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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 leaders are building businesses, leading teams, and using their platforms to create meaningful impact through philanthropy and community work. We go beyond the highlight reel. This is about the discipline, the setbacks, the pivots, and the championship mindset that turns competitors into business leaders. Hosted by Sammy Peterson — legal strategist, executive leader, and mom of three competitive athletes — this show sits at the intersection of sports, business, and leadership. Sammy brings both strategic insight and real-world perspective to every conversation. If you want to think sharper, lead better, and compete at an MVP level — in business and in life — this is the playbook.
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- 3 days ago55 min
The Mental Edge That Separates Great Leaders From the Rest | Dr. Michael Gervais | E19
The world's best athletes train their minds to perform under pressure. So why do so many business leaders overlook theirs? Today's guest has turned the psychology of championship-winning teams into a business helping some of the world's biggest organizations perform better. In this episode, high-performance psychologist and Finding Mastery founder Dr. Michael Gervais joins Sammy to share how his work with NFL coach Pete Carroll evolved into a business serving companies like Microsoft. He reveals the challenges of scaling his expertise, the financial lessons behind his podcast, and how he learned to price his work. Michael also explains what leaders get wrong about company culture, how fear of judgment holds entrepreneurs back, and the 90-second routine for better performance. In this episode, Sammy and Dr. Michael discuss: Introduction Scaling High Performance From NFL to Microsoft The Missing Piece of High-Performance Leadership The Real Cost of Building a Successful Podcast How to Price Your Expertise at the Highest Level How Fear of People's Opinions Holds You Back The Hidden Cost of High Performance The Future of Finding Mastery and AI Coaching The 90-Second Morning Routine for Better Performance Dr. Michael Gervais is a high-performance psychologist, USA Today bestselling author, and founder of Finding Mastery. He has spent his career working with some of the world's top performers, including professional athletes, championship-winning sports teams, and Fortune 100 executives. His work with the Seattle Seahawks and coach Pete Carroll helped lay the foundation for Finding Mastery, which brings psychological skills training to organizations and leaders. Dr. Gervais is also the host of the Finding Mastery podcast and author of The First Rule of Mastery. Resources Mentioned: Dr. Gervais’ Book, The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying about What People Think of You: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0BTJDS2XQ Connect with Dr. Michael: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Finding Mastery Connect With Sammy: Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Become a Business MVP: Ready to level up the way you lead, build, and grow? The Entrepreneur’s Boardroom is where ambitious business owners come together to sharpen their next move, unlock bigger opportunities, and become the MVP of their business. Join Sammy Peterson today at www.theentrepreneursboardroom.com/
- 1 weeks ago40 min
Ed Lubowicki: Why the Best Business Lessons Come From Feeling Lost, Burnt Out, and Stuck in Your Career | E17
As entrepreneurs and business leaders, we often feel like we must have all the answers and keep making progress at all costs. Today’s guest insists that the best lessons are learned in periods of confusion, misdirection, and feeling stuck. In this episode, athletic retirement coach Ed Lubowicki joins Sammy to discuss how entrepreneurs can make the most out of failure, transitional stages, and feeling stuck in your routine or career. He also reveals what entrepreneurs need to cure burnout in their lives and business, how to find coaching clients with organic outreach strategies, and how to rise to the top of the businesses and organizations you admire most. In this episode, Sammy and Ed discuss: The Transition from High School Sports to Division I Failure in Business is Easy Compared to Sports The Identity Breakdown and Revolution After Sports How to Get Coaching Clients Become a Leader in Your Favorite Organizations Navigating Transitional Phases of Identity What Burnt Out Entrepreneurs are Lacking The Different Ways to Be a Business MVP Ed Lubowicki is a former Division I lacrosse player at Notre Dame and ex-Deloitte consultant. He serves as Executive Director of Athletes Soul and works formally with 42U, bringing both missions together under one commitment: helping athletes thrive beyond sport. He has held 400+ conversations with athletes navigating transition and coaches clients across current athletes, retirees, and executives shaped by sport. Connect with Ed: LinkedIn Athletes’ Soul Lubowicki Performance Advisory Connect With Sammy: Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Become a Business MVP: Ready to level up the way you lead, build, and grow? The Entrepreneur’s Boardroom is where ambitious business owners come together to sharpen their next move, unlock bigger opportunities, and become the MVP of their business. Join Sammy Peterson today at www.theentrepreneursboardroom.com/
- 2 weeks ago57 min
John Damon: Commit to Your Vision for Your Business on Every Level | E16
Why did the owner of The Cave insist on buying a $40,000 fridge for his gym? Easy—he believes that your business will fall to the lowest standard you allow. If you constantly set a high standard for your business, from the quality of your sales pitch to the quality of the water in your fridge, your business cannot fall to mediocrity. In this episode, celebrity trainer and gym designer John Damon describes how to commit to your vision for your business, from your product itself to the parking lot outside your building. He also reveals the danger of pursuing success without boundaries and the shared traits of his celebrity clientele that fueled their success. In this episode, Sammy and John discuss: Leaving a Corporate Career to Pursue Entrepreneurship Why I Fired 50% of My Staff Why My Gym Needed a $40,000 Fridge Co-Founding IRON and Creating a Sustainable Fitness Business The Strategic Choice to Scale Back Balancing Business Success with Family Significance versus Love, Connection, and Fulfillment What Every A-List Actor, CEO, and Professional Athlete Does The Importance of Physical Space on Customer Experience Preparing for Worst-Case Scenarios as a Business Owner John Damon is a celebrity trainer, high-performance coach, and gym designer with over 30 years of experience helping people maximize their potential. A former Boston College football player, John has earned the trust of elite athletes, Fortune 500 executives, coaches, and Hollywood talent. He launched Sports Club LA’s training program, led the buildout of the first Equinox in California, founded Active Fitness in Los Angeles, and co-founded IRON. Today, John runs The Cave, a private training and recovery sanctuary in Charlotte, North Carolina. Resources Mentioned: John’s Gym, The Cave Connect with John: Instagram LinkedIn Website Connect With Sammy: Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Become a Business MVP: Ready to level up the way you lead, build, and grow? The Entrepreneur’s Boardroom is where ambitious business owners come together to sharpen their next move, unlock bigger opportunities, and become the MVP of their business. Join Sammy Peterson today at www.theentrepreneursboardroom.com
- 3 weeks ago52 min
Anthony Trucks: The Playbook for Turning Your Expertise Into a Profitable Speaking Career | E15
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. He also explains how to gain a competitive edge off stage, how to distill your message for the masses, and the mental shifts entrepreneurs need to make in order to reach seven figures. In this episode, Sammy and Anthony discuss: From Foster Care to Coaching Fortune 500 Executives Why I Never Quit My Failing Startup The Last Resort: Borrowing $5K From My Ex-Wife Why Real Revenue is Built Off-Stage Building a Profitable Speaking Business How Not Hiring a Team Costs More Long-Term The Playbook for Turning Expertise into Impact Everyone's Greatest Obstacle and How to Overcome It Hitting the Buzzer on American Ninja Warrior Anthony Trucks is a bestselling author, international keynote speaker, six-figure consultant, and creator of the Identity Shift methodology. He is also the first former NFL athlete to hit the buzzer on American Ninja Warrior. As a speaker and Identity Shift coach, Anthony teaches people how to access the power of their identity, tap into their full potential, and Make Shift Happen. He’s also the creator of the Speak To Freedom Program, a complete system for turning your passion for speaking into a thriving, profitable business. Resources Mentioned: Anthony’s Books Speak to Freedom Connect with Anthony: Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Website Connect With Sammy: Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Become a Business MVP: Ready to level up the way you lead, build, and grow? The Entrepreneur’s Boardroom is where ambitious business owners come together to sharpen their next move, unlock bigger opportunities, and become the MVP of their business. Work with Sammy and The Entrepreneur's Boardroom today.
- Sep 29, 202650 min
Mike Hollis: The Case Against Long-Term Goals, Frequent Pivots, and Being a Yes-Man | E14
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 place. He also reveals who his biggest competitor has been throughout his career that drove him to return to professional football at age 49. In this episode, Sammy and Mike will discuss: Proving Himself in Football Past His Size What You Should Do Instead of Setting Long-Term Goals Finding New Passions When Your First Plan Falls Through Learning Entrepreneurship While Building a Business The Scary Truth About Food and Nutrition in 2026 Who Should Be Your Biggest Competitor? The Consequences of Saying Yes to Everything Don’t Change Your Winning Strategy During Big Decisions Tom Brady’s Powerful Motto, “Embrace the Suck” Persistence and Trusting the Process in Business How He Played with the Jacksonville Sharks at Age 49 Mike Hollis played professional football for nine seasons, including seven seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars, one with the Buffalo Bills, and one with the New York Giants. During his tenure, he led the NFL in scoring, made the Pro Bowl, and became one of the most accurate kickers in league history. Known for accuracy, consistency, and pressure performance, Mike now teaches athletes the same kicking principles that helped him succeed at the highest level through his coaching business, ProForm Kicking. He also became a managing partner in a meal prep software company and founded Zealous Wellness, a health and wellness platform. Resources Mentioned: Mike's Coaching Business, ProForm Kicking Mike's Wellness Business, Zealous Wellness Connect with Mike: Instagram LinkedIn Facebook YouTube X Connect With Sammy: Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Become a Business MVP: Ready to level up the way you lead, build, and grow? The Entrepreneur’s Boardroom is where ambitious business owners come together to sharpen their next move, unlock bigger opportunities, and become the MVP of their business.
- Sep 22, 202641 min
Design Thinking: How to Build, Scale, and Upgrade Your Life Like a Product | Steve Davis Jr. | E13
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 to implement the principles of design thinking into your life and business, the journaling techniques that will help you optimally design your life, and how opening up about your biggest struggles may open the doors you need to take the next steps in your career. In this episode, Sammy and Steve will discuss: The NFL Rejection That Changed His Path Approaching Your Life With Design Thinking Why You Can’t Plan Your Way Out of Uncertainty The Journaling Technique for High Performers Turning Services into Tangible Products Your Guide to Product Development The Power of Authenticity in Networking The SHED Acronym: Striving Higher Every Day The Trait All Young Entrepreneurs Need Steve Davis Jr. is a former football player, a Master Certified Life Coach, and a Designing Your Life Certified Coach using the Stanford design thinking methodology. He oversaw alumni engagement for over 500,000 people at the University of Minnesota, and he's the founder of Strive Higher After Sports, a coaching service for athletes transitioning out of sports that includes a product line of journals used by high performers across the country. Resources Mentioned: Strive Higher Journal Connect with Steve: Instagram LinkedIn Website Connect With Sammy: Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Become a Business MVP: Ready to level up the way you lead, build, and grow? The Entrepreneur’s Boardroom is where ambitious business owners come together to sharpen their next move, unlock bigger opportunities, and become the MVP of their business. Join Sammy Peterson today at www.theentrepreneursboardroom.com/
- Sep 15, 202629 min
Abbie Fish: Your Guide to Building Coaching Businesses Online in Any Industry | E12
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 through her biggest challenges scaling her business with no business experience and how she leveraged social media to build a trusted brand and an audience that converts without following trends, clickbait, or paid media. In this episode, Sammy and Abbie will discuss: Launching a Coaching Business With No Business Experience Missing Her Chance at an International Team by 0.11 Seconds Abbie's Innovative Approach to Coaching Swimming in the Digital Age Developing Multiple Revenue Streams for Online Coaching Businesses How Abbie Lands Contracts With Countries and National Organizations Changing Your Coaching Model to Fit Larger Audiences Turning Your Expertise Into a Profitable Coaching Business Without Clickbait Should Everyone Be an Entrepreneur? The Mindset You Need to Become a Coach Abbie Fish is the founder and head coach of Swim Like A. Fish, a global swim education platform that helps swimmers and coaches better understand the science and technique behind fast swimming. A six-time U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier, NCAA qualifier, SEC finalist, and two-time USA Junior National Champion, Abbie brings more than 25 years of competitive swimming experience and 15+ years of coaching to her work. She has coached and worked with thousands of swimmers worldwide, from developing age-group athletes to more than 140 Olympians and Paralympians. Connect with Abbie: Instagram LinkedIn X Swim Like A. Fish Connect With Sammy: Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Become a Business MVP: Ready to level up the way you lead, build, and grow? The Entrepreneur’s Boardroom is where ambitious business owners come together to sharpen their next move, unlock bigger opportunities, and become the MVP of their business. Join Sammy Peterson today at www.theentrepreneursboardroom.com/
- Sep 8, 202653 min
Jedidiah Collins: Triple Your Chances of Scaling to Nine Figures With This One Mindset Shift | E11
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 future-proof entrepreneurs and business leaders in the age of AI. In this episode, Sammy and Jedidiah will discuss: The FAIL Acronym You Need to Remember Why You Should Steal From Your Idols Aligning a Visionary Mindset With Daily Habits The $74K Check That Revealed Jedidiah's Purpose Making the Language of Money Accessible Debunking Myths About Running Multiple Businesses This is More Valuable Than Being the Smartest Person What a Car Crash Taught Jedidiah About Business Why Entrepreneurs Shouldn't Chase Work-Life Balance The Unique Value of Journaling in the Age of AI Jedidiah Collins is an NFL veteran, bestselling author, and entrepreneur. Known as the “Fullback of Finance,” Jedidiah uses his experience as an NFL Fullback and financial planner to teach business athletes how to manage their money mindset and memories. He is also the founder of Money Vehicle, an education technology company providing schools and students with a roadmap to financial freedom through an engaging and accessible financial literacy curriculum. Connect with Jedidiah: Instagram LinkedIn Website Connect With Sammy: Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Become a Business MVP: Ready to level up the way you lead, build, and grow? The Entrepreneur’s Boardroom is where ambitious business owners come together to sharpen their next move, unlock bigger opportunities, and become the MVP of their business. Join Sammy Peterson today at www.theentrepreneursboardroom.com/
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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 leaders are building businesses, leading teams, and using their platforms to create meaningful impact through philanthropy and community work. We go beyond the highlight reel. This is about the discipline, the setbacks, the pivots, and the championship mindset that turns competitors into business leaders. Hosted by Sammy Peterson — legal strategist, executive leader, and mom of three competitive athletes — this show sits at the intersection of sports, business, and leadership. Sammy brings both strategic insight and real-world perspective to every conversation. If you want to think sharper, lead better, and compete at an MVP level — in business and in life — this is the playbook.
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