Big Hitters with Larry Weidel

What if the defining difference between billionaires and everyone else isn't talent—but an unshakeable belief in your ability to shape outcomes? In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, host Larry sits down with Scott D. Clary, founder of the Success Story podcast and media brand, to explore why internal locus of control separates the exceptional from the rest, how to test entrepreneurshi...

Can you build massive success without selling out? In this episode of Big Hitters, Larry Weidel and his son Adam tackle the question every serious entrepreneur eventually faces: do you have to compromise your values to win at the highest level? Drawing from real-world examples, hard lessons, and timeless principles, they explain why short-term cheating always collapses under pressure and why integ...

Winning Isn't Accidental—It's Built on Fear Conquered and Compounding Momentum In this episode of the Big Hitters, host Larry Weidel sits down with Dan Daly, founder of Aim High Consulting and Global Investment Partnership, to explore how fear, intentional goal-setting, and relentless focus transform ordinary careers into extraordinary wins. Dan shares his journey from a midnight-shift janitor to...

Is the advice you've been given about success actually holding you back? In this episode of Big Hitters, Larry Weidel is joined by his long-time "right-hand man" and son, Adam Weidel, to dismantle three common myths that prevent people from reaching the top. From challenging the "follow your passion" narrative to explaining why absolute balance is often just another word for mediocrity, Larry and...

Building Billion-Dollar Empires Through Organizational Depth, Not Individual Brilliance In this episode of Big Hitters, host Larry Weidel sits down with Brian Mehmen, a multi-company owner and financial services leader, to explore the principles that transform seven-figure earners into billion-dollar builders. Their conversation cuts through motivational noise to reveal the unglamorous, systematic...

What separates billion-dollar operators from everyone else? In this episode of Big Hitters, host Larry Weidel sits down with Brian Mehmen, founder of Rolling Bones Adventures, to dissect the relentless frequency and execution that built empires from nothing. From the brutal lessons learned working 100-hour weeks in construction to building a financial services powerhouse, Larry breaks down why win...

From Broke to Financially Free: How to Escape the Traditional Money Trap In this episode of Big Hitters, host Larry Weidel sits down with Chris Miles, founder of Money Ripples and author of the forthcoming *Work Optional Blueprint*, to discuss how conventional financial wisdom can actually sabotage your wealth and how to build true financial freedom through passive income and strategic cash flow m...

From Rags to Riches: The System Behind Creating Serial Winners and High Achievers In this episode of the Big Hitters Podcast, host Larry Weidel shares his personal journey from food stamps and unemployment to becoming a nine-figure coach, revealing the behind-the-scenes principles that transformed his life and evolved into one of the most successful leadership development systems available today....

Leadership Isn't About Results. It's About Inspiring People to Reclaim Their Lives In this episode of The Big Hitters podcast, host Larry Weidel sits down with Donzel Leggett, 32-year leadership veteran and author of *Make Your Destiny Happen*, to discuss how transformational leadership creates lasting organizational impact, how to navigate personal and professional setbacks, and why individual de...

Leadership Isn't Built on Shortcuts—It's Built on Relentless Curiosity and Spiritual Alignment In this Thanksgiving edition of the podcast, host Larry Weidel sits down with Jolene Janke, a rising leader in the Big Hitter community and frontrunner to become the first million-dollar earner from the organization, to explore what separates winners from the rest. Through candid questions about growth,...

Winning Isn't About Luck—It's About Systematic Design and Relentless Execution In this episode of The Big Hitters podcast, host Larry Weidel explores the mindset, mechanics, and actionable principles that separate top performers from the middle of the pack. Through candid insights on motivation, the Pareto principle, and what it actually takes to rise to elite status, Larry breaks down winning and...

Building Communities That Generate Half a Billion Dollars: The Future of Human Connection at Scale In this episode of the Big Hitters podcast, host Larry Weidel sits down with Gina Bianchini, Founder and CEO of Mighty Networks, to explore how authentic community-building is reshaping business, technology, and human connection in the modern economy. Their conversation spans twenty years of communit...

Cutting Through the Noise: How to Reclaim Focus and Control Your Life In this episode of the Big Hitters podcast, Larry Weidel and his son Adam discuss the pervasive distractions of modern life—from social media and technology to demanding people—and share proven strategies for eliminating noise to achieve real productivity and progress toward meaningful goals.

From Setback to Success: How Resilience and Independence Built a Global Beauty Empire In this compelling episode of The Big Hitters podcast, host Larry Weidel interviews Maria Hatzistefanis, founder of the $100 million global beauty empire behind Rodial and Nip + Fab. Maria shares her journey from being fired from investment banking to building a self-funded beauty business present in over 10,000...

In this insightful episode of The Big Hitter podcast, Larry Weidel shares deep insights about decision-making, project launches, and the paradox of getting started. He draws from personal experiences in skiing, business, and various life situations to illustrate the complex nature of timing significant moves in business and life.

From Caddie to Champion: How Mindset and Determination Drive Success in Golf and Life In this episode, host Larry Weidel sits down with John Nieporte, Director of Golf at Trump International Golf Club, to explore his remarkable journey from caddie to elite golf professional, and the valuable lessons about winning, persistence, and personal development he's learned along the way.

Why Investing in Professional Coaching Drives Success: Despite Free Resources, Top Performers Still Pay for Guidance In this episode of the Big Hitters Podcast, host Larry Weidel explores why successful individuals and organizations continue to invest in coaching despite the abundance of free information available, drawing from his extensive experience in business leadership and professional devel...

Success Mindset: How Champions Think and Execute Their Way to Extraordinary Achievement In this powerful episode of The Big Hitters podcast, host Larry Weidel and co-host Adam Weidel sit down with renowned entrepreneur and real estate mogul Grant Cardone to discuss the psychology of winning, the journey from struggle to success, and the principles that drive extraordinary achievement.

Winning is a skill that can be learned and mastered, not just a matter of luck or natural talent. In this episode of The Big Hitters podcast, host Larry Weidel and his son Adam explore the fundamental principles of winning as a lifestyle choice and how to become unstoppable in pursuing your goals. They share practical insights on maintaining momentum, overcoming excuses, and creating sustainable s...

From Exit Strategy to Impact: How Business Success Can Drive Global Change In this enlightening episode, host Larry speaks with Eddie Wilson, known as the "King of Exits" and founder of Impact Others, about scaling businesses for successful exits and leveraging business success to create lasting social impact. Eddie shares his journey from owning and exiting over 100 companies to building a global...

Building Success from Zero: Overcoming Financial and Mental Barriers to Entrepreneurship In this episode of the Big Hitters podcast, host Larry Weidel delivers a powerful discussion on how aspiring entrepreneurs can overcome common obstacles when starting a business, particularly focusing on financial limitations and mindset challenges.

From Pharmacy to Digital Marketing: How One Entrepreneur Built a Supplement Empire Through Strategic Pivots and Personal Evolution In this episode of the Big Hitters podcast, host Larry Weidel sits down with Mohamed Elhawary, founder of Launch and Scale Agency, to explore his remarkable journey from Egyptian pharmacy student to successful digital marketing entrepreneur who has helped launch over 3...

Winning isn't optional - it's essential for personal growth and life satisfaction, as explored through the lens of competitive sports, business, and personal development. In this episode of The Big Hitters podcast, host Larry Weidel and his son, Adam Weidel, a successful bodybuilder, strongman competitor, and business owner, share deep insights about cultivating a winning mindset and pushing throu...

From Basement Startup to Business Empire: A Journey of Entrepreneurial Growth and Innovation In this episode of The Big Hitters podcast, host Larry Weidel interviews Ethan King, a successful entrepreneur who built multiple 7-8 figure brands from a $700 basement startup. Their conversation explores the intersection of art, business, automation, and personal growth across a 25-year entrepreneurial j...

Transforming Customer Feedback into Business Growth: A Strategic Guide In this episode of The Big Hitters podcast, host Larry Weidel explores how businesses can leverage customer feedback as a powerful tool for growth, revealing why many companies are sitting on an untapped gold mine of valuable insights that could drive significant revenue increases.