MASTERS archives.
NOW PLAYING …
Preston Lee
Founder of Thirty Percent
September 2026
Preston Lee is the architect of Thirty Percent, a performance-driven framework built to help restaurants unlock margin, elevate culture, and create measurable operational clarity.
Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, Preston clarifies the difference between service and hospitality. Even when a business provides a wonderful product or service, hospitality goes much deeper. Whether you’re a brand-new or seasoned professional, the goal in any business is to attract, hire, and retain the best team to provide exceptional hospitality, which results in customer loyalty and, eventually, increased profitability. Who wouldn’t want that?
Now playing on your favorite podcast platforms and on MASTERSbyWinnClaybaugh.com / Preston Lee
Charles Marcus
Success Is Not a Spectator Sport
September 2026 MASTERS Classic
Charles Marcus is an international motivational speaker and best-selling author who overcame a severe, 25-year stuttering disability and achieved award-winning success in the sales and service industry.
Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh in 2004, Charles shared his principles for success plus his insights about relationships, asking for help, sticking to your beliefs, and more. Although Charles made his name in the professional beauty industry (which was Winn’s primary audience at the time of this interview), his words and advice offer value for people in any field or occupation.
Now playing on your favorite podcast platforms @MASTERSbyWinnClaybaugh and on MASTERSbyWinnClaybaugh.com / Charles Marcus
