Mitlin Money Mindset

4 Words That Changed How a Super Bowl Champion Leads w/ Ben Utecht

July 8, 2026 | Episode #297

Meet the Guest

Ben Utecht

Ben Utecht is a Super Bowl Champion, award-winning author, and global keynote speaker on organizational culture and leadership. Drawing from his NFL career with the Indianapolis Colts and his best-selling book The Champion’s Creed, Ben helps companies and conferences transform workplace culture through the power of belief and purpose. As a Chief Culture Officer and entrepreneur, he has partnered with executives, professional sports organizations, and Fortune-level companies to ignite engagement, align values, and build high-performance teams. Recognized for his dynamic storytelling and actionable strategies, Ben inspires audiences worldwide to cultivate cultures where people and performance thrive.

Show Notes

There’s a fine line between pushing someone and tearing them down. The best leaders know how to walk it.

For Ben Utecht, Super Bowl champ and author of The Champion’s Creed: Transform Your Culture Through the Power of Belief, that lesson came from one of the most respected coaches in football.

In this episode, he shares the phrase that taught him the importance of leading with belief over fear. You’ll learn how to build a culture that drives performance, why your core values might be working against you, and the mindset that helps you win in business and life.

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About the Podcast

Welcome to Mitlin Money Mindset®️! With your host, Larry Sprung, CFP®️, Founder and Wealth Advisor at Mitlin Financial Inc®️. With over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur in the financial services industry, Larry thrives to help you achieve your goals while finding JOY in the journey.

Each week, he’ll go deep with engaging guests who provide tangible takeaways and a whole lot of JOY along the way. Here, we don’t just talk about money; we celebrate it as a catalyst for JOY and possibility. Whether you’re saving for the future, planning your next big adventure, or just looking to add some spark to your daily money management, you’re in the right place.

We hope you enJOY these conversations as much as Larry enJOYed having them. And remember to ask yourself, what did you do today that brought you joy?®️

4 Words That Changed How a Super Bowl Champion Leads w/ Ben Utecht

Meet the Host

Larry Sprung

CFP®, CEPA®
Founder & Wealth Advisor