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He Left Finance to Build Boxing Champions… Now He’s Playing on the World Stage 🥊 | Antoine LeonWhat does it really take to build a world champion? It's a whole lot more than throwing punches. 🥊This week on the Nunn Better Podcast, we're sitting down with international boxing manager and matchmaker Antoine Leon, the founder of High Performance Management, to get an inside look at the business of professional boxing. And Antoine's journey to the boxing world is anything but ordinary. After earning advanced degrees in business and finance, playing Division I tennis, and working as a trader and headhunter in the financial industry, Antoine walked away from the corporate world to chase something he was passionate about: boxing. Three years later, he's built an international network, manages fighters competing at the highest levels, and has become one of the leading matchmakers in France and Europe. But getting there wasn't easy. We get into the business behind the fights, what it takes to develop a fighter from the ground up, and why talent alone isn't enough to become a champion. In this episode, we talk about: 🥊 How Antoine went from financial markets to professional boxing.🥊 What a boxing matchmaker actually does — and why it's not what you think!🥊 The 360-degree management approach to building a fighter's career and personal brand.🥊 The financial risks of developing fighters, including losing $30,000 on his first promotional events.🥊 How international boxing is changing and what major new opportunities could mean for fighters.🥊 The influence of Saudi Arabia and the emergence of Zuffa Boxing.🥊 Why the best fighters need more than talent: discipline, confidence, the right team, and a killer mentality.🥊 The realities of managing professional athletes, dealing with setbacks, and investing in people.🥊 Why Antoine believes the people you surround yourself with can determine your success.From the financial world to the fight game, this is a conversation about taking risks, betting on yourself, and refusing to quit when things get tough. And one thing becomes pretty clear: building a champion is about a whole lot more than what happens inside the ring. If you enjoy boxing, entrepreneurship, sports, or hearing the stories behind people who dare to do things differently, this episode is for you. ABOUT OUR GUEST Antoine Leon is an international boxing manager and matchmaker working with fighters, promoters, and organizations across Europe, the United States, Asia, and beyond. His company, now operating under the Purasangre Boxing name, focuses on athlete management, matchmaking, career development, sponsorships, and building fighters into recognizable brands. Find Antoine and follow his work: Website: Purasangre Boxing Instagram: Purasangre Boxing 👍 LIKE the video if you enjoyed the conversation. 💬 COMMENT: What do you think separates a talented fighter from a true champion? 🔔 SUBSCRIBE and hit the notification bell so you don't miss the next episode. Welcome to the Nunn Better Podcast — real conversations, interesting people, and stories worth hearing. #NunnBetterPodcast #AntoineLeon #Boxing #BoxingManager #BoxingBusiness #ZuffaBoxing #Entrepreneurship #ProfessionalBoxing

She’s a Comedian, a Hillbilly & Apparently God Handles Her Bookings 😂 | Juanita Lolita Meet Juanita Lolita, the Tampa Bay comedian with a name you won't forget, a story you couldn't make up, and a sense of humor that proves you don't need dirty jokes to get a laugh. On this episode of the Nunn Better Podcast, we get into the funny, unexpected, and downright unbelievable moments behind her comedy career. From being signed up for her first open mic without even knowing it, to performing in front of thousands of women, Juanita shares how an ordinary life took some extraordinary turns. And trust us… the stories don't disappoint. 😂 IN THIS EPISODE: How Juanita accidentally found her way into stand-up comedy Going from mowing lawns to touring with Shawn Wayans Why she says God is her manager, marketer, and booking agent The name that caused social media platforms to flag her searches Growing up with a Puerto Rican mom and a hillbilly dad Her hilarious take on marriage: becoming a professional ignorer The comedy show where the audience looked completely unimpressed Performing clean comedy in clubs, bars, and unexpected places Why she believes you don't need profanity to be funny The wild truck and rental-car stories she sees as divine intervention Her book, Whoa Did That Just Happen? How she went from being shy to performing on stages around the country There's plenty of laughter, a few unbelievable stories, and a bigger conversation about faith, purpose, and trusting the journey—even when life doesn't go according to plan. And we're celebrating a milestone of our own: the Nunn Better Podcast has reached 50,000 downloads! Thank you to everyone who watches, listens, shares, and supports the show. We're just getting started. 👇 SHOW JUANITA SOME LOVE Website: https://juanitalolita.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juanita_lolita/ YouTube: Search for Juanita Lolita Facebook: Search for Juanita Lolita Comedy 📚 Her book: Whoa Did That Just Happen? Contact Juanita through her website or at one of her live performances for information on obtaining a copy. 🎙️ ABOUT THE NUNN BETTER PODCAST Real conversations, unexpected stories, good people, and plenty of reasons to laugh. Thanks for being part of the Nunn Better community! 👍 LIKE the video if you enjoyed the conversation. 💬 COMMENT with your favorite moment. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more conversations with interesting people doing things their own way. 📲 SHARE this episode with someone who needs a laugh today. #JuanitaLolita #ComedyPodcast #NunnBetterPodcast

Comedy, Chaos & Things You Probably Shouldn’t Say 😂What happens when you put a touring comedian in a room with a couple of podcast hosts and just let the conversation roll? 😂This week on Nunn Better Podcast, we're hanging out with comedian Bill Bull-Ohse for a conversation packed with comedy stories, heckler encounters, life on the road, fatherhood, faith, and the things that happen when you make a living trying to make people laugh.From the realities of performing in front of unpredictable crowds to the difference between comedy clubs and church stages, Bill shares what life behind the microphone is really like. And underneath all the laughs, there's a more personal side to the story, too.It's funny, it's honest, and it's a reminder that comedians have plenty of stories when they're not the ones holding the microphone on stage.Grab a seat and come hang out with us!👇 YOUR TURN: What's the funniest thing you've ever witnessed at a comedy show? Tell us in the comments!👍 Like the video if you enjoyed it.🔔 Subscribe for more conversations, good stories, and Nunn Better vibes.#NunnBetterPodcast #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy Support the show

From Dog Walking to Stand-Up Comedy: Bob Holden's Journey to Building a Comedy SceneIn Episode 16 of the Nunn Better Podcast, we sit down with comedian, comedy producer, and entrepreneur Bob Holden for a hilarious and surprisingly honest conversation about stand-up comedy, building a business, bombing on stage, and creating a comedy scene from the ground up.Bob takes us through his journey from working a traditional job and eventually moving to Florida, to walking dogs, producing comedy shows, performing stand-up, and ultimately building what has become St. Pete Stand Up.We talk about what it really takes to make it as a comedian—and why being funny on stage is only part of the job. Bob explains the business side of comedy, including booking comedians, selling tickets, promoting shows, working with venues, and dealing with all the things that happen behind the scenes.And then there's the part every comedian knows all too well...💣 BOMBS.Bob shares some brutally funny stories about bombing on stage, reading an audience, trying new material, and those moments when you realize a joke absolutely did NOT work.We also talk about the unique comedy scene in the Tampa Bay area, the early days of performing at kava bars, learning from established comedy operations, and how Bob modeled St. Pete Stand Up after Capital Laughs in Washington, D.C.Plus, Bob reveals his plans for what could be the next major step in his journey: opening his own comedy club in downtown St. Petersburg.It's a conversation about comedy, entrepreneurship, persistence, friendship, failure, and figuring out how to build something of your own.🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE:• Bob Holden's journey into stand-up comedy• Moving to Florida and starting over• Working jobs while pursuing comedy• Walking dogs to make ends meet• Learning the business side of comedy• Building St. Pete Stand Up• Capital Laughs and Bob's inspiration• The Tampa Bay comedy scene• Kava bars and open mic nights• What it's like to completely bomb on stage• Dealing with difficult audiences• The funniest and craziest things comedians experience• Comedy roasts and roast battles• Producing and promoting comedy shows• Booking comedians and working with venues• Building a sustainable comedy business• The challenges of keeping venues and schedules consistent• Bob's plans for opening a comedy club in St. PetersburgIf you've ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes of stand-up comedy, this episode is for you.Follow the Nunn Better Podcast for more conversations with comedians, musicians, entrepreneurs, creators, and interesting people doing things their own way. Support the show

SWAT, Snakes & Survival: The Incredible Life of Tom DownsTom Downs has lived one hell of a life.After 42 years in law enforcement—including 21 years on a SWAT team—Tom Downs has experienced some of the most intense and traumatic situations imaginable.In this episode of the Nunn Better Podcast, Tom takes us inside the world of SWAT, police work, martial arts, trauma, and the unexpected ways his Christian faith shaped how he dealt with people at their absolute worst.He shares incredible stories from his career, including a 14-hour SWAT standoff, violent encounters, being stabbed during an arrest, and a confrontation involving a massive man that ultimately revealed a heartbreaking personal struggle.But perhaps the most fascinating part of Tom's story is what happened after the badge.He became a filmmaker and eventually returned to the Everglades to participate in python hunts, including encounters with snakes reaching 14 feet long.That experience eventually helped inspire "The Campfire", a documentary centered around veterans, faith, conversation, and dealing with trauma. The film has already received festival recognition and is being explored as a tool for conversations surrounding spiritual readiness and trauma within military communities.Tom's story is ultimately about much more than law enforcement.It's about faith, purpose, trauma, forgiveness, helping broken people, and finding meaning in the darkest situations.This is a conversation you won't want to miss.**Listen to the full episode of the Nunn Better Podcast with Tom Downs.** Support the show