The Bigger Why Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-bigger-why The Bigger Why is a long-form podcast exploring meaning, growth, mindset, purpose and the decisions that shape a life and drive behavior. Hosted by Sam Weber, the show features unhurried conversations with founders, CEOs, authors, creators, artists, actors, investors and thought leaders about focus, ambition, failure, regret, triumph, philosophy, personal growth and the stories behind success, sacrifices made, lessons gleaned and wisdom embodied along the way. TBW Podcast LLC 5958a31f-ea97-59d1-abfc-0caa94b0d704 yes en Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:00:22 -0400 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:01:30 -0400 https://www.thebiggerwhywithsam.com/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/XeLKSMSTajGAdvG6yogZtLPRhugpAlIuONEQf_y1FKc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mNjEz/NmQ1NDNjYmQ5YjMx/OGEzYTc3YzA3ZjVj/NmJmZi5wbmc.jpg The Bigger Why https://www.thebiggerwhywithsam.com/ episodic Samuel Weber The Bigger Why is a long-form podcast exploring meaning, growth, mindset, purpose and the decisions that shape a life and drive behavior. Hosted by Sam Weber, the show features unhurried conversations with founders, CEOs, authors, creators, artists, actors, investors and thought leaders about focus, ambition, failure, regret, triumph, philosophy, personal growth and the stories behind success, sacrifices made, lessons gleaned and wisdom embodied along the way. The Bigger Why is a long-form podcast exploring meaning, growth, mindset, purpose and the decisions that shape a life and drive behavior. Mindset, purpose, leadership, ambition, meaning, business, goals, creativity, leadership, self improvement, spirituality, philosophy, motivation TBW Podcast LLC sam@thebiggerwhywithsam.com No No Jim McKelvey: Billionaire Co-Founder of Block Inc (Square) on The Innovation Stack 2 2 Jim McKelvey: Billionaire Co-Founder of Block Inc (Square) on The Innovation Stack full 01795cbb-a6cc-462c-906f-0f14016ffc2b https://www.thebiggerwhywithsam.com/catalog Jim McKelvey co-founded Square with Jack Dorsey and built a billion dollar company.
Then Amazon came after them.
They survived.
In this episode Jim breaks down the Innovation Stack — the strategy that made Square uncopyable even by the world’s most powerful company.
This conversation will change how you think about building something that lasts.

About the Show

The Bigger Why is a long-form interview podcast hosted by Sam Weber, exploring meaning, purpose, strategy, and the stories behind enduring success—across investing, business, creativity, and life.

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]]> Jim McKelvey co-founded Square with Jack Dorsey and built a billion dollar company.
Then Amazon came after them.
They survived.
In this episode Jim breaks down the Innovation Stack — the strategy that made Square uncopyable even by the world’s most powerful company.
This conversation will change how you think about building something that lasts.

About the Show

The Bigger Why is a long-form interview podcast hosted by Sam Weber, exploring meaning, purpose, strategy, and the stories behind enduring success—across investing, business, creativity, and life.

Connect with The Bigger Why on Socials

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheBiggerWhy
X - https://x.com/iamsamwebber
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsamwebber
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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-weber-esq-6b11a248/?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios 

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:33:23 -0400 The Bigger Why The Bigger Why 2918 Jim McKelvey co-founded Square with Jack Dorsey and built a billion dollar company.
Then Amazon came after them.
They survived.
In this episode Jim breaks down the Innovation Stack — the strategy that made Square uncopyable even by the world’s most powerful company.
This conversation will change how you think about building something that lasts.

About the Show

The Bigger Why is a long-form interview podcast hosted by Sam Weber, exploring meaning, purpose, strategy, and the stories behind enduring success—across investing, business, creativity, and life.

Connect with The Bigger Why on Socials

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheBiggerWhy
X - https://x.com/iamsamwebber
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsamwebber
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamsamwebber/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-weber-esq-6b11a248/?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios 

]]> Mindset, purpose, leadership, ambition, meaning, business, goals, creativity, leadership, self improvement, spirituality, philosophy, motivation No Christopher Alan Zook: Founder of CAZ Investments and Co-Author of The Holy Grail of Investing with Tony Robbins on the Future of Alternative Investments 1 1 Christopher Alan Zook: Founder of CAZ Investments and Co-Author of The Holy Grail of Investing with Tony Robbins on the Future of Alternative Investments full 402731af-4a32-482f-b478-6952b3f8a632 https://www.thebiggerwhywithsam.com/catalog Christopher Zook — Author of The Holy Grail of Investing (with Tony Robbins) — joins The Bigger Why to explore the future of alternative investing, enduring advantage, and long-term value creation.

Zook is one of the world’s leading thinkers on strategy and growth, best known for his work on enduring companies and his collaboration with Tony Robbins on The Holy Grail of Investing. In this conversation, we go deep on how alternative investing is evolving, what separates enduring businesses from the rest, and how investors and founders should think about the next decade of capital.

Topics we cover:

-The future of alternative investing
-What creates enduring advantage over decades
-Lessons from The Holy Grail of Investing
-Strategy, focus, and long-term decision-making
-Why most growth strategies fail—and what actually works
-Lesson from Tony Robbins
-Lessons from his Childhood
-Asset classes such as GP Stakes, private credit, private equity, venture capital, defense investing, sports investing and other niche asset classes

🎧 Listen to the full audio episode:

https://thebiggerwhywithsam.com

📩 Subscribe for long-form conversations on meaning, strategy, and the human side of success:

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About the Show

The Bigger Why is a long-form interview podcast hosted by Sam Weber, exploring meaning, purpose, strategy, and the stories behind enduring success—across investing, business, creativity, and life.

Connect with The Bigger Why on Socials

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheBiggerWhy
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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-weber-esq-6b11a248/?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios 

]]> Christopher Zook — Author of The Holy Grail of Investing (with Tony Robbins) — joins The Bigger Why to explore the future of alternative investing, enduring advantage, and long-term value creation.

Zook is one of the world’s leading thinkers on strategy and growth, best known for his work on enduring companies and his collaboration with Tony Robbins on The Holy Grail of Investing. In this conversation, we go deep on how alternative investing is evolving, what separates enduring businesses from the rest, and how investors and founders should think about the next decade of capital.

Topics we cover:

-The future of alternative investing
-What creates enduring advantage over decades
-Lessons from The Holy Grail of Investing
-Strategy, focus, and long-term decision-making
-Why most growth strategies fail—and what actually works
-Lesson from Tony Robbins
-Lessons from his Childhood
-Asset classes such as GP Stakes, private credit, private equity, venture capital, defense investing, sports investing and other niche asset classes

🎧 Listen to the full audio episode:

https://thebiggerwhywithsam.com

📩 Subscribe for long-form conversations on meaning, strategy, and the human side of success:

https://thebiggerwhywithsam.com

About the Show

The Bigger Why is a long-form interview podcast hosted by Sam Weber, exploring meaning, purpose, strategy, and the stories behind enduring success—across investing, business, creativity, and life.

Connect with The Bigger Why on Socials

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheBiggerWhy
X - https://x.com/BiggerWhy
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@samwebberartist
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebiggerwhy/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-weber-esq-6b11a248/?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios 

]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:42:20 -0500 The Bigger Why The Bigger Why 3671 Christopher Zook — Author of The Holy Grail of Investing (with Tony Robbins) — joins The Bigger Why to explore the future of alternative investing, enduring advantage, and long-term value creation.

Zook is one of the world’s leading thinkers on strategy and growth, best known for his work on enduring companies and his collaboration with Tony Robbins on The Holy Grail of Investing. In this conversation, we go deep on how alternative investing is evolving, what separates enduring businesses from the rest, and how investors and founders should think about the next decade of capital.

Topics we cover:

-The future of alternative investing
-What creates enduring advantage over decades
-Lessons from The Holy Grail of Investing
-Strategy, focus, and long-term decision-making
-Why most growth strategies fail—and what actually works
-Lesson from Tony Robbins
-Lessons from his Childhood
-Asset classes such as GP Stakes, private credit, private equity, venture capital, defense investing, sports investing and other niche asset classes

🎧 Listen to the full audio episode:

https://thebiggerwhywithsam.com

📩 Subscribe for long-form conversations on meaning, strategy, and the human side of success:

https://thebiggerwhywithsam.com

About the Show

The Bigger Why is a long-form interview podcast hosted by Sam Weber, exploring meaning, purpose, strategy, and the stories behind enduring success—across investing, business, creativity, and life.

Connect with The Bigger Why on Socials

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheBiggerWhy
X - https://x.com/BiggerWhy
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@samwebberartist
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebiggerwhy/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-weber-esq-6b11a248/?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios 

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