BigDeal
This podcast uncovers unfiltered lessons from the smartest minds, with conversations so honest you feel guilty listening in. It challenges the current way of thinking, aiming to help listeners become happier, healthier, and financially successful. Hosted by Codie Sanchez, an entrepreneur, investor, and reformed journalist, the show delivers truth and tactics that were previously gatekept.
Episodes
#1 Career Coach: You’re Building A Life You Don’t Actually Want! (Do This Instead)
Suzy Welch is a bestselling author, NYU professor, and one of the most sought after career coaches in the world. She's taught thousands of students how to build lives that actually work, and in this episode, she breaks down why following your passion is terrible advice, how to figure out who you really are, and the exact frameworks that separate people who build the lives they want from people who
Stop Caring: The Art of Not Giving a Sh*t
My new book Own Or Be Owned is out now! I wrote Own or Be Owned to answer one question: how do you make more money, less miserably? I broke it into the 12 Profit Levers… the 12 levers I've seen determine whether you print cash or hate your life. Check it out: https://contrarianthinking.biz/stopcaring
You've been telling yourself the same story. That you need everyone to believe in you. That you n
How to Think Like the 1% Elite | Dr K
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You've been telling yourself the same story. That you're stuck. That you need more motivation. That if y
You Aren’t Burned Out, Your Systems Are Just BROKEN
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You've been telling yourself the same story. That you're burned out. That you need a break. That you
The #1 Skill Every High Performer Has (And Every Quitter Lacks)
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Todya’s episode breaks down the hidden superpower behind every high performer: boredom tolerance. Mo
#1 CEO Coach: Effort Isn't What Makes You Rich, Do This Instead | Joe Hudson
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Joe Hudson is one of the most sought after CEO coaches in the world, mentoring founders from Mark
If You Want To Make More Money, Avoid These 7 Mistakes
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The only thing between you and the income you want is believing you need permission to
5 Habits Constantly Draining Your Energy | Yung Pueblo
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You’ve been telling yourself the same story: you need more time to start meditating, t
The #1 Reason Your Life Stays Small (And How to Fix It)
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You’ve been telling yourself the same story: nobody can do it as well as you, your clients need you specifically
The Psychology of Cheaters (According To A Divorce Lawyer) | James Sexton
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The #1 Investing Habit That Made Me a Billionaire | David Adelman
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You’ve been telling yourself the same story. That you need more money to start. That you need the perfect idea. That becoming
How to Build a Business That Makes Money Without You
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This episode breaks down the exact frameworks for building a business that makes money without you, why 70% of businesses never
How To Solve Problems Better Than 99% of People | Seth Godin
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How to ACTUALLY Achieve Your Goals (Backed by Science)
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You've been visualizing success. Watching the vision board. Repeating the affirmations. Trusting the universe to deliver. Here'
How to Speak Better Than 99% of People (5 Frameworks)
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The Secret to Turning Failure Into Success | Dhar Mann
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Stop Being Nice: The C.L.E.A.R. Method for Earning Respect
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You've been avoiding the conversation. The one where you tell someone the truth they need to hear but don't want to face. You sof
The Mindset Shift That Made Me Millions | Robert Herjavec
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You've been telling yourself the same story. That you need more money to start. That you n
It’s Boring, But This One Habit Will Make You a Millionaire
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You've been chasing the next thing. The next idea, the next strategy, the next opportunity
How to Use AI to Make Money, Grow Your Business, and Be More Productive | Geoff Woods
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You've been staring at AI like it's a magic trick you'll never understand. You've watched
The #1 Money Habit That Separates Winners from Losers | Caleb Hammer
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The Amazon Kindle Scribe feels just like writing on paper and helps keep pages of notes or
How to Speak with the Richest 1%
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You've been waiting for access. Waiting for someone to notice. Waiting for permission to e
The Secret to Speaking Without Fear and Anxiety | Zuby
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You've been standing on the sidelines. Watching your voice shrink every time the room gets
You're Wasting Your Life (Here's How To Fix It)
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You're doing everything yourself. You're answering every email, attending every meeting, a
This Mindset Shift Can 10x Your Income | Chris Do
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You've been undercharging. You've been giving away too much. And every time a client pushe
It Took Me 39 Years to Realize What I’ll Tell You in 14 Min
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You've been waiting for the right moment to start. For things to feel easier. For someone
How Elon Musk Thinks About AI, Wealth, and Multiplanetary Life | Eric Jorgenson
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What if everything you think you know about success is wrong? What if the biggest risks ar
Go From $10k to $1M in 3 Years With This Strategy | Mohnish Pabrai
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The best investors in the world aren't gambling. They're copying. They're patient. And the
3 Rules For Selling To Rich People (Make A TON of Money)
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You've got the skill. You've got the product. But every time you talk to a wealthy buyer,
Ex-Amazon VP: Do This at Work to Get Promoted Fast | Ethan Evans
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You work harder than half your team. You deliver results. But somehow, the person who talk
Mutli-Millionaire CEO: The Simple Steps to Self-Made Success | Everette Taylor
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You've got a product idea. Maybe you've even built the thing. But now you're stuck on the
How to Rewire Your Brain to Hate Procrastination
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You've been planning to start that business for months. Maybe years. But you still haven't
How to Be More Successful Than 99% of People | Malcolm Gladwell
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What if everything you've been told about success is backwards? Malcolm Gladwell has spent decades challenging the obvious. He's the bestse
Billionaire Founder: No One Tells You This About Starting A Company | Ankur Jain
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What if the smartest money move you could make wasn't raising venture capital at all? What if taking the wrong check, even a big one, could
How to Get Rich (Without Getting Lucky) | Eric Jorgenson on Naval Ravikant
(Note: we had a technical issue that affected the first 12 minutes of Eric’s camera feed, so you’ll see a bit more wide cam than usual in the beginning. Our apologies!)
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A Doer Will Always Outperform A Thinker.
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You think way more than you do… and that's a problem. While you're sitting there planning,
Stop Overthinking: The 70% Rule to Beat Procrastination
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The 7 Money Rules From the Richest Man Who Ever Lived
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What if the richest man who ever lived wasn't a tech genius, a Wall Street titan, or a Sil
Sales Expert: #1 Secret to Master Negotiating | Shelby Sapp
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What if the skill that changes everything isn't marketing, networking, or even hard work?
The Comeback is Personal.
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What if the people who told you no weren't protecting you at all? What if they were protec
Hollywood CEO: How to Look Powerful in Any Room | Jeremy Zimmer
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What if the most powerful moves in business happen BEFORE you even walk into the room? Jer
Most Followed Neuroscientist: The Effects of AI on Your Brain
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What if the way you think is costing you everything? Your brain filters 11 million bits of
Be ARTICULATE and Speak SMARTLY: Communicate Like A Pro
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What do you say when your mind goes blank in a high stakes moment? Why do some people chok
You Need To Be Bored. Here's Why. | Dr. Arthur Brooks
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You did everything right. The degree, the job, the money. So why does it still feel empty?
Why Nobody Listens To You (And How to Fix It)
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You're mid-sentence and you watch it happen in real time. The other person's eyes go soft.
How To Stay Focused, Beat Distraction, and Get Things Done | Nir Eyal
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What if the things holding you back aren’t real? Your brain processes 11 million bits of i
If AI Takes Our Jobs… What’s Left for Humanity?
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If AI can write, code, and think cheaper than you — what's left? Your edge isn't intellige
The Power of Delusional Self Belief | 2 Chainz
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What if the voice in your head could predict your success? 2 Chainz built a multi-decade m
Scott Galloway: The ONLY Savings Strategy You Need
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In this BigDeal rerun, Scott Galloway breaks down how the American Dream's playbook — degr
Why “Making It” Feels Impossible in the US Right Now
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Is it still possible to ‘make it’ in America these days? Housing costs 12 years of salary
The Most Important Career Advice You'll Ever Hear (In The AI Era) | Bill Gurley
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The rules of career success just changed. Hard skills matter less. Credentials matter less
Wealth Expert: Do THIS Every Time You Get Paid | Morgan Housel
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Is true wealthbuilding as simple as asking for a raise? Or is it just picking the right st
Stop Over-Explaining: The 3 S’s Rule For Projecting Authority
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You can be the smartest person in the room and still lose it entirely because of the way you speak. After years on Wall Street and building businesses, I learned the hard way that intelligence without
Inside the Minds of the Most Successful Founders | David Senra
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Is success in business simply about having the right idea, raising the perfect amount of money, or having the right connections? According to our guest today, David Senra, it’s none of those. It’s abo
How to Start A Business With NO Money | Blake Mycoskie (Founder of TOMS)
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Most people think you need money to build a business. Blake Mycoskie proves you need creativity, conviction, and resilience. He built TOMS from $3,000 into a $600 million exit and launched multiple bo
The Best Investment Advice No One Listens To
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Most people think getting rich is about saving harder or finding the next hot stock. It's not. It's about owning things. After 15 years on Wall Street, I learned the hard way that the wealthy don't
Investing Expert: Your Step-By-Step Plan to Build Generational Wealth | Vivian Tu
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Money advice is broken. It’s either shamey, gatekept, or written for people who already have money. Vivian Tu built her career proving there’s a better way. After learning how money actually moves ins
You Aren't Alone Enough.
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If you feel mentally crowded, over-influenced, or disconnected from your own powers, today’s episode is for you. It’s about how stepping back — intentionally — can restore clarity, confidence, and dir
Stop People Pleasing: How To Set Boundaries (And Say No) | Charlamagne Tha God
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8 Tips For Killing Weakness (From Someone Who Learned The Hard Way)
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Most people think weakness is beaten with motivation. It’s not. Weakness is eliminated with standards. After years on Wall Street and building businesses, I learned the hard way that comfort kills mor
Stop Spiraling: The 4-Step Check-In That Resets Your Mind | Gabby Bernstein
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Most people think confidence is about believing in yourself. Gabrielle Bernstein knows bet
How CEO’s Handle Difficult Conversations (Ways I Wish Someone Had Told Me)
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Most people think communication is about being right. It's not. It's about controlling the frame. After years of navigating toxic bosses, difficult business partners, and high-stakes negotiations acro
Charisma Expert: 5 Ways To Project Confidence (Even When You Don’t Feel It) | Dr. Shadé Zahrai
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Most people think self-doubt is the enemy. Dr. Shadé Zahrai knows better — it's actually a
How To DESTROY Negative Thoughts (And Rewire Your Brain) | Tony Robbins
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Most people think mindset is everything. Tony Robbins knows better — it's what comes before mindset that determines whether you break through or break down. After 49 years coaching everyone from world
How To Build Self-Discipline (5 Step Routine) | Ryan Holiday
Most people think discipline is about willpower. Ryan Holiday knows better — it's about habit. After writing multiple bestselling books on Stoicism and spending decades studying history's highest performers, the author of The Obstacle Is The Way and Ego Is The Enemy has cracked the code on why the world's hardest workers aren't just talented or lucky. They've built systems that make discipline ine
How To Set Goals For 2026 That You’ll Actually Follow Through On
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