What changes when you realize tomorrow isn't guaranteed?

Dan Vasquenza learned that lesson much earlier than most. At just 8 years old, he was hit by a car, spent five days in a coma, and wasn't expected to survive.

In this episode of the Elite Life Podcast, Trisha and Kylee sit down with Dan for a powerful conversation about the experiences that changed the way he sees life, success, leadership, purpose, and the legacy we leave behind.

Dan opens up about overcoming imposter syndrome, learning through mistakes, taking action before you feel ready, becoming an author, fatherhood, entrepreneurship, and why some of life's hardest experiences can ultimately point us toward something bigger.

We also dive into his work with KultureCity, the importance of understanding sensory needs and invisible disabilities, and how greater awareness can completely change the way we interact with the people around us. KultureCity's work focuses on sensory accessibility and inclusion for people with sensory needs and invisible disabilities.

In this episode:

• The childhood accident that changed Dan's perspective on life

• Why tomorrow should never be taken for granted

• Redefining what success really means

• The question everyone should ask about their legacy

• Overcoming imposter syndrome

• Why you don't need to feel ready before starting

• What mistakes can teach us about leadership

• Why vulnerability creates stronger connections

• Understanding invisible disabilities

• Building a mission people genuinely care about

• Dan's simple method for staying focused

Support KultureCity and help make the “nevers” possible:

https://www.kulturecity.org/kc-fundraiser/helping-families-make-the-nevers-possible/

🔗 Connect with Dan Vasquenza on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danvasquenza

📖 Dan is one of the contributing dads behind A Fatherless Curiosity, a collaborative book sharing perspectives and lessons on fatherhood:

https://www.amazon.com/Fatherless-Curiosity-Daniel-Vasquenza/dp/B0C4N42D5L

If this conversation makes you think differently about how you're living, working, leading, or showing up for others, share it with someone who needs to hear it.

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What you believe doesn't just shape your mindset — it shapes how you show up in business, who you hire, who you fire, and even who wants to work with you.

In this episode, Trisha and Kylee get real about the moment a client hung up on Trisha for saying "praise the Lord" mid-deal — and unpack why so many people are afraid to let their beliefs show up at work. They talk about the line between living your values and letting fear run your business, why Trisha has walked away from top-producing agents over integrity, and how belief (faith-based or not) becomes the foundation everything else is built on.

If you've ever wondered whether you can be true to what you believe AND successful in business, this one's for you.

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Divorce is more than paperwork — it's the emotional gutting nobody prepares you for.

In this episode of The Elite Life, Trisha opens up about her divorce for the last time, walking through everything that blindsided her: the forensic accountants, the custody games with her dogs, the friends who picked sides, and the moment she realized the man she divorced wasn't the man she married. Kylee and Trisha get into what actually helps you survive it — faith, therapy, community, and giving yourself grace — plus the one piece of advice Trisha wishes someone had given her sooner.

If you're going through a divorce, thinking about filing, or just need to understand why it's never just "signing some papers," this episode is for you.

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29029 isn't just a number — it's the exact height of Mount Everest, and it's the challenge Trisha signed up for without fully realizing what she was getting into. In this episode, she takes us through all 36 hours of it: 13 ascents, zero real sleep, a torn-up Achilles, and a finish line that closes for good at 6PM sharp.

Only 59% of participants finish this event. Trisha did — and she's telling us exactly what it took, the moments she almost quit, and what she learned about herself in the process.

If you've ever needed a push to do something hard, this episode is for you.

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Self-sabotage isn't a discipline problem — it's an environment problem. In this episode, Follow Through OS founder and Self Improvement Daily host Brian Ford breaks down why willpower fails, what actually drives behavior change, and the simple formula that makes following through effortless instead of exhausting.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why knowing what to do is never enough on its own
• How the Follow-Through Formula (environment + effort) overcomes resistance
• What's really happening in your brain during self-sabotage — and why it shows up as fear, perfectionism, or procrastination
• How to build a daily check-in system that turns losing days into learning days
• Why treating self-care as an investment instead of a trade-off changes your energy and output
• How small language shifts and identity-based habits rewire your beliefs faster than willpower alone

Brian has hosted over 2,600 episodes of Self Improvement Daily to more than 21 million downloads, and in this conversation he unpacks his Follow-Through Formula, the real psychology behind self-sabotage, and why his 21 Day Challenge works even when motivation runs out. We talk about identity change, the pizza metaphor for self-care that isn't a trade-off, gratitude journaling as a tool for rewiring belief, and how to build a daily check-in system that turns "winning or losing" into "winning or learning."

If you've ever known exactly what to do and still didn't do it, this episode explains why that happens and what to do instead

🔗 Brian's website: https://www.selfimprovementdailytips.com

🔗 Follow Brian on Instagram: @self.improvement.daily

🔗 Connect with Brian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-ford-711744b7

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Follow your passion. Trust your gut. Never quit. Be yourself. The advice sounds great — until it wrecks your business, your relationships, and your life. In this episode, Kate and Trisha break down the popular advice that's secretly ruining your life and exactly when to ignore it.

They get personal fast — including the advice that kept Kate in an abusive relationship for 10 years — and share the filter they now use before taking anyone's advice seriously: consider the source, check the results, and ask what could actually go wrong.

If you've ever taken advice from someone who has no business giving it, this episode is for you.

Topics covered:

- Why "trust your gut" only works if you have real experience

- The difference between discipline and dysfunction (hustle culture)

- Learning to pivot instead of "never quit"

- Why "just be yourself" isn't permission to stay stuck

- How to filter good advice from bad advice, every time

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Most businesses are doing everything online — posting, advertising, building websites — and still not growing. Michael Trkolta, Managing Director of Web Oracle, has spent 25+ years diagnosing exactly why that happens.

In this episode of the Elite Life Podcast, Michael breaks down the real difference between branding and marketing, why playing it safe is the fastest way to stay invisible, and what the businesses that actually grow are doing differently.

Whether you're a realtor, entrepreneur, or small business owner trying to stand out online — this conversation will change how you think about your brand.

What you'll learn:

→ Why most businesses sound exactly like their competitors (and how to fix it)

→ The branding vs. marketing difference explained simply

→ How to know if you're pricing yourself into the discount bin

→ What the smartest businesses will be doing differently in 5 years

→ Why letting go of control is the real growth move

→ The #1 hiring rule Michael swears by

Connect with Michael Trkolta:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michaeltrkolta/

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What happens when a business grows too fast without the right foundation?

In this episode of the Elite Life Podcast, we sit down with Rich Bishop, VP of Revenue Operations at Ordergroove and host of The Midgame Mindset podcast, to talk about leadership, business growth, culture, AI, mental health, and what it really takes to build a company that lasts.

Rich shares why many businesses collapse when they scale too quickly, how weak systems and poor team alignment can quietly destroy growth, and why leadership is becoming even more important in a world where AI is making business faster, colder, and more automated.

We also dive into the pressure many leaders, entrepreneurs, and family men carry behind the scenes — from money and mental health to discipline, routines, and learning how to get through hard seasons in life.

If you’re an entrepreneur, leader, real estate professional, or someone trying to build a life and business you’re proud of, this conversation is full of powerful lessons.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why fast business growth can become dangerous
• How weak foundations make companies crumble
• Why sales, marketing, and leadership need alignment
• How AI is changing leadership and communication
• The pressure around men, money, and mental health
• Why hard seasons are temporary
• How routines, discipline, and doing hard things build resilience

Connect with Rich Bishop:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbishop2

Midgame Consulting: https://midgameconsulting.com/

The Midgame Mindset on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMidgameMindset

The Midgame Mindset on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7aWyhsSxPGUeG21jYCL52j?si=fd18cd93b26d447e

Mentioned in this episode:

Child-Like Leadership by Rich Bishop: https://www.amazon.com/Child-Like-Leadership-Powerful-Lessons-Learn/dp/1481074202

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Sometimes the best conversations happen when there is no plan.

In this episode of the Elite Life Podcast, Trish and Kylee sit down with no outline, no script, and no idea where the conversation is going. What starts as a simple discussion quickly turns into a real, unfiltered conversation about real estate, business, life, personal growth, and everything in between.

Join us as we share stories, lessons learned, frustrations, laughs, and a few unexpected nuggets of wisdom along the way. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a real estate professional, or just someone trying to navigate life a little better, we think you'll find something to relate to.

Grab a cup of coffee, pull up a chair, and join the conversation.

🎙️ The Elite Life Podcast

Where real estate meets real life.

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Going to Running Man for the first time? Or coming back and want to pack smarter? After attending 3 years in a row, Trish breaks down the exact packing list, what the experience is really like, and everything they don't tell you before you go.

Running Man is Jesse Itzler's wellness festival — part race, part music festival, part community event. You don't need to be a runner. You don't need to be an athlete. You just need to show up.

In this episode:

→ Why glamping is worth every penny

→ The exact packing list after 3 years of trial and error

→ What's included vs. what you need to bring yourself

→ The one thing nobody tells first-timers (bring a broom)

→ Why this might be the best weekend of your year

New episodes every Thursday on the Elite Life Podcast 🎙️

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