Prosperity Through People and Policy: Dr. Art Laffer & Lord Matthew Elliott on Going Big Few figures have shaped the global economic conversation quite like Dr. Art Laffer, the economist behind the legendary "Laffer Curve," and Lord Matthew Elliott, the strategic mind behind Brexit. In this episode of the Going Big podcast, Kevin Gentry sits down with both men to explore their latest book, Prosperity Through Growth , and how individuals, not governments, are the real engine

When you think of transformation, you might picture a major invention, a historic moment, or a bold new policy. But for Don Miller, transformation begins with something deceptively simple: words. For decades, he has shown that the right words, arranged with clarity and purpose, can change not just businesses but lives. Don’s journey has been anything but conventional. He grew up in Houston, Texas, in a home shaped by his mother’s determination and strength after his father le

When we think about what it means to pursue your purpose, few lives capture it better than the story of Wendy Borcherdt. Long before Ronald Reagan became a two-term governor of California and then one of America’s most consequential presidents, Wendy recognized something extraordinary in him. She saw a leader who could speak truth with clarity, connect with everyday people, and stand firm on values that mattered. Her encouragement and tireless work helped launch Reagan onto

In the age of overnight success and viral growth, there are still a few stories being written the old way. Stories where the land matters, where the work is quiet, and where the payoff is measured not in scale but in significance. Jim Law, the founder of Linden Vineyards, has been writing that kind of story for over four decades in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Long before the region was taken seriously by the national wine community, Jim saw potential in its hills a

When you meet someone who has genuinely gone big—not in one field, but in three—you pause. You take notes. You listen. Because leadership at that scale doesn’t happen by accident. It happens by conviction, consistency, and a deep belief in something bigger than yourself. Art Pope is that kind of leader. From growing a family retail business into a regional powerhouse, to shaping public policy at the state level, to giving back in ways that transform lives for generations—Ar

From Immigrant Roots to Entrepreneurial Success Alan Smolinisky’s story begins with his parents’ courageous journey from Argentina to the United States. His father arrived at 17 with little education, facing prejudice and hardship, yet driven by a dream of opportunity. Starting as a janitor in Los Angeles’ garment district, his father worked tirelessly to build a small business, embodying the immigrant spirit of hard work and perseverance. Alan’s mother also immigrated under