Above & Beyond: Where Excellence Meets Elevation
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Above & Beyond: Where Excellence Meets Elevation is a podcast that dives deep into the stories of business owners, community leaders, and aspiring entrepreneurs who are striving to make an extraordinary impact. Each episode explores their roots, motivations, and defining moments to inspire listeners on their own journey to excellence.
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S5E5 How a “One-Stop Shop” Idea Turned Into $60M+ on Amazon | Steve Rolle
Send us Fan MailWhat if the path to freedom isn't found in following the traditional playbook, but in learning how to own your decisions, your time, and your future? In this episode of Above &…
S5E4 Pivots and Perseverance: LJ, Ted, and Bob Redefine Their Destinies
Send us Fan MailIn a roundtable on business and life pivots, host Jan Simon talks with LJ Richardson, Bob Flecken, and Ted Bliefnick about leaving corporate paths for entrepreneurship and the…
S5E3 From Broken Ribs to Real Estate Success | Brett Johnson
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of "Above & Beyond: Where Excellence Meets Elevation," host Jän Simon sits down with Brett Johnson, a licensed real estate professional serving the Phoenix and…
S5E2 When Life Labels You a Failure… Build Anyway | The Eric Lopez Journey
Send us Fan MailEric Lopez shares his journey from growing up in small-town Illinois with an absent father to being raised by his mother, stepfather, and influential older brother, including a…
S5E1 From Small Town Dreams to Big City Success | Dallas Sloan's Transformative Journey
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dallas Sloan shares her journey from growing up on acreage in southern Alberta to moving to Arizona at just 23 years old to pursue her dream of building a…
S4E12 From Life's Setbacks to Stronger Connections | Brian Riley's Story
Send us Fan MailRecorded remotely from Brian Riley’s garage pub hangout, this episode follows Brian’s path from growing up in Enfield, Connecticut and playing football and baseball to a life shaped…
S4E11 From Comfort to Calling: Navy Veteran Elisha Kameyama on Faith, Family, and Building Red Crane Digital
Send us Fan MailElisha Kameyama, CEO and co-founder of Red Crane Digital in Phoenix, shares how embracing discomfort fuels growth, then traces his journey from growing up in California and Colorado…
S4E10 Transforming Struggles into Strength | Tank Giles' Journey
Send us Fan MailTank Giles, a Daytona Beach native, shares how sports helped him navigate a challenging childhood, including family violence that led to being taken from his parents twice and periods…
S4E9 Healing Through Energy: A Journey from Illness to Inspiration | Alia Gauthier
Send us Fan MailAlia Gauthier, co-founder of Tinted Salt in Chandler, Arizona, shares her journey from leaving Iran at age 11 during the revolution and war era, living in Turkey for 18 months, and…
S4E8 From Missionary Skills to Legal Mastery | Adam Baugh
Send us Fan MailAdam Baugh, partner and co-owner at Withey Morris Baugh, shares how lessons from his LDS mission in Atlanta—speaking Spanish, living on a budget, learning empathy, and developing…
S4E7 Overcoming Adversity to Achieve Excellence | Phil Passante
Send us Fan MailPhil Passante shares why he prefers “excellence” over “expert,” framing it as a continual pursuit, then traces his journey from an idyllic childhood outside Milwaukee to moving to…
S4E6 Harnessing Passion for Community Empowerment | Matt Dallas
Send us Fan MailMatt Dallas, a Gilbert resident, shares his journey from growing up in upstate New York and playing baseball through college to selling Cutco, experiencing a serious illness (double…
S4E5 Navigating Uncertainty to Embrace Possibility | Frank Stirpe Jr
Send us Fan MailFrom Indian Wells during the 6th annual APN Golf weekend, Frank Stirpe Jr. reflects on how Above Par Network began in January 2019 as his personal “Rolodex” for solving inevitable…
S4E4 Navigating Challenges to Success in Construction | Lawrence Naranjo
Send us Fan MailLawrence Naranjo, a renovation and construction entrepreneur, discusses why honesty and transparency with clients matter in life, business, and construction. He shares his Arizona…
S4E3 What shapes a leader long before the title ever comes? - Ted Bliefnick
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Ted Bliefnick opens up about growing up in Decatur, Illinois—where faith, sports, community, and hard work laid the foundation for his life. He shares candidly about…
S4E2 From Washington to Arizona: Sally Harrison's Path of Impact
Send us Fan MailThis episode features Sally Harrison, president and CEO of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce since 2013, who moved from Washington state to Arizona in 2004 and joined the Mesa Chamber in…
S4E1 Embracing Change: Brock Mather’s Path After Football
Send us Fan MailJoin us for an insightful conversation with Brock Mather, a former Division 1 linebacker whose life has been profoundly shaped by discipline, family, and competition. Raised in…
S3E12 Service with a Personal Touch: The Larry Schendelman Approach
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we sit down with Larry Schendelman, the founder of A&J Graphics and Promotions, who shares his unique journey from working in the printing industry as a teenager…
S3E11 From Tires to Triumph: LJ Richardson's Journey of Perseverance and Faith
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we sit down with LJ Richardson, a family-first entrepreneur known for his dedication, hard work, and strong relationships. LJ shares his incredible journey from…
S3E10 From Cigars to Self-Discovery: Inside Frank Bellavia's World
Send us Fan MailIn this compelling episode, we dive deep into the life of Frank Bellavia, founder of Fido Cigar Company. Born in New York and raised in California, Frank moved to Arizona with his…
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Above & Beyond: Where Excellence Meets Elevation has published 53 episodes since May 2025, covering topics in Business, Education.
Above & Beyond: Where Excellence Meets Elevation is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 1h 24m.
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