Mastering the Next

About Mastering the Next

Mastering the Next is a cutting-edge podcast exploring the future of graduate, online, and non-traditional education through the lens of AI and technology. Staying competitive in the world of student recruitment and enrollment means keeping up with the ever-evolving tech trends in higher education. Join Dr. Ray Lutzky as we explore “what’s next” at the dynamic intersection of student recruitment and leading edge technology. Each episode will explore future trends in strategic enrollment management and the technologies shaping the academic landscape of the 21st-century. Listeners will be equipped with strategies to meet the evolving needs of today’s learners. Mastering the Next is hosted by Ray Lutzky and is a proud member of the Enrollify Podcast Network.

Publisher

Dr. Ray Lutzky

Category

business · education · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Mar 2024

Latest episode

14 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

72 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Oct 2025

   Ep. 60: The MBA ROI Challenge: Meeting Workforce Demands Head-On

   The MBA landscape is shifting faster than ever. Programs are experimenting with online hybrids, one-year accelerators, and specialized tracks. With so many formats competing for attention, how can schools adapt and stay relevant? In this episode, Oren Margolis, Founder of Pinetree & Palm Consulting, offers a candid look at what business schools are getting right and where they risk falling short. Drawing on his experience at NYU Stern and in talent development at high-growth companies, Oren explains why skills matter more than pedigree and how institutions can frame MBA ROI in ways that resonate with today’s students and the evolving workforce.

2. 

   30 Sept 2025

   Ep. 59: Why Branding Matters More Than Budgets: Authenticity as Advantage in Higher Ed

   In a saturated higher education landscape, how can a business school stand out without the budget or brand power of top-tier competitors? In this episode, we talk with Matt Alex, Director of Marketing at Drucker School of Management at Claremont Graduate University, who is leading a comprehensive brand refresh rooted in Peter Drucker’s legacy. Matt shares how the school is navigating the challenges of differentiation in Southern California’s crowded MBA market, balancing the weight of Drucker’s global reputation with the need to connect authentically with modern students. From faculty buy-in to enrollment outcomes, this conversation explores the future of branding in higher ed and why storytelling, authenticity, and human-centricity matter more than ever.

3. 

   8 Aug 2025

   Ep. 57: What Stanford Is Learning About Gen AI in the Classroom

   The notion of reimagining education alongside generative AI is no longer a simple sentiment but a necessity. Chris Agnew, Director of the Generative AI for Education Hub at Stanford Accelerator for Learning, joins Ray to outline three roles AI plays in higher education: efficiency, outcomes, and reimagining the classroom. Chris shares what his team has learned about AI’s ability to support educators and why most current tools miss the opportunity to deeply transform how students learn. He also addresses concerns around academic integrity and suggests how real change requires a reevaluation of long-held faculty practices.

Who has been a guest on Mastering the Next

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Anika Jackson
• Andrew Crisp
• Beth Hollenberg
• Abhyuday Pai
• Bryce Pendleton

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

95

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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