Big Hitters with Larry Weidel

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 of success: listening more, leading through genuine interest, and the discipline to iterate fast. Whether you're building your next revenue stream or scaling your existing one, this conversation cuts through the noise to show you how proximity to the right people and the willingness to be humble compound into extraordinary results.

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 conversation reveals how to build world-class teams, fire toxic clients, and leverage macro tailwinds to create generational wealth. Tune in to discover why your personal fitness and family life might be the hidden multiplier unlocking your next $20M in revenue.

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 focusing obsessively on one thing, and why your next level demands you stop playing small and start building like someone who can't afford to lose. If you're ready to compress your timeline and learn what actually separates winners from the rest, this is required listening.

What happens when you achieve everything society told you would make you successful—the funding, the awards, the "Fast Company" recognition—only to realize you are disappearing inside your own life? In this episode of Big Hitters with Larry Weidel, Erin Gallagher, founder of Hype Women, reveals why the most courageous thing she ever did was walk away from the first company she co-founded. They explore the "scarcity mindset" that treats ambition as a threat, the power of women's intuition, and how to build a business ecosystem that prioritizes collective wealth over corporate "backdoor" deals.

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." They dive deep into the "Results Equation"—a framework that aligns purpose and strategy with a high-performance culture to drive sustained transformation. Whether you are leading a sales team or an entire enterprise, Joe reveals how to lead from a place of abundance rather than fear, and why your "oxygen mask" must be on first if you want your organization to breathe.

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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 the right culture will always outlast the best strategy. Whether you're launching your first venture or scaling an existing operation, Josh's raw, no-fluff philosophy on leadership, focus, and relentless action will cut through the noise and remind you what winning actually looks like.

What if the life you’ve always wanted is just one five-year block of "unreasonable" consistency away? In this episode of Big Hitters, host Larry Weidel 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 reveals why the definition of "freedom" is the ultimate motivator, how to reverse-engineer 1% earnings, and the "uncomfortable" moves required to build an $18 million empire from a one-bedroom studio. Whether you're looking for financial leverage or the mental clarity to pivot after a failure, this conversation provides a raw look at what it actually takes to win.