Going Big! with Kevin Gentry
by Kevin Gentry
Welcome to Going Big! the podcast that’s all about transforming your marketing and fundraising. I’m your host, Kevin Gentry, and each episode, I sit down with some of the most influential business leaders, CEOs, and nonprofit visionaries to uncover the strategies that drive extraordinary results.Together, we’ll explore how to push boundaries, challenge norms, and make a significant impact in your organization and community. Whether you’re a seasoned leader, an aspiring change maker, or simply passionate about creating positive change, Going Big! offers valuable insights and inspiration to help you elevate your leadership, your giving, and your organization’s success.Tune in to discover how you can go big with your leadership and make a lasting difference. You can find Going Big! on Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Pandora, and YouTube. Don’t forget to follow us on social media and visit TenXStrategies.com for more great content and resources.
Episodes
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Abandoned in Afghanistan: The Green Beret Who Helped Rescue Afghan Allies with Scott Mann
What does it take to lead when the stakes are high, resources are limited, and traditional systems aren't delivering? Retired Green Beret Lieutenant Colonel Scott Mann has lived that question. In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry explores Scott's remarkable journey from 18 years in...
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He Helped Start the Dallas Bloods. Now He’s Ending Gang Violence. with Antong Lucky
What does it take to turn a life shaped by violence into a life devoted to peace? In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry talks with Antong Lucky, president of Urban Specialists, who shares his remarkable journey from helping start the Dallas Bloods to becoming a leader in community...
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Scott Walker: The Governor Who Took the Fight Head-On
What does it take to make a difficult decision when the stakes are high and the opposition is fierce? Former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker joins host Kevin Gentry on Going Big! to discuss the leadership decisions that defined his career, from confronting Wisconsin’s $3.6 billion budget…
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Taylor University's $500 Million Vision with Dr. Michael Lindsay
How does a small Christian university reverse years of enrollment decline and launch a $500 million fundraising campaign? Dr. Michael Lindsay, president of Taylor University, joins Going Big! host Kevin Gentry to share how a bold vision, a distinctive institutional identity, and a commitment to...
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Inside Skunk Works: Beating the Clock for America's First Fighter Jet with Josh Dean
What does it take to build something everyone else says is impossible? In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with author and journalist Josh Dean to explore the remarkable story of Clarence “Kelly” Johnson, the legendary Lockheed engineer who created the Skunk Works and…
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The Conference Guiding the Future of the Center-Right with Armin Petschner-Multari
What happens when you have a big idea but no funding, no guaranteed audience, and no finished plan? Armin Petschner-Multari decided to find out. He committed to building what became the Berlin Campaign Conference, an international gathering where political strategists, communicators, and campaign...
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How Josh Grainer Helped Put Virginia Wine on the Map (Lost Mountain Vineyards)
What does it take to build an exceptional craft from the ground up? In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Josh Grainer, inaugural winemaker at Lost Mountain Vineyards in Delaplane, Virginia, to explore the unlikely journey that led him into winemaking and the vision…
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The Power of Parents in Education with Darla Romfo (Children's Scholarship Fund)
What happens when parents have the resources to choose the education that best fits their child? In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Darla Romfo, president and CEO of Children’s Scholarship Fund, an organization that has awarded more than $1.2 billion in scholarships…
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Simplify: Doing What Actually Matters with Axios co-founder Mike Allen
How much of your day is consumed by work that no longer needs to exist? In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Mike Allen, one of America’s most influential political journalists and the co-founder of Axios, to explore the hidden cost of complexity and how leaders can...
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The Billion-Dollar Bet on Educational Opportunity with Tony de Nicola
What happens when a successful private-equity executive decides that one of America’s biggest challenges cannot be solved through philanthropy alone? In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Tony de Nicola, Chairman of Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe and co-founder of…
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Agency: Why He Took a $25K Job With a Harvard MBA with Ian Rowe (American Enterprise Institute)
What if the obstacles standing in front of a young person do not have to determine the course of that person’s life? Ian Rowe, author and senior fellow at American Enterprise Institute, has spent three decades working across education, philanthropy, government, and the private sector trying to...
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From Green Beret to Media Powerhouse with Nick Freitas
What if losing the biggest opportunity of your life was actually preparing you for something much bigger? In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Nick Freitas, an Army Green Beret, former Virginia legislator, two-time congressional candidate, and media entrepreneur whose...
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Why Pennsylvania is the Key to Victory with Matt Brouillette (Commonwealth Partners)
What does it take to turn good ideas into lasting policy change? In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Matt Brouillette, longtime public policy leader and founder of Commonwealth Partners, to explore his journey from teaching history in San Diego to working alongside...
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The Character Crisis in American Leadership with Frank Atkinson
What does it take to lead with integrity when compromise seems inevitable? In this episode of Going Big!, Kevin Gentry sits down with attorney, historian, and author Frank Atkinson to explore one of the most important questions facing leaders today: Can you remain true to your principles while...
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Building a Fortune 500 Culture at Tractor Supply with Joe Scarlett
In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Joe Scarlett, retired CEO of Tractor Supply Company, to explore the leadership principles behind one of retail’s most remarkable turnarounds. For nearly 30 years, Joe helped transform Tractor Supply from a struggling retailer into a...
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The Young Leaders Fighting for Bolivia's Future with Juan Pablo Chamon and Jorge Velarde Rosso (Libera Bolivia)
In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Jorge Velarde Rosso and Juan Pablo Chamon, the founders of Libera Bolivia, to discuss what it means to defend freedom under extraordinary circumstances. As young leaders living under an increasingly authoritarian socialist…
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Making the Constitution Come Alive with Janine Turner and Cathy Gillespie (Constituting America)
How do you make a document written more than 230 years ago come alive for a generation raised on YouTube, social media, and streaming video? Janine Turner and Cathy Gillespie believe the answer isn't another textbook—it's storytelling. In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down…
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Rethinking Higher Education with Dr. Joshua Hall (West Virginia University)
In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Dr. Joshua Hall, Dean of the John Chambers College of Business and Economics at West Virginia University, for a conversation about leadership, mentorship, economic opportunity, and the future of higher education. Josh shares how one...
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Lessons from America's Greatest Leaders with David Rubenstein
David Rubenstein has spent a lifetime building extraordinary institutions—and studying the leaders who built the ones that came before him. In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with the co-founder of The Carlyle Group for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership…
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The Mistakes That Made George Washington with Jon Erwin (Young Washington)
In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with filmmaker Jon Erwin, the creative force behind Young Washington, the new theatrical release opening July 3. Known for I Can Only Imagine, Jesus Revolution, American Underdog, and House of David, Erwin shares why this film is his most...
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From China to Montana to Congress with Senator Steve Daines
In this episode of Going Big!, Kevin Gentry sits down with Senator Steve Daines for a wide-ranging conversation about faith, risk, entrepreneurship, family, and public service. Daines reflects on the major leaps that shaped his life, from moving his young family to China with Procter & Gamble, to...
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Jefferson at 250: Liberty, Legacy, and Contradiction with Dr. Jane Kamensky (Monticello)
In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Dr. Jane Kamensky, president and CEO of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, for a timely conversation about Thomas Jefferson, the Declaration of Independence, and the ideas that have shaped America for nearly 250 years. Kamensky explains...
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Truth, Freedom, Virtue, and the American Experiment with Dr. Robert George
In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Princeton professor Dr. Robert George for a wide-ranging conversation about truth, freedom, virtue, and the future of the American experiment. As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, Robert reflects on what Americans often...
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Lessons from Venezuela's Collapse with Daniel Di Martino
In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry welcomes economist Daniel Di Martino back for a timely conversation about Venezuela, freedom, assimilation, and the future of America. Raised in Caracas during one of the most dramatic political and economic collapses in modern history, Daniel…
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Bringing D-Day Veterans Back to Normandy with Drake Springer and Meredith Danluck (Why We Dream)
In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with producer Drake Springer and director Meredith Danluck to discuss Why We Dream, a documentary that follows World War II veterans returning to Normandy 80 years after D-Day. With many of the veterans now more than 100 years old, the…
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Turning Pain into Purpose with Amy Looney Heffernan (Travis Manion Foundation)
After losing her husband, Navy SEAL Lieutenant Brendan Looney, in Afghanistan, Amy Looney Heffernan could have stepped back from the world. Instead, she chose a harder path: building a life of service, leadership, and impact in his memory. On this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry talks…
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Mike Pence on Reagan, Trump, and What Conservatives Believe
In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with former Vice President Mike Pence for a conversation about faith, conviction, public service, and the moments that test a leader’s character. Pence reflects on his journey from a young Democrat inspired by John F. Kennedy to a Reagan...
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The Entrepreneur Who Challenged Canada's Healthcare Monopoly with Kip Woodward
In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry talks with Kip Woodward, a Canadian business leader, investor, and public-policy advocate whose career has spanned family enterprise, ranching, health care governance, and reform efforts around some of Canada’s most entrenched institutional...
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How Love and Enterprise Are Rescuing Thousands with Becca Stevens (Thistle Farms)
Human trafficking and exploitation are often hidden in plain sight. In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Rev. Becca Stevens, founder of Thistle Farms, to explore how one home for five women became a survivor-led movement serving around 1,500 women each year through...
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Why Retirement Culture Has Work Backwards with David Bahnsen
Most people spend their lives trying to escape work. David Bahnsen thinks that’s a tragedy — and a recipe for emptiness. In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with David, founder and CIO of a wealth management firm overseeing more than $9 billion, to unpack a countercultural...
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How CarePortal Has Served 600,000+ Children and Families with Adrien Lewis
In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry interviews Adrien Lewis, Founder and President of CarePortal, about building a “care-sharing network” that connects vetted needs for kids and families in crisis with local churches, businesses, and neighbors who can respond quickly. CarePortal...
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Going Big with Paul Atkins: Why Public Companies Have Been Disappearing—and What Comes Next
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins joins host Kevin Gentry on Going Big! to discuss his "minimum dose" philosophy of regulation—and why information overload can be just as harmful as too little disclosure. They cover the decline of public markets and Paul's push to revive IPOs, the role of institutional...
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Going Big with Heather Rice-Minus: Hope Behind Bars and the Power of Second Chances
Most people never step inside a prison. But what if some of the most compelling stories of change in America are happening there? In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry interviews Heather Rice-Minus, President and CEO of Prison Fellowship, about what she has seen in prisons across the...
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Going Big with Arthur Brooks: Finding the Meaning of Your Life in an Age of Emptiness
Millions of people say life feels empty, even when they’re achieving more than ever. Why is that happening, and how do you reverse it? In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Arthur C. Brooks — Harvard professor, bestselling author, and one of the world’s leading voices on...
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Going Big with Mayor Lily Wu: From Learning English at 8 to Leading a Major American City
On this special episode of Going Big!, released on March 16 -- Wichita's "316 Day" -- Wichita Mayor Lily Wu joins host Kevin Gentry for a conversation about civic leadership, immigrant grit, and what it looks like to “go big” as a true outsider. Without prior election experience — and without the...
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Going Big with Andy Kessler: Productivity, Profits, and Innovation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
What does it mean to find your unique skill set when technology is moving faster than most people can process? In this episode, Kevin Gentry sits down with _Wall Street Journal_ columnist and innovation optimist Andy Kessler to break down how high performers and high agency leaders can thrive...
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Going Big with Asha Curran: Building GivingTuesday into a Shared Culture of Generosity
What happens when you stop trying to control a movement and instead design it to be owned by everyone? In this episode of the Going Big! Podcast, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Asha Curran, Chief Executive Officer of GivingTuesday, the global generosity movement that began as a simple idea and...
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Going Big with Bo Ghirardelli & Nicolas Cary: Sky’s the Limit and the American Dream
When people are able to apply their unique talents to real-world problems, we all benefit. But too often, talented entrepreneurs lack the practical tools, know-how, or relationships they need to turn a good idea into a working business -- and so they miss out on the essential seed capital to take...
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Going Big with John Yates III: Faith, Leadership, and the Digital Age
What if Going Big doesn’t mean building a massive platform — but laying a foundation that lasts for generations? In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Reverend John Yates III, rector of Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. The son of influential…
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Going Big with Fr. Robert Sirico: Faith, Freedom, and the Formation of a Life’s Calling
In this episode of Going Big, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Fr. Robert Sirico — priest, thinker, and co-founder of the Acton Institute — to explore a remarkable life shaped by bold ideas, unexpected turns, and an unwavering commitment to the dignity of the human person. Fr. Sirico reflects on...
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Going Big with Aditi Goel and David Carroll: Taking On America’s Hidden Justice Crisis
In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Aditi Goel and David Carroll, the executive director and founder of the Sixth Amendment Center, to explore one of the most misunderstood crises in American law: the failure of many local courts to provide legal counsel to people who...
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Going Big with Dr. Rand Paul: Independent Leadership from the Operating Room to the Senate Floor
What if going big in politics meant doing less? Dr. Rand Paul is a U.S. Senator from Kentucky—and one of the most consistently independent voices in American government. In this episode of Going Big!, we talk about how his commitment to liberty, limited government, and constitutional principles...
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Going Big with Dr. Michael Crow: Redesigning the American University
What if excellence in higher education wasn’t about who you exclude—but about how many you can empower to succeed? In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Dr. Michael Crow, President of Arizona State University and one of the most visionary university leaders in America....
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Going Big with Governor Glenn Youngkin: From Basketball to the Boardroom to the Capitol
In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Governor Glenn Youngkin for a wide‑ranging and deeply personal conversation that goes far beyond politics. From growing up in a working‑class Virginia family shaped by resilience, to leading one of the world’s most influential...
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Going Big with Gay Gaines: The Woman Behind the GOP Revolution and the Revival of Mount Vernon
What does it take to launch a revolution—twice? In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Gay Gaines, one of the most influential civic leaders of the last half-century. She helped build GOPAC into the engine that propelled Newt Gingrich to the speakership in 1994. Then she...
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Going Big with Tyler Cowen, the Information Billionaire: The Future Belongs to the Non-Complacent
Tyler Cowen returns to Going Big! for a sweeping conversation on ambition, disruption, and how to think clearly in a world moving faster than ever. From his early days studying Austrian economics at George Mason to running one of the most influential economics blogs in the world with Marginal...
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Going Big with Scott Beaulier: Rethinking Higher Ed with a First-Gen College Dean
Host Kevin Gentry sits down with Dr. Scott Beaulier, Dean of the University of Wyoming College of Business, for a conversation about what it takes to keep going when life and leadership get hard. Dr. Beaulier shares how growing up in Iron Mountain, Michigan, working his way up at McDonald’s, and...
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Going Big with Tim Busch: Serial Entrepreneurship, Faith, and Cultural Renewal
Host Kevin Gentry sits down with entrepreneur and philanthropist Tim Busch to explore how faith, hard work, and vision shaped his journey from working in a Michigan supermarket to leading several major businesses and founding influential institutions. Tim shares how early discipline,...
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Going Big with Rev. Dan Marotta: Small Faithfulness and Big Impact
Host Kevin Gentry sits down with Rev. Dan Marotta of Redeemer Anglican Church in Richmond, Virginia, for a powerful conversation about what it truly means to go big by first being faithful in the small things. Rev. Marotta shares his unexpected journey from studying marine biology to entering...
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Going Big with François de Kerret: Zero-Fee Fundraising and Building Tools Nonprofits Deserve
In this episode of the Going Big! Podcast, host Kevin Gentry sits down with François de Kerret, the CEO and co-founder of Zeffy, a zero-fee fundraising platform now used by more than 50,000 nonprofits. François shares how a simple frustration he experienced while trying to volunteer turned into a...
About this show
Welcome to Going Big! the podcast that’s all about transforming your marketing and fundraising. I’m your host, Kevin Gentry, and each episode, I sit down with some of the most influential business leaders, CEOs, and nonprofit visionaries to uncover the strategies that drive extraordinary results.Together, we’ll explore how to push boundaries, challenge norms, and make a significant impact in your organization and community. Whether you’re a seasoned leader, an aspiring change maker, or simply passionate about creating positive change, Going Big! offers valuable insights and inspiration to help you elevate your leadership, your giving, and your organization’s success.Tune in to discover how you can go big with your leadership and make a lasting difference. You can find Going Big! on Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Pandora, and YouTube. Don’t forget to follow us on social media and visit TenXStrategies.com for more great content and resources.
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