Big Hitters with Larry Weidel

Financial expertise and strategic growth management are crucial elements for scaling businesses successfully, regardless of size or industry. In this episode of The Big Hitters podcast, host Larry Weidel interviews Karl Maier, a fractional CFO and founder of Abunden, who shares his journey from corporate banking to helping businesses scale through financial expertise and systematic improvements.

Building a winning sales mindset is crucial for business success, centered on genuine belief in your product and the value it brings to customers' lives. In this episode of The Big Hitters podcast, host Larry Weidel breaks down the fundamental elements of successful sales, focusing on developing the right mindset, mastering communication, and implementing effective targeting strategies for sustain...

From Startup Struggles to Sustainable Success: A Journey of Global Learning and Entrepreneurship In this episode of The Big Hitters podcast, host Larry Weidel interviews Ricardo Ghekiere, co-founder of BetterPic and serial entrepreneur, who shares his remarkable journey from traveling the world at age 18 to building multiple successful businesses, including BetterPic, which he bootstrapped from $1...

Digital Marketing: The Essential Business Growth Engine for Modern Success In this episode of The Big Hitters podcast, host Larry Weidel delivers a passionate, straightforward discussion about the critical importance of digital marketing in today's business landscape, emphasizing why business owners can't afford to ignore online presence and digital strategies.

Franchising Beyond Fast Food: A Strategic Path to Business Ownership and Multiple Income Streams In this episode, host Larry sits down with Jon Ostinson, President of FranBridge Consulting and multi-brand franchise owner, to explore the often-overlooked opportunities in non-food franchising and how professionals can transition from corporate careers to successful business ownership.

Breaking Free: How to Escape Mental Traps and Turn Setbacks into Success In this episode, host Larry explores powerful strategies for overcoming life's challenges, from breaking free of negative situations to leveraging losses for future wins. He shares practical wisdom on maintaining clarity under pressure and transforming knowledge into actionable power.

From Nigeria to Global Tech: How One Product Manager Built a Training Empire Through Community In this enlightening episode, host Larry speaks with Sefunmi Osinaike, CEO and co-founder of Co.lab, who shares his remarkable journey from discovering tech in Nigeria to building a global tech training platform that has educated over 1,500 professionals across 60 countries.

Choosing the right cofounder can make or break your startup. In this episode of Big Hitters, host Larry Weidel shares battle-tested advice on picking a partner who fuels growth—not friction—based on his own explosive business journey.

Education is the ultimate path to freedom, enabling individuals to expand their capabilities, options, and impact across multiple domains of life. In this enlightening conversation, host Larry speaks with Jim Keyes, former CEO of both 7-Eleven and Blockbuster, about his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a modern Renaissance man and his passionate advocacy for education as outlined in his...

Building a Business: Bootstrapping vs. Venture Capital - A Strategic Guide to Funding Your Startup In this episode of The Big Hitter podcast, host Larry Weidel breaks down one of the most crucial decisions entrepreneurs face: whether to bootstrap their business or seek venture capital funding, exploring the pros, cons, and strategic considerations of each path.

How a Culture of Content Turned One SDR into an 8-Figure CEO In this episode of The Big Hitters podcast, host Larry Weidel interviews Gabe Lulo, CEO of a successful B2B sales development company, exploring his journey from sales development representative (SDR) to leading an 8-figure company through innovative content strategy and people-first leadership.

In this first episode of The Big Hitters podcast, top entrepreneur Larry Weidel shares profound insights about the power of community learning and the transformation from guru-focused education to peer-driven growth in business and personal development. Larry, a successful financial services entrepreneur and author, reflects on his decision to pause and reimagine his Million Dollar Mastermind podc...

In this milestone episode, host Larry Weidel marks the conclusion of phase one of the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, celebrating five transformative years and 900 episodes of sharing unfiltered insights from some of the most inspiring winners across the globe. Larry reflects on the powerful stories, principles, and lessons learned from individuals of all ages, industries, and backgrounds who’v...

In this episode of the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel is joined by Anousheh Ansari, CEO of the XPRIZE Foundation and the first self-funded woman to fly to space. They discuss her incredible journey from a young girl in Iran dreaming of the stars to spending 11 days aboard the International Space Station. Anousheh shares insights on entrepreneurship, the importance of passion...

In this episode of the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel is joined by Anousheh Ansari, CEO of the XPRIZE Foundation and the first self-funded woman to fly to space. They discuss her incredible journey from a young girl in Iran dreaming of the stars to spending 11 days aboard the International Space Station. Anousheh shares insights on entrepreneurship, the importance of passion...

In this episode of the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel is joined by Anousheh Ansari, CEO of the XPRIZE Foundation and the first self-funded woman to fly to space. They discuss her incredible journey from a young girl in Iran dreaming of the stars to spending 11 days aboard the International Space Station. Anousheh shares insights on entrepreneurship, the importance of passion...

In this episode of the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel is joined by Anousheh Ansari, CEO of the XPRIZE Foundation and the first self-funded woman to fly to space. They discuss her incredible journey from a young girl in Iran dreaming of the stars to spending 11 days aboard the International Space Station. Anousheh shares insights on entrepreneurship, the importance of passion...

In this special episode of the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel goes solo to dive into the dynamics of successful partnerships and entrepreneurial strategies. He discusses iconic partnerships like Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger, emphasizing complementary skills and shared visions. The conversation covers crucial decisions for startups, like choosing between bootstrapping and...

In this special episode of the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel goes solo to dive into the dynamics of successful partnerships and entrepreneurial strategies. He discusses iconic partnerships like Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger, emphasizing complementary skills and shared visions. The conversation covers crucial decisions for startups, like choosing between bootstrapping and...

In this special episode of the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel goes solo to dive into the dynamics of successful partnerships and entrepreneurial strategies. He discusses iconic partnerships like Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger, emphasizing complementary skills and shared visions. The conversation covers crucial decisions for startups, like choosing between bootstrapping and...

In this special episode of the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel goes solo to dive into the dynamics of successful partnerships and entrepreneurial strategies. He discusses iconic partnerships like Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger, emphasizing complementary skills and shared visions. The conversation covers crucial decisions for startups, like choosing between bootstrapping and...

In this episode of the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel is joined by Dale L. Roberts, who opens up about his journey from an unfulfilled healthcare career to becoming a self-publishing juggernaut. Dale shares how an itch to write his first book became the catalyst for a creative explosion and a thriving business. Additionally, he dives into the challenges of self-doubt, rejecti...

In this episode of the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel is joined by Dale L. Roberts, who opens up about his journey from an unfulfilled healthcare career to becoming a self-publishing juggernaut. Dale shares how an itch to write his first book became the catalyst for a creative explosion and a thriving business. Additionally, he dives into the challenges of self-doubt, rejecti...

In this episode of the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel is joined by Dale L. Roberts, who opens up about his journey from an unfulfilled healthcare career to becoming a self-publishing juggernaut. Dale shares how an itch to write his first book became the catalyst for a creative explosion and a thriving business. Additionally, he dives into the challenges of self-doubt, rejecti...

In this episode of the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel is joined by Dale L. Roberts, who opens up about his journey from an unfulfilled healthcare career to becoming a self-publishing juggernaut. Dale shares how an itch to write his first book became the catalyst for a creative explosion and a thriving business. Additionally, he dives into the challenges of self-doubt, rejecti...