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In episode 17 of High Level People, PJ Crescenzo III interviews Jaben Makings, founder of Onnix Investments, as he discusses the challenges he faced as a young entrepreneur, including the pitfalls of shiny object syndrome and the importance of focus in achieving success.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation that serves as a playbook for achieving your own goals and climbing to new heights.

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[00:01:07] Transformation from small town.

[00:05:50] Shiny object syndrome in business.

[00:06:27] Diversification for multiplication.

[00:12:09] Entrepreneurial growth and mentorship.

[00:15:51] Company vision and revenue goals.

[00:16:13] Future office vision and growth.

[00:20:03] Purpose and entrepreneurship shift.

[00:24:17] Accountability in leadership transition.

[00:27:40] Belief and empowering truth.

[00:29:15] Faith vs. Instant Gratification.

[00:32:27] The essence of the soul.

[00:36:25] Setting ambitious revenue goals.

[00:39:03] Future revenue projections.

[00:42:51] Family mission statement.

[00:45:12] Future generations and blessings.

QUOTES

• "You're never going to be extremely successful unless you just lock in on one thing." -Jaben Makings
•  "Oftentimes the thing you don't want to face is the same thing you have to go through to get to where you want to be." -PJ Crescenzo
•  "It doesn't matter the era or the time, the human soul never changes." -PJ Crescenzo

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In episode 16 of High Level People, PJ Crescenzo III interviews Dr. Greg Pursley, a physician-entrepreneur, as he shares practical tools for overcoming disappointment, reframing challenges, and maintaining fulfillment—while producing impressive results and leading by example.

Tune in for proven strategies, inspiring stories, and a step-by-step playbook to take the next meaningful action in your career.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:02] Introduction: Meet Dr. Greg Pursley, transformation coach and entrepreneur

[00:02:17] Leadership Evolution: From owning a job to building scalable businesses

[00:04:12] Personal Adversity: How challenge and mindset shape fulfillment

[00:06:28] Frameworks for Controlling Emotions, Setting Goals, and Finding Fulfillment

[00:10:43] Turning Challenges Into Opportunities: Resilience & Relationship Growth

[00:28:45] Simplicity, Systems, and Team Leverage for Business Owners

[00:39:34] Targets, Clarity, and Measurable Success

[00:41:43] Non-Negotiables for Team Growth and Continuous Improvement

[00:44:21] Leaving a Legacy: Leading with Purpose, Never Giving Up

QUOTES

• "Nothing happens to me. Everything happens through me." – Greg Pursley
• "Every why should have a because." – PJ Crescenzo
• "If you refuse to stop and you have a belief that things will work out eventually for the best, you won’t be beat." – Greg Pursley

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In episode 15 of High Level People, PJ Crescenzo III interviews Aaron Mont, a transformational leader and real estate expert managing over $10B in business, as he shares his journey from humble beginnings to leading high-stakes teams, along with the strategies behind his rapid rise. 

Tune in for actionable insights to sharpen your vision, raise your standards, and drive real results.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:02] Welcome & Introduction of Aaron Montt’s High-Level Journey

[00:01:20] From Peru to America: Overcoming Cultural and Professional Barriers

[00:04:45] Faith, Identity, and Resilience Through Crisis

[00:07:25] Developing Confidence & Boldness as a Young Leader

[00:12:04] Building a Business & The Value of Mentorship

[00:14:49] Top 3 Lessons from Patrick Bet-David

[00:19:31] How Identity Drives Multi-Million Dollar Leaders

[00:23:32] Biggest Mistakes Leaders Make with Their Teams

[00:27:04] Quantity vs. Quality in Personal Growth

[00:31:10] Enforcing Standards: Systems for Sales Success

[00:34:12] Identity Over Tasks: The Secret of Non-Negotiables

[00:38:43] Bridging the Gap: Imposter Syndrome & Reinventing Yourself

[00:41:46] Marriage, Leadership, and the Power of Partnership

[00:45:21] Aaron Montt's Masterclass: Limiting Beliefs, Must-Read Books,

[00:51:01] Legacy, Impact, and Purpose Beyond Profit

[00:52:28] Closing Prayer & Final Reflections

QUOTES

• "The more you spend time with God, the more you start understanding what the fear of the Lord is. When you understand what the fear of the Lord is, you want me to fear people?" – Aaron Mont
• "You cannot out-earn your identity." – Aaron Mont
• "God and gratitude, hunger for more, willingness to reinvent yourself, and honor the commitments you make—if you do those four things, it's going to be tough not to have a beautiful life." – PJ Crescenzo

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In episode 13 of High Level People, PJ Crescenzo III interviews JJ Mazzo, a leader behind billions in loan production, as he shares how deeply rooted limiting beliefs—often formed in childhood—can shape our actions, habits, and pursuit of success.

Tune in to learn how to break through mental barriers, build systems that support success, and create a life where your work, faith, and relationships align with your highest calling.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:00] Breaking Limiting Beliefs & Identity Shifts

[00:05:15] Turning Adversity into Purpose & Self-Discipline

[00:08:51] Faith, Fatherhood, and Building a Legacy

[00:14:28] Urgency vs. Importance – Time & Priority Management

[00:19:14] Creating a Calendar That Drives Revenue

[00:23:12] Systems, Leverage, and Building a Billion-Dollar Team

[00:28:12] The Power of Mentorship and Non-Negotiables

[00:34:57] Impact Coaching and Who It's For

[00:36:53] Defining Excellence and Staying Hungry

[00:38:37] Minimum LO Standards & Consistency Secrets

[00:40:16] Setting and Achieving Meaningful New Goals

[00:41:18] Legacy: What It Means to Win

QUOTES

• "Limiting beliefs are seeds planted by our environment or the people closest to us—but they don’t have to define our future." – JJ Mazzo
• "Money doesn’t change who you are. What it gives you is options." – JJ Mazzo
• "If you don’t set expectations, other people will set them for you—and their plans usually have nothing to do with yours." – JJ Mazzo

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In episode 12 of The High Level People, PJ Crescenzo III interviews Scott Donnell, a Leading Expert in Financial Literacy and building kingdom-driven families, as he emphasizes the importance of systems over goals in both business and family life, encouraging listeners to build sustainable habits that drive long-term success.

Tune in for valuable insights that will help you compete at the highest level in both life and relationships.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:04] Surrendering to God in relationships.

[00:05:48] Becoming the partner you seek.

[00:09:45] Marathon mindset in relationships.

[00:12:22] Unconditional love in marriage.

[00:15:43] Biblical legacy and inheritance.

[00:20:14] Surrendering desires for God's purpose.

[00:25:51] Systems over goals in business.

[00:30:36] Profitable, scalable systems.

[00:33:58] Family and business connection.

[00:36:04] Prioritizing family for business success.

[00:39:26] Four Cs of a kingdom family.

[00:42:39] Teaching kids responsibility early.

[00:48:02] The power of a defiant child.

[00:51:18] Core values and storytelling.

[00:52:45] Core values and family mentorship.

[00:57:30] Education needs real-life experiences.

[01:00:11] Learning experiences with children.

[01:05:46] Spiritual inheritance over financial wealth.

[01:08:47] Connection and deep relationships.

[01:10:14] Moments and margin for connection.

[01:13:48] The cost of not acting.

[01:18:00] Importance of healing for families.

[01:20:41] Winning the war on family.

QUOTES

• "The only way to kill idols in your life is full surrender to God." -Scott Donnell
• "The biggest lie on planet earth is that prayer is wasted time. Prayer is actually the most effective, most efficient, and most productive time you can spend on planet earth." -Scott Donnell
• "God doesn't want to bless you. He wants to bless everyone in the world through you." -Scott Donnell
• "God puts the exact kid in your life to help you become the person God always wanted you to be in the first place." -Scott Donnell

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What if everything you've been chasing is the wrong thing?

Tim and Rebecca Lindsay have seen it all — the burnout, the emptiness behind the achievements, the quiet crisis of people who succeeded by every measure and still felt lost. As authors, pastors, coaches, and mentors, they've spent decades helping people find what actually lasts.

In the debut episode of The High Level People, host PJ Crescenzo III sits down with this powerhouse couple for a conversation that cuts straight to the heart of how we spend our lives — and why so many of us are spending them wrong.

Tim and Rebecca don't just talk about purpose. They've built it, modeled it, and passed it on across generations. Their message is clear: your worth isn't found in what you produce. It's rooted in something far deeper.

This one will challenge you. It might even change you.

Episode 1 is live — don't miss it.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:29] Kairos and Kronos moments.

[00:05:40] Kairos moments in daily life.

[00:09:20] The value of attention.

[00:14:32] Advantage of not being in control.

[00:19:05] Abundance in Christ's provision.

[00:21:50] Teamwork in Marriage and Parenting.

[00:24:03] Building a new family culture.

[00:28:07] Covenant relationships versus contracts.

[00:32:06] Finding your "why" statement.

[00:36:39] Turning mess into message.

[00:39:01] Miscarriage and marital resilience.

[00:44:16] Surrendering through hardship.

[00:49:39] Breaking through shame's suffocation.

[00:51:17] Creating your why statement.

[00:55:12] Passionate disciples of Christ.

QUOTES

• "Your attention is the most valuable thing that you can give." -Tim Lindsay
• "When somebody creates their why statement and says, okay, this is God's purpose for my life, and now I'm going to stand in it." -Tim Lindsay
• "Is God really on the throne or is it you with all the things that you did so well from your own perspective?" -Rebecca Lindsay

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 In episode 10 of The Pillars of Purpose, PJ Crescenzo III interviews Caleb Paull, the founder of The VIP Co., a leading networking and strategic relationship-building company, as he discusses the importance of intentional networking, the balance between work ethic and spiritual momentum, and how to cultivate authentic relationships in both personal and professional spheres.

Tune in for an inspiring episode that emphasizes the importance of genuine connections and personal growth.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:38] Relationship building through life changes.

[00:05:21] Building community through networking.

[00:10:25] Craving authentic human connection.

[00:12:24] Generational impact and leadership.

[00:16:41] Faith and persistence in networking.

[00:21:56] Sowing seeds of faith.

[00:24:34] Authenticity in business relationships.

[00:28:51] Confidence through relationship building.

[00:33:16] Honoring people in your life.

[00:36:49] Networking as a developed skill.

[00:39:17] Networking as a skill.

[00:45:30] The importance of post-event networking.

[00:47:31] Standards and personal growth.

[00:51:04] Legacy of intentionality and honor.

[00:53:43] Positive impact on community.

QUOTES

• "Your job is not to cause the seed to grow deep in the soil. Your job is to plow the field and to plant the seeds." -Caleb Paull
• "Networking is one letter away from not working." -Caleb Paull
• "I am just going to do my best in my life and in my world to live a life of authenticity, not through my own strength, but through my identity and through the value that Christ places on my life.” -Caleb Paull

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In episode 9 of The Pillars of Purpose, PJ Crescenzo III interviews Brent Hicks, President of Clear Modern Mortgage and one of the leading thinkers in the mortgage industry, as he shares lessons learned from his toughest seasons in the mortgage industry, emphasizing the importance of resilience, humility, and always viewing life experiences as teachers rather than tormentors.

Tune in for an episode packed with actionable insights on building strong habits, creating growth systems, and staying humble as you advance in your career.

TIMESTAMPS

00:01:11 Hitting rock bottom for success.

00:03:41 Overcoming obstacles in real estate.

00:09:43 Career realization in real estate.

00:11:00 Finding your passion in work.

00:14:54 Comfort zone and growth challenges.

00:16:52 Balancing family and business.

00:20:24 Real estate agent performance standards.

00:23:07 Team building and mentorship.

00:26:29 Recreating the real estate industry.

00:28:45 Changing paths in life.

QUOTES

• "Everything in life is a teacher or a tormentor. It just depends on which you prefer to view it from." —Brent Hicks
• "You can’t manage people; you can manage systems." —Brent Hicks
• "If you want to succeed in anything, be obsessive." —Brent Hicks

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In Episode 8 of The Pillars of Purpose, PJ Crescenzo III sits down with Lane Sherman, founder of L & S Property Management, to unpack one of the most remarkable transformations in real estate.

In less than three years, Lane went from $760 to 84 closed deals, breaking income ceilings and establishing himself as one of the top agents in his market — all while getting married, starting a family, prioritizing his health, and rebuilding his life from the ground up.

Lane shares the pivotal moments that shaped his journey, how mentorship and discipline accelerated his growth, and why hitting rock bottom became the foundation for long-term success. This conversation goes far beyond real estate, diving into what it truly takes to build wealth without sacrificing family, values, or personal well-being.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:44] Hitting rock bottom for success.

[00:03:43] Overcoming obstacles in real estate.

[00:09:26] Career realization in real estate.

[00:11:00] Finding your passion in work.

[00:14:55] Comfort zone and growth challenges.

[00:17:01] Balancing family and business.

[00:20:24] Real estate agent performance standards.

[00:23:07] Team building and mentorship.

[00:26:29] Recreating the real estate industry.

[00:28:45] Changing paths in life.

QUOTES

• "Find what makes you happy and absolutely double down, put everything you have, all your eggs into that basket and run with it." -Lane Sherman
• "Disappointment is always on the other side of unmet expectations." -PJ Crescenzo
• "Age is nothing, absolutely nothing. Don't look at where you're at in life, where your age is in life.” -Lane Sherman

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In episode 7 of The Pillars of Purpose, PJ Crescenzo III interviews Ryan Grant, a prominent figure in the mortgage industry who has funded nearly $2 billion in production, as he shares his journey from aspiring attorney to mortgage professional, revealing the pivotal moments that shaped his career and his commitment to transforming the homeownership experience.

Tune in for an inspiring discussion about purpose, career evolution, and making a meaningful impact.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:09] Ryan Grant's unexpected career path.

[00:05:53] Generationally wealthy homeowners.

[00:09:48] Post-closing client engagement strategies.

[00:12:59] Post-closing client success management.

[00:17:08] Hiring a coach for growth.

[00:20:16] Depth of business success.

[00:25:01] Purposeful imbalance in success.

[00:26:08] Self-care as a leader.

[00:30:50] Empowering a partnership mindset.

[00:32:48] New expectations for mortgage advisors.

[00:39:20] Organizational discipline in leadership.

[00:42:11] Importance of personal relationships.

[00:46:27] Impact of mortgage industry change.

[00:47:52] Making an impact as professionals.

QUOTES

• "Wealthy people aren't wealthy because they have money. They're wealthy because they have information." -Ryan Grant
• "Success is a moving target. And it is a constantly self-evaluating experience." -Ryan Grant
• "Energy is our number one currency, more than time, more than money." -Ryan Grant

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