The Big Table

What happens when you come face-to-face with death and get a second chance at life? In this episode of The Big Table Podcast, I sit down with Rudy Montejo, a human development expert who experienced a life changing crossroads after an accident left him in the hospital, handcuffed to a bed, and fighting for his life. He stopped breathing, was intubated, and had to be brought back to life. That expe...

How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie What separates entrepreneurs who constantly create new opportunities from those who struggle to gain traction? More often than not, it isn't talent, intelligence, or even marketing, it's influence. In this video, I break down the timeless principles from Dale Carnegie's classic book, How to Win Friends and Influence People, an...

Want to know how to become a person of interest and influence? In this coaching session, Dr. Benjamin Hardy shares a completely different approach to becoming a person of interest. Instead of trying to be everywhere, he explains why the most influential people focus on mastering one thing, solving a specific problem, and becoming impossible to ignore because of the value they create. We dive deep...

Why do some people achieve extraordinary goals while others stay stuck chasing one opportunity after another? After spending decades coaching entrepreneurs, business owners, executives, professional athletes, and high performers, I've discovered that the people who achieve the biggest results don't work harder—they think differently. They start with an ambitious vision, reverse engineer...

In this special session at The Greatness Factory, I sit down with Dr. Benjamin Hardy to discuss one of the most misunderstood topics in business: scaling.  Most entrepreneurs believe scaling is about better tactics, more marketing, or working harder. Dr. Hardy explains why real scaling starts with identity, psychology, and becoming the person capable of operating at a completely different level. W...

Proximity to Power is one of the most overlooked skills in business, leadership, and personal growth.  In this coaching session, I break down why talent alone is not enough and how getting close to the right people can completely change your trajectory. Most highly talented people stay underpaid, overlooked, and undercapitalized because decision-makers never truly see their value. This video revea...

In this episode of The Big Table Podcast I sit down with Colby Jubenville: a human performance expert, professor, trusted advisor, and co-author of Zebras and Cheetahs for one of the deepest conversations we’ve had on leadership, identity, burnout, culture, and what really causes people and teams to fail. Colby breaks down the psychology behind bad leadership, why high performers sometimes become...

In this episode of The Big Table, I sit down with bestselling author and entrepreneur Dr. Benjamin Hardy to break down the principles behind The Science of Scaling and what it really takes to 10X a business in 3 years or less. Most entrepreneurs focus on growth. Benjamin explains why growth and scaling are not the same thing, and why so many businesses get stuck between $1M and $5M in revenue. We...

Why do you start strong… but lose motivation halfway through? In this session, I break down the real reason why you can’t stay motivated and it’s not what you think. If you’ve ever felt stuck, distracted, or inconsistent, this video will show you what’s actually holding you back. The truth is, motivation isn’t something you wait for… it’s something you activate. I speak on the concept of prey driv...

Did you know your natural skill has the possibility to make you rich? You just have to find and grow it. Discover exactly how I made millions with one skill and how you can do the same. In this episode I break down the 16-year journey from a small-town basketball coach to entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business leader. Most people chase jobs, quick money, and shortcuts. But real wealth is bu...

How do you go from making $28,000 a year to building a multi-million dollar business? In this video, I break down the exact formula that changed everything. I started as a high school coach, working long hours for low pay… but once I discovered how to identify, package, and monetize my skill, everything shifted. The truth is, money flows to people who solve bigger problems. And in this video, I sh...

The concept of The Big Table represents not only building a company that is successful, but also the idea of playing at the highest level in business, where work is enjoyable, profitable, and meaningful. I’m Coach Micheal Burt, and in this video I break down the core business cycle that every company must master to grow. By mastering lead generation, value explanation, and follow up, entrepreneurs...

What if the difference between struggling financially and being handed a million-dollar opportunity came down to one skill? In this episode of The Big Table,I sit down with successful Entrepreneur, Ceo, Agents, and overall deal broker  Bernard Porter to talk about the power of “Ninja Discernment.”  In this conversation, we break down: Why one conversation can change your financial future. How elit...

What does it take to build iconic buildings that shape an entire city? Today I sat down with real estate developer Tony Giarratana, who played a key role in developing several iconic downtown Nashville properties, including the 505 building where the Greatness Factory is located. The conversation explores Tony’s entrepreneurial journey, his philosophy on development and leadership, and the lessons...

Most people think they need more motivation. But according to Todd Duncan, there’s more out there that can lead you to success. In this episode, I sit down with legendary sales trainer and mortgage industry icon Todd Duncan to break down what truly separates top 1% producers from average performers. He dives into high performance psychology, the difference between motivation and commitment, and wh...

Most people don’t fail because they lack knowledge, they fail because they lose their drive. In this event, I break down one of the biggest concepts that changed my life, and the lives of thousands of entrepreneurs. Your prey drive is your instinct to pursue, and when it’s activated, you build. No matter the industry, whether you’re a business owner, or someone looking for something more in their...

Most people think sales is about persuasion, but the real key is much more different than it seems. In this event, I sat down with Todd Duncan, the creator of High Trust Selling, to break down what really separates average performers from elite earners. Todd breaks down key aspects to being successful in business including the high trust selling method, following up with clients, how to keep clien...

Most people believe success comes from talent alone, but it really doesn’t. If you don’t correctly package your intellectual property, the world will never see your value. Watch as I break down the real strategy I used to write books that spark opportunity, and convert expertise into monetization. I share how well written books can create identity and credibility, and why they’re still one of the...

Most people don’t fail because they lack talent. They fail because they never learn how to scale belief, leadership, and people. In this episo https://www.coachburt.com/bookcoach de of the Big Table Podcast, I sat down with Jason Mickool to break down what it actually takes to scale and eventually exit a business, and why he has faith in Gen Z to accomplish this. Chapters: 00:00 - Knowing How To A...

Most people spend their lives trying to be interesting, but they end up stuck at the same bridge every time. Very few ever decide to become powerful. In this event, I break down the exact decisions that separate a person of interest from a person of power and influence and the extreme momentum this transition brings. Chapters: 0:00 - Power And Influence 0:32 - Coach Micheal Burt 0:43 - The Bridge...

Most people are waiting to feel motivated before they take action. High performers don’t work that way, they’re sick of being average. In this episode, I break down the critical difference between motivation and activation, and explain why relying on motivation alone keeps people stuck. Chapters: 00:00 - Knowing How To Activate 00:45 - Coach Michael Burt 00:56 - Kelly Siegel 01:50 - Getting Going...

Most leaders don’t fail because they lack vision, they fail because they wait too long to act. Watch as I challenge popular business frameworks and share real leadership mistakes, moments where I knew something wasn’t working, but I stayed with it anyway. If you’re a business owner or leader who feels stuck waiting for the “right time,” this message will push you to move faster, even when the path...

Most people work their entire lives chasing money, but lack to drive to actually obtain it. In this event, I break down how the wealthiest people activate true freedom by converting relationship capital into real capital, and how they develop the instinct to move toward opportunity instead of hesitation. You’ll see why money, time, work, and relationships create anxiety for most people, and how el...

Most people say they want to win, but very few are willing to put themselves in an environment that forces growth. Join me as I break down why environment, frequency, and coaching are the real drivers behind a quantum leap, not motivation or talent. Here at the Greatness Factory, we’re working hard to tap into our inner potential. Chapters: 0:00 - Commitment 0:30 - Coach Micheal Burt 0:41 - Positi...

Change is never easy, but when it comes to your professional life, you really can’t afford any delays. Here at the Greatness Factory, I break down different tactics I use to achieve personal and professional growth in my life, as well as in my business. Chapters: 0:00 - The Ultimate Aiming Point 0:35 - The Big Table 0:46 - Recurring Question 1:51 - Frequency 3:40 - First Goal 5:56 - Something Bigg...