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
57 episodes
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...
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Episode 55
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33:48
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...
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Episode 54
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1:07:24
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...
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Episode 53
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37:17
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...
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Episode 52
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54:12
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...
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Episode 51
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42:04
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...
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Episode 50
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45:24
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...
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Episode 49
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37:54
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.
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Episode 48
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24:18
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...
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Episode 47
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34:40
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...
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Episode 46
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6:11
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 ...
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Episode 45
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42:18
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...
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Episode 44
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10:44
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...
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Episode 43
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23:44
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...
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Episode 42
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25:41
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 ...
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Episode 41
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31:29
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...
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Episode 40
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7:43
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...
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Episode 39
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45:30
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...
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Episode 38
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31:55
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...
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Episode 37
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31:40
Exit on Purpose: Building a Franchise That Sells with Power
In episode 36 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Michael Schieffer, a Consultant and Owner of Exit Factor of O’Fallon, as they discuss the world of intentional and profitable business exits, discussing how small and...
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Episode 36
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40:39
Speak Like a Leader: Unlocking Influence and Connection with Steve Sapato
In episode 35 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Steve Sapato, a Business Consultant, Renowned Speaker, Communication Coach, and Founder of Sapato Seminars, as he emphasizes the importance of confident communication...
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Episode 35
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42:38
You are the Asset, Protect it, Build it, Elevate It
In episode 34 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner shares powerful insights on how our mindset, energy, and health directly impact our lives and the way we show up in the world. He emphasizes that while we often focus on securing material posse...
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Episode 34
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7:20
Badass Leadership, Direct Sales Domination and Doing It All with Jennie Bellinger
In episode 33 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Jennie Bellinger, a certified professional coach, two-time international best-selling author, and the voice behind the Badass Direct Sales Mastery Podcast, ...
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Episode 33
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49:41
Planting Seeds, Building Giants: How Mandy Doyle Broussard, Elevates Kids and Entrepreneurs Alike
In episode 32 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Mandy Doyle Broussard, the Owner of Seeds of Success Academy and the Founder at Go Be Greater Networking, as she shares her incredibl...
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Episode 32
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1:04:30
Embracing Imperfection, Progress and Real-Life Growth
In episode 31 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner shares personal anecdotes and life updates that remind us all to embrace our flaws and appreciate the little things.Tune in for a blend of comedy and inspiration that reminds u...
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Episode 31
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10:26