Season 1 · Episode 27 · Mar 20, 2025

Rob Markey on Leadership, Customer Loyalty, and Lessons from University School

Hosted by Charlie Martin & Jack NelsonAlumni47 minutes
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In Episode 27 of The Late Start Show, Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson sit down with Rob Markey, a University School alum, author, speaker, podcast host, and management consultant at Bain & Company. Mr. Markey reflects on his journey from US to Brown University to Harvard Business and into the world of consulting, where he helped develop the Net Promoter System, a widely used customer loyalty metric. He shares how his experiences at US, from impactful teachers to working on The Mabian, shaped his curiosity and career path, as well as the unexpected turns that led him to Bain & Company, where he has spent over 35 years.


Beyond business, the conversation explores leadership, prioritization, and the importance of making a meaningful impact. Mr. Markey offers insights into balancing ambition with personal well-being, the power of strong relationships, and how businesses thrive by genuinely improving customers’ lives. Whether you're interested in business strategy, customer experience, or personal growth, this episode is filled with wisdom and inspiration.


Credits to Theo Walter for Production and Editing, Russ Nobles for the Intro and Outro songs, Mr. Wickboldt for being our advisor, and you for listening to our podcast and keeping up with the latest US news.

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Mr. Rob Markey

Mr. Rob Markey is a distinguished partner at Bain & Company, a renowned author, speaker, and podcast host, widely recognized as the co-creator of the Net Promoter System (NPS). He is an alumnus of University School, graduating in the class of 1982, and spent 12 years as a student there, starting in first grade. Mr. Markey earned his B.A. from Brown University in 1986 and an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1990. He is the co-author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, "The Ultimate Question 2.0: How Net Promoter Companies Thrive in a Customer-Driven World," and hosts the "Customer Confidential" podcast.

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