Elevate With Elsner
Welcome to "Elevate with Elsner," the podcast that dives deep into the stories of individuals who've taken the bold step to follow their passion and make an impact!
I'm Blake Elsner, a real estate professional by day and your host by passion. I've always believed that our true calling can often be found in the most unexpected places. That's why I'm thrilled to bring you inspiring conversations with amazing guests who have transformed their lives by pursuing work they truly love.
Each episode of "Elevate with Elsner" is packed with candid discussions, heartfelt stories, and practical advice from people who took the leap and never looked back.
Whether it's leaving the corporate grind to start a business, swapping a finance job for a creative career, or any other impactful journey, you'll hear it all right here.
We'll explore the highs and lows, the challenges and triumphs, and most importantly, the impact these changes have made not just in their lives, but in the lives of others.
So, if you're ready to be inspired, if you're dreaming of making a change, or if you just love a good story of passion and impact, "Elevate with Elsner" is the podcast for you!
Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform and join us on this journey of transformation and discovery.
Can’t wait for you to tune in, listen to passion stories and know that even you can make an impact on the next episode of "Elevate with Elsner." See you next time!
Let’s elevate together!
Episodes
63 episodes
From the Big Leagues to Real Life, Pressure, Identity & the Journey of Matt Adams
In episode 61 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Matt Adams, a former MLB player and World Series champion as he shares his incredible journey through the highs and lows of professional baseball.Tune in for an inspiri...
Coaching Beyond the Diamond: Building Leaders with Dave Wiggins
In episode 59 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Dave Wiggins, a Senior Director at Recruits Baseball Club and head coach at Principia High School, as he shares stories of athletes who rose above adversity, the changing land...
Behind the Walls: What's Really Happening at Potosi Correctional Center, and Why Prison Reform Can’t Wait
In this powerful episode, Blake Elsner sits down with Katy Chappell — a passionate advocate for prison reform — to unpack a story that will challenge the way you see accountability, punishment, and human dignity.At the center ...
Fix Your BS: How Belief Systems Turn Businesses Into Sellable Assets with Dr. G Pursley
In episode 58 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Dr. Greg Pursley, business coach, author, and CEO of PC Medical Centers, as he discusses how he helps owner-operators transform their mindset to build sellable and scala...
Transformation: 20 Years in Mortgages, 20 Years in Addiction, 7 Years Sober
In episode 57 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Shawn Vinson, who shares his powerful journey through addiction, recovery, and a 20-year career in the mortgage industry, highlighting his path to seven years of sobriety....
Serving Those Who Serve: The Ecom for Heroes Blueprint
In episode 56 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Sean Travis, the founder of Ecom for Heroes, as he shares his incredible journey from a 14-year career as a firefighter and paramedic in Los Angeles to creating a successful e...
Delegate to Elevate: How to Build Freedom with Phillip Sessions of Refined VA
In episode 55 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Philip Sessions, founder of Refined VA, as he shares his unique journey from an electrical engineer to a successful business owner, emphasizing the importance of delegat...
Elite Nutrition to the Top 1% Cracking the SuperHuman Code with Fraser Bayley
In episode 54 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Fraser Bayley, the founder of Elite Nutrition, as he shares his incredible journey from battling bipolar depression, ADHD, and social anxiety to becoming a performance strateg...
The Agent-First Blueprint: How Jaben Makings Built Onnix Investments Into a Real Estate Powerhouse
In episode 53 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Jaben Makings, the founder of Onnix Investments, as he shares his incredible journey from aspiring pool business owner to disrupting the real estate investing world by redefin...
Behave Your Way to Wealth with Mike Tutcher
In episode 52 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Mike Tutcher, a financial advisor at Main Street Financial Group, as they dive into the psychology of money—why mindset matters and how shifting from scarcity to abundan...
How Tech Shapes Trust: From Apple to Ingage with CEO Dean Curtis
In episode 51 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Dean Curtis, CEO of Ingage and former leader at Palm and Apple, as he shares his journey from teaching to tech leadership, offering insights on mobile innovation, AI, an...
Building Community Through Taste: Brady Lowe on Entrepreneurship and Connection
In episode 50 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews the incredible Brady Lowe, founder of Taste Network and creator of Legendary Tours, as he shares his journey of reinvention, community building, and lessons from over two deca...
Beyond The Closing Table: Knox Returns To Talk Integrity and Innovation
In episode 49 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner welcomes back title expert Knox Mailhes, Vice President at Integrity Title Solutions, to discuss the state of the title market. They cover recent trends, the impact of falling mortgage r...
AI, Google, and Showing Up: How Home Service Businesses Win
In episode 47 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner explores the importance of brand building and online presence. He explains how Google Business Profiles work and why a strong digital footprint is essential for business success today.
Palm Trees, Podcasts and Perspective
In episode 47 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Sebastian Rusk as they share their travel experience, including unexpected flight delays with Southwest Airlines that ultimately led to an early arrival in Miami and a surpris...
Alabama Put Me Back In Driver's Ed
In episode 46 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner recounts his humorous encounter with law enforcement, the challenges of taking an online driving class at the age of 33, and the amusing lessons he learned about safe driving.Tune in for...
Stop Surviving, Start Scaling: Byron Wolfe on Beating the IRS and Owning Your Wealth
In episode 45 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Byron Wolfe, Co-founder and CEO of CFOAF, a bold financial advisory firm that helps business owners stop overpaying the IRS, scale their businesses, and build real wealth. He ...
We Are All Still Here and That's Enough
In episode 44 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner shares his recent experience in the beautiful Florida Keys and highlights the significance of authentic connections, mentioning his great friend and ally, Sebastian Rusk, who is passiona...
STL Unfiltered, Real Talk, Real Moves with Rusk
In episode 43 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Sebastian Rusk for a lighthearted and entertaining conversation as they recount their unforgettable adventures in St. Louis. From the chaos of flying Southwest Airlines to the...
Confidence, Clarity & Cash Flow, CFO Insights with Laurie Chen
In episode 42 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner welcomes Laurie Chen, a seasoned CPA and CFO, as she shares her journey from public accounting at a Big Four audit firm to embracing the startup world after obtaining her MBA.Tune...
Dumpsters to Deductions: Scaling, Selling, and Smart Money Moves with Michael McCall
In episode 41 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Michael McCall, owner of Buffalo Finances, as he discusses his experience building and recently selling a dumpster rental business, providing valuable insights into the grind ...
They Thought I Lost My Mind - But I Found My Voice
In episode 40 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner opens up about his personal transformation and the reactions he's faced from those around him. He discusses the importance of showing up as his true self, both online and in his personal...
From Fresh-Baked Wins to Family Getaways: Zach Medlin’s Blueprint
In episode 39 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Zach Medlin, the Founder of The Madison Liv Collection and the Head of Sales at Tiff’s Treats, as he discusses the importance of creating memo...
E3 Strategy with Faye Saad: Energy, Empathy, and Execution
In episode 38 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Faye Saad, a seasoned Sales Leader and Co-Founder of Athena Business Group, as she discusses pivotal moments in her career, including personal health challen...
Making Miracles: IVF, Parenthood & Porch Talks at the Hangout House
In episode 37 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner is joined by his wife, Cassidy Elsner, as they reflect on their journey through IVF and the transformative experience of parenthood. Recorded from a serene beach location, the c...