Elevate Utah

Faith and Strategy: Inside The Chosen with COO Adam Swerdlow

What does it take to lead one of the most impactful faith-based productions in the world? In this episode of Elevate Utah, we sit down with Adam Swerdlow, Chief Operating Officer of The Chosen, to explore the leadership, vision, and strategy behind the global phenomenon that’s reshaping how millions experience faith on screen. Adam shares insights on: • Building culture and purpose within a creative mission • Balancing faith, leadership, and execution in a growing organization • The mindset that drives meaningful, scalable impact A masterclass in leadership, mission, and the power of purpose-driven storytelling. #ElevateUtah #Leadership #TheChosen #FaithInBusiness #PurposeDriven #Entrepreneurship

The Price of Ambition: Adam Cruz on Burnout, Identity, and Redemption

What if launching a business meant losing everything that mattered most?In this powerful episode of Elevate Utah, we sit down with Adam Cruz—former pastor, Silicon Valley design strategist, and founder of Healed Hustle—to talk about ambition, burnout, identity, and what it really means to succeed.Adam opens up about:Building a 2,000-member church in two yearsHis transition from ministry to tech startupsWhat nearly destroyed his marriage and mental healthWhy most founders don’t lastHow to chase big dreams without losing your soulThis is a conversation every mission-driven founder, executive, and creator needs to hear.#ElevateUtah #HealedHustle #StartupLife #Entrepreneurship #MentalHealth

Why Focus Beats Genius: Andi Asay's Playbook for Founders

What happens when a college volleyball phenom turns her process-driven mindset into a CRM consulting empire?In this episode, Court Brady sits down with Andi Asay, founder of Z1 and Zoho CRM expert, who built a 7-figure B2B consulting business by age 26. Andi shares her playbook on CRM strategy, sales processes, building A-teams, and healing through adversity.You’ll hear:How Andi scaled Z1 past $1M+ in revenueWhy Zoho is an underrated CRM for scaling businessesHer process-first mindset and obsession with strategyReal talk on grief, therapy, and building a business through heartbreakThe secret to hiring A-players and stepping away from the hero roleThis is a masterclass on growth, personal and professional.🎧 Listen now and get inspired by Andi's focus, fire, and faith.

The Power of Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship with Elcio: From Failure to Success

In this episode of Elevate Utah, Elcio, founder and CEO of Aubergine Kitchen, shares his incredible journey from starting a clothing brand in Brazil to becoming the driving force behind Utah’s favorite restaurant. Elcio discusses the importance of having a purpose bigger than yourself, the challenges he faced in business, and the lessons he learned from failure. Tune in to hear how his values of integrity, health, and community contribute to his success. You won’t want to miss this inspiring conversation!#BusinessValues #HealthyEating #EntrepreneurMindset #NoFriedFood #IntegrityInBusiness #ElevateUtah #StartupSuccess #PurposeDriven

From Forbes 30 Under 30 to Firing Half His Team: Ryan Smith’s Startup Survival Story #FounderStory

What does it really take to survive as a startup founder? Ryan Smith, Forbes 30 Under 30 and founder of Recyclops, joins us to share the raw, behind-the-scenes story of how he built a sustainable company — and almost lost it all.In this episode, Ryan opens up about:- The truth behind making Forbes 30 Under 30-How he handled laying off 80% of his team-Why resilience—not funding—is a founder’s most valuable trait-The power of radical candor in leadershipHow a $500K lifeline (from an unexpected source) saved his businessIf you’re building a company, leading a team, or dreaming of launching your first startup — this episode is for you.Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and leave a review if this inspired you.#Entrepreneurship #StartupLife #FounderStory #Recyclops #Leadership #ElevateUtahPodcast#ElevateUtah #Podcast #BusinessPodcast