The Big Dawgs: with Manning Sumner

Manning Sumner
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The Big Dawgs: with Manning Sumner brings you insights from former Celebrity Trainer Manning Sumner, CEO and Founder of LEGACY and NO DAYS OFF. Each podcast episode features inspiring guests and dives into topics like health, wellness, fitness, entrepreneurship, wealth, discipline, self-improvement, life lessons, and actionable advice. Whether you are someone, or aspire to be someone, who NEVER takes a day off on themselves and is committed to becoming their BEST self, this podcast is for you. NO DAYS OFF.

  1. May 29

    Honey Veil: The Family Building Miami’s Next Big Brand | EP 93

    A family dream turned into one of Miami’s most talked-about new brands.In this episode of THE BIG DAWGS, Manning sits down with the team behind Honey Veil to talk about tennis, family, matcha, sourdough, business, losing a scholarship, building without ads, and turning a personal dream into a real brand.What started as farmers markets, homemade recipes, and a matcha truck became something much bigger: a story about creativity, resilience, culture, and refusing to follow the copy-and-paste business model.This is more than a café story. It’s a reminder that sometimes the thing you thought you lost is what pushes you into the thing you were meant to build.🎙️ The Big Dawgs Podcast with Manning Sumner Follow Honey Veil: @honeyveilco📍 Miami, FL____________________Follow THE BIG DAWGS podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-dawgs-with-manning-sumner/id1667127648https://open.spotify.com/show/4yJuvkdFdVChIdW0wdCm18?si=90ae60d43d2746e3___________________Follow Manning SumnerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/manningsumner/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manningsumnerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manningsumnerTwitter: https://www.x.com/manningsumnerNO DAYS OFF: https://www.instagram.com/nodaysoff/_______________Follow NO DAYS OFF Premium WaterWebsite: https://www.drinkndo.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinknodaysoff/_______________LEGACY GYMWebsite: https://legacyfit.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/legacynodaysoff/?hl=en#BigDawgsPodcast #ManningSumner #HoneyVeil #Miami #NoDaysOff #Cafe #Entrepreneurship

    56 min

  2. May 15

    The Truth About Building a Million Dollar Business | Chandler Bolt | EP 92

    Everyone sees the success.Nobody sees the years of pressure, doubt, debt, setbacks, betrayal, and sacrifice behind it.This episode goes deep into the REAL side of entrepreneurship:- Business partners turning against each other- Building companies from nothing- Why your first million dollars probably ISN’T profit- The compound effect of consistency- Leadership, discipline, purpose, and never giving upThis is one of the most honest conversations we’ve had yet.If you’re building something…if you’ve ever questioned yourself…or if you’re trying to become your best selfthis episode is for you.🎙️ The Big Dawgs Podcast with Manning SumnerFollow Chandler Bold@chandler.bolt📍 Miami, FL____________________Follow THE BIG DAWGS podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-dawgs-with-manning-sumner/id1667127648https://open.spotify.com/show/4yJuvkdFdVChIdW0wdCm18?si=90ae60d43d2746e3___________________Follow Manning SumnerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/manningsumner/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manningsumnerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manningsumnerTwitter: https://www.x.com/manningsumnerNO DAYS OFF: https://www.instagram.com/nodaysoff/_______________Follow NO DAYS OFF Premium WaterWebsite: https://www.drinkndo.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinknodaysoff/_______________LEGACY GYMWebsite: https://legacyfit.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/legacynodaysoff/?hl=en

    1h 10m

  3. May 1

    The Man Behind Four Loko & Koia | Chris Hunter | EP 91

    He Built Four Loko, Got Fired From His Own Company, Then Built Koia | Chris Hunter This episode isn’t just a story about Four Loko… Chris Hunter built one of the most recognizable beverage brands in the world, lived through controversy, got fired from the company he helped create, and still came back to build again. In this episode, Chris sits down with Manning Sumner to talk about the real side of entrepreneurship, the wins, the pressure, the mistakes, the partnerships, the dark moments, and the mindset it takes to keep going when everything feels like it’s falling apart. From Four Loko to Koia, this conversation is about building brands, taking risks, staying resilient, and understanding that success is never as smooth as it looks from the outside. Real story. Real lessons. Real perspective. Follow Chris Hunter: @__christopherhunter__ @drinkkoia @fourloko @drinkdrippy Follow THE BIG DAWGS PODCAST: https://www.instagram.com/thebigdawgswithmanningsumner/ Follow Manning Sumner: https://www.instagram.com/manningsumner/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manningsumnerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manningsumnerX: https://www.x.com/manningsumner NO DAYS OFF: https://www.instagram.com/nodaysoff/ Follow NO DAYS OFF Premium WaterWebsite: https://www.drinkndo.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinknodaysoff/ _______________ LEGACY GYM Website: https://legacyfit.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legacynodaysoff/?hl=en

    57 min

  4. Apr 17

    The Man Behind Miami's Best Bars - Commitment Is Everything | Ben Potts | EP 90

    What do you get when you mix a former investment banker, fifteen years of Miami nightlife, a beverage consulting empire, a Virgin Voyages contract, and a marriage proposal happening the very next day?You get one of the best episodes we've ever recorded.Ben Potts //Co-founder of Beaker & Gray, owner of The Sylvester, and founder of Unfiltered, Miami's premier beverage program development firm, sat down with Manning Sumner for a conversation that goes way deeper than cocktails.Ben's been building in Miami hospitality for over fifteen years. He quit a high paying investment banking job with zero plan, started as a barback at Purdy Lounge, and grinded his way to owning some of Miami's most iconic spots. When COVID shut everything down, instead of waiting, he built a whole new company from scratch. Now Unfiltered has a goal to touch ten thousand bars by 2034.We talk about all of it.🔑 What you'll hear in this episode:Why he walked away from investment banking with nothing lined up and never looked back, what it actually takes to build a beverage program that works and why most bars get it wrong, the brutal truth about the talent problem in Miami hospitality and what's causing it, how he's using AI and vibe coding every single morning to build the future of his business, why commitment is the most underrated skill in life and in business, and the story behind the proposal that happened the very next day.This one is for the builders. The ones who bet on themselves before anyone else did.Come hang.🎙️ The Big Dawgs Podcast with Manning Sumner🍹 Follow Ben Potts: @benpottsbenpotts📍 Miami, FL____________________Follow THE BIG DAWGS podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...https://open.spotify.com/show/4yJuvkd...___________________Follow Manning SumnerInstagram:   / manningsumner  LinkedIn:   / manningsumner  TikTok:   / manningsumner  Twitter: https://www.x.com/manningsumnerNO DAYS OFF:   / nodaysoff  _______________Follow NO DAYS OFF Premium WaterWebsite: https://www.drinkndo.com/Instagram:   / drinknodaysoff  _______________LEGACY GYMWebsite: https://legacyfit.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/legacynoday...#BigDawgsPodcast #ManningSumner #BenPotts #Miami #NoDaysOff #Hospitality #Entrepreneurship #TheSylvester #Unfiltered

    49 min

  5. Apr 3

    No Days Off, No Shortcuts | How Chef Ivan Barros Bet on Himself and Won Everything | EP. 89

    No Days Off, No Shortcuts | How Chef Ivan Barros Bet on Himself and Won Everything | EP 89 What happens when you bet everything on yourself and refuse to quit? Chef Ivan Barros has one of the most inspiring stories you'll hear this year. Born in New York, raised in Miami, he went from having hoop dreams and no culinary experience… to becoming an executive chef, a TV champion, and a restaurant owner building his empire right here in Miami. In this episode of The Big Dawgs Podcast, Manning Sumner sits down with Chef Ivan for a raw, real, and deeply motivating conversation about what it actually takes to go all in on yourself with no safety net, no connections, and no shortcuts. What you'll hear in this episode: How a random culinary school pamphlet changed the entire course of his lifeWorking 20 hours a week for free in a 5-star kitchen just to level upMoving to LA with $2,000, no car, and nobody to callHow showing up even when it's hard opens doors you never expectedWinning the cooking competition show Ciao House on Max, filmed in ItalyBuilding Magie and the upcoming Bar Fideo alongside his wife CarolineThis episode is for every person grinding in silence, doubting themselves, and wondering if it's all worth it. It is. Keep going. 🎙️ The Big Dawgs Podcast with Manning Sumner🍽️ Follow Chef Ivan Barros: @chefivanb📍 Visit Magie at Little River & Coconut Grove, Miami Instagram: @ManningsumnerLinkedIn:  Manning sumnerTikTok: ManningsumnerTwitter: https://www.x.com/manningsumner Episode Sponsored by NO DAYS OFF Premium WaterWebsite: https://www.drinkndo.com/Instagram:   / drinknodaysoff   #BigDawgsPodcast #ChefIvanBarros #NoDaysOff #ManningSumner #Inspiration #ChefLife #Entrepreneurship #Miami

    1h 20m

  6. Jan 28

    Scaling Hospitable Moments through Smorgasburg with Gaston Becherano | S4, Ep 8

    Gaston Becherano knew that he was built to do his own thing from a young age. Having owned and operated his own NYC brick and mortar restaurant by the age of 24, it’s no surprise that Gaston has continued to scale his influence across the hospitality industry. Now the head of Smorgasburg, a marketplace company building unrivaled dining showcases across 4 states, Gaston is helping facilitate positive experiences for over 3 million people per year. In this episode, you’ll hear about his journey, as well as his side project that may just be the coolest company we’ve ever heard of. Connect with Gaston Becherano: Gaston: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gastonbecherano/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gastonbecherano/?hl=en Smorgasburg: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smorgasburg/?hl=en Website: https://www.smorgasburg.com/ Motorcycle Matcha: Website: https://motorcyclematcha.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motorcyclematcha/?hl=en Connect with Manning Sumner & No Days Off: Manning: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manningsumner/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manningsumner TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manningsumner Twitter: https://www.x.com/manningsumner NDO: Website: https://www.drinkndo.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinknodaysoff/

    1h 17m

  7. Jan 22

    Supply Chain, Brand Building and Media Dominance with Edward Hertzman | S4, Ep 7

    Edward Hertzman started his first business in the 5th grade. Today, he continues to build successful businesses using his wide range of experience in supply chain, event production, media, apparel, fitness and more! Edward has become a trusted voice across industry verticals, and continues finding new problems to solve each day. We’ll touch on the importance of having a solid team at your side, how you should use AI to be more efficient rather than more lazy, and how brand positioning opens and closes doors towards your company’s success. Connect with Edward Hertzman: Edward: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-hertzman-2401b38/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edwardhertzman/ Athletech News: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athletechnews/ Website: https://athletechnews.com/ Hertzman Global: Website: https://hertzmanglobal.com/ Connect with Manning Sumner & No Days Off: Manning: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manningsumner/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manningsumner TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manningsumner Twitter: https://www.x.com/manningsumner NDO: Website: https://www.drinkndo.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinknodaysoff/

    1h 25m

  8. Jan 14

    Real Estate, Family Names, Football and Expectations with Kyle Matthews | S4, Ep 6

    Kyle Matthews' single greatest motivator is his last name. His entire life he has been surrounded by a family of NFL stars, only to come up short after his college football career at USC. Many would accept defeat, but Kyle went on to fulfill his legacy as a successful Matthews in the real estate industry. Now the CEO and Founder of the highly successful Matthews Real Estate Investment Services, Kyle is rewriting his definition of success through his commitment to business and family. Connect with Kyle Matthews: Kyle: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-matthews-ceo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylematthewsceo Twitter: https://x.com/kylematthewsceo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnbAQEeit5CJYnaoei5NGIA Podcast: https://www.thematthewsmentalitypodcast.com/ Matthews Real Estate Investment Services: Website: https://www.matthews.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthews_cre/ Connect with Manning Sumner & No Days Off: Manning: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manningsumner/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manningsumner TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manningsumner Twitter: https://www.x.com/manningsumner NDO: Website: https://www.drinkndo.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinknodaysoff/

    1h 19m
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The Big Dawgs: with Manning Sumner brings you insights from former Celebrity Trainer Manning Sumner, CEO and Founder of LEGACY and NO DAYS OFF. Each podcast episode features inspiring guests and dives into topics like health, wellness, fitness, entrepreneurship, wealth, discipline, self-improvement, life lessons, and actionable advice. Whether you are someone, or aspire to be someone, who NEVER takes a day off on themselves and is committed to becoming their BEST self, this podcast is for you. NO DAYS OFF.

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