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Business MVP

Sammy Peterson
Business MVP
Angela Ruggiero
Women's Sports
Data-Driven Sports
AO Sports
Athlete Financial Literacy
Jedidiah Collins
Olympics
Teambuildr
Leadership
Culture
Sports Innovation Lab
Data-Driven Assessments
Athletic Development
Money Vehicle

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 habit... more

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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 h... more

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 ... more

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 ex... more

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 prof... more

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 w... more

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 lea... more

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 digita... more

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... more

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Jedidiah Collins
Former NFL fullback, founder of Money Vehicle, author
Money Vehicle; author
Episode: Jedidiah Collins: Triple Your Chances of Scaling to Nine Figures With This One Mindset Shift | E11
Eric Ravotti
Former Penn State linebacker, executive leader in retail real estate and operations
MacBid (COO) and former Rue21, GNC, real estate ventures
Episode: The Team-Building Philosophy That Scales Companies | Eric Ravotti | E10
Ryan Schachtner
Former collegiate baseball player and major league prospect, founder of Carolina Asset Management
Carolina Asset Management
Episode: Ryan Schachtner: The Framework for Winning After Your First Career Ends | E9
Ephraim Salaam
Former NFL player, writer, producer, and philanthropist
Hidden Empire Film Group / Hidden Empire Sports Collective
Episode: Ephraim Salaam: The Discipline That Turns Underdogs Into Industry Leaders | E8
Nik Lewis
Former CFL player, entrepreneur, and founder of AO Sports
AO Sports
Episode: The Ownership Strategy Behind Lasting Success | Nik Lewis | E7
Hewitt Tomlin
Former college quarterback and CEO of TeamBuildr and Jim Studio
TeamBuildr, Jim Studio
Episode: From College QB to Software CEO: Hewitt Tomlin’s Bootstrapped Start-Up Framework | E6
Jack Oujo
Founder of Oujo Wealth Strategies, author
Oujo Wealth Strategies
Episode: How Jack Oujo Built an $800M Business by Planning for Failure | E5
Angela Ruggiero
Olympic hockey champion, Harvard MBA, founder of Sports Innovation Lab
Sports Innovation Lab/Genius Sports
Episode: Angela Ruggiero: The Leadership Mindset Behind Olympic Gold and Business Growth | E3
Sam Acho
Former NFL player, ESPN analyst, MBA graduate, author, and philanthropist
Athlete and philanthropist
Episode: Sam Acho: How to Win In Business Without Losing Everything | E2

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Sammy Peterson
Host of Business MVP

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Sports mindset meets business strategy — a must-listen

    Sammy has a gift for pulling out the real stories behind the wins — not just the highlight reel, but the discipline and setbacks that actually built these leaders. As someone who’s built a business around performance and discipline myself, this show hits different. Every episode leaves me with something I can actually apply, whether it’s a mindset shift or a concrete leadership habit. Sammy’s background as both a strategist and a mom of competitive athletes gives her a rare lens — she asks the q... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mrslyss007
    United States23 days ago
  • Great Show

    Love this podcast! Speaks to how the foundation of the athletic routines, discipline and mindset translate to business success. Always great learnings and take aways! Thank you Sammy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I’d rather be racing
    United States23 days ago
  • Great content

    Sammy is smart, asks the right questions, and hammers home the learning points. She’s easy to listen to (I find some podcaster’s voices kind of off-putting). I really enjoy this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KSN2310
    United Statesa month ago

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Great mix of guests from athletes to executives with actionable takeaways.
Thoughtful, disciplined leadership insights from sports to business.

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Ryan Schachtner: The Framework for Winning After Your First Career Ends | E9
Q: How do you translate athletic principles into business leadership for non-athletes?
By using data-driven assessments and development plans to optimize people, performance, and retention, showing that the same growth mindset and adaptability apply across industries.
Ryan Schachtner: The Framework for Winning After Your First Career Ends | E9
Q: What makes your approach to athlete finance different from traditional wealth management?
A focus on psychology and behavior first, building a foundation around money attitudes and beliefs before advising on investments, effectively making athletes the GM of their financial life.
Ryan Schachtner: The Framework for Winning After Your First Career Ends | E9
Q: How did the shoulder injury reshape your career path and mindset?
It forced a pivot from chasing a pro career to building foundational financial and developmental tools for others, highlighting resilience and the importance of planning beyond sports.
Jedidiah Collins: Triple Your Chances of Scaling to Nine Figures With This One Mindset Shift | E11
Q: How did you translate football discipline into building Money Vehicle and your educational programs?
By treating money as a language to be learned, focusing on long-term wealth building, and creating scalable coaching and curriculum that could reach thousands of athletes and students.
Jedidiah Collins: Triple Your Chances of Scaling to Nine Figures With This One Mindset Shift | E11
Q: What made you keep showing up after being cut 13 times in the NFL?
A relentless mindset built from a family basketball background, daily routines, and the belief that improvement matters more than immediate success.

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What is Business MVP about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on translating lessons learned in sports into high-performance leadership and business growth. Episodes feature athletes, coaches, and sports entrepreneurs who discuss discipline, resilience, risk management, team culture, and serving clients and communities. Across conversations, listeners hear practical strategies for building scalable businesses, leading under pressure, and applying mindset shifts—often framed through personal stories of reinvention, mentorship, philanthropy, and ethical leadership. A standout angle is connecting athletic culture to corporate performance, with guests ranging from wealth-management advisors to Olympic leaders and NFL veterans, offering actionable takeaways for executives, managers, and a... more

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1. Jedidiah Collins
2. Eric Ravotti
3. Ryan Schachtner
4. Ephraim Salaam
5. Nik Lewis
6. Hewitt Tomlin
7. Jack Oujo
8. Angela Ruggiero

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