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To grow your business, you need the right people on the team. Your business needs a greater purpose beyond your product, and an experience that’s built based on client feedback. Emily Katz, Director of Studios for B/SPOKE Studios, focuses on those specific needs to grow her business. She shares the story of her boutique cycling studio, founded seven years ago in Boston. You’ll learn how core values can help you build a strong team and create a memorable experience for each client. Another bonus: you’ll walk away with several noteworthy quotes about growing your business.

For nine years, Eric Wood woke up with a purpose every day: to be the best center he could be for the Buffalo Bills. He had no idea all of this would change in an instant during a routine physical, which revealed he could no longer play in the NFL.

Eric’s purpose had to change, but his passion for serving others remained the same. Eric shares how he transitioned to that next chapter in life and how you can live up to your full potential, especially when the unexpected happens. You’ll learn about the parallels between business and sports, how to find your gifts, and how to get the most out of networking.

This week, take an inside look at the life of a 3x Superbowl Champion for the New England Patriots. Lonie Paxton walks us through his days as a long snapper for the Patriots to his post-NFL adventures. You’ll learn what it’s like working alongside Bill Belichick, transitioning to post-NFL life, and how to leverage relationships to advance your career. Listen and get inspired to pursue opportunities all around you.

This week, we're excited to introduce you to Mike Covino: Founder and CEO of Niche Hospitality. If you're local to Massachusetts, Niche Hospitality runs Bocado Tapas Wine Bar, The Fix Burger Bar, and Mezcal Tequila Cantina, all in central and western MA. Mike shares his keys to success and the challenges his business has faced that make Niche Hospitality what it is today. You'll learn how Mike and his team navigated COVID shutdowns, why it's important to be the #1 business of choice for your customers, and how to embrace the growth mindset. No matter what you do for work, we're all in business to make people happy. Hear how it's done from the hospitality expert himself.

As the CEO and Founder of Golden Group Roofing and Treasurer of the New England Roofing Contractor Association, Greta Bajrami is on a mission to transform the roofing construction industry. For Greta, it's more than just setting people up with a reliable roof – it's about changing the mindset of roofers and consumers. Creating a different kind of consumer experience. Setting pathways for the industry to recruit talent. Listen and learn from Greta's take on entrepreneurship, product positioning, sales, and so much more!

"Sports is the draw, but let's tap into the mind, body, and soul."

Investing in our youth means investing in our future, and our next guest, Jamaal Wornum, made it his life's mission to accomplish just that.

Knowing that violence in the community affects youth development, Jamaal felt compelled to do something about it. He created OneLove Sports Academy to help the at-risk inner-city youth reach their full potential through sports, educational programs, and more.

Jamaal's grit and passion for creating change in the Boston community will inspire you. Listen and learn how trust, strong relationships, and community can take you to the next level in your business, and in life.

Donate to the OneLove Sports GoFundMe here: gf.me/u/zi8sr2

This week, Nick Hardwick joins us on The Big W to share his journey from the NFL to entrepreneurship. As a former Center for the San Diego Chargers, Nick was paid to keep his weight at 300 pounds for over a decade. Upon retirement, he took control of his health, lost 100 pounds in five months, and focused on his why. This led Nick to create a health and wellness community, and his fitness program Lose Like a Lineman. We were inspired by the way Nick prioritizes community, and just so happens to be a pro-bowler. Listen and learn a simple, yet powerful way to approach your goals.

Follow Nick on Instagram @nickhardwick

Visit his website at https://hardwick.life/

Use the code HardwickFF25 to receive a discount on the Lose Like a Lineman program.

Meet Sidney Baptista, Founder of the Boston-based PIONEERS Run Crew and newly launched clothing line, PYNRS.

If you want to go for a run, you ought to be able to put on your running shoes and go outside. Sid and some of his friends did not feel welcomed to run in Boston and they wanted to solve the problem for any person of color that experienced the same pain.

After building a community based on inclusivity, Sid decided to solve another problem for his friends: clothing that fit their body types and lifestyle.

We are excited to share a story of community and culture. We believe Sid has an important message for all our listeners to hear.

Check out Sid’s new Performance Streetwear line, PYNRS, here: https://pynrs.com/

Mike Savage, a serial entrepreneur, business coach, and keynote speaker, joins us on The Big W podcast this week. He began his career working as a mechanical engineer, started some companies in the health and fitness industry, and now coaches entrepreneurs. His philosophies on entrepreneurship will have you leaning forward as he shares his story. Listen now and learn about the stages of growing a business, the entrepreneurial trilogy, and more.

Check out Mike's coaching business, Savage Secrets, here: https://thesavagesecrets.com/

To receive Mike’s new eBook, “DREAM BIG and CRUSH YOUR GOALS,” simply send an email to [email protected] and request a copy.

Tom Livne shares a story a determination, resilience, and true entrepreneurial spirit on today’s episode of The Big W. Back when Tom was a lawyer, he noticed how difficult it was to get anything transcribed. He founded Verbit to make the process of obtaining transcriptions frictionless. You’ll learn about Tom’s fascinating background, and how he built the team and company that changed an industry.