The Big Dawgs: with Manning Sumner

Paul Dillett has lived a life many people couldn’t even dream of. The world of professional bodybuilding exploded through the late 80s and 90s, and Paul’s physique was at the forefront of a new era for the sport.

After a successful career, he transitioned his life and knowledge into his own successful entertainment company, WBFF Entertainment, where he evolved the world of fitness modeling into the industry we know today.

Paul speaks...

Jake “Brutal” Bostwick is the embodiment of athleticism in fighting sports. However, just because he is a true terror inside the ring doesn’t mean he’s the same outside of it.

In this episode, Manning and Jake explore issues of instant judgement based on appearance or the old saying, “don’t judge a book by its cover”. They also dive deep into Jake’s life as a professional fighter, and how they both find time to slow down and disconn...

Influence comes in all forms, and for Dana Rozansky, that form is food porn. Tune in to hear how Dana broke free from the mold with her @miami_foodporn Instagram account, leaving a corporate PR to become her own boss with a boutique agency. 

As a woman commanding her own life, Dana has found comfort in maintaining just the right amount of clients, and is careful to maintain a work life balance that keeps her satisfied. Listen as she...

Manning sits with Abraham Chehebar (AB), Principal and CEO of Carrot Express to discuss how he helped expand a small gas station lunch spot into a 30+ location powerhouse across South Florida and New York. 

AB shares the critical role of company culture in maintaining Carrot consistency and quality at Carrot Express. Hear how a successful New York market expansion was fueled by embracing change just before the pandemic.

Manning and A...

What if you could skip surgery and heal naturally? Meet the experts unlocking the power of stem cells, PRP, IVs, and peptides to transform your health and longevity.

On this roundtable podcast episode of The Big Dawgs with Manning Sumner, leading stem cell specialists, Dr. Sean Goddard, DO, founder of The Osteopathic Center, and Duncan Ross PhD, CEO and Founder of Kimera Labs Inc, The Original Exosome FDA IND approved manufacturer, ...

Dream big, take risks, and give back!

In this episode of The Big Dawgs with Manning Sumner, Rachael Russell Saiger, a mother of four, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founder of Style Saves, the biggest back-to-school clothing drive, shares her story of making a real impact in the community.

Together, they discuss their come-up stories, lessons learned along the way, and how they handle it all.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, parent,...

Sick and tired of being sick and tired?

On this roundtable podcast episode of The Big Dawgs: with Manning Sumner, health experts Justin Roethlingshoefer and Ben Azadi come together to expose the root causes of why so many people feel lost, stuck, unhealthy, and disconnected from their purpose.

They break down how your mindset, habits, and environment are either supporting or sabotaging your ability to heal mentally, physically, and s...

Your struggles and mistakes aren’t setbacks. They’re the lessons and roadmap guiding you to become your strongest, most authentic best self.

In this roundtable podcast episode of The Big Dawgs with Manning Sumner, Ana Capozzoli, Regine Santa Maria, and Dawn Bianca Feinberg come together to get vulnerable about their individual journeys of healing through adversity and turning personal pain into power.

From addiction, health issues, d...

When it comes to building real success, it takes more than just dreaming.

It requires hard work, vision, perseverance, clarity, strong partnerships—but most importantly, it starts with accepting who you are and where you are. Without that foundation, all you're doing is building for the sake of building. And one day, you'll look around and think, “Damn. Now what?”.

On this episode of The Big Dawgs, Manning Sumner sits down with Lex B...

Are you stuck in the cycle of short-term gratification, external validation, and constant distractions? The answer might be in listening to your inner voice, living with purpose, and making better choices.On this episode of The Big Dawgs: with Manning Sumner, former Navy SEAL Taylor Cavanaugh shares how he went from a troubled past and repeated failures to transforming his life through extreme discipline. After falling into the sam...

What does it take to become the FIRST Miami chef to win Chopped, operate multiple successful kitchens, run full marathons, and lead and inspire others in the restaurant industry—one of the toughest industries in the world?

In this podcast episode of The Big Dawgs, host Manning Sumner sits down with, chef, Chopped winner, and multiple restaurant owner, Giorgio Rapicavoli, who transformed his life by discovering health and fitness in ...

“Rolling Loud is more than a festival—it’s a lifestyle brand. My core mission is to bring happiness to millions of people worldwide while promoting hip-hop culture.” – Tariq Cherif, Co-Founder of Rolling Loud

On this episode of The Big Dawgs with Manning Sumner, Tariq Cherif, co-founder of Rolling Loud, the world’s biggest hip-hop festival, shares how it all started: throwing house parties at his grandma’s house with his best friend...

“It’s as if someone turns off the light. Like you’re no longer a light—you’re just dark. And you don’t understand why…” Has this ever happened to you, coming to realize you might actually be depressed?

On this podcast episode of The Big Dawgs: with Manning Sumner, guest Diane Younes—CrossFit competitor and coach, nutritionist, Growth2Mindset founder, and host of The Di-scussions Podcast—shares her journey from a life of external suc...

What if everything your family built was taken from you at gunpoint by the very country you called home?

In this podcast episode of The Big Dawgs: with Manning Sumner, guest Manny Portuondo, the great-great-grandson of Federico Kohly whose family founded Cuba’s oldest brewery Cervecería La Tropical, shares his remarkable entrepreneurial story. This Cuban cultural icon was seized by the Castro regime in 1960.

For the past 27 years Ma...

Most people lose because they’re scared to suck.

Tristan Dlabik made $1 million by 22, not from luck, but from doing the REPS. 

In this episode of The Big Dawgs podcast, host Manning Sumner and Tristan Dlabik break down the true mindset behind winning in business, relationships, and life. 

From starting his own insurance company with his dream girl to diving into podcasting and fighting, it’s all about going all in on your...

Ever wondered how the most successful entrepreneurs think differently and what really sets them apart?

On this episode of The Big Dawgs: with Manning Sumner, entrepreneur and visionary Anne Mahlum joins Manning for a raw and honest conversation about what it really takes to build, lead, and scale a high-performance company like [solidcore].

Anne founded the boutique Pilates studio [solidcore] in 2013 and grew it to 115 locati...

STOP Wasting Time. START Following the Blueprint to Success.

In this special LIVE audience recording of The Big Dawgs: with Manning Sumner at NO DAYS OFF Con, host Manning Sumner sits down with Scott D. Clary, host of The Success Story Podcast, to uncover what it really takes to win in business and in life.

From the truth behind hustle culture to staying in the game long-term, Scott shares the blueprint for building success brick by ...

Brandon Carter, also known as King Keto, shares his story on how he turned his PAIN into POWER on The Big Dawgs: with Manning Sumner.

From a troubled past and the trauma of losing his father to working random jobs while stepping up as the man of the family, Brandon Carter—also known as King Keto—hustled his way to success as an online coach, fitness entrepreneur, and social media influencer.

They dive into building confidenc...

Be careful what you try to manifest—what you want may not be what’s truly meant for you.

Powerhouse women entrepreneurs Sarah Akiba, celebrity stylist and founder of The Spaces, and Brittany Berger, founder of Mindful Music Lab, join host Manning Sumner on The Big Dawgs podcast for a roundtable discussion on the truth behind manifesting, balancing relationships and work, creating freedom as an entrepreneur, the importance of buildin...