👉 Subscribe for more interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@WeighingInWithTravisHartman?sub_confirmation=1 ___________________________________________________________ How do you build a billion dollar company from the ground up? In this powerful episode of Weighing In with Travis Hartman, Travis sits down with Jim Davis, founder of Jr. Davis Construction, to talk about faith, leadership, sacrifice, family, and what it really takes to build a massive business empire. From humble beginnings to creating one of the most successful construction companies in America, Jim shares the mindset, discipline, and lessons that helped him rise to the top. This conversation goes far beyond business — it’s about becoming the kind of person success can trust. If you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, leader, or anyone chasing greatness… this episode is for you. **0:00 – Intro + Who is Jim Davis?** Host introduces guest, billion-dollar company story, personal connection **2:15 – First Hunting Story (Turkey + Deer at Ranch)** Fun storytelling, builds personality and chemistry **6:30 – Early Life & First Job After High School** Working for a developer, immediate work after graduation **9:45 – Starting the Company (1985 Leap of Faith)** Leaving a stable job, wife pregnant, going all in **13:30 – Why He Took the Risk** Confidence, faith, seeing others succeed, spiritual calling **17:30 – The VERY Beginning (Equipment + $40K Loan)** Old equipment, bank rejection, dad co-signs loan **22:00 – Grinding Years (Side Hustles + No Money)** Fixing cars at night, hauling garbage, doing anything to survive **28:00 – “White Knuckle” First 5 Years** Uncertainty, hustle, no vacations, constant pressure **33:30 – Did You Ever Think You’d Fail?** Faith mindset, never considering quitting **38:00 – The Cost of Success (Family Sacrifice)** Kids on job sites, long hours, family involvement **44:30 – Travis Shares His Boxing Journey** Parallel story: sacrifice, parents, grind, setbacks **52:00 – Leadership Philosophy (Leading from the Front)** Why he shows up early, culture, respect, presence **56:30 – Faith, Gratitude & Perspective** Prayer, humility, “turtle on a fence post” analogy **1:01:30 – Building a Billion-Dollar Company = People** Hiring smart people, team culture, employees as family **1:05:30 – Passing the Company to His Son (Legacy in Motion)** Son becoming president, generational transition **1:09:00 – What Do You Want to Be Remembered For?** Caring about people, relationships, impact **1:12:30 – Advice: Use Your Gifts & Go All In** Full throttle mindset, purpose, trial-and-error approach **1:15:30 – Final Question: What Keeps You Going?** “Quitting isn’t a solution” + battle mentality **1:17:30 – Outro + Wrap Up** 👍 Like the video 📲 Subscribe to Weighing In with Travis Hartman 🔔 Turn notifications on for future episodes #JimDavis #Entrepreneur #Success #Leadership #Motivation #BusinessPodcast #TravisHartman #Construction #Faith #Mindset

👉 Subscribe for more interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@WeighingInWithTravisHartman?sub_confirmation=1 ___________________________________________________________ Corey Marksman is back — and this time, he’s a champion.

In this episode, Corey breaks down his journey from undefeated prospect to winning his first WBA title, what it felt like hearing “and new…”, and why the moment didn’t change who he is. We dive deep into: Sparring with elite fighters like Shakur Stevenson The mindset needed to become a champion Behind-the-scenes sacrifices fans never see His full breakdown of the title fight What’s next on the path to a world title This is a raw, honest conversation about what it really takes to make it in boxing — mentally, physically, and financially. If you’re chasing greatness in any field, this one’s for you.

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00:00 – Intro + “You’re in the big leagues now”

01:05 – Becoming WBA Champion: “It felt meant to be”

03:30 – The moment they announced “And New…”

05:10 – Growth since last appearance

07:00 – Training in Vegas with Shakur Stevenson

10:00 – Realizing “I belong at the elite level”

12:30 – Inside Shakur’s mindset & sparring experience

16:00 – Problem-solving in the ring (no coaching mentality)

19:00 – Fight week mindset before first title fight

22:00 – Weight cut, preparation & staying at 135

24:30 – The 135 division landscape

27:00 – Full breakdown of the title fight

30:30 – Adjustments + jab dominance vs lefty

34:00 – Why he couldn’t get the knockout

37:00 – Grading his own performance (C+ honesty)

40:00 – Champion mindset & constant self-improvement

43:00 – Is there a target on his back now?

45:30 – Sacrifices behind the scenes (family, life, money)

49:00 – The reality of boxing finances

52:00 – Support system & emotional moments after win

55:00 – Thinking of his grandmother after the victory

57:00 – First phone call after becoming champion

59:00 – Rapid fire questions 🔥

1:03:30 – Future goals: belt collecting & world title vision

1:06:00 – Dream fights & calling out Lucas Body

1:08:30 – Final message: belief & mindset

1:09:50 – “When everything is on the line…”

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Omari Jones is officially on the rise.

After winning a Bronze medal at the Olympics, he’s now 6-0 as a professional with 4 knockouts—and he’s doing it the right way.

In this episode of Weighing In with Travis Hartman, Omari breaks down:

*The transition from amateur to pro boxing

*Why the Olympics might actually be harder than the pros

*What people don’t understand about boxing as a business *His growth through 8-round fights and tough veterans

*The mindset it takes to become a world champion

Plus, we dive into his partnership with Matchroom, lessons from Terence Crawford, and what’s next in his career.

If you’re a fight fan, this is one you don’t want to miss.

⏱️ Timestamps (41:26 total)

0:00 Intro – Amari Jones returns (6-0, 4 KOs)

1:15 One year as a pro & recent fight breakdown

3:30 When it finally “felt real” as a pro

5:10 Orlando support & building a fanbase

7:00 Olympics vs Pro Boxing – what’s harder?

10:10 Why amateur experience matters

12:30 How his style has evolved as a pro

15:00 Breaking down his latest 8-round performance

18:10 Why going the distance matters more than knockouts

20:00 The power of his jab & boxing fundamentals

21:30 Boxing = BUSINESS (biggest realization)

23:45 The dangers of one punch in the pros

25:10 First moment he felt real danger in a fight

27:00 When he finally felt “comfortable” as a pro

28:30 Biggest adjustment from amateurs → pros

30:10 What’s next? Fight timeline & future plans

31:30 The business side: money, deductions, and reality

33:00 Fighter vs Brand – what matters more?

34:30 Turning down deals that don’t align

35:30 Lessons from Terence Crawford

37:00 Goals for 2026–2027 & world title timeline

38:20 Rapid fire questions

39:40 Olympic moment that meant everything

40:40 Final message to fans

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🔥 One of the most powerful figures in boxing joins the show. In this episode, I sit down with Frank Smith, CEO of Matchroom Boxing, to pull back the curtain on what REALLY goes into making the biggest fights in the world. From working with Eddie Hearn to promoting global superstars like Anthony Joshua, Frank shares what life is actually like behind the scenes in boxing — the pressure, the negotiations, and the nonstop grind of running one of the biggest promotion companies in the sport. We get into everything:

* What a fight week REALLY looks like

* The business side of boxing nobody sees

* Why boxing isn’t “broken” (despite what people say)

* Dana White vs boxing and the future of the sport

* The biggest stars in boxing today

* Dream fights that STILL need to happen

* And the reality of dealing with fighters, egos, and high-stakes negotiations

We also talk about legends like Canelo Álvarez, Terence Crawford, and the rise of names like Jake Paul — and how the sport is evolving in the modern era. This is one of the most honest, behind-the-scenes conversations you’ll hear about boxing today. 🎙️ If you’re a fan of boxing, business, or what it takes to operate at the highest level — this episode is for you

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**0:00** Intro + Frank Smith joins the show

**0:45** Terence Crawford story + relationship

**2:00** Behind-the-scenes of boxing events

**3:15** What a promoter actually does (fight week)

**5:00** Running 40+ shows a year worldwide

**7:00** Most stressful part of boxing business

**8:30** Journey: 15 years old → CEO of Matchroom Boxing

**10:30** Boxing is an ego-driven sport

**12:00** Handling losses + tough moments

**13:30** Conor Benn situation (business vs personal)

**15:30** Do promoters actually care about fighters?

**17:30** Don Rico tequila + business mindset

**18:45** Is boxing “broken”?

**20:30** DAZN + global growth

**22:30** Dana White vs boxing

**24:30** UFC vs boxing business model

🔥 **26:30** Who is the BIGGEST star in boxing?

* Canelo Álvarez

* Anthony Joshua

* Jake Paul

**29:00** Social media impact on boxing

**31:00** Jake Paul’s real influence

**33:00** Most underrated fighter (Pat Brown)

🔥 **34:30** Dream fights (Joshua vs Fury, Boots vs Ortiz)

**36:30** Why big fights take so long

**38:00** Errol Spence Jr. vs Terence Crawford

**39:30** Toughest negotiations in boxing

**41:00** David Higgins story

**42:30** Legendary promoters

* Bob Arum

* Don King

**43:45** Best boxing cities + Phoenix

**44:30** Amari Jones future

**45:15** Final question from Terence Crawford

**46:00** Outro

Terence “Bud” Crawford joins Weighing with Travis Hartman for a powerful, honest conversation about the mindset that made him one of the greatest fighters of this era. In this episode, Bud opens up about retired life after the biggest win of his career over Canelo Alvarez, why he knew it was time to walk away, the injuries and physical battles he dealt with behind the scenes, and where he believes his legacy stands in boxing history. He also addresses the sanctioning fee controversy, speaks on the WBC situation, gives credit to the team that helped build his career, talks about faith, family, smart investments, and why he never wanted boxing to use him. This is Bud Crawford reflective, direct, and unfiltered.

0:00 The Pound-for-Pound King Joins the Show

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Jeovanny Estela is back on the show ahead of his March 13 fight, and this might be his most honest interview yet.

In this episode of Weighing In with Travis Hartman, Jeovanny talks about everything — from starting 14-0, suffering two straight losses, what those setbacks taught him, and why he believes he’s now a more complete and dangerous fighter than ever before.

We also get into:

-his fight camp and mindset heading into March 13

-what he learned from the Aaron McKenna fight

-the physical and mental toughness it takes to survive at a high level

-the father-son dynamic with his dad as coach

-his best punch, favorite knockouts, and rapid fire questions

-Team Combat League and why it’s becoming such a big deal in boxing

-why this next fight is such an important moment in his career

Jeovanny also shares what fans should expect when he steps into the ring next — and the statement he wants to make.

If you’re a boxing fan, especially a fan of real conversations about the grind, setbacks, and comeback mentality, this is one you’ll want to watch.

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In this episode of Weighing In with Travis Hartman, I sit down with former professional boxer turned fight promoter Anthony Arvelo, founder of Undisputed Promotions, to break down the business behind boxing — and what it really takes to build fight cards from the ground up. Anthony shares his journey from stepping inside the ropes as a fighter to running the show outside of them. We talk about the sacrifices fighters make, the challenges promoters face, and the reality of what goes into putting on a successful boxing event. From matchmaking and ticket sales… to dealing with fighters, managers, and venues — this conversation gives you an inside look at the side of boxing most fans never see. If you’re a fighter, coach, promoter, or die-hard boxing fan — this episode is packed with game.

In this special fight week episode of Weighing In with Travis Hartman, I sit down with professional boxer Kevin Nunez ahead of his upcoming fight on February 19 fighting under Christy Martin Promotions. Born in Puerto Rico and fighting out of Orlando, Kevin opens up about his boxing journey, training camp, mindset going into this fight, and what this moment means for his career. We also talk about the importance of this event, which is helping raise awareness and support the fight against domestic violence — a cause deeply connected to Christy Martin’s story and legacy. This is a raw, real conversation about sacrifice, preparation, and what it takes to step into the ring when everything is on the line. If you’re a boxing fan, fighter, or someone who respects the grind behind the scenes — this episode is for you.

02:05 – “Who am I?” confidence and self-belief

03:40 – Fighting for a cause: Christie Martin & domestic violence awareness 06:10 – Why Christie Martin is a true legend

09:05 – Being genuine on and off the mic

11:30 – Faith, family, and upbringing in Puerto Rico

14:45 – Baseball roots and discovering boxing

17:40 – Puerto Rico’s boxing legacy (Cotto, Trinidad)

20:10 – Choosing boxing and first gym experiences

23:15 – Turning pro and early career struggles

26:10 – Losing the pro debut and learning the business of boxing

29:30 – Reigniting passion with Coach Craig Duncan

32:00 – Full circle moments and God’s timing

34:40 – Boxing, discipline, and character

37:20 – Owning a gym & Mayweather Boxing franchise

40:10 – Training camp while balancing family and business

43:30 – Defining success beyond winning

46:00 – Legacy, leadership, and giving 100% effort

49:00 – Faith vs religion and personal relationship with God

52:00 – What to expect on fight night (Feb 19)

54:30 – Final thoughts and gratitude

In this episode of Weighing In with Travis Hartman, I sit down with Rick Olivo, founder of Don Rico Tequila — a premium tequila brand built on authenticity, craftsmanship, and long-term vision. Rick shares the real story behind launching Don Rico, what separates great tequila from marketing hype, and how patience, relationships, and integrity matter in both business and life. From brand building and entrepreneurship to culture, legacy, and doing things the right way — this is a conversation every founder, creative, and tequila fan will appreciate.

🥃 If you’re interested in tequila, entrepreneurship, branding, or building something that lasts, this episode is for you.

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Chapters 00:00 Intro: Rick Olivo & Don Rico Tequila Founder Interview 01:35 Rick Olivo’s First Tequila Experience (Why Most People Hate Tequila) 05:20 From Diamond Buyer to Attorney: Rick Olivo’s Career Path 08:40 Working Inside a Tequila Brand: The Moment Everything Changed 12:10 How Rick Olivo Learned Tequila (Tasting, Collecting & Studying) 15:10 Visiting Tequila Distilleries in Guadalajara & Working the Fields 19:10 Building Don Rico Tequila: Patience, Process & Long-Term Vision 23:10 Creating a Tequila for Everyone (Not Just Tequila Experts) 26:40 Bourbon vs Tequila: Why Añejo Converts Bourbon Drinkers 29:10 Entrepreneurship Lessons: Risk, Pressure & Near Failure 32:30 Why the Tequila Itself Matters More Than Marketing 35:10 Tequila Regulations Explained: CRT, NOM & Certification 39:15 Tequila Types Explained: Blanco vs Reposado vs Añejo 42:15 Tequila Additives Explained & Why “No Additives” Can’t Be Advertised 46:10 How to Spot Additives in Tequila (Trust Your Palate) 48:55 Podcast Camera Reset (Quick Break) 50:10 How Añejo Tequila Is Made: From Agave to Barrel 54:10 Tequila Distillation Explained: Heads, Heart & Tails 56:10 Tequila Aging Explained: Barrels, Time & Flavor 58:10 Boxing & Business: Discipline, Teamwork & Championship Mindset 59:45 Final Thoughts: Where to Buy Don Rico Tequila

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🥊 **Undefeated boxer Devin Parrish (6–0) joins us at Danger Team Boxing & Fitness Club as he prepares for his February 19th fight in Altamonte Springs, Florida.** Devin shares how boxing transformed his life through discipline, focus, and purpose. We talk about his move from Illinois to Florida, training under Craig Duncan, signing with Christy Martin Promotions, and the mental challenges fighters face between bouts. This episode dives into what it really takes to stay ready in the pro game, why time is the biggest lie young fighters believe, and how mindset, consistency, and environment shape a champion’s career. This fight night supports **SafeHouse of Seminole County** and the **Animal Shelter of Brevard County**, making it a powerful night of boxing with a cause. 📍 **Fight Night:** February 19 – Altamonte Springs, FL 🔥 Rising prospect. Real mindset. Championship goals.

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