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Business MVP

by Sammy Peterson

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 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.

Latest episodes

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

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.

Sep 15
29 min

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

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 epi

Sep 8
53 min

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

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 lineback

Sep 1
50 min

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

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

Aug 25
45 min

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

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

Aug 18
34 min

The Ownership Strategy Behind Lasting Success | Nik Lewis | E7

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

Aug 11
35 min

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

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

Aug 4
26 min

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

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.

Jul 28
33 min

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

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 g

Jul 21
29 min

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

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

Jul 16
43 min

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

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

Jul 15
43 min

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

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

Jul 14
54 min

TRAILER - Welcome to Business MVP with Sammy Peterson

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 bus

Jul 6
1 min

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#38
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Chart positions

Where Business MVP ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 21, 2026).

#56 ▲ 5 All Podcasts US
#17 ▲ 3 Business US
#11 ▲ 1 Entrepreneurship US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

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 questions that get past the surface. If you want real conversations about what it takes to compete and lead at a high level, subscribe now.

Mrslyss007 · Aug 2026

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!

I’d rather be racing · Aug 2026

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!

KSN2310 · Aug 2026

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