Pro Tennis to Roland Garros | Irina Falconi Hartman on Mindset & Motherhood

Pro Tennis to Roland Garros | Irina Falconi Hartman on Mindset & Motherhood

👉 Subscribe for more interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@WeighingInWithTravisHartman?sub_confirmation=1 ___________________________________________________________ Former professional tennis player, Pan American Games gold medalist, former World No. 62, Georgia Tech All-American, and now tennis commentator heading to Roland Garros — Irina Falconi Hartman joins the podcast. In this episode, we dive deep into her journey from starting tennis at just 4 years old to becoming the highest-ranked Ecuadorian-born female tennis player of all time. We talk about the grind of professional tennis, the financial realities behind the sport, life on tour, mental toughness, motherhood, and what it takes to compete at the highest level. Irina shares stories from the US Open on Arthur Ashe Stadium, winning gold at the Pan American Games, battling self-doubt, proving critics wrong, and transitioning into a successful broadcasting career with Tennis Channel and the US Open. We also compare the mental side of tennis and boxing, discuss raising strong kids, work ethic, and even get into sourdough bread and rapid-fire questions at the end. This one is packed with behind-the-scenes stories, elite athlete mindset, and plenty of husband-wife banter. 🔥 Topics Covered: * Pro tennis life behind the scenes * US Open + Arthur Ashe Stadium story * Winning Pan Am Games Gold * Roland Garros commentary opportunity * Mental toughness in tennis vs boxing * Parenting, discipline & hard work * Transition from athlete to broadcaster * Rapid fire tennis questions Subscribe for more conversations with athletes, entrepreneurs, and high performers. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro + “I’m not shaking your hand either” 00:42 Introducing Irina Falconi Hartman 02:10 Heading to Roland Garros as a commentator 04:12 Starting tennis at 4 years old 05:35 When she realized she was special in tennis 08:15 Georgia Tech, All-American & No. 1 in the country 10:05 Motivation: proving doubters wrong 13:10 Bogota title story + crazy traffic before semifinals 17:30 Life on pro tour: hardest part of tennis 19:45 Financial reality of professional tennis 24:20 Travel life vs loneliness on tour 27:10 Boxing advice: “At least you’re not getting punched in the face” 31:40 Biggest tennis match: Arthur Ashe Stadium at US Open 38:15 Pan American Games Gold Medal moment 40:10 Tennis vs boxing: the mental battle 45:30 Learning how to lose every week 49:20 Mental toughness & raising resilient kids 54:15 Parenting, discipline & hard work 58:30 Biggest boxing regrets + short-notice fights 1:06:15 Fighting Terence Crawford, Keith Thurman & chasing greatness 1:13:40 No regrets, faith, and becoming better every day 1:17:20 How commentating started 1:23:15 Getting the US Open commentary job 1:27:10 Why kindness and networking matter 1:31:40 WTA Board + serving with Serena Williams 1:35:00 Preparing for Roland Garros commentary 1:40:15 Breaking tennis down for casual fans 1:45:10 Sourdough bread debate 1:48:00 Rapid Fire Finish 1:51:20 Final thoughts + outro #Tennis #RolandGarros #MentalToughness #WTA #TennisChannel #AthleteMindset #Boxing

Alex Nicholson Predicts Yoel Romero Knockout | No Fear Before May 1 Fight

👉 Subscribe for more interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@WeighingInWithTravisHartman?sub_confirmation=1 ___________________________________________________________ Days before stepping into the ring with Yoel Romero in Miami, Alex Nicholson joins the podcast for one of his realest interviews yet. From manifesting the fight with Romero to overcoming major injuries, brutal setbacks, broken jaws, car crashes, and career-defining moments—Alex opens up about everything that shaped him into the fighter he is today. We talk about fear, faith, fighting legends, social media, speaking the truth, bare knuckle wars, and why he believes this fight ends with a knockout. Alex doesn’t hold back on anything—calling out overrated fighters, talking about his lowest moments mentally, and explaining why heart matters more than talent or discipline. This is one of the rawest combat sports conversations yet. 🔥 Topics Include: -Fighting Yoel Romero on May 1 -Manifestation and mindset before big fights -Recovering from devastating injuries -Broken jaw fight story -Surviving a major car crash -Social media vs real life -Boxer vs MMA fighter in a street fight -Underrated and overrated fighters -Why heart matters most   Subscribe for more real conversations with fighters, athletes, and champions. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro: Alex Nicholson on fighting Yoel Romero 0:35 – Why he said yes to Yoel Romero 1:45 – The fight that fell apart in the Dominican Republic 3:20 – “I knew instantly… I’m fighting Yoel Romero” 4:15 – Manifestation, faith, and calling the fight before it happened 5:20 – Why most fighters avoid Yoel Romero 6:25 – Is Yoel still dangerous at 47? 7:40 – What Alex does better than Romero: Speed 8:35 – Prediction: How the fight ends 9:45 – Fighting in Miami and embracing the underdog role 10:30 – What fans misunderstand most about Alex 12:00 – Social media, fake personas, and speaking your mind 13:20 – Truth, honesty, and standing on conviction 14:40 – Craziest fight story: Broken jaw and still got the knockout 16:50 – Lowest mental point: Devastating knee injury 18:45 – Recovery, rehab, and the comeback to face Yoel 20:00 – What version of Alex shows up now 21:40 – Fighting in front of your girl hits different 23:10 – Hardest he’s ever been hit: Horrific car crash story 25:30 – Family roots, being Sicilian, and grandma wisdom 26:30 – Boxer vs MMA fighter in a real fight 28:00 – Prime Mike Tyson vs Francis Ngannou street fight 29:00 – Underrated fighter / Overrated fighter 29:45 – Calling Yoel Romero overrated 30:15 – Who’s next after Yoel? Francis Ngannou? 31:10 – Rapid fire questions 32:10 – Funeral question: What do you want to be remembered for? 34:00 – Love, second chances, and almost dying 35:15 – “You’re a fighter, how do you spread love?” 36:20 – What matters most: Talent, discipline, or heart? 37:10 – Final thoughts and May 1 fight in Miami #AlexNicholson #YoelRomero #MMA #BareKnuckle #CombatSports #Boxing #JorgeMasvidal #Podcast #FightNight #FighterMindset

How Jim Davis Built a Billion Dollar Company | Faith, Family & Success

👉 Subscribe for more interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@WeighingInWithTravisHartman?sub_confirmation=1 ___________________________________________________________ How do you build a billion dollar company from the ground up? In this powerful episode of Weighing In with Travis Hartman, Travis sits down with Jim Davis, founder of Jr. Davis Construction, to talk about faith, leadership, sacrifice, family, and what it really takes to build a massive business empire. From humble beginnings to creating one of the most successful construction companies in America, Jim shares the mindset, discipline, and lessons that helped him rise to the top. This conversation goes far beyond business — it’s about becoming the kind of person success can trust. If you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, leader, or anyone chasing greatness… this episode is for you. **0:00 – Intro + Who is Jim Davis?** Host introduces guest, billion-dollar company story, personal connection **2:15 – First Hunting Story (Turkey + Deer at Ranch)** Fun storytelling, builds personality and chemistry **6:30 – Early Life & First Job After High School** Working for a developer, immediate work after graduation **9:45 – Starting the Company (1985 Leap of Faith)** Leaving a stable job, wife pregnant, going all in **13:30 – Why He Took the Risk** Confidence, faith, seeing others succeed, spiritual calling **17:30 – The VERY Beginning (Equipment + $40K Loan)** Old equipment, bank rejection, dad co-signs loan **22:00 – Grinding Years (Side Hustles + No Money)** Fixing cars at night, hauling garbage, doing anything to survive **28:00 – “White Knuckle” First 5 Years** Uncertainty, hustle, no vacations, constant pressure **33:30 – Did You Ever Think You’d Fail?** Faith mindset, never considering quitting **38:00 – The Cost of Success (Family Sacrifice)** Kids on job sites, long hours, family involvement **44:30 – Travis Shares His Boxing Journey** Parallel story: sacrifice, parents, grind, setbacks **52:00 – Leadership Philosophy (Leading from the Front)** Why he shows up early, culture, respect, presence **56:30 – Faith, Gratitude & Perspective** Prayer, humility, “turtle on a fence post” analogy **1:01:30 – Building a Billion-Dollar Company = People** Hiring smart people, team culture, employees as family **1:05:30 – Passing the Company to His Son (Legacy in Motion)** Son becoming president, generational transition **1:09:00 – What Do You Want to Be Remembered For?** Caring about people, relationships, impact **1:12:30 – Advice: Use Your Gifts & Go All In** Full throttle mindset, purpose, trial-and-error approach **1:15:30 – Final Question: What Keeps You Going?** “Quitting isn’t a solution” + battle mentality **1:17:30 – Outro + Wrap Up** 👍 Like the video 📲 Subscribe to Weighing In with Travis Hartman 🔔 Turn notifications on for future episodes #JimDavis #Entrepreneur #Success #Leadership #Motivation #BusinessPodcast #TravisHartman #Construction #Faith #Mindset

Omari Jones: From Olympic Bronze to Undefeated Pro – The Next Boxing Superstar?

👉 Subscribe for more interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@WeighingInWithTravisHartman?sub_confirmation=1 ___________________________________________________________ Omari Jones is officially on the rise. After winning a Bronze medal at the Olympics, he’s now 6-0 as a professional with 4 knockouts—and he’s doing it the right way. In this episode of Weighing In with Travis Hartman, Omari breaks down: *The transition from amateur to pro boxing *Why the Olympics might actually be harder than the pros *What people don’t understand about boxing as a business *His growth through 8-round fights and tough veterans *The mindset it takes to become a world champion   Plus, we dive into his partnership with Matchroom, lessons from Terence Crawford, and what’s next in his career. If you’re a fight fan, this is one you don’t want to miss. ⏱️ Timestamps (41:26 total) 0:00 Intro – Amari Jones returns (6-0, 4 KOs) 1:15 One year as a pro & recent fight breakdown 3:30 When it finally “felt real” as a pro 5:10 Orlando support & building a fanbase 7:00 Olympics vs Pro Boxing – what’s harder? 10:10 Why amateur experience matters 12:30 How his style has evolved as a pro 15:00 Breaking down his latest 8-round performance 18:10 Why going the distance matters more than knockouts 20:00 The power of his jab & boxing fundamentals 21:30 Boxing = BUSINESS (biggest realization) 23:45 The dangers of one punch in the pros 25:10 First moment he felt real danger in a fight 27:00 When he finally felt “comfortable” as a pro 28:30 Biggest adjustment from amateurs → pros 30:10 What’s next? Fight timeline & future plans 31:30 The business side: money, deductions, and reality 33:00 Fighter vs Brand – what matters more? 34:30 Turning down deals that don’t align 35:30 Lessons from Terence Crawford 37:00 Goals for 2026–2027 & world title timeline 38:20 Rapid fire questions 39:40 Olympic moment that meant everything 40:40 Final message to fans 👇 Drop a comment: Do you think Omari Jones will be a world champion? #Boxing #OmariJones #Matchroom #Olympics #WeighingIn

Inside Matchroom Boxing: CEO Frank Smith Reveals What Fans Don't See

👉 Subscribe for more interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@WeighingInWithTravisHartman?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@WeighingInWithTravisHartman?sub_confirmation=1] 🔥 One of the most powerful figures in boxing joins the show. In this episode, I sit down with Frank Smith, CEO of Matchroom Boxing, to pull back the curtain on what REALLY goes into making the biggest fights in the world. From working with Eddie Hearn to promoting global superstars like Anthony Joshua, Frank shares what life is actually like behind the scenes in boxing — the pressure, the negotiations, and the nonstop grind of running one of the biggest promotion companies in the sport. We get into everything: * What a fight week REALLY looks like * The business side of boxing nobody sees * Why boxing isn’t “broken” (despite what people say) * Dana White vs boxing and the future of the sport * The biggest stars in boxing today * Dream fights that STILL need to happen * And the reality of dealing with fighters, egos, and high-stakes negotiations We also talk about legends like Canelo Álvarez, Terence Crawford, and the rise of names like Jake Paul — and how the sport is evolving in the modern era. This is one of the most honest, behind-the-scenes conversations you’ll hear about boxing today. 🎙️ If you’re a fan of boxing, business, or what it takes to operate at the highest level — this episode is for you 👍 Like & Subscribe for more real conversations in boxing and beyond. **0:00** Intro + Frank Smith joins the show **0:45** Terence Crawford story + relationship **2:00** Behind-the-scenes of boxing events **3:15** What a promoter actually does (fight week) **5:00** Running 40+ shows a year worldwide **7:00** Most stressful part of boxing business **8:30** Journey: 15 years old → CEO of Matchroom Boxing **10:30** Boxing is an ego-driven sport **12:00** Handling losses + tough moments **13:30** Conor Benn situation (business vs personal) **15:30** Do promoters actually care about fighters? **17:30** Don Rico tequila + business mindset **18:45** Is boxing “broken”? **20:30** DAZN + global growth **22:30** Dana White vs boxing **24:30** UFC vs boxing business model 🔥 **26:30** Who is the BIGGEST star in boxing? * Canelo Álvarez * Anthony Joshua * Jake Paul **29:00** Social media impact on boxing **31:00** Jake Paul’s real influence **33:00** Most underrated fighter (Pat Brown) 🔥 **34:30** Dream fights (Joshua vs Fury, Boots vs Ortiz) **36:30** Why big fights take so long **38:00** Errol Spence Jr. vs Terence Crawford **39:30** Toughest negotiations in boxing **41:00** David Higgins story **42:30** Legendary promoters * Bob Arum * Don King **43:45** Best boxing cities + Phoenix **44:30** Amari Jones future **45:15** Final question from Terence Crawford **46:00** Outro