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In episode 8 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Brad Starnes, who made a bold transition from the fintech world to digital marketing, as he shares his inspiring journey of starting his own digital marketing agency, Screamin Cow Marketing Group, which achieved six figures in revenue within just one year. 

Tune in to learn valuable insights on achieving big goals in digital marketing and the power of people-first strategies.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:47] Stuttering and entrepreneurship's isolation.

[00:05:37] Embracing uniqueness through isolation.

[00:08:50] Overcoming failure for success.

[00:14:14] Investor trust and personal accountability.

[00:15:54] Freelancing and starting fresh.

[00:21:16] Overcoming challenges in entrepreneurship.

[00:25:20] Entrepreneurial growth and challenges.

[00:26:58] Pregnancy challenges and entrepreneurship.

[00:32:34] Managing work-life balance as parents.

[00:34:08] Hiring an executive assistant.

[00:37:40] Marketing packages for home services.

[00:40:50] Marketing package ROI for roofing.

[00:44:28] Marketing investments pay off.

QUOTES

• "I think part of it is that when you grow up in a different state where you're different and people start to talk about you in different ways, you mature faster, you understand life a little differently. And I think that does prepare you for an outcome to where, when your true self finally comes out and it finally shines, you become somebody that is truly successful." - Blake Elsner
• "I love the game of entrepreneurship in that case, because it's like, all right, you just threw something at me. You just hit me in the gut. All right, let's get back up. Let's go." - Brad Starnes
• "Don't look at the price of a marketing plan like yourself because you got to look at the bottom line of what's going to come. And that's success and leads and leads turn into dollars." - Blake Elsner

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Blake Elsner

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-elsner-a04396b5/

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In episode 7 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Eric Ruehl, the vice president of Center Florence Incorporated, as he shares his journey from coaching youth baseball to running multiple LLCs and a country club. They discuss the importance of building relationships, prioritizing family, and making a positive impact on the lives of athletes.

Tune in to gain insights into coaching, business management, and personal development. 

TIMESTAMPS

[00:03:27] Coaching a 6U baseball team.

[00:06:01] Diverse business ventures.

[00:11:21] Work-life balance and prioritizing.

[00:13:02] Inner circle and values.

[00:18:49] Impact of coaching on players.

[00:20:23] Showing empathy in coaching.

[00:24:37] Youth baseball development program.

QUOTES

• “A lot of it's just finding the right work-life balance. And you know, I've kind of developed a routine that works for me. I get up early, I knock out some emails and things of that nature, depending on the day.” - Eric Ruehl
• “I try to align myself with the people that have the same core values as I do. Family, faith, and then, you know, beyond that, it's my work. It's,  what do I enjoy doing as a passion? You know, I've always enjoyed coaching as a passion, not as a job. I've always seen it as a passion, something I enjoy doing.” - Eric Ruehl
• “I'm always out there to try to help people, whether that be in sports, in life, in business. It's being able to get to know everybody and really kind of help them go achieve their dreams.” - Eric Ruehl

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Blake Elsner

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bpelsner/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blake.elsner/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-elsner-a04396b5/

Eric Ruehl

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericruehl/

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In episode 6 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Josh Wiesler,  owner of Emerging Executive and Co-Host of Gateway To Freedom, as he shares his incredible journey from a stable nine-to-five job to becoming a successful real estate investor and coach.

Tune in to learn about Josh's personal development journey and how he aims to inspire and support the entrepreneurial community.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:08] Personal development journey beginnings.

[00:06:01] Betting on yourself in business.

[00:09:12] Transition to consulting career.

[00:10:40] Coaching model for service businesses.

[00:16:28] Multifamily real estate investment.

[00:18:34] Importance of networking for growth.

[00:21:12] Personal growth through discomfort.

[00:25:00] Character development through struggle.

[00:30:12] Allies versus friends in entrepreneurship.

[00:32:19] Commitment in business and life.

[00:35:40] Commitment and accountability in coaching.

[00:39:15] Rose-colored glasses and red flags.

[00:43:03] Personal development through community support.

[00:46:50] Gateway to Freedom Conference.

[00:51:40] Networking and collaboration in investing.

[00:53:34] Elevate together.

QUOTES

• "What I went out to start this was at least provide value to one person. And that's all that matters if it's not myself, because I know I'll take value. So there'll at least be one. If not, there'll be multiple." - Blake Elsner
• "One of the things in my coaching company I'm very focused on is helping people accomplish the things they thought were impossible or were like a dream, help them catalyze their dreams." - Josh Wiesler
• "There's a phrase that is as long as you don't quit you're gonna make it right and that's really true because the only version that makes it is the one that doesn't quit. If you quit that version of you will never make it unless you get to another painful point where you gotta restart." - Josh Wiesler

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Blake Elsner

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bpelsner/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blake.elsner/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-elsner-a04396b5/

Josh Wiesler

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/josh.wiesler/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-wiesler-31819811b/

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In episode 6 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Bryan Niedbalski, the Recruiting Coordinator for the University of West Georgia Baseball Program, as he discusses the challenges he faced during his playing career, including injuries that led him to discover his passion for coaching.

Tune in as they dive into the importance of hard work, the qualities he looks for in recruits, and how he fosters a positive team culture.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:41] Coaching through injury experience.

[00:06:13] Youngest active division one coach.

[00:08:24] Passion for baseball success.

[00:12:09] Importance of coaching culture.

[00:14:39] Freshman transition and challenges.

[00:19:40] Importance of work ethic.

[00:23:38] Impactful moments in coaching.

[00:24:23] Overcoming loss through baseball.

[00:28:03] Podcast subscription and reviews.

QUOTES

• "You gotta be a good human first and foremost, because as coaches you have enough stuff going on in your life and your personal life." - Bryan Niedbalski
• "But if you want guys who you're going to trust to make you better and be surrounded by good players like that's what's here. I've never seen a great locker room make a team win a championship. It all comes down to your culture." - Bryan Niedbalski
• "Just find your passion, stay with it." - Bryan Niedbalski

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Blake Elsner

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bpelsner/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blake.elsner/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-elsner-a04396b5/

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In episode 5 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner discusses the importance of high-level individuals seeking out top systems to elevate their performance and drive success. He delves into how these systems can lead to financial opportunities, personal growth, and overall fulfillment in various industries.

Tune in to learn how high-level individuals can leverage these systems to maximize their potential and drive their careers forward.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:12] High-Level Individuals Seeking Excellence.

[00:06:39] High-level individuals taking risks.

[00:13:25] Top-level systems.

[00:17:52] Appreciation for podcast listeners.

QUOTES

• “There are certain points that a high-level individual seeks out to elevate themselves. And when they elevate themselves, it leads to financial opportunities, which then elevates their family, elevates the people around them.”
• “When we go down to these industries to where they're not keeping their system up to date with today's systems, those top-level individuals. are going to go to the next industry because they're going to realize the passion that they have down there can't maintain the lifestyle or the expectations of what today demands.”
• “If you're out there and you know your worth, Go out there and prove that you have it in yourself to go to that next level.”

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Blake Elsner

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blake.elsner/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-elsner-a04396b5/

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Elsner Real Estate: https://www.bradagent.com/

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In episode 4 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Chris Van De Hey, the Co-Founder at Connect Video, as he shares his journey into the world of video production and how his team is dedicated to helping small businesses save time and attract customers through video.

Tune in to learn more about Chris's approach to video marketing and how it can benefit small businesses.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:48] Sparked passion for video production.

[00:04:24] Pursuing filmmaking dreams locally.

[00:09:10] Embracing technology in video production.

[00:11:33] The evolution of video communication.

[00:15:43] Playing God with AI.

[00:16:39] Robots in our future.

[00:20:48] Video partner program success.

[00:24:20] Adapting to remote work.

[00:27:21] Getting over camera shyness.

[00:29:47] How we perceive our voices.

QUOTES

• “I'm kind of blessed for that nowadays because of how things have changed out there after 2020 and all that kind of stuff. And just kind of where they're going with certain things and whatnot. And the industry is kind of Changing and evolving and movie theaters are dying and all that kind of stuff. So art is changing in general.” - Chris Van De Hey
• "That's another thing, never be the smartest person in the room. So it's good to partner with people who are smarter than you." - Chris Van De Hey
• "Once you start doing it, it becomes fun. It becomes like a passion. And it doesn't matter what people think. It doesn't matter how many people listen. You're there to connect like you say, and that's in your business. And when you connect, a lot of times things fall into place and success happens." - Blake Elsner

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Blake Elsner

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bpelsner/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blake.elsner/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-elsner-a04396b5/

Chris Van De Hey

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-van-de-hey-1640a794/

Email: [email protected]

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Connect Video: https://connectvids.com/

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In episode 3 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Knox Mailhes, a seasoned leader in the title industry, as he delve into the complexities of the title business, the evolving technology, and the significance of trust and quality in the industry.

Tune in as it sheds light on the behind-the-scenes of the title industry and the importance of integrity in every transaction.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:13] Career transition from communications industry.

[00:05:19] Joint ventures in real estate.

[00:07:38] Longevity in company relationships.

[00:12:45] Local market presence and unity.

[00:17:15] Title Insurance Challenges.

[00:19:25] Importance of property survey.

[00:22:33] Title insurance protections.

[00:27:21] Title work complexities and experience.

[00:29:46] Importance of title in real estate.

[00:34:46] Ego and self-discovery.

[00:35:17] Reevaluating values and possessions.

QUOTES

• "One of the ways we've kind of, we're hoping to offset that was by, by doing some joint ventures the right way and allowing these leaders and agency owners to, create equity and therefore revenue in ways that things they already had to do every single day." - Knox Mailhes
• "I always say it's a true testament to you and your partner and everybody in the leadership and how long some of your employees and some of these people that work for you have been around. Like that says a lot that you treat them with basically the same respect that you would treat yourself." - Blake Elsner
• "We make mistakes, too. I mean, it's not like we're perfect, you know, but we stand behind our work." - Knox Mailhes

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Blake Elsner

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-elsner-a04396b5/

Knox Mailhes

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/knoxmailhes/

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Integrity Title Solutions: https://www.integritytitlesolutions.com/

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In this first episode of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner, the vice president of Elsner Real Estate, embarks on a journey of inspiring conversations with individuals who have transformed their lives and are making a difference through their work. Blake also shares his personal journey, struggles, and the importance of self-awareness and self-confidence in achieving true happiness.

Tune in to gain valuable insights, practical advice, and heartfelt discussions that will inspire you to elevate yourself each day.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:03:44] Overcoming people-pleasing tendencies.

[00:09:41] Discovering true passions.

[00:13:40] Enjoying the journey.

QUOTES

• "If we rush through things, that's when we end up making poor decisions."
• "Whether it's like I said, that 0.1% or that 1%. It doesn't have to be much but just put in the work. Don't give up because your passion is what people want to see. They want to see the true you."
• "Just simply elevate yourself, because when you elevate yourself, you elevate others around you without even realizing it. And when you elevate others around you, everybody around them elevates. shoulder to shoulder, we lead together."

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Blake Elsner

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bpelsner/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blake.elsner/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-elsner-a04396b5/

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In episode 2 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Tom Sinak, the Vice President of New American Funding at Midwest Region, shares his journey from a successful baseball career to becoming a leading figure in the lending industry.

Tune in as they delve into the intersection of sports, finance, and mentorship. 

TIMESTAMPS

[00:06:51] Muscle gain in college transition.

[00:08:05] Long-standing batting average record.

[00:11:37] Traits for Success.

[00:14:48] Morning exercise routine's mental benefits.

[00:18:37] Mentorship in career growth.

[00:24:03] Interest rates forecast.

[00:28:20] New American Funding programs.

[00:31:11] Self-employed mortgage advice.

[00:36:02] Success in mortgage industry.

[00:38:27] Your name on the contract.

QUOTES

• "Nothing in life comes without hard work. And you've got to be able to make sacrifices and do things that maybe other people aren't willing to do." - Tom Sinak
• “For me, the best part about my job today is watching the people that I've hired and watching them succeed and hit goals that they never thought they could accomplish." - Tom Sinak
• "I tell people that you're not just there to pre-approve people. You're there to guide them to the pre-approval as well." - Blake Elsner

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Blake Elsner

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-elsner-a04396b5/

Tom Sinak

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-sinak-8b3ab89/

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 314-494-1215

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