Big Hitters with Larry Weidel

What does it actually take to turn personal adversity into an enduring physical and business empire? In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, Larry sits down with Manning Sumner, founder of seven high-performance gyms, creator of the "No Days Off" movement, and founder of No Days Off Water. After breaking his back twice and pivoting away from playing football at Auburn, Manning moved to M...

In this episode of Big Hitters, Larry Weidel connects with MVP leader Jolene Janke to explore the distinct mindset that drives million-dollar earners and high achievers. They discuss why mediocrity can quietly drain your momentum, how surrounding yourself with the right environment accelerates growth, and why moving from an "amateur" to a "pro" mentality requires over-delivering and embracing high...

What truly separates the good from the elite in business? In this high-powered episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, host Larry Weidel sits down with tech entrepreneur, investor, and serial builder Alex Mehr to discuss why raw effort alone isn't enough to guarantee victory. While hard work is a baseline requirement, true scale and sustained success demand leverage combining technology, innovat...

What is the biggest mistake successful leaders make once they achieve winning results? In this episode of Big Hitters, Larry Weidel exposes the silent killer of successful businesses: getting bored and losing focus on what made you successful in the first place. Larry shares why adding unnecessary features and getting distracted by shiny new tactics can derail even top-performing operators. Using...

What if the key to building a tech enterprise that lasts isn't inventing breakthrough technology, but solving the right problem first? In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, host Larry Weidel sits down with Dejan Nenov, CTO and CISO at Taichin AI and veteran entrepreneur who has helped build operating companies returning over $3.5 billion in value across chips, cybersecurity, energy, an...

What separates the high performers who build lasting success from those who stay stuck? In this episode of Big Hitters, Larry Weidel sits down with last year's MVP, Jolene Janke, during her trans-Canada live speaking tour. Together, they explore what truly drives high achievers, the hidden costs of staying in mediocrity, and why timing is everything when identifying future leaders. Larry breaks do...

What if everything you know about building a winning business is wrong? In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, host Larry sits down with Richard Foos, legendary entrepreneur and founder of Rhino Records, to explore why patience and persistence beat perfection, how to start small and scale strategically, and the key strategies that turn setbacks into breakthroughs. From launching a recor...

What separates the $1M operator from the $10M operator? In this episode of Big Hitters, Larry Weidel breaks down the essential two-part process—routines and surges—that separates high earners from the rest. You'll learn how to establish a personalized, daily winning routine that drives steady progress without causing operational bottlenecks. Larry also reveals how strategic surges act as game-chan...

What if the difference between good and great leadership has nothing to do with being a good person? In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, host Larry Weidel sits down with Adam Mendler, UCLA professor and interviewer of 500+ top CEOs, to explore why most bad leaders aren't bad people, they're just untrained, how you can unlock your superpower to move from mediocre to exceptional, and t...

Why do so many entrepreneurs play small when winning is the only real reason to be in the game? In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, host Larry Weidel sits down with Rick Jordan, founder and CEO of ReachOut Technology, CEO of Frequency Holdings, top-ranked podcaster, and former professional musician, to explore what it truly takes to operate at the top of multiple arenas. From learnin...

What separates those who dominate their industry from those who merely survive it? In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, host Adam Weidel sits down with Kevin Brittingham, founder of Q and architect of the 300 Blackout and 86 Blackout cartridges, to explore why relentless innovation beats market trends, how elite teams are built around one principle, eliminate stupid people, not stupid...

What separates the $1M operator from the $10M operator? In this episode of Big Hitters, Larry Weidel breaks down the framework that transforms good performers into elite ones and reveals why most people sabotage themselves from the start. You'll discover why intent shapes everything, how to engineer systems for consistent wins, and the counterintuitive truth about "working harder" that keeps most...

What if you could unlock a billion-dollar industry that most entrepreneurs don't even know exists? In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, host Larry Weidel sits down with Eric Coffie, government contracting expert and founder of GovCon Giants, to explore why surrounding yourself with elite operators accelerates your trajectory, how to identify and capitalize on federal contract opportun...

What separates serial winners from the truly elite? In this episode of Big Hitters, Larry Weidel breaks down the framework behind his upcoming book “Never Just Do It”—revealing how top performers transition from winning repeatedly to dominating their field at the highest level. You'll discover why the extra repetitions, intensity, and relentless refinement are what separate the all-stars from ever...

What separates billion-dollar operators from millionaires? In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, host Larry Weidel sits down with Ben Gilliland, serial entrepreneur and founder of a climate resilience AI platform, to discuss the principles of fearless execution, strategic problem-solving, and scaling across industries—lessons forged through five distinct careers spanning entertainment,...

What if the difference between a winning decision and a costly mistake comes down to who's in the room with you? In this episode of Big Hitters, Larry Weidel breaks down why surrounding yourself with world-class advisors isn't just smart—it's non-negotiable when you're playing at the highest level. Through real stories from his 50 years building winners, Larry reveals how the right people can save...

What if the security industry, a hidden $250 billion sector, was about to be revolutionized by someone who refused to accept default thinking? In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, host Larry Weidel sits down with Reed Nyffeler, founder of Signal Security (a $300M+ physical security franchise operating in 48 states and 9 countries), to break down the exact mindset shift that separates...

Resilience isn't built in calm waters; it's forged through adversity, rapid scaling, and the relentless discipline to execute when everyone else has written you off. In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, host Larry Weidel sits down with Pukar Hamal, Founder and CEO of SecurityPal, to dissect the unfiltered journey from refugee immigrant to Silicon Valley operator scaling to enterprise-...

The difference between high achievers and the truly exceptional lies not in their victories, but in how they process defeat, adapt under pressure, and sustain performance over decades. In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, host Larry Weidel sits down with Sebastien Page, Global Head of Multi-Asset at T. Rowe Price and author of The Psychology of Leadership, to explore the psychological...

What separates the ultra-wealthy from everyone else? In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, Larry Weidel sits down with Richard C. Wilson, founder of Family Office Club and billionaires.com, to decode the real secrets behind scaling from millions to hundreds of millions. You'll discover why the most successful entrepreneurs work harder as they get richer, how proximity to wealth acceler...

What if the discipline that built you in combat could scale a multi-million-dollar business? In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, Jonathan Berryhill, who went from foster care at 15 to Army Ranger to building over half a billion in closed real estate and government contracting deals, breaks down the exact mindset shift that separates victims from victors. You'll discover why "pick you...

What if the breakthrough you're chasing isn't about a bigger idea—it's about doing the next thing? In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, Larry Weidel sits down with Shawn Nelson, Founder and CEO of Lovesac, to explore how a college side hustle became a $700M NASDAQ-listed company, what it takes to compound effort over decades, and why infinite patience paired with relentless ambition i...

What if losing millions could become your greatest competitive advantage? In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, Larry Weidel sits down with Matt Haycox, founder of the Matt Haycox Group, to explore how unified leadership and disciplined capital deployment separate those who survive downturns from those who dominate them. From his meteoric rise as a self-made millionaire by 25 to his co...

What if you could eliminate the prospecting bottleneck that's stealing 60-80% of your team's productive time? In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, Larry Weidel sits down with Gabe Lullo, CEO of Alley Oop, to explore why sales leaders outsource appointment setting to scale faster, how to build remote teams across 22 countries without losing control, and the exact systems that transform...

What if the defining difference between average business owners and elite entrepreneurs isn't their product—but their exit strategy? In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, host Larry sits down with Gregory Scott Kovsky, President of International Business Associates (IBA), to explore why business is the ultimate competitive sport, how to clean up your operations for a massive payout, an...