Loading...

PODCAST

Business MVP

The best business leaders aren"t just talented — they"re trained. And for some of them, that training started long before they ever stepped into a boardroom. Business MVP takes you inside the real stories of elite athletes, coaches, and sports entrepreneurs who"ve translated what they learned on the field into extraordinary success in business. Through candid conversations, we break down the habits, mindset, and leadership principles that drive performance under pressure — and explore how these

business entrepreneurship

All Episodes

52:43

Anthony Trucks: The Playbook for Turning Your...

Business MVP ·

2026/10/06

The issue for most small business owners is not a lack of expertise—it’s getting that expertise to the right audience. Today’s guest has built a seven-figure business around his personal brand and now helps business owners establish themselves as thought leaders through profitable speaking careers.In this episode, keynote speaker and creator of the Identity Shift methodology Anthony Trucks breaks down how he built his multimillion-dollar public speaking career with a $5K loan from his ex-wife

en

50:38

Mike Hollis: The Case Against Long-Term Goals,...

Business MVP ·

2026/09/29

Most business coaches preach that entrepreneurs should constantly evaluate their strategy and frequently change direction as a result. Today’s guest challenges that philosophy.In this episode, entrepreneur and retired NFL kicker Mike Hollis joins Sammy to discuss how he became one of the most accurate kickers in NFL history by not setting long-term goals. He breaks down why you shouldn’t change your strategy during big business decisions and the value of trusting the processes you’ve put in

en

41:13

Design Thinking: How to Build, Scale, and Upgrade...

Business MVP ·

2026/09/22

Why do so many entrepreneurs build and scale successful businesses, but still feel unfulfilled, lost, and misaligned? Today’s episode reveals how building your life and personal values with the same focus, strategy, and intention as building a business will reveal your true mission.In this episode, entrepreneur and life design coach Steve Davis Jr. talks to Sammy about how viewing your life as a product creates more authenticity, flexibility, and confidence in your decisions. He breaks down how

en

29:24

Abbie Fish: Your Guide to Building Coaching...

Business MVP ·

2026/09/15

While most coaching businesses have jumped into the deep end of social media, digital marketing, and online courses, some industries are still hesitant to take the leap. Today’s episode will show you that building an online coaching business can be highly profitable, regardless of your industry.In this episode, global swimming coach and two-time USA Junior National Champion Abbie Fish joins Sammy to talk about how she disrupted the industry of coaching swimming through online courses. She walks

en

53:22

Jedidiah Collins: Triple Your Chances of Scaling to...

Business MVP ·

2026/09/08

Why do you keep hitting roadblocks in your personal, financial, and business growth when you have the skills and paycheck you theoretically need to succeed?In this episode, NFL veteran and financial educator Jedidiah Collins joins Sammy to discuss why so many professional athletes go broke soon after making millions. He also breaks down why work-life balance is unattainable for entrepreneurs, how to effectively run and scale multiple businesses simultaneously, and the shocking skills that will

en

50:18

The Team-Building Philosophy That Scales Companies |...

Business MVP ·

2026/09/01

Eric Ravotti has spent his entire career solving the same problem in different arenas: how do you help a team perform at its highest level? First as a Penn State linebacker and Pittsburgh Steelers draft pick, then as an entrepreneur, and now as an executive helping scale companies across the country. From running his own real estate company to helping transform brands like Rue21, GNC, and MacBid, Eric has built a reputation for turning growth into a repeatable system. In this episode, he joins Sammy

en

45:56

Ryan Schachtner: The Framework for Winning After Your...

Business MVP ·

2026/08/25

What happens when your five-year plan, ten-year plan, or entire career falls apart unexpectedly? How do you leverage that setback to forge a new path for success?When a career-ending shoulder injury detonated Ryan Schachtner's dream of playing professional baseball, he had to rethink everything he thought he knew about success. With no roadmap for what came next, he rebuilt his life from scratch, entering financial services on a commission-only salary and eventually building one of the

en

34:45

Ephraim Salaam: The Discipline That Turns Underdogs...

Business MVP ·

2026/08/18

Peak performance experts agree that a determined mindset is the key to success. But what are actionable steps we can take to develop unshakable resilience that will make success inevitable? At 14, when Ephraim Salaam told his guidance counselor he wanted to play in the NFL, she told him to pick something more realistic. He responded with a question that shaped the rest of his life: why couldn’t he be the one who made it? Ephraim went on to become a seventh-round draft pick and start in a Super

en

35:44

The Ownership Strategy Behind Lasting Success | Nik...

Business MVP ·

2026/08/11

After going undrafted and missing out on the NFL, Nik Lewis was ready to walk away from football altogether. Attending one last tryout launched a 14-year CFL career, two Grey Cup championships, and a Hall of Fame legacy that included becoming the league's all-time receptions leader. But Nik's biggest lesson wasn't about football; it was about ownership. Today, he's helping athletes build brands, create content, and prepare for life after sports through entrepreneurship, media, and mentorship. In

en

26:41

From College QB to Software CEO: Hewitt Tomlin’s...

Business MVP ·

2026/08/04

Hewitt Tomlin saw a problem nobody was solving. As a college quarterback, he watched athletes train from paper packets while smartphones were changing everything else. So he built a software platform to bring strength and conditioning into the digital age. After years of rejected pitches, failed fundraising attempts, and balancing a start-up alongside full-time jobs, Hewitt chose a different path. He built a business that customers would pay for, which helped turn TeamBuildr into one of the leading

en

33:54

How Jack Oujo Built an $800M Business by Planning for...

Business MVP ·

2026/07/28

One call ended Jack Oujo's dream of reaching the major leagues. After spending eight years as a professional baseball umpire, he was released just short of the top level. Instead of letting rejection define him, he used it as fuel to reinvent himself, eventually building one of the nation's leading tax-focused wealth management firms with more than $800 million in assets. In this episode, Jack joins Sammy to share the lessons baseball taught him about pressure, decision-making, mentorship, customer

en

29:38

The High Performer’s Guide to Ego, Failure, and...

Business MVP ·

2026/07/21

Marques Ogden’s life after the NFL looked like a textbook success story. He built an eight-figure business that earned him industry-wide recognition. Then, one award, a growing ego, and a series of poor decisions brought everything crashing down. Within 90 days, the business was gone, and Marques found himself broke, unemployed, and questioning everything. Instead of staying there, he rebuilt from scratch, transforming his biggest failure into the foundation for a new career as a keynote speaker,

en

43:09

Angela Ruggiero: The Leadership Mindset Behind...

Business MVP ·

2026/07/16

Angela Ruggiero achieved what most athletes spend a lifetime chasing before she turned 20. As the youngest player on the first-ever U.S. women's Olympic hockey team, she won Olympic gold and went on to build one of the most decorated careers in women's hockey history. In her second act, after earning an MBA from Harvard, Angela entered the world of entrepreneurship and founded Sports Innovation Lab, helping sports organizations make smarter business decisions through data and consumer insights. In

en

43:54

Sam Acho: How to Win In Business Without Losing...

Business MVP ·

2026/07/15

Sam Acho spent years chasing what he thought success looked like. After helping lead the University of Texas to a national championship, earning a multimillion-dollar NFL contract, and building a nine-year NFL career, he reached the milestone he had spent years pursuing. But instead of fulfillment, he was left questioning whether all of it was enough. That realization pushed him to build a life centered on faith, family, service, and impact. Today, Sam helps athletes and families build generational

en

54:36

Super Bowl Champion Ben Utecht: The Culture System...

Business MVP ·

2026/07/14

A devastating injury left Ben Utecht undrafted and on the verge of losing his NFL dream. But his toughest challenge came years later, after winning a Super Bowl with the Indianapolis Colts, when multiple concussions forced him into retirement and another unexpected transition. The injuries left him struggling with memory loss. Instead of letting adversity define him, Ben built a new mission around leadership, culture, and brain health. In this episode, Ben joins Sammy to share lessons from Tony

en

0:55

TRAILER - Welcome to Business MVP with Sammy Peterson

Business MVP ·

2026/07/06

Are you an entrepreneur or business leader ready to maximize your business's performance and potential? Welcome to Business MVP with Sammy Peterson, the podcast for business leaders who are ready to build a championship business. In this podcast, you'll learn how elite athletes and sports entrepreneurs used the mindset that won them Olympic medals, Super Bowl rings, and championship titles to build highly profitable and successful businesses. Hosted by Sammy Peterson, an acclaimed executive

en

16 results

Similar Podcasts

TaxTalent.com The Golden Rule Podcast

Adam Golden

TaxTalent.com Podcast

Tony Santiago

Best of Business

Newstalk ZB

Ouribank

Ouribank

SoldiOnline

Mondadori Digital