Well Coached with Chris Weinberg

In this reflective and personal episode, Chris invites listeners to consider what 2025 revealed about their habits, beliefs, and patterns. Leadership starts with self-awareness, and this conversation explores the emotional, mental, and behavioral lessons that shaped how we lead ourselves this year. What You'll Learn in This Episode: How identity and leadership intersect Why rest and margin are per...

Profit isn’t just about revenue, it’s about how well your business can run without you. In this solo episode, Chris walks through the most powerful shifts business owners made in 2025 to increase value, reduce chaos, and build a business that’s actually worth something. If you’ve been stuck in survival mode, this one’s for you. What You'll Learn in This Episode: What makes a business "valuable" be...

Sales in 2025 wasn’t just about closing deals, it was about consistency, simplicity, and the long game. In this episode, Chris breaks down what actually worked in sales this year and what fell flat. Whether you’re a founder, seller, or operator, this is a candid debrief on systems, strategies, and selling with integrity. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why the sales cycle is really a trust cycl...

In this reflection episode, Chris Weinberg explores what made 2025 a defining year for leadership development. From rethinking team structure to learning how to truly listen, he unpacks the most meaningful lessons around building high-trust teams and leading through clarity. If you want to elevate how you show up for others, this episode is your starting point. What You'll Learn in This Episode: H...

Launching December 2nd! Host Chris Weinberg is back for Season 6 of Well Coached, and this time, we’re leveling up! We’ve talked about the four pillars: People, Sales, Profit, and Self - but this season, we’re expanding the conversation. Season 6 will reflect on what 2025 taught us as leaders, what worked (and what didn’t), and how to position your business for clarity, growth, and purpose in 2026...

In this powerful episode of Well Coached, Dr. Robb Kelly joins Chris Weinberg to share his remarkable journey from homelessness and addiction to founding a neuroscience-based recovery company with a 97% success rate. Also known as “The Gordon Ramsay of Recovery”, Dr. Kelly unpacks the science behind personal transformation, the critical role of family systems in healing, and why emotional intellig...

In this episode of Well Coached, Chris Weinberg sits down with Lindsay Nead, founder and CEO of Parker Talent Management, to explore what it really means to align visibility with values. As a leader who’s spent her career managing high-impact talent like entrepreneurs, authors, speakers, and thought leaders, Lindsay brings a fresh and grounded perspective to the world of personal branding, social...

In this solo episode of Well Coached, host Chris Weinberg explores one of the most important (and most overlooked) parts of scaling a business: maintaining your company’s heart and culture as you grow. From how your team treats each other behind closed doors to how you show up as a leader, culture is more than a slogan, it’s a strategy. Chris breaks it all down using the four lanes: People, Sales,...

In this heartfelt episode of Well Coached, Chris Weinberg sits down with Nikki Burdine - award-winning TV journalist, author, and mom - for an honest conversation about identity, courage, and finding your footing through seasons of change. Nikki reflects on her journey through the news industry, the challenges of staying authentic in high-profile roles, and how becoming a mother reshaped her persp...

In this solo episode of Well Coached, Chris Weinberg breaks down a critical moment in every growing business—the point where hustle alone isn’t enough and structure starts to matter. But not all structure is helpful. So how do you know what to build, when to build it, and when to keep things scrappy? Chris walks you through that transition using his four signature pillars—People, Sales, Profit, an...

In this episode of Well Coached, Chris sits down with Cooper Weinberg and Brennan Rooker, co-founders of Nashville City Golf, to talk about what it means to build something bigger than a business. What started as a shared passion for the game has become a growing golf brand rooted in community, purpose, and character. From mentorship and mental toughness to embracing the long game, in life and in...

In this episode of Well Coached, Chris Weinberg sits down with Riley Vasquez, founder of Tour Collective, a company that leads hospitality and operations for some of the biggest tours in the world. Riley opens up about the lessons he’s learned from leading crews on the road—why people are the priority, and how creating a healthy culture under pressure is possible. With wisdom that applies far beyo...

In this episode of Well Coached, Chris sits down with Stephen Richards, Jr., founder of Richards Bespoke, a custom suit company built on timeless design, intentional leadership, and a commitment to quality. Stephen shares the story behind launching his brand, the values that drive him, and how a focus on discipline, customer relationships, and long-term thinking has helped him grow in a competitiv...

In this episode of Well Coached, Chris Weinberg sits down with Brendon Donelson, a seasoned mortgage executive and coach, to unpack what it takes to lead in a high-stakes, high-pressure industry. Brendon shares how he scaled a successful mortgage company, the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership, and why coaching is the secret weapon in both sales and life. Whether you're in the mort...

In this episode of Well Coached, Chris Weinberg sits down with Jennie Smythe, Founder and CEO of Girlilla Marketing, to explore the mindset and leadership strategies that have allowed her to build a dynamic career at the intersection of marketing, music, and media. Jennie speaks candidly about how values like boundaries, curiosity, and trust have shaped her personal leadership style—and why your c...

Business coach and host Chris Weinberg returns for Season 5 of Well Coached, launching September 9th. This season dives deeper into the four foundational pillars of a well-run business: People, Sales, Profit, and Self, through real-world conversations with entrepreneurs who’ve put these principles into action. From marketing and real estate to addiction recovery and journalism, each episode will c...

In this episode of Well Coached, Chris sits down with Lisa Field Armstrong, co-founder of BRND House, to explore how she and her business partner built a boutique creative agency in Nashville—and sold it in a multi-million dollar deal just four years later. Lisa shares candid lessons about partnership, leadership, and staying rooted in your values while scaling quickly. From the early days of work...

In this inspiring episode of Well Coached, Chris Weinberg sits down with Justin Kershaw—a former athlete, father of five, and co-founder of So Strong Foods, a mission-driven snack brand he built alongside his wife, Shakira. Justin shares how they went from making snacks in their basement kitchen to getting on shelves across the country. He opens up about the challenges, wins, and lessons learned w...

In this empowering episode of Well Coached, Chris welcomes Dr. Alec Dragelin, a concierge physician who works with high-performing entrepreneurs to redefine self-care and optimize well-being. Drawing from his unique medical practice that blends personal coaching with proactive health management, Dr. Dragelin shares how the most successful leaders he works with prioritize sleep, recovery, mental he...

In this energizing episode of Well Coached, Chris sits down with Todd Anderson, former NFL athlete turned entrepreneur and founder of Dream Recovery, to talk about the intersection of wellness, performance, and business. Todd shares his journey from walk-on college athlete to NFL player to health entrepreneur, revealing how his passion for recovery, sleep, and optimization led to building a brand...

In this energetic and forward-thinking episode, Chris sits down with creative strategist Allister Hercus, co-founder of Lab31—a month-long experiment where he built a new AI-powered tool every day for 31 days. Allister shares the origin of the project, the lessons learned from rapid prototyping, and why he believes AI isn’t something to fear—it’s something to play with. From teacher report card ge...

In this reflective episode of Well Coached, Chris sits down with veteran artist manager Anthony Piedmonte, whose decades-long career has included managing global icons like Chris Tomlin and working with Bon Jovi. Anthony shares how trust, loyalty, and personal alignment drive his leadership style—and how building long-term careers starts with protecting the artist’s creative spirit. From the chall...

In this high-energy episode of Well Coached, Chris sits down with Coach Michael Burt, the former championship basketball coach turned business strategist behind The Greatness Factory. Coach Burt breaks down his signature concept of "prey drive"—the instinct to pursue what you want with intensity—and how to activate it in yourself and your team. He shares lessons from coaching elite athletes, worki...

In this episode of Well Coached, Chris sits down with Charly Salvatore, founder of Underscore Works, to talk about the long game of artist development. From spotting talent in small-town bars to breaking artists, Charly shares his philosophy on building trust, leading with empathy, and cultivating work ethic. You’ll hear how his DISC profile as a High S leader helps shape his steady, people-first...

In this incredibly inspiring episode of Well Coached, bestselling author and speaker Mary Marantz joins Chris to talk about her journey from a single-wide trailer in rural West Virginia to Yale Law School and beyond. Mary unpacks how her new book Underestimated calls women to stop shrinking themselves to fit a story they’ve outgrown. With grace, grit, and wisdom, she shares what it means to own yo...