From the Big Leagues to Real Life, Pressure, Identity & the Journey of Matt Adams

Building the Next Layer with Landon Lynch

In episode 62 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Landon Lynch, founder of Motiv People Strategies, as he emphasizes the importance of understanding limiting beliefs and how they can hinder personal and professional growth. Tune in to discover how Landon's mission to serve others shapes his work and philosophy. TIMESTAMPS [00:01:23] Purpose and clarity in leadership. [00:06:02] Limiting beliefs and personal growth. [00:08:30] Limiting beliefs and personal growth. [00:12:42] Establishing trust in leadership transitions. [00:14:36] Trust and transparency in leadership. [00:19:24] Founder’s role in developing leaders. [00:22:47] Founder self-actualization challenges. [00:25:45] Effective leadership mindset. [00:29:15] Founder advice and support. QUOTES * "The problem solves itself because the person understands it." -Landon Lynch * "If you're not growing and evolving and developing, you're usually atrophying in some way." -Landon Lynch * "I think getting really curious today about what it's like on the other side of you is a great place to start." -Landon Lynch SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Blake Elsner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bpelsner/ [https://www.instagram.com/bpelsner/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blake.elsner/ [https://www.facebook.com/blake.elsner/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-elsner-a04396b5/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-elsner-a04396b5/] Landon Lynch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/landonclynch/ [https://www.instagram.com/landonclynch/]  https://www.linkedin.com/company/moshi-space/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/moshi-space/]  WEBSITES Elevate with Elsner Podcast: https://elevatewithelsnerpodcast.com/ [https://elevatewithelsnerpodcast.com/] Motiv People Strategies: https://www.motivstrat.com/our-team [https://www.motivstrat.com/our-team]

From the Big Leagues to Real Life, Pressure, Identity & the Journey of Matt Adams

In episode 61 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Matt Adams, a former MLB player and World Series champion as he shares his incredible journey through the highs and lows of professional baseball. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about perseverance and making an impact in the big leagues. TIMESTAMPS [00:02:12] Transitioning into a coaching career. [00:05:37] Draft frustrations and unexpected opportunities. [00:09:54] Overcoming rejection in sports. [00:12:55] Mindset and perseverance in baseball. [00:15:21] Major League Baseball debut excitement. [00:20:26] Kershaw's pivotal NLDS moment. [00:24:01] Trade experiences and personal impact. [00:28:42] Career-changing trade to Atlanta. [00:30:01] Trade deadline experiences. [00:34:10] Wife's impact on athlete's health. [00:38:14] Retirement and first pitch experience. [00:45:12] Life lessons from baseball. [00:45:56] Knowledge sharing and appreciation. QUOTES * "The biggest piece of advice I give anybody listening is just don't take no for an answer. Believe in yourself and keep moving forward with that confidence." -Matt Adams * "I had a mindset inside of me that I wanted to be the best. I worked, I sacrificed a lot." -Matt Adams * "I wanted to prove everybody wrong. I wanted to use that for fuel." -Matt Adams SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Blake Elsner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bpelsner/ [https://www.instagram.com/bpelsner/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blake.elsner/ [https://www.facebook.com/blake.elsner/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-elsner-a04396b5/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-elsner-a04396b5/] Matt Adams LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/bigcityforreal/ [https://www.instagram.com/bigcityforreal/]  WEBSITES Elevate with Elsner Podcast: https://elevatewithelsnerpodcast.com/ [https://elevatewithelsnerpodcast.com/]

Coaching Beyond the Diamond: Building Leaders with Dave Wiggins

In episode 59 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Dave Wiggins, a Senior Director at Recruits Baseball Club and head coach at Principia High School, as he shares stories of athletes who rose above adversity, the changing landscape of collegiate recruitment, and how modern success isn’t just about exposure—it’s about accountability, culture, and intentional growth. Tune in for inspiring perspectives, actionable advice, and an honest look at how coaching can impact lives well beyond the game. TIMESTAMPS [00:00:21] Building character vs. chasing exposure in youth sports [00:01:35] Dave’s transformation: from player to coach [00:05:59] Leadership lessons from early coaching experiences [00:09:42] Team discipline, goal-setting, and building culture [00:14:11] D1 vs. D3: reframing success and college recruitment [00:17:09] What college coaches REALLY look for [00:22:44] Staying focused—navigating distractions and accountability [00:26:41] The impact of NIL on athletes and leadership [00:29:05] Mentorship, relationships, and lasting influence QUOTES * "Those things don't show up on a stat sheet, but they determine everything." – Blake Elsner * "My job is to help them continue to love the game of baseball, but it's also to help develop young men and leaders." – Dave Wiggins * "It's more important that you run as hard as you can out of the box…Your gameplay gets you in the door, but your character keeps you there." – Dave Wiggins SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Blake Elsner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bpelsner/ [https://www.instagram.com/bpelsner/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blake.elsner/ [https://www.facebook.com/blake.elsner/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-elsner-a04396b5/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-elsner-a04396b5/] Dave Wiggins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-wiggins-1ba17760/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-wiggins-1ba17760/]  X: https://x.com/CruitsCoachDW [https://x.com/CruitsCoachDW]  WEBSITES Elevate with Elsner Podcast:https://elevatewithelsnerpodcast.com/ [https://elevatewithelsnerpodcast.com/]

Behind the Walls: What's Really Happening at Potosi Correctional Center, and Why Prison Reform Can’t Wait

In this powerful episode, Blake Elsner sits down with Katy Chappell — a passionate advocate for prison reform — to unpack a story that will challenge the way you see accountability, punishment, and human dignity. At the center of this conversation is Macaulay Boschen. He’s 12 months away from freedom. But right now? He’s in solitary confinement inside a maximum security prison. Not because of a new crime. Not because of disciplinary action. But because he’s close to release. Inmates serving life sentences don’t take kindly to someone “seeing daylight soon.” For his own safety, he’s been isolated — cut off, alone, confined. And here’s the hard truth: Solitary confinement doesn’t protect mental health. It doesn’t rehabilitate. It doesn’t restore. Katy shares her own recovery journey and why she believes transparency, accountability, and basic human dignity must exist — even inside prison walls. This episode isn’t about excusing crime. It’s about asking better questions. ✔️ What does justice actually look like? ✔️ How do we protect someone who’s preparing to reenter society? ✔️ And where is the line between punishment and inhumanity? This conversation will make you uncomfortable. Good. Growth doesn’t happen in comfort. 🎙️ Tune in to Episode 59 of Elevate with Elsner for a raw, real, and necessary discussion. Because real elevation means facing the hard conversations — not avoiding them.

Fix Your BS: How Belief Systems Turn Businesses Into Sellable Assets with Dr. G Pursley

In episode 58 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Dr. Greg Pursley,  business coach, author, and CEO of PC Medical Centers, as he discusses how he helps owner-operators transform their mindset to build sellable and scalable assets.  Tune in for a conversation that is packed with valuable advice to help you elevate your mindset and operations. TIMESTAMPS [00:03:39] Beliefs are operational, not motivational. [00:06:03] Key person dependency in business. [00:09:19] Aligning company missions for growth. [00:12:06] Business alignment and delegation. [00:16:59] Delegation vs. ego in business. [00:21:07] Sellable business assets. [00:24:45] Sellable business assets explained. [00:27:07] Personal branding in business. [00:30:42] Legacy versus cash flow. [00:34:30] Impacting more people's lives. QUOTES * "The quicker we implement this strategy, the quicker we give you the resources you need to reach this goal, and the quicker we figure out whether you can or cannot do it." -Dr. Greg Pursley * "A business doesn't run without cash flow." -Dr. Greg Pursley * "Remember, your business should grow because of you, not collapse without you." -Blake Elsner SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Blake Elsner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bpelsner/ [https://www.instagram.com/bpelsner/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blake.elsner/ [https://www.facebook.com/blake.elsner/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-elsner-a04396b5/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-elsner-a04396b5/] Dr. Greg Pursley Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drgregpursley/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/drgregpursley/?hl=en]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drgregpursley1/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/drgregpursley1/]  WEBSITES Elevate with Elsner Podcast:https://elevatewithelsnerpodcast.com/ [https://elevatewithelsnerpodcast.com/] Dr. Greg Pursley: https://www.drgregpursley.com/ [https://www.drgregpursley.com/]