ELLIOTT ARMY SERIES: Be a Part of Something Bigger Than Yourself Ft. Jessy Castillo Cruz #149

How Will People Create Wealth if AI Does it All? Ft. Addam Kuzman #155

In this episode of Revenue from Retention, I sat down with Addam Kuzman, entrepreneur, faith-driven leader, and AI business builder, for a wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond the boardroom. Adam opens up about growing up as a troubled youth, the grandfather who shaped his work ethic, and the faith that continues to guide every decision he makes today. From the lessons of parenthood to the moment he knew his wife was the one, Adam brings raw honesty and heart to topics that most business podcasts never touch. He also breaks down what his company is building in the AI space, specifically how agentic workflows and AI automation are leveling the playing field for small businesses like HVAC and roofing contractors who simply do not have time to answer every call. The conversation naturally flows into the rapid rise of AI agents, the future of cashless society, the nostalgia of mall culture, and why Adam believes this wave of technology will actually bring more human connection rather than less. Whether you are a parent, an entrepreneur, a person of faith, or all three, this episode is a reminder that ambition and service are not opposites. They are the same calling. ⭐️CONNECT WITH ADDAM ON SOCIAL MEDIA ⭐️ ▶︎ INSTAGRAM: @azonadvisory [https://www.instagram.com/azonadvisory/] ▶︎ LINKEDIN: ADDAM KUZMAN [www.linkedin.com/in/addam-kuzman-156166298] ▶︎ EMAIL: ak@azonadvisory.com [ak@azonadvisory.com] ▶︎ WEBSITE: azonadvisory.com [http://azonadvisory.com] 🔹🔹CONNECT WITH CELINA ON SOCIAL MEDIA🔹🔹 ▶︎ INSTAGRAM: Celina.Eklund [https://www.instagram.com/celina.eklund/] ▶︎ FACEBOOK: Celina Eklund [https://www.facebook.com/CelinaEklundd/] ▶︎ LINKEDIN: Celina Eklund [https://www.linkedin.com/in/celina-eklund/] ▶︎ YOUTUBE: CelinaEklund [https://www.youtube.com/@CelinaEklund]

ELLIOTT ARMY SERIES: Culture drives behavior Ft. Ali Hammoud #154

In this episode of The Elliott Army series, I sat down with Ali Hammoud, known as "The Prince," a Lebanese-born entrepreneur raised in West Africa who built his identity long before he ever set foot in the Arizona desert. Ali shares the full story: growing up in Benin speaking French and Arabic, competing as a national taekwondo champion, opening a seafood restaurant back home, and how a single midnight DM led him straight to the Elliott Group. Ali gets candid about what it means to know who you are before the world tries to shape you, and why he has never tried to be anyone other than himself, even in one of the most intense work environments around. He walks through his father's "7-7-7" philosophy that now guides how he raises his own children, and reflects on the hollow feeling he experienced after winning a national championship without ever truly enjoying the journey, a lesson that now drives everything he does in business and in life. ⭐️CONNECT WITH ALI ON SOCIAL MEDIA ⭐️ ▶︎ INSTAGRAM: @Alifitpro ▶︎ EMAIL: ahammoud@elliott247.com [ahammoud@elliott247.com] 🔹🔹CONNECT WITH CELINA ON SOCIAL MEDIA🔹🔹 ▶︎ INSTAGRAM: Celina.Eklund [https://www.instagram.com/celina.eklund/] ▶︎ FACEBOOK: Celina Eklund [https://www.facebook.com/CelinaEklundd/] ▶︎ LINKEDIN: Celina Eklund [https://www.linkedin.com/in/celina-eklund/] ▶︎ YOUTUBE: CelinaEklund [https://www.youtube.com/@CelinaEklund]

Start Looking for Other Opportunities Around You Ft. Arthur Ballesteros #153

Arthur Ballesteros is a radio host turned content creator who has never been afraid to stand out from the crowd. From acting and music to stand-up comedy and radio in the San Francisco Bay Area, Arthur has spent his life mastering the art of storytelling and authentic self-expression. In this conversation, he opens up about what it truly means to know yourself, trust your instincts, and embrace the things that make you different even when the world tells you to fall in line. At 40 years old, Arthur is in the middle of one of the biggest risks of his life, walking away from a comfortable decade-long radio career to build something of his own, all while raising a newborn in one of the most expensive cities in the world. He and his wife share a deep partnership built on trust, long-term vision, and a mutual belief that real fulfillment comes from chasing what sets your soul on fire. Arthur gets candid about the sleepless nights, the financial fears, and why he believes taking calculated risks is the only way to truly grow. From decoding the Federal Reserve to making personal finance entertaining and accessible, Arthur is carving out a lane nobody else is occupying. He shares how growing up without financial literacy shaped his obsession with building wealth, how AI is reshaping the future of money, and why looking for the gaps, doing what others aren't, is where the real magic happens. Whether you're thinking about your next big leap or just need a reminder to bet on yourself, this episode will leave you fired up and ready to go. ⭐️CONNECT WITH ARTHUR ON SOCIAL MEDIA ⭐️ ▶︎ INSTAGRAM: @couldbearthur [https://www.instagram.com/couldbearthur/] ▶︎ LINKEDIN: Arthur Ballesteros [https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthur-ballesteros/] ▶︎ EMAIL: ArthurLBallesteros@gmail.com [ArthurLBallesteros@gmail.com] 🔹🔹CONNECT WITH CELINA ON SOCIAL MEDIA🔹🔹 ▶︎ INSTAGRAM: Celina.Eklund [https://www.instagram.com/celina.eklund/] ▶︎ FACEBOOK: Celina Eklund [https://www.facebook.com/CelinaEklundd/] ▶︎ LINKEDIN: Celina Eklund [https://www.linkedin.com/in/celina-eklund/] ▶︎ YOUTUBE: CelinaEklund [https://www.youtube.com/@CelinaEklund]

ELLIOTT ARMY SERIES: Don't Get Stuck in the Negatives Ft. Sean Sanabria #152

I sat down with Sean Sanabria, one of the longest-tenured members of the Elliott Group, to explore his journey from aimless 19-year-old to top performer, coach, and self-described Renaissance man. Sean opens up about discovering Andy Elliott on YouTube when he had just 4,000 subscribers, while Sean was broke, struggling with unhealthy habits, and working his first car sales job. What followed was four years of total immersion in a new way of thinking, traveling the country as Andy's videographer, and eventually rising to the sales floor. But this conversation goes well beyond sales. Sean and I dig into the often-overlooked challenge of building a personal identity while working inside a high-profile brand, how easy it is to lose yourself in someone else's mission, and how the real work is figuring out who you are outside of it. Sean reflects candidly on spending most of his early 20s without that "gap year" to find himself, and the breakthroughs he's experiencing now. ⭐️CONNECT WITH SEAN ON SOCIAL MEDIA ⭐️ ▶︎ INSTAGRAM: @officialseansanabria [https://www.instagram.com/officialseansanabria/] ▶︎ LINKEDIN: Sean Sanabria [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-sanabria-6a94a623b/] ▶︎ EMAIL: seans@elliott247.com [seans@elliott247.com] 🔹🔹CONNECT WITH CELINA ON SOCIAL MEDIA🔹🔹 ▶︎ INSTAGRAM: Celina.Eklund [https://www.instagram.com/celina.eklund/] ▶︎ FACEBOOK: Celina Eklund [https://www.facebook.com/CelinaEklundd/] ▶︎ LINKEDIN: Celina Eklund [https://www.linkedin.com/in/celina-eklund/] ▶︎ YOUTUBE: CelinaEklund [https://www.youtube.com/@CelinaEklund]

How to Increase Pitching Velocity Ft. Scott & Lora Haase # 151

Most athletes are taught that if you want to get better, you just have to push harder. But what if that is actually the reason so many people plateau or get injured? Scott Haase, known as the Velocity Doctor, has worked with over 1,100 pitchers across 16 years, helping athletes add serious velocity, often four plus miles per hour in as little as 90 days, without increasing injury risk. Scott went from a college pitcher struggling with velocity to adding five miles per hour in a single offseason, and that transformation turned into a 16 year career helping over 1,100 pitchers do the same. Now, through their health first system and global training community, they are helping athletes unlock more power with less effort and without sacrificing their long term health. Scott’s wife Lora is also with us today has been on the journey with him, has supported his passion and helping people feel better and perform better. This conversation is a thoughtful reminder that lasting success is built not on quick wins, but on the daily choices we make in how we show up for the people around us and the commitments we choose to honor. ⭐️CONNECT WITH SCOTT ON SOCIAL MEDIA ⭐️ ▶︎ INSTAGRAM: @scotthaase14 ▶︎ LINKEDIN: SCOTT HAASE [https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthaase] ▶︎ EMAIL: scott@healthyvelocom.com [scott@healthyvelocom.com] ▶︎ PHONE: 317-854-0040 🔹🔹CONNECT WITH CELINA ON SOCIAL MEDIA🔹🔹 ▶︎ INSTAGRAM: Celina.Eklund [https://www.instagram.com/celina.eklund/] ▶︎ FACEBOOK: Celina Eklund [https://www.facebook.com/CelinaEklundd/] ▶︎ LINKEDIN: Celina Eklund [https://www.linkedin.com/in/celina-eklund/] ▶︎ YOUTUBE: CelinaEklund [https://www.youtube.com/@CelinaEklund]