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Business MVP

Sammy Peterson

19 episodes

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.

More about the show

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.

Connect with Sammy on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Episodes

  1. The Mental Edge That Separates Great Leaders From the Rest | Dr. Michael Gervais | E19

    · 55 min

    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…

  2. Ed Lubowicki: Why the Best Business Lessons Come From Feeling Lost, Burnt Out, and Stuck in Your Career | E17

    · 41 min

    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,…

  3. John Damon: Commit to Your Vision for Your Business on Every Level | E16

    · 57 min

    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…

  4. Anthony Trucks: The Playbook for Turning Your Expertise Into a Profitable Speaking Career | E15

    · 53 min

    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…

  5. Mike Hollis: The Case Against Long-Term Goals, Frequent Pivots, and Being a Yes-Man | E14

    · 51 min

    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…

  6. Design Thinking: How to Build, Scale, and Upgrade Your Life Like a Product | Steve Davis Jr. | E13

    · 41 min

    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,…

  7. Abbie Fish: Your Guide to Building Coaching Businesses Online in Any Industry | E12

    · 29 min

    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…

  8. Jedidiah Collins: Triple Your Chances of Scaling to Nine Figures With This One Mindset Shift | E11

    · 53 min

    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…

  9. The Team-Building Philosophy That Scales Companies | Eric Ravotti | E10

    · 50 min

    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…

  10. Ryan Schachtner: The Framework for Winning After Your First Career Ends | E9

    · 46 min

    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…

  11. Ephraim Salaam: The Discipline That Turns Underdogs Into Industry Leaders | E8

    · 35 min

    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…

  12. The Ownership Strategy Behind Lasting Success | Nik Lewis | E7

    · 36 min

    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…

  13. From College QB to Software CEO: Hewitt Tomlin’s Bootstrapped Start-Up Framework | E6

    · 27 min

    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…

  14. How Jack Oujo Built an $800M Business by Planning for Failure | E5

    · 34 min

    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…

  15. The High Performer’s Guide to Ego, Failure, and Reinvention | Marques Ogden | E4

    · 30 min

    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…

  16. Angela Ruggiero: The Leadership Mindset Behind Olympic Gold and Business Growth | E3

    · 43 min

    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…

  17. Sam Acho: How to Win In Business Without Losing Everything | E2

    · 44 min

    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,…

  18. Super Bowl Champion Ben Utecht: The Culture System Most Leaders Miss | E1

    · 55 min

    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…

  19. TRAILER - Welcome to Business MVP with Sammy Peterson

    · 0:55 · Trailer

    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…

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