Richie Contartesi

The Next Play

Business EN ↓ 222 episodes

The Next Play™ podcast is hosted by former Ole Miss football legend Richie Contartesi, AKA Relentless Richie. Richie overcame all odds, starting as a 5'7" 150lb walk-on player and sleeping on couches to then earning a full scholarship, and becoming a #1 best selling author and million dollar business owner. Now, he coaches sales leaders using his Next Play™ accountability system to eliminate failure, leading to hyper-profitable growth and peak performance. Each week, Richie shares how to’s, case studies, and brings on world class leaders to inspire listeners to step into their full potential.

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Author

Richie Contartesi

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Business

Podcast website

richiecontartesi.com

Latest episode

Oct 28, 2026

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Episodes

47: How To Achieve Time, Money, and Freedom with Ray Higdon 09.03.2022

Ray Higdon is a two time best selling author and a former #1 income earner in a network marketing company that he joined while he was in foreclosure. He has shared the stage with Tony Robbins, Bob Proctor, Les Brown, Robert Kiyosaki and many more. His coaching company with his wife, Jessica Higdon, was recognized this year on the Inc 5000 as one of Americas fastest growing companies and they LOVE...

46: How To Flip The Switch with Coach Burt 07.03.2022

Everybody needs a good coach in life. Those that have great coaches out perform those that don’t 3-4X and out earn those that don’t 3-4X. Burt is both INTENSE and POSITIVE and many like his authentic nature and pure coaching skills of packaging and delivering content in ways that get people to take action and get results. In this episode, Coach Burt shares how he flips the switch. He talks about a...

45: Learning Has No End with Jennifer Michalik 28.02.2022

Learning has no end. This week's guest is Jennifer Michalik, Director of Training at Systems Pavers. In this episode, Richie and Jennifer discuss optimizing your teams learning experience, creating a culture where employees can thrive, and more. For over 15 years, Jennifer Michalik has helped people achieve exceptional results through proven training programs. She has extensive experience developi...

44: How to Create Triggers That Drive You To Next-Level Success with Jeff Wright 23.02.2022

The only way to reach a 1% level of success is to take full ownership of your trajectory — both the victories and the pitfalls. By taking your mindset from Blame to Fame, Jeff Wright will lead you to generating self-efficacy and developing the personalized triggers that will re-connect you to your deepest motivation and push you to take actionable steps towards your goals sustainably. This episode...

43: How To Grow Your Income 21.02.2022

This episode will help you grow not only your companies income, but other peoples income. Phil Palumbo has been doing this for over 23 years. Philip G. Palumbo is CEO and Chief Investment Officer and the Founder of Palumbo Wealth Management. He served as Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager at UBS before forming Palumbo Wealth Management, a full-service boutique wealth management fir...

42: How To Grow Teams On A Deep Level 16.02.2022

This week's guest is Tonya Montella. Tonya and Richie discuss leadership and sales enablement so you can grow people and teams on a very deep level. After starting her career in Marketing, Tonya soon began working for SaaS businesses and has been doing so for the past 13 years. She moved from being customer-facing in Account Management and Customer Success roles, to making her customers the revenu...

41: How To Hire Top Talent 14.02.2022

In this episode, Richie brings on Dennis Pauls to discuss how he built companies up, retention, and more! Dennis Pauls is a 30 year veteran of the insurance agency business.  He has held executive positions in Finance, Operations, Sales and marketing.   Dennis was one of four executives that built Hub International from a single site operation into a top ten global insurance agency.&nbsp...

40: How To Empower Others To Breed Success 09.02.2022

In this episode, Richie brings on Dave Levitt to share his expertise. They cover, how tennis helped Dave in sales, Dave's unique roi model, and the importance of always thinking ahead. Dave Levitt has spent the past 30 years selling and managing sales into all sectors of the Energy industry.  At LiquidFrameworks, Dave is responsible for all aspects of sales on a worldwide basis.  Directl...

39: How To Deal With Failure 07.02.2022

What happens when you fail? Richie provides tools in this episode to drastically improve your energy, confidence, performance, and productivity. Learn more about having Richie speak at your next event or how he can implement the Next Play™ Accountability System in your organization: https://www.relentlessrichie.com Learn more about the Relentless Warrior Fitness accountability and coaching program...

38: How To Lead A Big Team To Success with Consistency and Retention 02.02.2022

This week's guest is Matt Pridemore, Former Professional baseball Umpire and current owner of 12 Badcock Home Furniture and More retail locations across Georgia - and counting! In 2016, he bought his first franchise, Badcock Home Furniture, and More, a furniture chain of 400 stores in the southeast. Matt’s belief is that as CEO, taking care of your team at a  high level inspires them in turn...

37: How to Consistently Take Action & Execute a Winning Strategy 31.01.2022

In this episode, Richie talks about the power of taking action, why most people never get past deciding, and then the 4 step “Relentless Action Method.” Learn more about having Richie speak at your next event or how he can implement the Next Play™ Accountability System in your organization: https://www.relentlessrichie.com Learn more about the Relentless Warrior Fitness accountability and coaching...

36: How to Overcome the “1-Yard Line” Syndrome 26.01.2022

The “1-Yard Line” Syndrome. What is it? This is where you get so close to the end of a whatever you are trying to finish and you either come to the belief that you don’t have what you need to achieve the end result or just think you don’t have what it takes to finish. In this episode, Richie shares how to recognize it, why it is important, and how to over come it. Learn more about having Richie sp...

35: How To Increase Your Success Rate To 95% 24.01.2022

It takes an average person at least ten unsuccessful attempts at a resolution before they either give in, or they finally begin to make some changes! Today we are going to talk about the power of accountability, why goals don't work, what does work, and how to get started today. Learn more about having Richie speak at your next event or how he can implement the Next Play™ Accountability System in...

34: How to Compete Against Yourself & Always Win 19.01.2022

Richie talks about competitiveness being a skill, what is the sweet spot, how to be a winner, how you define success, and how to compete so you always get better. Learn more about having Richie speak at your next event or how he can implement the Next Play™ Accountability System in your organization: https://www.relentlessrichie.com Learn more about the Relentless Warrior Fitness accountability an...

33: How to Make a Morning Routine For Maximum Joy That Will Stick 17.01.2022

This week Richie shares how he builds his morning routine. It's time to lose the idea of the perfect routine. They key is in replacing the negativity. What you do in the morning in replacement of checking your email, texts, getting behind, being negative and focusing on all the bullshit. It doesn’t matter when you do it and you dont have to wake up at 4am. Just be consistent. Learn more about havi...

32: How To Eliminate Self Doubt 12.01.2022

In this episode, Richie dives into self doubt: Why do we experience it, where does it come from, and 3 steps to overcome it, and a challenge for you. Learn more about having Richie speak at your next event or how he can implement the Next Play™ Accountability System in your organization: https://www.relentlessrichie.com Learn more about the Relentless Warrior Fitness accountability and coaching pr...

31: How To Embody a Grit Attitude 10.01.2022

Grit is having Stamina: Grit is perseverance vs passion for years. When you apply effort to a talent, you get a skill. And when you apply effort to a skill, you get achievement. Learn more about having Richie speak at your next event or how he can implement the Next Play™ Accountability System in your organization: https://www.relentlessrichie.com Learn more about the Relentless Warrior Fitness ac...

30: How To Find Your Voice and Increase Your Influence 05.01.2022

Richard Newman has been inspiring audiences for the past 20 years. He helps others find their voice, connect, and come to life. Richard is passionate about teaching simple techniques that can transform your success and happiness. In this episode, Richard and Richie discuss how to make people feel heard and how you can unlearn the habits that are holding you back. Position the conversation around a...

29: How to Train Your Mind to Adapt to Any Challenge or Circumstance 03.01.2022

My goal is that when we are finished you are ready, willing, and able to take on any change – big or small that comes our way and that you can adapt to anything while staying calm. Learn more about having Richie speak at your next event or how he can implement the Next Play™ Accountability System in your organization: https://www.relentlessrichie.com Learn more about the Relentless Warrior Fitness...

28: The Road from USA Olympic Soccer Player to Big Business Leader 29.12.2021

Brian Covey has done amazing things as an athlete and worked his way to become the VP of Production of Load Depot. In this episode Brian shares everything he has learned along the way and how to visualize the Next Play. Learn more about having Richie speak at your next event or how he can implement the Next Play™ Accountability System in your organization: https://www.relentlessrichie.com Learn mo...

27: How To Change the Way You See Yourself 27.12.2021

How we view the world and how we believe the world views us dictates the decisions, choices, and actions we take. Richie talks about how we see ourselves impacts our life and success and then 5 steps to rewire out brain to see ourselves as Relentless. Learn more about having Richie speak at your next event or how he can implement the Next Play™ Accountability System in your organization: https://w...

26: Consistency is the Name of the Game with John Stefanik 22.12.2021

John Stefanik VP of Bakery Sales at J&J Snack Foods. Started as a Baker and worked all the way up the ladder. He also changed his lifestyle to lose 100lbs in 4 months. This episodes dives into John's story and how he uses what he learned to grow his team. Learn more about having Richie speak at your next event or how he can implement the Next Play™ Accountability System in your organization: h...

25: How To Create Momentum To Catapult Your Success 20.12.2021

One of the most underrated indicators and measures of success is Momentum. Momentum is one of the most powerful positive or negative forces on the planet. In this episode, you will learn the power of momentum, how to create it, how to use it, how to maintain it, and what to do when you lose it. Learn more about having Richie speak at your next event or how he can implement the Next Play™ Accountab...

24: How To Climb To The Top with Chuck Garcia 15.12.2021

Chuck Garcia is the former head of Global Marketing at Bloomberg, and the industry leader in executive training with Fortune 500 companies. He is the founder of Climb Leadership International and coaches executives on leadership development, public speaking, and emotional intelligence with his Climb Leadership Institute. Chuck joins this week to share how to get your prospect to a Yes, overcoming...

23: How To Beat The Odds 13.12.2021

In this course, we break down 5 of the most inspirational stories of people who beat the odds, how they did it, and the biggest takeaways so you can beat your odds. Learn more about having Richie speak at your next event or how he can implement the Next Play™ Accountability System in your organization: https://www.relentlessrichie.com Learn more about the Relentless Warrior Fitness accountability...

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