In this episode of Coffee Talk, Justin Mullen sits down with Nicholas Manis, Founder and President of Modus Solutions, and former D1 national champion lacrosse player at the University of Maryland, to discuss leadership, entrepreneurship, and the intuition required to build and grow a business from the ground up.

Nicholas shares his journey from collegiate athletics to launching and scaling Modus Solutions, a managed print provider serving Maryland and the greater DMV region. He reflects on lessons learned from early challenges, trusting his instincts as a leader, and the importance of accountability, reputation, and consistency in building long-term success.

The conversation explores how leadership principles from sports translate into business, building high-performance teams, and applying systems like extreme ownership and structured accountability. Nicholas also discusses balancing entrepreneurship with family life, leaning on mentorship, and maintaining focus while playing the long game.

This episode offers practical insights for founders, operators, and emerging leaders focused on building resilient teams, leading with intuition, and growing with intention.