Level Up and LIVE

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Level Up and LIVE episodes

April 22, 2025 From Burnout to Breakthrough: Scaling Your Business with Behavioral Analytics ft. Rick Ornelas
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In this episode of Level Up and Live, we sit down with nationally recognized executive business strategist, entrepreneur, and two-time best-selling author Rick Ornelas. With over 30 years of experience scaling businesses—from startups to Fortune 100s—Rick has helped hundreds of leaders and business owners skyrocket their success through behavioral analytics and strategic leadership.

Rick is more than a strategist—he’s a husband of 29 years, father of three, and a business athlete passionate about fitness, mindset, and living life with intention. As the founder of Revive Biohacking, I Spark Change, and Strategic Medical Coaching, Rick brings a unique blend of high-performance habits, business acumen, and heart-centered leadership.

From team building and leadership development to navigating family and faith while growing multiple businesses, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look into the routines, frameworks, and mindset that have shaped Rick’s journey.

Whether you’re leading a team, scaling a business, or simply trying to become a better version of yourself, this conversation is full of value, insight, and practical tools you can use right now.

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43 min
April 15, 2025 The Branding Blueprint Every Small Business Owner Needs ft. Matt Kalousek of Ultra Branded
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In this episode of Level Up and Live, we sit down with local business owner, entrepreneur, and branding expert Matt Kalousek, owner of Ultra Branded. Since 2005, Matt and his brother Russell have been helping businesses in Montgomery County and beyond grow through powerful, strategic marketing that actually moves the needle.

Matt is more than a marketer—he’s a husband, father of two, and the kind of business owner who shows up, puts in the work, and lives out what it means to level up and live fully. From building brands and navigating entrepreneurship to staying grounded in family, discipline, and mindset, Matt shares his personal playbook that’s helped him and dozens of local businesses succeed.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your brand and scale, this conversation is packed with practical advice and real talk that every business owner needs to hear.

👉 Tune in now and take one step closer to the next level in business and life.

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46 min
April 08, 2025 Faith, Business & Leadership: How Brandon Cron Balances It All
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In this episode of Level Up and Live, we sit down with entrepreneur, business leader, and mentor Brandon Cron. By day, he’s a sales manager, but his entrepreneurial spirit led him to own and operate Jeremiah’s Italian Ice in Montgomery County, TX, alongside his wife, Holly.

Beyond business, Brandon is deeply involved in mentorship and faith-based leadership, serving for over a decade with Ark Youth and Christian Business Leaders. He’s also an athlete, musician, and even an HOA president—a true example of someone who embraces challenges head-on.

We dive into the grit, mindset, and strategies that have fueled Brandon’s journey—from leadership and entrepreneurship to faith and community impact. If you’re a business owner, high achiever, or someone looking to level up in life, this episode is packed with wisdom and action steps you can apply today!

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49 min
April 01, 2025 From Business to Black Belt: How Cody Schneider Wins in Life & Entrepreneurship
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In this episode of Level Up and Live, we sit down with entrepreneur, mentor, and martial arts coach Cody Schneider.

💡 With 18 years of experience as the founder of Aquarium Maintenance LLC and owner of Frost and Fire Recovery, Cody knows what it takes to build and scale a business while maintaining balance in life.

👊 As a husband, father of three, and professor at Carlson Gracie Houston, he brings discipline, resilience, and leadership to everything he does.

🔥 We dive deep into the mindset, habits, and strategies that have fueled Cody’s success—covering everything from entrepreneurship and personal growth to martial arts principles that apply to business and life.

If you're a business owner, high achiever, or someone looking to level up, this episode is packed with game-changing insights!

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43 min
March 25, 2025 You Built a Thriving Business… But Why Doesn’t It Feel Like Freedom?
You did it. You built the business, hit the revenue goals, and proved the doubters wrong. But instead of feeling free, you feel trapped inside what you built. Instead of deep connections, you feel disconnected from the people who matter most. And instead of fulfillment, you find yourself chasing the next battle, hoping that this time, it’ll be different.

In this episode of Level Up and LIVE, Sean breaks down the 3 hidden struggles that high achievers and entrepreneurs face when success isn’t enough—and the 3 shifts that can help you create true freedom, fulfillment, and impact.

We Cover:

✅ Why success can feel like a cage—and how to redefine freedom on your terms

✅ How to stop sacrificing relationships in the name of business growth
✅ The key to shifting from endless goal-chasing to real impact

Plus, we’ll dive into 3 simple actions you can take right now to step into a life where your business works for you—not the other way around.

If you’ve ever wondered, "I got what I wanted… so why doesn’t it feel right?"—this episode is for you. If you're ready to create success that doesn’t trap you but frees you, join the Level Up and Live community. Surround yourself with high achievers who are committed to growth, impact, and true fulfillment.

Let’s chat about how you can break free from the business trap and start designing a life and business that works for you.

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33 min
March 18, 2025 Building a Multi-Million Dollar Business: Scaling, Struggles & Success with Mike Faust
Welcome back to another episode of the Level Up + Live Podcast!
Today, we sit down with Mike Faust, the founder of Faust Landscaping, a multi-million dollar company with over 15 trucks on the road. Mike isn’t just building a thriving business—he’s creating a culture of resilience, dedication, and customer satisfaction, all while balancing family life with his fiancée and two kids.

This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, business owners, and high achievers looking for real talk on scaling a company, overcoming obstacles, and designing a life of success and fulfillment.

🔥 What you’ll learn in this episode:

✅ The biggest struggles of entrepreneurship and how to push through them
✅ How Michael scaled from a small operation to a multi-million dollar company
✅ The real challenges of leadership, hiring, and building a strong team culture
✅ Balancing business growth with family life and personal fulfillment
✅ The mental toughness required to succeed in business
✅ The importance of customer satisfaction and brand reputation
✅ Why entrepreneurs must level up personally to level up professionally

This conversation is packed with insights, mindset shifts, and real-life stories that will inspire and challenge you. If you’re serious about growth, don’t miss this episode!

🎧 Listen now & drop your biggest takeaway in the comments!

Ready to take your business and life to the next level? Join our community of high achievers and entrepreneurs. Listen now!

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38 min
March 11, 2025 The Brutal Truth About Entrepreneurship—And Why It’s Worth It with Taylor Coibion
Entrepreneurship is relentless, unforgiving, and not for the faint of heart—but for those willing to endure the grind, the rewards are life-changing.

In this Level Up and Live episode, we sit down with Taylor Coibion—entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founder of XFit, a gym that transforms lives through fitness, mindset, and empowerment. Having built four successful companies, Taylor knows firsthand the sacrifices, setbacks, and struggles of building something great.

We go deep into:

💡 The Hard Truth About Entrepreneurship – What no one tells you about the stress, failures, and non-stop pressure of building a business.
💡 Resilience & Redemption – How Taylor turned personal adversity into fuel for success.
💡 Scaling Impact Beyond Business – How he balances profit with philanthropy, serving on multiple non-profit boards and driving community change.
💡 Lessons from Training Over 1,000 People – The key principles that help others reach their highest potential.
💡 Balancing Business & Family – The strategies Taylor uses to lead at home and in the boardroom without sacrificing either.

This episode is a raw and honest look at what it really takes to succeed—and why the struggle is worth it. If you’re an entrepreneur or business leader looking for real talk and real strategies, this one’s for you.

⚡ Are you ready to push through the hard and build something great? Listen now!

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45 min
March 04, 2025 Brave Babes, Bold Moves & Big Impact with Lauren Reed
What happens when you combine faith, fitness, and mental resilience to create a powerful movement of brave, high-achieving women?

In this inspiring episode of Level Up and Live, we sit down with Lauren Reed—a licensed marriage and family therapist, competitive Hyrox athlete, and founder of Brave Babes Who Brunch, a mastermind-style women’s social group designed to cultivate strength, faith, and connection.

Lauren embodies the “Level Up” lifestyle, integrating mental health, physical endurance, and deep-rooted faith to help others become their strongest, most purpose-driven selves. We dive into:

🔥 The Power of Community – Why surrounding yourself with strong, faith-driven people is the key to leveling up.
🔥 Hyrox, Mental Resilience & Peak Performance – How fitness and mindset go hand in hand for sustained success.
🔥 Faith & Mental Health – How Lauren blends therapy and spirituality to help women push past self-doubt.
🔥 Creating Brave Spaces – How Brave Babes Who Brunch became more than just a social group—it became a movement.
🔥 Executing at Your Highest Level – The discipline, habits, and mindset shifts required to step into your next level.

This episode is packed with practical insights, real-life experiences, and the inspiration to break through fear and step into bravery. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, high achiever, or someone looking for a stronger community and deeper faith, this conversation will challenge you to take action and level up in all areas of life.

⚡ Are you ready to step into bravery and execute at your highest level? Listen now!

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32 min
February 25, 2025 Intermittent Fasting for High Performance with Gin Stephens & Sheri Bullock | Level Up and Live Podcast
Can intermittent fasting unlock your highest levels of energy, mental clarity, and peak performance—without restrictive dieting?

In this game-changing episode of Level Up and Live, we sit down with Gin Stephens, a leading expert on intermittent fasting and metabolic health, and Sheri Bullock, a real-world success story who transformed her health through fasting.

If you’re an entrepreneur, high achiever, or someone looking to optimize your body and mind, this episode breaks down the science, strategies, and myths of intermittent fasting, including:

⏳ The Truth About Fasting & Fat Loss – Why fasting isn’t about starvation but metabolic flexibility.
⏳ Mental Clarity & Energy Boosts – How fasting reduces brain fog and increases focus for high performers.
⏳ Breaking Through Plateaus – The most common fasting mistakes and how to get results faster.
⏳ Fasting & Longevity – The science behind cellular repair, autophagy, and anti-aging benefits.
⏳ Making It Sustainable – How to integrate fasting into a busy lifestyle without it feeling like a diet.

Gin and Sheri don’t just talk theory—they share real-life results, practical hacks, and expert insights that can help you fuel your body, sharpen your mind, and elevate your performance.

⚡ Ready to take control of your health and energy levels? Listen now and start fasting the right way!

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49 min
February 18, 2025 Your Next Level Requires This One Brutal Decision (Are You Ready?)
Most people never reach their next level—not because they aren’t capable, but because they refuse to make ONE brutal decision.

What is it? You must kill the old version of you.

In this raw and unfiltered episode of Level Up and Live, we break down why your current mindset, habits, and identity—the very things that got you here—are now the biggest obstacles holding you back. If you’re feeling stuck, plateaued, or frustrated in business, fitness, or life, this episode is your wake-up call.

🔹 Here’s what we cover:
✅ The Brutal Decision: Why evolving to your next level requires letting go of who you used to be.
✅ The 3 Biggest Fears That Keep You Stuck: Fear of losing control, fear of judgment, and fear of the unknown.
✅ How to Finally Break Through: A step-by-step framework to let go of limiting habits, beliefs, and relationships keeping you small.
✅ The Immediate Action Plan: What you can do TODAY to start stepping into your next-level self.

🚨 Ask Yourself:
“What part of my current identity is keeping me small?”

🔥 Challenge: DM us or comment with ONE thing you know you need to let go of to step into your next level.

⚡ The truth is simple:
You’re either making the decision to grow, or you’re making the decision to stay the same. There is no in-between.

Are you ready to finally step into the next version of yourself? Listen now.

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34 min

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.