Big Hitters with Larry Weidel

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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. Start building your legacy. More at larryweidel.com

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The 30-Year Rule: Why the Best Opportunities Take Decades
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#78
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Success isn't about one lucky break, it's about relentless patience, small wins compounded over decades, and the willingness to keep knocking on new doors when others slam shut.

In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, host Larry Weidel sits down with Richard Foos, co-founder of Rhino Records and Shout Factory, to discuss how he built a music and entertainment empire from a $150-a-month record store, why patience and persistence beat overnight success, and how staying employee-focused and ethical helped him navigate the entertainment industry's chaos...


The $10M Growth Blueprint: Routines & Surges
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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 capacity and start building sustainable, long-term growth, this breakdown is a must-listen. 
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UCLA Professor Reveals Why Most Leaders Fail (And How 500+ CEOs Fix It)
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#74
09/22/2026

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 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 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 looking to transform your t...


Rick Jordan on Self-Engineered Proximity, Cyber Security Moats, and Truth-Based Leadership
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#73
09/15/2026

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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 elite mentors, Rick breaks...


Fire Fast or Fail Slow: Kevin Brittingham Reveals the One Rule That Built a $100M Empire
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#72
09/08/2026

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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. Whether you're transitioning your multi-million-dollar empire to the...


Why 99% of Winners Plateau at $1M (How to Break Through to $10M)
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#71
09/01/2026

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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 is required listening.


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The Hidden Playbook: How Top 1% Entrepreneurs Attract Mentors Worth Millions
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#70
08/25/2026

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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 back with his parents during the 2008 crash to scaling multiple seven-figure ventures. Whether...


Why Serial Winners Never "Just Do It": The Elite Edge
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#69
08/18/2026

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What separates serial winners from the truly elite?


In this episode of Big Hitters, host Larry Weidel provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at his upcoming book project and the framework that underpins elite achievement. Drawing from fifty years of building winners across industries, Weidel breaks down the psychology, discipline, and systematic approach that transforms successful operators into dominant forces in their field—and reveals why most people never repeat their success, let alone build dynasties.


What You’ll Learn:

How to c...


Live Fearlessly or Die Trying: Ben Gilliland's 5-Career Blueprint for Unstoppable Growth
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#68
08/11/2026

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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.

What You’ll Learn:

The Reductionist Problem-Solving FrameworkHow to Leverage Cross-Industry Experience as Your Competitive AdvantageThe Fearless Operator PrincipleNever Fall in Love With...


The Million-Dollar Advice Most Founders Never Get: Inside the Room Where Winners Decide
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#67
08/04/2026

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What if the difference between a winning decision and a costly mistake comes down to who's in the room with you?


In this episode of Big Hitters, host Larry Weidel explores the critical difference between momentum and recklessness—examining why the most successful operators test opportunities before committing capital, why your inner circle directly determines your decision-making quality, and how to avoid the seductive trap of believing what looks good from the outside.


Weidel draws on decades of building winning organizations to re...


From $0 to $300M in 19 Years: Reed Nyffeler's Franchise Model That Defies Industry Norms
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#66
07/28/2026

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What if the security industry, a hidden $250 billion sector, was about to be revolutionized by someone who refused to accept default thinking?

In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, host Larry Weidel sits down with Reed Nyffeler, founder of Signal Security (a $300M+ physical security franchise operating in 48 states and 9 countries), to break down the exact mindset shift that separates those who build empires from those who settle. From his junior high epiphany about refusing a "default life" to scaling a 250-billion-dollar industry with t...


Why 90% of Founders Fail During Crisis: Pukar Hamal Saved 200 Jobs by Cutting 200
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#65
07/21/2026

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Resilience isn't built in calm waters; it's forged through adversity, rapid scaling, and the relentless discipline to execute when everyone else has written you off.

In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, host Larry Weidel sits down with Pukar Hamal, Founder and CEO of SecurityPal, to dissect the unfiltered journey from refugee immigrant to Silicon Valley operator scaling to enterprise-level customers like OpenAI, top three airlines, and Fortune 500 health insurers. Their conversation peels back the layers of hypergrowth, near collapse, mass layoffs, and the co...


Why 80% of High Achievers Burn Out and How Sebastien Page Avoided It
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#64
07/14/2026

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 The difference between high achievers and the truly exceptional lies not in their victories, but in how they process defeat, adapt under pressure, and sustain performance over decades.

In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, host Larry Weidel sits down with Sebastien Page, Global Head of Multi-Asset at T. Rowe Price and author of The Psychology of Leadership, to explore the psychological frameworks that separate winners from pretenders. With $500+ billion in assets under management built through rigorous research and real-world application, Page reveals how the w...


Why Billionaires Work Harder Than Anyone and Why "Work Smart" Is a Trap
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#63
07/07/2026

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What separates the ultra-wealthy from everyone else?

In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, Larry Weidel sits down with Richard C. Wilson, founder of Family Office Club and billionaires.com, to decode the real secrets behind scaling from millions to hundreds of millions. You'll discover why the most successful entrepreneurs work harder as they get richer, how proximity to wealth accelerates your trajectory, and why positioning yourself around the right people matters more than any strategy. Whether you're building toward nine figures or already...


No Exit Door: How Jonathan Berryhill Turned Military Combat Into $500M+ in Closed Deals
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#62
06/30/2026

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What if the discipline that built you in combat could scale a multi-million dollar business?

In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, host Larry Weidel sits down with Jonathan Berryhill, serial entrepreneur and founder of B&B Health Services, to explore how military discipline, relentless execution, and strategic diversification transform a young man from poverty into a $500M+ deal-flow powerhouse. Their conversation dissects the non-negotiable principles that separate winners from victims, the psychology of sustained wealth creation, and why your next move matters far...


From Basement Beanbag to $700M: The 27-Year Playbook Nobody Teaches
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#61
06/23/2026

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 What if the breakthrough you're chasing isn't about a bigger idea—it's about doing the next thing?
In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, Larry Weidel sits down with Shawn Nelson, Founder and CEO of Lovesac, to explore how a college side hustle became a $700M NASDAQ-listed company, what it takes to compound effort over decades, and why infinite patience paired with relentless ambition is the unfair advantage that separates billion-dollar builders from everyone else. From credit-card-fueled negotiations in Shanghai to turning down Richard Branson's orbit to...


Leadership Without Unified Vision Is Chaos: Matt Haycox Reveals the Cost
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#60
06/16/2026

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What if losing millions could become your greatest competitive advantage?

In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, host Larry Weidel sits down with Matt Haycox, founder of the Matt Haycox Group and serial entrepreneur, to explore how organizational alignment, capital discipline, and intentional mentorship transform catastrophic failure into sustainable wealth creation and how environment shapes the trajectory of ambition.

What You’ll Learn:

The Unified Leadership FrameworkHow to Avoid the Family Business Fiefdom TrapWhy Short-Term Financing Destroys Otherwise Profitable BusinessesThe Do...


Why 85% of Salespeople Waste Their Time Prospecting And How Gabe Lullo Is Changing That
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#59
06/09/2026

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What if you could eliminate the prospecting bottleneck that's stealing 60-80% of your team's productive time?

In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, Larry Weidel sits down with Gabe Lullo, CEO of Alley Oop, to explore why sales leaders outsource appointment setting to scale faster, how to build remote teams across 22 countries without losing control, and the exact systems that transformed his company from startup to industry leader while quintupling revenue in four years. Whether you're scaling to nine figures or building the infrastructure f...


Why Business Is the Ultimate Competitive Sport and How to Architect a Multi-Million Dollar Exit
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#58
06/02/2026

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What if the defining difference between average business owners and elite entrepreneurs isn't their product—but their exit strategy?

In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, host Larry sits down with Gregory Scott Kovsky, President of International Business Associates (IBA), to explore why business is the ultimate competitive sport, how to clean up your operations for a massive payout, and the critical adjustments required to work on your business instead of in it. Whether you're a seasoned founder planning your retirement or looking to opt...


Plan A Is All You Got and Why No Backup Plan Builds Billion-Dollar Entrepreneurs
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#57
05/26/2026

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What if the trauma that shaped you could become the foundation of a billion-dollar vision?

In this episode of Beginners with Larry Weidel, host Larry sits down with Mick Hunt, entrepreneur, author, and leadership strategist, to explore how a traumatic childhood promise transformed into a relentless business philosophy that generated a $60M exit, scaled another company from $35M to $70M in four years, and ultimately created a leadership framework for building world-class organizations.

What You’ll Learn:

The "Plan A Only" Operating Sys...


Why 95% Stop Learning and How Neal Bawa Built a $660M Empire by Never Stopping
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#56
05/19/2026

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What if the difference between a seven-figure exit and a billion-dollar empire came down to how you learn?

In this episode of Big Hitters, host Larry Weidel sits down with Neal Bawa, technologist-turned-real estate mogul and founder of Multifamily University, to dissect how data-driven decision-making, relentless learning, and strategic positioning can transform you from a single-industry expert into a diversified powerhouse controlling hundreds of millions in assets across tech, commercial real estate, and build-to-rent developments.

What You’ll Learn:

The Data Principle Tha...


Why Most Entrepreneurs Stay Small and How Mike C-Roc Became That One
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#55
05/12/2026

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What if the difference between staying trapped in an eight-figure business and building genuine impact was a single decision to know who you really are?

In this episode of Big Hitters, host Larry Weidel sits down with Mike C-Roc Ciorrocco, founder of That One Agency and creator of The Woody Made Up Show podcast, to explore how strategic visibility, intentional network-building, and unwavering authenticity transform careers and create billion-dollar opportunities. From logging 1,200+ podcast appearances in five years to building one of North America's premier podcast booking a...


Why 99% of Financial Professionals Have Zero Internet Presence and How AI Changes Everything
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05/05/2026

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How do you build a national powerhouse in an industry known for "con men" and "wild west" tactics? For Joseph Shalaby, the answer wasn't better math—it was a better mission.   

In this deep-dive conversation, Joseph shares his journey from fleeing religious persecution in Egypt to dominating the U.S. mortgage market. He breaks down his "Phil Jackson" leadership style, explaining how he recruits creative, coachable talent to manage over 900 loan officers across 40 locations.  Beyond the mechanics of the mortgage business, Joseph provides a chilling yet opportu...


From Projects to 8 Figures: The Hidden Framework Behind Darnyelle Jervey Harmon's Move to Millions
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#53
04/28/2026

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What if the difference between a six-figure grind and a seven-figure empire came down to seven deliberate pillars?

In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, host Larry Weidel sits down with Darnyelle Jervey Harmon, Inc. 5000 CEO and creator of the Move to Millions method, to discuss how entrepreneurs collapse decades of hard-won lessons into a replicable framework—and why most seven-figure businesses fail to become eight-figure companies.

Harmon's journey from the projects of Wilmington, Delaware to leading a multimillion-dollar scaling operation reveals what...


The Speed Paradox: Why Money Loves Speed with Lamar Tyler
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#52
04/21/2026

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What if the difference between mediocre success and elite achievement came down to one simple decision: moving fast?

In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, host Larry Weidel sits down with Lamar Tyler, founder of Tyler New Media and Traffic Sales and Profits, to explore how hesitation kills momentum, why opportunity exists in economic contraction, and how to build one of America's most successful Black-owned business ecosystems while most competitors are still deliberating.

What You’ll Learn:

Why "friction points" se...


The 90-Day Illusion: How Brad Lea Stayed Motivated for 20 Years With False Hope
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#51
04/14/2026

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What if the secret to scaling beyond seven figures was pioneering a training system that nobody else could replicate?

In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, host Larry Weidel sits down with Brad Lea, founder of Lightspeed Virtual Training, to explore how he built a multi-million dollar software company that now operates in 92 countries, why the four pillars of effective training—content, repetition, practice, and accountability—are non-negotiable for scaling teams, and the exact framework he uses to manage multiple eight-figure enterprises. Whether you're look...


Why 9 Out of 10 Investors Say No And How Greg Selkoe Raises $160M Anyway
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#50
04/07/2026

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What separates the entrepreneurs who build billion-dollar empires from those stuck at the hundred-million mark?

In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, Larry Weidel sits down with Greg Selkoe, founder of Karmaloop, FaZe Clan, and XSET, to break down how he's repeatedly identified emerging cultural movements, scaled companies with skeleton crews, and navigated the brutal reality of raising capital at the highest levels. From starting in his parents' basement to generating over a billion dollars in cumulative revenue, Selkoe reveals the non-negotiable mindset required...


The $97 Training That Built Million-Dollar Coach Empires
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#49
03/31/2026

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What if the secret to scaling your empire starts with asking better questions?

In this episode of Big Hitters, Larry Weidel sits down with Mitch Matthews, a coach to top 1% performers and founder of Dream Think Do, to explore why curiosity beats credentials, how to extract wisdom from mentors without wasting years, and the exact framework that turned his training side-hustle into a multi-million-dollar coaching empire. From his early days at a Schwinn bike shop to coaching CEOs and Oscar winners, Mitch reveals the real mechanics...


How Owen Barrett Turned Tax Credits Into a Billion-Dollar Industry Before It Exists
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#48
03/24/2026

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What if the difference between a failed venture and a billion-dollar exit comes down to believing in yourself enough to go all-in?

In this episode of Big Hitters, Larry Weidel sits down with Owen Barrett, founder of a cutting-edge solar solutions company transforming multifamily real estate, to explore why conviction beats capital, how operational discipline compounds over years, and the precise strategies separating founders who survive from those who scale massively. Whether you're navigating a three-year revenue drought or positioning your company for explosive growth, this c...


Why Every Billionaire You Know Had to Struggle with Tony Durso
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#47
03/17/2026

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What separates those who build billion-dollar empires from those who stay comfortable at seven figures?

In this episode of Big Hitters, Larry Weidel sits down with Tony Durso, founder of the #1 internationally charted podcast and five-time Amazon bestselling author, to unpack the non-negotiable discipline behind sustained momentum—from launching a podcast with zero listeners to 50 million downloads, to scaling through systems and spreadsheets when everyone else quits. Durso reveals the ruthless reality that every elite entrepreneur he's interviewed had to work relentlessly for it, the power of...


How Erin Gallagher Walked Away From Success And Built Something Bigger
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#46
03/10/2026

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What if the greatest achievement of your career wasn't founding a company, but having the courage to undo it? 

Erin Gallagher had checked every box of success: she co-founded a company that broke a 93-year funding record, earned Fast Company’s "Most Innovative" title, and worked with global giants like McDonald’s and United Airlines. Yet, at age 40, she realized she was "abandoning herself" to serve others’ ambitions. 

In this powerful conversation, Erin and Larry Weidel dive into the reality of the "entrepreneurial metamorphosis." Erin expla...


From NFL Linebacker to Culture Architect: Joe Terry’s Framework for High-Performance Leadership
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#45
03/03/2026

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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, Larry Weidel sits down with Joe Terry, a former NFL linebacker turned five-time CEO and "Culture Architect." Joe shares his journey from the Seattle Seahawks to the C-suite, revealing how 15 Ironman finishes taught him more about business than any textbook ever could. The conversation centers on the "Results Equation"—Joe’s proprietary framework that proves culture isn't about offic...


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How Josh York Built a Global Fitness Franchise With No Backup Plan
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#43
02/24/2026

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What if the secret to building a global business wasn't a perfect plan—but the iron-clad refusal to have a backup one?

In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, host Larry sits down with Josh York, founder and CEO of GYMGUYZ, the mobile personal training franchise now operating in 31 states and multiple countries. Josh breaks down how a simple client complaint sparked a revolutionary business idea, why eliminating Plan B is the only way to guarantee you chase Plan A with everything you've got, and...


How a Broke Snowboarder Built an $18M Business Teaching People to Access Free Money
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#42
02/17/2026

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 What if the life you’ve always wanted is just one five-year block of "unreasonable" consistency away?

In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, host Larry sits down with Jack McColl, the founder of Credit Stacking, to discuss how he transitioned from a pro snowboarder working minimum wage to building multiple seven-figure businesses. Jack shares his journey of $18 million in revenue since 2020 and a team of 30, but it didn't start with easy wins. From suffering a career-ending injury to sharing a Murphy bed in a tiny...


The Hidden Truth About Franchise Commissions with Alex Smereczniak
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#41
02/10/2026

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Building a billion-dollar business requires more than ambition—it demands the ability to recognize broken markets, scale operationally, and know when to hand off the wheel to pursue the next disruption.

In this episode of Big Hitters, host Larry Weidel sits down with Alex Smereczniak, founder of 2U Laundry and now CEO of Franzi, to explore how he built a $33M venture-backed laundry delivery empire, recognized the franchise broker model was fundamentally broken, and pivoted to democratize franchise acquisition through technology. From college side hustles to institutional cap...


From Ford Assembly Line to $200M Exits: The 15-Second Secret That Changed Everything
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#40
02/03/2026

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What if the difference between staying stuck and building a $200 million exit isn't talent or connections—but learning to make the most of 15-second intervals? 

In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, host Larry sits down with Joe Chura, founder of Go Brewing and serial entrepreneur who sold two tech startups for over $200 million, to explore the law of incrementality, why feeling like a "success" is a trap even after massive exits, and how an unexpected pregnancy and a job on the Ford assembly line beca...


Provoking Greatness: The Master-Level Psychology Behind Your Biggest Failures
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#39
01/27/2026

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The world needs more high achievers and record breakers, but the path to the top is rarely a straight line of trophies. 


In this episode, Larry Weidel recounts his move to North Carolina in 1979—a "massive leap of faith" that left him broke, living on food stamps, and eventually earning the humiliating title of "Turkey of the Month". Larry explores the "Torn Sweater" award and other infamous "punches in the gut" that served as the ulti...


How Scott Clary Went From Corporate Sales to Media Mogul Without Venture Capital
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#38
01/20/2026

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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 entrepreneurship without risking everything, and the critical mistakes successful people make when enter...


How to Win Big Without Losing Yourself
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#36
01/13/2026

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In this episode, Larry Weidel and his son Adam explore the fundamental question every elite entrepreneur faces: do you have to sell out to win big? They break down why aligning your business with your beliefs isn't just morally sound—it's the only sustainable path to lasting, billion-dollar success.


Discover why short-term cheating always collapses under pressure. From examining high-profile cautionary tales to biblical principles of building on solid rock, the Weidels reveal how integrity beco...