Podcast · 96 episodes
BigDeal
by Codie Sanchez · English
You can change your life and make a dent on the world. This podcast uncovers the unfiltered lessons from the smartest minds straight to you, in conversations so honest you feel guilty listening in. We believe the current way of thinking is not working. The average person has become unhappy, unhealthy and financially struggling. You are not that person. This podcast will kick you in the shin with truth and tactics they should have taught us but gatekept. Hosted by Codie Sanchez, entrepreneur, investor and reformed journalist. You are a BigDeal to us.
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You Aren’t Burned Out, Your Systems Are Just BROKENThe host argues “burnout” is usually not true burnout but broken business and work systems: doing too much work you don’t like, aren’t uniquely skilled at, and haven’t delegated.28 Sep 2026 · 18 min
The #1 Skill Every High Performer Has (And Every Quitter Lacks)The episode argues that the #1 skill separating high performers from quitters is boredom tolerance—the ability to keep showing up through low-novelty, delayed-reward work.24 Sep 2026 · 19 min
#1 CEO Coach: Effort Isn't What Makes You Rich, Do This Instead | Joe HudsonEffort and hustle are overrated; success comes from making a few great decisions daily, emotional fluidity (being able to feel discomfort), and resolving shame/self-awareness blind spots.21 Sep 2026 · 1 h 16 min
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You Aren’t Burned Out, Your Systems Are Just BROKENThe host argues “burnout” is usually not true burnout but broken business and work systems: doing too much work you don’t like, aren’t uniquely skilled at, and haven’t delegated.28 Sep 2026 · 18 min · 7 chapters
The #1 Skill Every High Performer Has (And Every Quitter Lacks)The episode argues that the #1 skill separating high performers from quitters is boredom tolerance—the ability to keep showing up through low-novelty, delayed-reward work.24 Sep 2026 · 19 min · 10 chapters
#1 CEO Coach: Effort Isn't What Makes You Rich, Do This Instead | Joe HudsonEffort and hustle are overrated; success comes from making a few great decisions daily, emotional fluidity (being able to feel discomfort), and resolving shame/self-awareness blind spots.21 Sep 2026 · 1 h 16 min · 35 chapters
If You Want To Make More Money, Avoid These 7 MistakesHow to raise prices (salary/day rate/service fees) and actually get more money using value-based pricing, opportunity-cost anchoring, and a “repricing” framework; includes seven “pricing sins” to…10 Sep 2026 · 26 min · 11 chapters
5 Habits Constantly Draining Your Energy | Yung PuebloHow to avoid energy-draining habits and burnout by practicing letting go, slowing down, building inner resilience, and focusing on a few key actions.8 Sep 2026 · 55 min · 27 chapters
The #1 Reason Your Life Stays Small (And How to Fix It)Why founders fail by becoming a “bottleneck” (decision, delivery, or direction) and how to fix it with delegation, systems, SOPs, scorecards, and a “rescue tally” to track how often you step in.31 Aug 2026 · 22 min · 6 chapters
The Psychology of Cheaters (According To A Divorce Lawyer) | James SextonJames Sexton, a divorce attorney, explains why marriages fail (often gradually) and how couples can reverse disconnection through daily “evidence-based” love and attention rather than wishful…26 Aug 2026 · 1 h 33 min · 35 chapters
The #1 Investing Habit That Made Me a Billionaire | David AdelmanDavid Adelman (76ers co-owner; investor in 90+ companies) explains the investing and operating habits behind his wealth, centered on “good-to-great” deals, inverse thinking about what you won’t…24 Aug 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 32 chapters
How to Build a Business That Makes Money Without YouBuilding a money-making business that doesn’t require the owner’s constant presence; avoiding “owner dependency,” converting money into time/autonomy, and choosing the right ownership path (freedom,…17 Aug 2026 · 20 min · 8 chapters
How To Solve Problems Better Than 99% of People | Seth GodinWhy most people stay mediocre—driven by deniability, helplessness, contempt, and fear—and how to escape via strategic quitting, craft ethic, purpose, and better feedback loops.12 Aug 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 28 chapters
How to ACTUALLY Achieve Your Goals (Backed by Science)The episode argues that “manifesting” (vivid success fantasies, public goal-sharing, asking for signs) backfires because it relaxes the brain and creates premature feelings of completeness.11 Aug 2026 · 24 min · 9 chapters
How to Speak Better Than 99% of People (5 Frameworks)How to speak better using five communication frameworks: give the audience a “simple map” (state structure up front), repeat the right phrase with rising stakes, use specificity to build credibility…3 Aug 2026 · 23 min · 10 chapters
The Secret to Turning Failure Into Success | Dhar MannTurning failure into success through mindset, consistency, and scalable content/business systems; also how to create emotionally resonant stories that drive real-world action.29 Jul 2026 · 1 h 14 min · 28 chapters
Stop Being Nice: The C.L.E.A.R. Method for Earning RespectHow to earn respect by giving clear, hard feedback instead of “being nice,” using the C.L.E.A.R. method (Care, Lead with the work, Exact, Ask, Reset) and avoiding gossip/indirect complaint.28 Jul 2026 · 17 min · 9 chapters
The Mindset Shift That Made Me Millions | Robert HerjavecRobert Herjavec discusses the mindset and sales/leadership habits behind building and selling very large companies, emphasizing fear vs.22 Jul 2026 · 1 h 12 min · 27 chapters
It’s Boring, But This One Habit Will Make You a MillionaireWhy “boring” persistence beats chasing new opportunities; compounding requires staying with the same business/marriage/work long after excitement fades.21 Jul 2026 · 11 min · 6 chapters
How to Use AI to Make Money, Grow Your Business, and Be More Productive | Geoff WoodsHow to use AI to make money, grow a business, and boost productivity by treating AI as a strategic “thought partner,” not a search engine.15 Jul 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 26 chapters
The #1 Money Habit That Separates Winners from Losers | Caleb HammerThe episode argues that budgeting is the “#1 money habit” that prevents a “snowball of disaster,” especially by stopping debt cycles before they start.13 Jul 2026 · 1 h 10 min · 30 chapters
How to Speak with the Richest 1%How to “break into” and maintain relationships with the richest 1% using a framework: Respect their time, earn trust, ask for truth, and live in reality.6 Jul 2026 · 20 min · 7 chapters
The Secret to Speaking Without Fear and Anxiety | ZubyHow to speak and act without fear/anxiety by shifting from self-obsession to usefulness, building courage, and channeling masculine energy into competence, faith, and service.2 Jul 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 21 chapters
You're Wasting Your Life (Here's How To Fix It)How to “buy back” time by delegating, deleting low-value tasks, and controlling calendar/information flow; includes a “dollar-per-hour” time audit, the “four D’s” (Delete, Defer, Delegate, Do), and a…30 Jun 2026 · 22 min · 13 chapters
This Mindset Shift Can 10x Your Income | Chris DoHow to stop selling yourself short and negotiate/price from a “rich mindset,” plus why charging more, holding your line, and building a clear personal brand/positioning increases income.24 Jun 2026 · 1 h 16 min · 30 chapters
It Took Me 39 Years to Realize What I’ll Tell You in 14 MinCody Sanchez reflects on how his life path took “39 years” to crystallize—arguing that distractions, setbacks, and pressure are actually gifts that reveal who you’re meant to become.22 Jun 2026 · 15 min · 9 chapters
How Elon Musk Thinks About AI, Wealth, and Multiplanetary Life | Eric JorgensonEric Jorgenson discusses how Elon Musk thinks about AI, wealth, risk, fear, and building multigenerational companies.17 Jun 2026 · 1 h 15 min · 36 chapters