Born or Made

In this episode, Steve Ramona—business mentor, podcast host, and human SEO—talks about what it means to serve other people in business and in life. Steve believes in creating meaningful connections and partnerships by serving others. He shares with us his insights on how putting people first is important in business, relationships, and life.

In this special episode of the Born or Made Podcast, roles get reversed as Brandon Gaydorus (Founder of Warm Heart Life) interviews the Larry to share some stories and life lessons as we celebrate EPISODE 100!!

Known as “The World’s Strongest Accountant,” Delaney has built a dual legacy—breaking records on the platform while guiding entrepreneurs to scale smarter, structure deals, and save millions in taxes.

A TEDx speaker and international presenter, Delaney has advised on multimillion-dollar acquisitions, crafted creative financing strategies, and helped business owners position themselves for long-term success.

In this episode of Born or Made, Larry Dix dives into Delaney’s story—how risk, resilience, and the right strategy can turn both athletes and entrepreneurs into champions.

Angelo Zanetti's is the founder and co-owner of South Africa's leading web and software development agency, Elemental, where they help develop tech solutions for websites, e-commerce stores, and web applications.

In this episode, Angelo talks about how he got his start in the tech industry, how AI is affecting the work they do at Elemental, and going through the lessons and challenges of founding and running your own business.

Omar Fortt is the founder of the Runner’s Collective, a fast-growing run club he launched in 2024 to bring people together through movement and connection. Based in Stamford, he has built a strong reputation as a community leader who creates spaces where people feel welcomed, challenged, and supported.

A former college football player at University of Connecticut, Omar carries the discipline and team-first mindset from his athletic career into everything he builds today. He is known for hosting high-energy events that go beyond fitness, including standout gatherings like Collective Fest and the Halloween Masquerade.

Through his work, Omar focuses on bringing together leaders, creators, and everyday people who want more out of their lives and their community. His approach is simple. Create consistency. Build relationships. Show up for others.

Founder and CEO of The COO Solution Derek Fredrickson helps business owners implement the right systems within their company operations so that the business runs like well-oiled machine. He uses the Entrepreneurial Operating System, a comprehensive business framework designed to help leadership teams gain clarity, build traction, and establish accountability structures that work.

In this episode, Derek shares how he began his business, the philosophy of what he does for other businesses, and how living in France while his business runs on US East Coast time benefits him and his family.

Gavin is an Athlete-Entrepreneur who enjoys the occasional cigar.

With over 500,000 followers across social media, his job is to be the best at what I do so others know they can do so too. He spends the majority of his time training for Powerlifting championships, filming and editing content for brand sponsors and his online training business, and spending time with family.

Performing in front of thousands of people at the highest competitive level in powerlifting, speaking at public seminars throughout the world, live sports commentating, video and photo shoots for numerous domestic and international companies--his experience may be unorthodox but he believe that is where his strength lies.

Entrepreneur, public speaker, and cybersecurity expert, Brett Gallant, joins the Born or Made Podcast this week to speak on his beginnings selling ice cream as a 12-year-old to running a major cybersecurity provider.

He talks about overcoming the challenges of reinventing yourself to become the person you're meant to be. From losing over 150 pounds to starting his own IT company, Brett teaches us that sometimes the biggest "yes" you can say is "no".

Graham joins the podcast to break down a simple shift that can impact your energy, focus, and long term health. A speaker for colleges and universities, Graham works with students on habits, health, and living with intention so they can get more out of their college years.

In this episode, Graham shares what led him to follow a plant based diet for over eight years and how you can start incorporating more plants into their daily meals without overcomplicating the process. He also talks about the link between nutrition, productivity, and feeling your best while navigating the demands of college life. Listeners will walk away with clear steps they can apply right away.

Rob Rodriguez is a business owner and fitness specialist, whose mission is to positively impact his clients' lives through sustainable fitness and personal training.

In this episode, Rob shares insight as to why he believes most people quite their fitness journey too soon. His book Health is Wealth: A Beginner's Guide to Investing in Fitness, helps people learn the right questions they should be asking themselves before starting a workout or fitness program.