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Big Hitters with Larry Weidel

Larry Weidel

Big Hitters is where entrepreneurs and serious operators learn to lead teams, hit targets, and build careers that last. Host Larry Weidel, business coach with over $70 million in career earnings and $6 billion in assets under management, interviews proven CEOs, presidents, and builders on hiring, incentives, execution cadence, and the decisions that create durable results. You get unfiltered conversations, practical playbooks, and the mindset required to move from capable leader to difference maker. If you want sharper leadership, faster promotions, and stronger teams, subscribe and get to work.

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#81
Today · 28 min
Organizing Your Mind for Ultimate Success
In this solo episode, Larry Weidel breaks down why making excuses immediately shifts your mind into a negative mode and destroys your momentum. He explains the importance of designing a life that intentionally blocks out distracting local politics and negative news, allowing you to focus entirely on maintaining a positive, energized mindset. Larry also highlights how surrounding yourself with higher-level individuals naturally unlocks hidden secrets to success, illustrating this with powerful st
#84
Tuesday · 38 min
The Big Bet Playbook: How Amazon Built a Culture of Systematic Reinvention
What does winning in business actually look like over the long haul? In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, Larry and co-host Adam Weidel sit down with John Rossman, an early Amazon executive who launched the Marketplace business and co-author of Big Bet Leadership to unpack how legendary companies reinvent themselves before the market forces their hand. Drawing on battle-tested strategies from Amazon, T-Mobile, and major global enterprises, John breaks down why operational excellenc
#80
Friday · 14 min
Build a Business That Runs Without You: The Power of Delegation
In this episode, Larry Weidel connects with Big Hitter International MVP Jolene Janke to explore a major leadership breakthrough: the necessity of delegation. They discuss why attempting to control every detail of a business actually robs your team of valuable leadership opportunities. Jolene shares how stepping back from being a "20-year workhorse" allows you to live out your vision, have more fun, and inspire others to step up. Larry breaks down the critical transition from being a startup gen
#83
October 27 · 35 min
The Authority Advantage: Why Being Great at What You Do Is No Longer Enough
What if being insanely good at your business is no longer enough to win? In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, Larry sits down with George Wright III, podcaster, entrepreneur, and CEO of Authority Media Network to discuss why business success alone isn't enough to make you an authority and how invisible experts can cut through today's crowded marketplace. From scaling a business from $20 million to $200 million as CEO of Net Marketing Alliance to building a global media ecosystem of
#79
October 22 · 21 min
Mastering the Fundamentals of Winning & Goal Setting
In this episode of Million Dollar Mastermind, Larry Weidel breaks down the essential fundamentals of winning and how to turn core growth principles into part of your DNA. He dives deep into the SMART goal framework—explaining how to fine-tune specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic, and time-bound goals. Larry shares practical strategies for breaking through writer's block and reluctance, leveraging "surges" of activity, and staying dynamically adaptable with your planning to achieve hi
#82
October 20 · 35 min
Training NBA Superstars & Scaling 7 Gyms | Manning Sumner
What does it actually take to turn personal adversity into an enduring physical and business empire? In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, Larry sits down with Manning Sumner, founder of seven high-performance gyms, creator of the "No Days Off" movement, and founder of No Days Off Water. After breaking his back twice and pivoting away from playing football at Auburn, Manning moved to Miami and transformed a flood-prone dead-end street in Wynwood into the anchor of a thriving fitnes
#78
October 15 · 13 min
The Mindset of High Achievers
In this episode of Big Hitters, Larry Weidel connects with MVP leader Jolene Janke to explore the distinct mindset that drives million-dollar earners and high achievers. They discuss why mediocrity can quietly drain your momentum, how surrounding yourself with the right environment accelerates growth, and why moving from an "amateur" to a "pro" mentality requires over-delivering and embracing high-level mentorship. Jolene shares real-world insights from her journey across Canada building busines
#80
October 13 · 18 min
Zoosk Co-Founder on Building Unfair Competitive Advantages
What truly separates the good from the elite in business? In this high-powered episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, host Larry Weidel sits down with tech entrepreneur, investor, and serial builder Alex Mehr to discuss why raw effort alone isn't enough to guarantee victory. While hard work is a baseline requirement, true scale and sustained success demand leverage combining technology, innovative tactics, and edge stacking to build an unfair advantage over the competition. Alex and Larry
#77
October 8 · 13 min
The #1 Mistake Successful Leaders Make
What is the biggest mistake successful leaders make once they achieve winning results? In this episode of Big Hitters, Larry Weidel exposes the silent killer of successful businesses: getting bored and losing focus on what made you successful in the first place. Larry shares why adding unnecessary features and getting distracted by shiny new tactics can derail even top-performing operators. Using vivid analogies—from dairy farming to legendary photography workshops and piano sales—he illustrates
#79
October 6 · 36 min
How to Build a $3.5B Enterprise (And Survive Every Tech Crash)
What if the key to building a tech enterprise that lasts isn't inventing breakthrough technology, but solving the right problem first? In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, host Larry Weidel sits down with Dejan Nenov, CTO and CISO at Taichin AI and veteran entrepreneur who has helped build operating companies returning over $3.5 billion in value across chips, cybersecurity, energy, and healthcare. Dejan shares his journey from coming to the U.S. from Eastern Europe as a teenager to
#76
October 1 · 15 min
The Hidden Price of Mediocrity & How to Find Your Drive
What separates the high performers who build lasting success from those who stay stuck? In this episode of Big Hitters, Larry Weidel sits down with last year's MVP, Jolene Janke, during her trans-Canada live speaking tour. Together, they explore what truly drives high achievers, the hidden costs of staying in mediocrity, and why timing is everything when identifying future leaders. Larry breaks down the importance of continuous training—even for world-class leaders—and shares why you can't wan
#78
September 29 · 37 min
The 30-Year Rule: Why the Best Opportunities Take Decades
What if everything you know about building a winning business is wrong? In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, host Larry sits down with Richard Foos, legendary entrepreneur and founder of Rhino Records, to explore why patience and persistence beat perfection, how to start small and scale strategically, and the key strategies that turn setbacks into breakthroughs. From launching a record store on a shoestring budget to building a $100 million enterprise and then doing it all over aga
#75
September 24 · 23 min
The $10M Growth Blueprint: Routines & Surges
What separates the $1M operator from the $10M operator? In this episode of Big Hitters, Larry Weidel breaks down the essential two-part process—routines and surges—that separates high earners from the rest. You'll learn how to establish a personalized, daily winning routine that drives steady progress without causing operational bottlenecks. Larry also reveals how strategic surges act as game-changing disruptors to shatter plateaus and unlock massive scale. If you are ready to stop spilling cap
#74
September 22 · 44 min
UCLA Professor Reveals Why Most Leaders Fail (And How 500+ CEOs Fix It)
What if the difference between good and great leadership has nothing to do with being a good person? In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, host Larry Weidel sits down with Adam Mendler, UCLA professor and interviewer of 500+ top CEOs, to explore why most bad leaders aren't bad people, they're just untrained, how you can unlock your superpower to move from mediocre to exceptional, and the key strategies to measure what actually matters in your organization. Whether you're a leader lo
#73
September 15 · 39 min
Rick Jordan on Self-Engineered Proximity, Cyber Security Moats, and Truth-Based Leadership
Why do so many entrepreneurs play small when winning is the only real reason to be in the game? In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, host Larry Weidel sits down with Rick Jordan, founder and CEO of ReachOut Technology, CEO of Frequency Holdings, top-ranked podcaster, and former professional musician, to explore what it truly takes to operate at the top of multiple arenas. From learning why stating facts about your achievements isn't arrogance to engineering your own proximity to el
#72
September 8 · 41 min
Fire Fast or Fail Slow: Kevin Brittingham Reveals the One Rule That Built a $100M Empire
What separates those who dominate their industry from those who merely survive it? In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, host Adam Weidel sits down with Kevin Brittingham, founder of Q and architect of the 300 Blackout and 86 Blackout cartridges, to explore why relentless innovation beats market trends, how elite teams are built around one principle, eliminate stupid people, not stupid rules and the exact mindset required to scale from millions to billions without losing your edge.
#71
September 1 · 32 min
Why 99% of Winners Plateau at $1M (How to Break Through to $10M)
What separates the $1M operator from the $10M operator? In this episode of Big Hitters, Larry Weidel breaks down the framework that transforms good performers into elite ones and reveals why most people sabotage themselves from the start. You'll discover why intent shapes everything, how to engineer systems for consistent wins, and the counterintuitive truth about "working harder" that keeps most entrepreneurs stuck. If you're ready to compress your timeline to the next breakthrough level, this
#70
August 25 · 44 min
The Hidden Playbook: How Top 1% Entrepreneurs Attract Mentors Worth Millions
What if you could unlock a billion-dollar industry that most entrepreneurs don't even know exists? In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, host Larry Weidel sits down with Eric Coffie, government contracting expert and founder of GovCon Giants, to explore why surrounding yourself with elite operators accelerates your trajectory, how to identify and capitalize on federal contract opportunities worth over $1 trillion annually, and the exact strategies that transformed him from moving ba
#69
August 18 · 12 min
Why Serial Winners Never "Just Do It": The Elite Edge
What separates serial winners from the truly elite? In this episode of Big Hitters, Larry Weidel breaks down the framework behind his upcoming book “Never Just Do It”—revealing how top performers transition from winning repeatedly to dominating their field at the highest level. You'll discover why the extra repetitions, intensity, and relentless refinement are what separate the all-stars from everyone else grinding away.
#68
August 11 · 52 min
Live Fearlessly or Die Trying: Ben Gilliland's 5-Career Blueprint for Unstoppable Growth
What separates billion-dollar operators from millionaires? In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, host Larry Weidel sits down with Ben Gilliland, serial entrepreneur and founder of a climate resilience AI platform, to discuss the principles of fearless execution, strategic problem-solving, and scaling across industries—lessons forged through five distinct careers spanning entertainment, technology, structured finance, treasure salvage, and construction.

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