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July 01, 2025 From Rock Bottom to Brightside: Nicole West on Faith, Resilience, and Leading as a Woman in Construction
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Welcome back to the Level Up and Live Podcast — where we help business owners and emerging leaders design a life they don’t grow to hate… without sacrificing their health, relationships, or faith. We do that through clarity, accountability, support, guidance, and real community.

Today’s guest is living proof that purpose can rise from pain. Nicole West is the founder of Brightside Construction, a woman-owned, family-run general contracting company rooted in faith, resilience, and integrity. She’s not just building residential and commercial projects—she’s rebuilding trust in an industry that desperately needs it.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR:

🛠️ Nicole’s journey from struggle to CEO and how Brightside Construction was born

💪 What it’s like to lead as a woman in the male-dominated construction space

🧠 How she’s cultivated a grounded, intentional mindset through seasons of challenge

❤️ How she balances motherhood, marriage, and business without burning out

🌱 The habits, boundaries, and values that keep her anchored in faith and family

🧍‍♀️ Her vision for legacy, leadership, and changing the industry from the inside out

Nicole’s story is not just about building a company—it’s about building character. You’ll walk away inspired, encouraged, and equipped with real insights to apply in your own leadership journey.

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June 24, 2025 From Employee to Empire: Rey Aguilar on Scaling Businesses Without Sacrificing Faith, Family, or Health
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Welcome back to the Level Up and Live Podcast — where we empower business owners and emerging leaders to design a life they don’t grow to hate… without sacrificing their health, relationships, or faith. We do that through clarity, accountability, support, guidance, and real community.

In today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Rey Aguilar—a Texas-based serial entrepreneur who went from clocking in to calling the shots. Rey now owns multiple businesses, including a CBD dispensary, smoothie shop, phone repair store, and vending machine network—all while staying grounded in his faith, family, and mission to inspire others.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:

🔥 How Rey went from employee to building a business empire

📊 The mindset shifts that fueled his entrepreneurial breakout

🛠️ The systems that keep him scaling without burning out

❤️ How he protects his health, marriage, and faith while growing

💡 What to do when you feel stuck, isolated, or on the verge of burnout

💬 Why community isn’t optional—it’s essential

Whether you're feeling stuck in your career, overwhelmed by your business, or need a fresh reminder of what’s possible, you’ll walk away from this one with real inspiration and practical tools.

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41 min
June 17, 2025 Full Calendar, Empty Life: How Burnout Almost Broke Me… and What I Did About It
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In this raw, solo episode, host Sean Meyers gets real about a season most entrepreneurs don’t talk about publicly: burnout behind the business. On the outside, the wins were stacking. On the inside, life was falling apart.

💥 If your calendar’s full but your soul feels empty, this episode is your mirror and your map.

🎧 In this episode, Sean opens up about:

✅ The moment he realized the productivity ≠ purpose
✅ Why “hustle culture” almost cost him his marriage, health, and peace
✅ How to identify hidden signs of burnout before they break you
✅ His personal pivot: hiring a coach, redefining priorities, rebuilding rhythms
✅ The 3 most important things every high-performer must audit NOW
✅ How the Level Up + Live Mastermind became a catalyst for healing and alignment
✅ What it looks like to design a life you don’t hate

🔥 Episode Highlights:
“Burnout isn’t always obvious — sometimes it hides behind a full calendar.”
“I wasn’t living. I was performing. And eventually, I couldn’t keep the act up.”
“You don’t need more hustle. You need more alignment.”
“You won’t drift into a life you love — you have to design it.”

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13 min
June 10, 2025 Stop Pushing Through Pain: The Real Fix for High Performers w/ Dr. Caleb Strunk
Welcome back to the Level Up + Live Podcast, the go-to show for business owners, entrepreneurs, and high performers who are building lives they don’t grow to hate.

Today’s guest is changing the game when it comes to performance, posture, and pain. Dr. Caleb Strunk, founder of Elevate Spine and Sport, is a rehab-focused chiropractor and movement specialist with a mission: to help active adults and leaders move better, feel stronger, and live pain-free.

💥 If you’ve been pushing through pain, ignoring the warning signs, or accepting stress and stiffness as your “new normal,” this one’s for you.

🎧 In this episode, we dive into:

✅ Caleb’s powerful origin story that shaped his approach to care
✅ Why grinding through pain is keeping you stuck, not making you stronger
✅ What root-cause care looks like — and why it matters for business owners
✅ The physical and mental warning signs of burnout that leaders need to watch
✅ How mobility, recovery, and strength fuel sustainable performance
✅ Tactical advice for avoiding breakdown, burnout, and chronic pain
✅ What a full-body, long-term approach to healing looks like
✅ Why performance isn’t just about hustle — it’s about alignment and movement

🔥 Episode Highlights:

“You don’t rise to the level of your ambition. You rise to the level of your physical capacity.”
“Pain isn’t just physical — it’s emotional, mental, and habitual. Solve the root, not just the symptoms.”
“True strength is built in alignment. And leadership starts with your body.”

📢 If you’re done patching problems and ready to perform at your highest level:

Rate and review the show to help more leaders discover it.

Share this episode with a fellow entrepreneur or athlete in your circle.

Book a visit at Elevate Spine and Sport to get assessed and get back in alignment — body and business.

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Website: www.elevatespineandsport.com

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38 min
June 03, 2025 You Don’t Need to Earn Rest: Why Slowing Down Is the New Power Move w/ Melody Fraser
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Welcome back to another powerful episode of the Level Up + Live Podcast — the show for entrepreneurs, visionaries, and leaders who are building lives and businesses they don’t grow to hate.

Today’s guest is the calm in the chaos — a healer, entrepreneur, and visionary redefining what rest really means. Melody Fraser, founder of Blissful Waters Float Center, is on a mission to help leaders reset, realign, and reconnect with their purpose and peace.

🧘‍♀️ If you’re a high performer or local business owner in Montgomery County, TX, who’s tired of running on fumes… this episode is your wake-up call to slow down and tune in.

🎧 In this episode, we dive deep into:

✅ Why float therapy is a game-changer for high-stress leaders
✅ How stillness can be the most productive thing you do all week
✅ What it takes to protect your peace and presence as a business owner
✅ How the nervous system plays a critical role in performance and leadership
✅ Why today’s culture struggles with rest — and what to do about it
✅ The unseen cost of overdrive and burnout
✅ Boundary-setting for leaders who are constantly giving
✅ How to create “mini rest moments” in your day without guilt

🔥 Episode Highlights:
“Rest is not a reward. It’s a requirement.”
“Stillness is not laziness — it’s leadership.”
“You can’t operate at your highest level if your body is stuck in survival mode.”

📢 If this conversation breathed life back into your soul, do three things today:

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Book a session at Blissful Waters and allow your mind and body to reset fully.

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45 min
May 27, 2025 From Chaos to Clarity: How Cassi Taylor Built a Business While Raising 5 Kids
Welcome back to the Level Up + Live Podcast — the show for business owners and high-achieving leaders who want to build a life and business they don’t grow to hate.

This week’s guest is a true force of nature. Cassi Taylor, founder of Taylor’d To You Solutions, is a mom of five, grandma, wife, and a powerhouse entrepreneur. She didn’t wait for life to slow down — she built her business right in the middle of the storm.

💥 If you’re a Montgomery County, TX, business owner, entrepreneur, or service-based leader feeling overwhelmed by clutter, chaos, or burnout, this episode is for you.

🎧 In this episode, we dive deep into:

✅ How Cassi turned her mess into a mission by launching a professional organizing business while raising a family

✅ The servant leadership mindset that fuels her life and business

✅ Why waiting for perfect conditions is a myth — and how to take action now

✅ The power of consistency in both home life and entrepreneurship

✅ Emotional clutter: What your messy space is telling you and how to reclaim it

✅ Time management tips from a busy mom, grandma, and CEO

✅ Why outsourcing is a strategy for growth, not a luxury

✅ What it means to truly level up and live — and how Cassi is modeling that in her family, business, and faith

🔥 Episode Highlights:

“Don’t wait until the chaos clears. Build in it.”

“Clutter is not just physical. It’s emotional. It’s mental. Clearing your space clears your head.”

“You don’t rise to your goals, you fall to your systems — start organizing your life like your business depends on it… because it does.”

📢 Call to Action:

If this episode hit home, do these 3 things:

Leave a review — it helps more purpose-driven leaders find us.

Share this episode with someone in your circle who needs to hear this message.

Take one small step today, whether it's clearing your desk or booking a call with Cassi, to reclaim your time and life.

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42 min
May 20, 2025 From Doubt to Dominance: How Kristi Thornton Built a People-First Recruiting Business That Wins
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Welcome back to the Level Up and LIVE Podcast, where we sit down with Montgomery County’s boldest business owners who are building more than just companies — they're designing lives they don’t grow to hate.

Today’s guest is Kristi Thornton, CEO of KOO Recruit, national speaker, award-winning community leader, and a fearless entrepreneur helping companies build teams and cultures that win.

In this episode, we go deep into:

Her gritty early days of building a business from scratch

Why so many leaders struggle with isolation — and how to fix it

The emotional moment of hiring her first employee

Her journey from heartbreak to national stages

How she’s built a people-first brand that’s changing lives

What it takes to lead with courage, clarity, and consistency

If you’re feeling stuck, burned out, or unsure what’s next, this one’s for you.

🎧 Tune in now and get inspired by someone who turned loss into leadership and setbacks into serious momentum.

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47 min
May 13, 2025 How Business Owners Can Structure Their Week for Peak Performance (My Weekly Blueprint)
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If you’re a business owner, leader, or high performer who feels like you’re grinding hard but getting nowhere, this episode is for you.
In today’s episode, I break down my weekly planning system that helps me run a multi-million-dollar insurance agency, train for HYROX, lead a mastermind group, and still prioritize time with my wife, my dogs, and my personal growth.
This isn’t theory—it’s what I do every single week to win in business, fitness, and life without burning out.
You’ll learn:
✅ How I map out my week every Sunday to stay ahead
✅ My time-blocking system that keeps me productive and present
✅ The exact buckets I use to prioritize what actually matters
✅ Why most people stay stuck and how weekly reflection creates clarity
✅ How you can design your own week to finally take back control of your time

If you’ve been leading in chaos, it’s time to lead with clarity.
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May 06, 2025 How One Single Mom is Thriving in a Male-Dominated Industry—Krystle Wear’s Roofing Business Journey
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Welcome back to the Level Up and LIVE Podcast — where we spotlight Montgomery County’s boldest business owners who are building more than just companies — they’re building lives that matter.

In today’s episode, we sit down with Krystle Wear, founder of a growing roofing company, single mom, and a true example of grit and excellence in action.

We dive deep into:

Why she chose one of the toughest trades in business — and what keeps her in it

How she leads with heart in a male-dominated industry

The juggle between business and motherhood — and the powerful lessons passed down to her son

The mindset shifts, growth strategies, and personal rituals that keep her grounded and moving forward

What real leadership looks like when no one’s watching

If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or someone building a life of purpose, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now and tap into a story that proves success is earned with sweat, heart, and relentless commitment.

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44 min
April 29, 2025 From Startup to Standout: How Jason & Abbey Gentry Built a Top Fitness Franchise in Montgomery County
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Welcome back to another powerful episode of the Level Up and LIVE Podcast, where we spotlight local leaders leveling up in business and life!

Today, we’re joined by Jason and Abbey Gentry—franchise owners of F45 Training in Montgomery County, proud parents of two kids (and one energetic golden doodle), and competitive athletes in HYROX and DEKA events. This couple doesn’t just talk about high performance—they live it.

In this episode, we unpack:

Their why behind launching an F45 franchise

How they juggle entrepreneurship, athleticism, and parenting

The connection between fitness, leadership, and mental toughness

The role of communication in both marriage and business

Whether you're a business owner, parent, or someone striving to become your 10.0 version, this conversation is packed with wisdom, energy, and real-life takeaways.

🎧 Tune in now for a story that will inspire you to live with more intention, discipline, and purpose.

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About Level Up and LIVE

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Level Up and Live Podcast – The Podcast for Montgomery County’s Elite Business Owners & Entrepreneurs

You’re already crushing it. You’ve built something that most people can’t. You’ve outworked, outlasted, and pushed past limits that stop others in their tracks.

But now, you’re starting to ask the real question… Is this it?

You’ve got the revenue, the wins, and the momentum—but deep down, you know there’s another level. Not just in business, but in life, fulfillment, and impact.

This is the part no one talks about.

The point where success alone isn’t enough. The point where grinding harder won’t unlock the next breakthrough. The moment when you realize that doing it alone isn’t a power move—it’s a limitation.

That’s exactly why I created Level Up and Live.

I’m Sean Meyers, a business owner who knows firsthand what it’s like to push for more while carrying the weight of success. I’ve spent years learning, failing, adapting, and surrounding myself with the right people—and along the way, I’ve helped others do the same.

This podcast isn’t about me—it’s about you and the moves you need to make next.

Our proven framework is built on:

✔ Clarity – Get brutally honest about what’s holding you back and eliminate the noise.

✔ Action Steps – Tactical, real-world strategies from Montgomery County’s top business leaders.

✔ Accountability – Execution beats ideas. The right circle ensures you move.

✔ Fulfillment – Because success without fulfillment isn’t success at all.

Inside Each Episode:

• Conversations with Montgomery County’s top business owners & entrepreneurs

• Battle-tested strategies for business growth, mindset, and high performance

• How to build a business that funds an irresistible future

• Why vulnerability is a superpower that fuels every angle of your life—business, relationships, and purpose

You don’t need more hustle—you need more alignment.

You don’t need another random strategy—you need a clearer vision, a stronger circle, and the courage to let go of what’s no longer serving you.

Because here’s what no one tells you—the work you’re doing now isn’t just about business. It’s about building a life you actually want to live.

When you have the right circle, the right clarity, and the right execution, you don’t just win—you create a life of freedom, energy, and fulfillment most people never experience.

This isn’t just another business podcast. It’s a strategic advantage. A local movement of high-level operators committed to clarity, execution, and unstoppable momentum.

New episodes drop every week. Subscribe now and take control of your next level.