Larry Winget is an American motivational speaker, bestselling author, and television personality whose blunt, no-nonsense approach to personal and financial success has earned him a devoted following worldwide. Known as "The Pitbull of Personal Development," Winget pulls no punches — his philosophy centers on personal accountability, hard work, and the idea that success is not a mystery but a result of choices and actions. He has spoken to audiences from Fortune 500 companies to civic organizations, delivering a message that challenges comfortable excuses and demands results.
Winget is the author of multiple New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling books, covering topics ranging from success and money management to parenting and business. Titles such as Shut Up, Stop Whining & Get a Life, You're Broke Because You Want to Be, and It's Called Work for a Reason reflect his trademark straight talk. His writing combines humor with unflinching honesty, making difficult truths accessible and actionable for readers at every stage of life.
A fixture on national television, Winget hosted the A&E reality series Big Spender, in which he worked with individuals and families struggling with financial problems to help them reclaim control of their money and their lives. He has also appeared as a guest expert on numerous programs, bringing his signature candor to mainstream audiences. His programs in the Nightingale-Conant catalog distill his core teachings on success, money, and self-improvement into focused audio experiences designed to challenge listeners and inspire lasting change.
