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.
What this show covers
entrepreneurshipleadershipmindsetresiliencefinancial literacythought leadershippersonal brandpublic speakingdecision-makingstrategysports performanceauthentic networkingdesign thinkinglife designjournaling
What listeners will find here
How Anthony Trucks turned expertise into a seven-figure speaking business
Anthony Trucks shares how he built a multimillion-dollar speaking career from a $5K loan and a personal brand strategy. The conversation focuses on turning expertise into impact, building revenue off stage, and making the mindset shifts needed to grow toward seven figures.
Mike Hollis on why sticking to your process can beat constant pivots
Mike Hollis challenges common business advice by arguing against long-term goals, frequent strategy changes, and saying yes to everything. He connects lessons from an NFL career built on accuracy and pressure performance to entrepreneurship, competition, persistence, and decision-making.
Use design thinking to build a life that grows with your ambition
Design thinking takes center stage as Steve Davis Jr. explains how to build your life with the same intention you bring to business. He and Sammy explore uncertainty, journaling, authenticity, product development, and why success can still feel misaligned without a clear personal mission.
From seventh-round pick to Hollywood: Ephraim Salaam on building an edge that lasts
Ephraim Salaam shares how an underdog mindset carried him from a dismissed NFL dream to a 13-year career and a second act in Hollywood. The conversation focuses on resilience, reinvention, and practical ways to create opportunity when you have no clear roadmap.
How Abbie Fish turned swim coaching into a global online business
Online coaching is the focus here, with Abbie Fish explaining how she built a profitable swim coaching business in a traditionally offline industry. She and Sammy dig into revenue streams, audience-building without clickbait, and the mindset behind scaling expertise online.
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