The Big Dawgs: with Manning Sumner

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/

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/

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/

With multiple 8 and 9 figure exits, David Guttman has amassed a wealth of experience growing, rescuing, and optimizing businesses. He was heavily impacted by his wrestling career in his early life, and has developed a mindset of extreme resilience and composure that helps him see through the most difficult business problems. With a new high end wellness company on the way, David is now setting his sites on premium solutions for longevity and healthcare management. Tune in to hear how David has achieved his goals and continues to redefine success as a serial entrepreneur! Connect with David Guttman: David: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daverguttman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialDavidGuttman Website: https://www.guttmanmedia.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-david-guttman-podcast/id1784625531 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/

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 on his journey as a professional bodybuilder, WBFF’s impact on fitness entertainment, and their expansion into broader scale event promotion / management in this CAN’T MISS episode of The Big Dawgs: with Manning Sumner. Connect with Paul Dillett and WBFF: Paul: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kingpauldillett Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul_dillett/ WBFF: Website: https://wbffshows.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wbffentertainment/ 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/

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 disconnect through nature and mindfulness. This one gets deep. Don’t miss it! Connect with Jake: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JakeBrutalBostwick/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutalbostwick/ Connect with Manning Sumner & No Days Off: NDO: Website: https://www.drinkndo.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinknodaysoff/ 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

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 goes back and forth with Manning to unpack the modern creator / brand relationship: why comps should lead to real patronage, how to spot true ROI beyond follower counts, and why microinfluencers with local, offline pull often outperform mega accounts with unengaged followers. If this episode hits, share it with a friend who runs a brand, a food lover, or a creator who needs the nudge to play the long game. Subscribe to The Big Dawgs for more conversations with builders who never take a day off.

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 AB dive deep on the hurdles they both faced while growing their businesses, from rapid expansion and financial struggles to real estate nightmares. Tune in to understand how similar values have allowed two completely different businesses to grow larger than ever expected. If you’re ready to take your successful concept to the next level, this one’s for you.

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 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, join us to share cutting-edge research and firsthand experience with regenerative therapies, including IV treatments and injections that promote healing, injury recovery, and reverse aging. Hear real-life testimonials, uncover the truth about stem cell treatments, and discover how non-invasive options can replace surgery for lasting health benefits. If you’re committed to taking control of your health and longevity without going under the knife, this episode is for you!

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, or someone looking to make a difference, this episode offers inspiration and practical insights to help you follow your dreams and give back.

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 spiritually. They reveal how self-sabotage isn’t random; it’s part of a bigger agenda designed to keep you from your inherent purpose. This episode uncovers the power of removing people from your life who are holding you back, eliminating distractions, and taking full ownership to reconnect to your body’s natural healing and your divine design. If you know you are destined for greatness, this episode will open your eyes to start reclaiming your energy, purpose, and health in order to become your BEST self and live the life you know you were destined to live.

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, depression, and perfectionism to building strong bodies, inner strength, acceptance, and purposeful lives, this episode features real stories of transformation. These powerful women open up about what it truly takes to become your best self from the inside out. They get honest about mental health, body image, finding your voice, and the raw truth of motherhood even when it’s messy. If you’re stuck in comparison, discomfort, or doubt, this conversation is your reminder that everything you go through is necessary. Your pain becomes your gift.

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 Borrero—President & Co-Founder of NEON16 and Ntertain, executive producer, artist manager, host of the You VS You podcast, 2x Latin Grammy nominee, and a Billboard 40 Under 40 honoree. They dive into Lex’s journey of disrupting the status quo in hip-hop and Latin music, while simultaneously discovering his true self. This episode is a powerful look at what it really takes to build lasting success—from the inside out, without dimming your light. Lex also shares what it’s been like to manage Will Smith as a music artist, and the mutual lessons they’ve shared—like this reminder: “We’re all superheroes. We just forget we are.” All of it is rooted in rediscovering the childlike essence we all possess.

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 same destructive patterns, Taylor made a radical decision to join the French Foreign Legion, where his identity was stripped away, forcing him to rebuild from the ground up.He learned the hard way that “an excellent life requires superior moral conduct, and a deliberate life requires a deliberate effort.” If you are not who you want to be or living the authentic life you deeply desire, this episode is for you.

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 episode of The Big Dawgs, host Manning Sumner sits down with the first Miami chef to win Chopped, who transformed his life by discovering health and fitness in his later adult life. Now, he’s as jacked as he is skilled with a knife. They discuss how dedication to your business and your health go hand-in-hand, the truth about hard work, consistency, and choosing dedication over motivation, and they demonstrate how to overcome the “I Can’t” mindset through commitment—featuring an impromptu cold plunge segment. If you believe in becoming your best self and leveling up at ANY AGE, this episode is for you.

“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 and now business partner, Matt Zingler. They saw an opportunity in the live event space and decided to disrupt the industry by putting underground hip-hop artists all on one ticket. What followed was the creation of Rolling Loud, a global lifestyle brand that Tariq calls “The Hip Pop Disney World,” now spanning festivals, merch, music, Rolling Loud PIT Punch: a THC beverage in collaboration with Cheech & Chong, a movie written by the same writer as The Hangover starring Owen Wilson and Matt Rife, and a documentary in the making. This is a story of entrepreneurial grit, risk-taking, sticking to the vision, and never giving up- and they’re just getting started.

“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 success to internal struggle, facing depression during global lockdowns and finding empowerment through fitness, movement, and mindset. Get ready for a raw, empowering conversation about depression, healing, and finding strength through movement.

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 Manny Portuondo has been on a mission to reclaim that lost legacy and revive La Tropical making history once again, this time in Miami. Now Cervecería La Tropical, Cuba’s oldest brewery, is Miami’s youngest.

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 purpose, even when no one’s watching. This one’s for the 1% of the 1% who refuse to quit.

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 truly takes to build, lead, and scale a high-performance company like [solidcore]. Anne founded [solidcore] in 2013 and grew it to 115 locations nationwide before exiting in a deal worth nearly $100 million. She’s also the founder of Back on My Feet, a nonprofit that uses running to help homeless individuals gain independence and rebuild their lives. From her CEO morning routine to lessons in leadership, discipline, fitness, hiring, self-belief, and the illusion of work-life balance—this episode reveals the truth behind entrepreneurial success. Anne and Manning also discuss women building wealth, what drives elite performers, and the mindset required to never settle. If you want real insight into what separates the best in business and in life—this episode is for you.