The Elevate Media Podcast

The Elevate Media Podcast

The Elevate Media Podcast is built for entrepreneurs who want more than just business tips — they want real conversations that spark growth, sharpen their skills, and fuel their purpose. Hosted by Chris Anderson, founder of Elevate Media Group, this show dives into the stories, strategies, and mindsets of entrepreneurs who’ve overcome adversity, mastered their craft, and elevated both their business and their life. Each episode brings practical insight you can apply right away — whether it’s around brand building, content creation, leadership, or navigating the everyday challenges of entrepreneurship. If you’re ready to grow with clarity, confidence, and purpose — this is the show for you.

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August 11, 2025 38 mins

After 30 years in the corporate world, Nancy Dillingham Marks felt something needed to change. One glass art class shifted everything. In this inspiring episode of the Elevate Media Podcast, host Chris Anderson dives into Nancy’s powerful journey from COO to founder of the Glass Arts Collective—a studio dedicated to healing, creativity, and community.

Learn how Nancy discovered her passion through helping her mother, overcame impost...

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In this episode of the Elevate Media Podcast, Chris Anderson sits down with growth expert and founder of Experts Only Consulting, Allison Bridges. With a track record of building $2.5 million startups and helping businesses grow by over 100% in just six months, Alison brings the fire. They dive into the real steps for scaling a service-based business, why mindset and creative energy matter more than you think, how to systematize yo...

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Discover the real path to growing a successful online business as Todd and Leah Getts join Chris Anderson on the Elevate Media Podcast. They break down the biggest myths in digital entrepreneurship and share how to grow and market your business online the right way.

  • The biggest lie about starting an online business
  • Why simple strategies outperform complex ones
  • How to avoid building a “Frankenstein business”
  • What Todd & Leah would d...
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In this episode of the Elevate Media Podcast, host Chris Anderson speaks with Ali Hafizji, engineer turned entrepreneur and founder of Wednesday and Tuesday, two innovative agencies. Ali shares his journey from building scalable systems to running product-driven teams focused on AI, customer acquisition, and sustainable growth. He explains how product-market fit applies to both products and services, why most founders plateau, and ...

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In this episode of the Elevate Media Podcast, host Chris Anderson sits down with branding expert and author Ruben Alvarez, CEO of Marketing Hunters, to unpack the critical difference between branding and marketing—and why it matters more than ever in today’s AI-driven world. They dive into his new book The Black Book of Branding, explore how speed is killing strategy, why authenticity beats automation, and how to future-proof your ...

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In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How Peter transitioned from a legal career to wealth management through an unexpected opportunity
  • The importance of building strong client relationships and trust over time
  • Why entrepreneurs should focus on long-term wealth building, not just income
  • Two of the most powerful ways to build wealth: starting a business and legally reducing taxes
  • The impact of proper business structure and tax strategy (e.g...
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In this special in-person episode, Chris Anderson sits down with Tipton, Indiana’s Mayor Kegan Schmicker to talk leadership, community vision, and the real weight of decision-making in public service. From personal mindset strategies to professional growth goals, Mayor Schmicker offers a grounded perspective on what it really takes to lead with purpose—whether you’re running a business or a city.

 

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In this episode of the Elevate Media Podcast, Chris Anderson is joined by Nadja Fromme, a former marketing executive behind billion-dollar brands like Lindt and Kraft Heinz. Now a coach and strategist for purpose-driven entrepreneurs, Nadja helps founders cut through the noise with real clarity and confidence in their messaging. If you’re struggling to stand out or constantly pivoting your brand, this conversation will ground you i...

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In this transformative episode of the Elevate Media Podcast, host Chris Anderson sits down with Charley Johnson, former President of the Pay It Forward Foundation and now a trailblazer in a new executive role: Chief Consciousness Officer. Charley shares his unique journey from building a multimillion-dollar business to being forced into a deeper awareness that reshaped how he sees leadership, conflict, and purpose in business. This...

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In this episode of the Elevate Media Podcast, Dr. Steven Greene breaks down his powerful “Triangle of Success” framework—Product, System, and Mentorship—and how it can help entrepreneurs monetize their message and build a thriving brand. We explore how giving away real value attracts paying clients, why your greatest asset is your tribe, and how staying consistent and available positions you as the go-to expert in your niche.


 

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Gabriel Kaam shares his entrepreneurial journey from web developer to founder of a luxury e-commerce agency serving prestigious brands like Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, and L'Oreal Paris. His specialized approach to helping fashion, beauty, and luxury brands perform better in e-commerce has created a niche that even the largest agencies can't fill.

• Founded agency in 2016 after turning his passion for web development into a career
• Gre...

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After 35 years of experience building companies and helping four reach billion-dollar valuations, Kris Kluver shares his expertise on achieving extraordinary business growth through unreasonable thinking and strategic delegation.

• Recognizing when you've become the bottleneck in your business
• Breaking through growth ceilings by delegating instead of doing more
• Being audacious in your thinking to achieve extraordinary results
• Cre...

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May 13, 2025 35 mins

Credit card points are more powerful than most travelers realize, often worth five times more when used strategically rather than cashed out for statement credits.

 

• Points strategy coach Julia Menez transitioned from actuary to travel hacking expert during the pandemic

• Credit card companies intentionally make it easy to redeem points for low-value options like statement credits

• The most valuable strategy is transferring points t...

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Chris sits down with Kayla Logue, bestselling author and founder of Move Into Words, who shares her transformative journey from following society's expectations to creating a purpose-driven life defined on her own terms.

• Walking away from a traditional path during the pandemic with just $900 to start fresh
• Discovering journaling as a transformative daily practice that provides mental clarity
• Implementing radical se...

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Kasim Aslam, founder of Solutions 8 and expert in hiring remote top 1% talent, reveals how entrepreneurs can build extraordinary teams by treating people as "miracles" rather than commodities. He shares his counterintuitive approach to finding and empowering exceptional talent while leveraging AI as a tool that makes human uniqueness more valuable than ever.

• Entrepreneurs are "broken people" who experience dopamine d...

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April 21, 2025 37 mins

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John Brink shares his extraordinary journey from surviving Nazi-occupied Holland as a child to building the largest secondary lumber manufacturer in Canada with just $25.47 and a dream. He reveals how discovering his ADHD later in life helped him reframe what others saw as a limitation into what he now calls his "superpower."

• Surviving in war-torn Holland during Nazi occupation as a child, witnessing Allied bombings ...

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Lem Garcia shares his journey of building one of Southern California's fastest growing personal injury law firms from scratch, discussing the risks, challenges, and rewards of entrepreneurship. He details his path from being heavily in debt to creating a successful business through determination, resourcefulness, and strategic marketing.

• Taking risks is essential to entrepreneurial success
• Starting a business is lik...

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Chris Anderson welcomes Jeremy Hill, a seasoned entrepreneur with 25 years of experience in private markets who has facilitated over $2 billion in deals through JB Capital. Their conversation offers profound insights on entrepreneurship, faith, family values, and maintaining character in business.

• Private markets defined as everything beyond traditional stocks and bonds - from private equity to small businesses to al...

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Carey shares powerful insights on how a clear business vision leads to entrepreneurial success and personal fulfillment. She draws from her journey of transforming from a corporate employee to a successful entrepreneur who helps others clarify their vision and achieve their goals.

• Turning a written vision into reality through clarity and purpose
• Why many entrepreneurs are running "expensive hobbies" rather than prof...

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Amanda Johnson, the Story Oracle, shares her journey of founding Saved by Story and how entrepreneurs can break free from limiting narratives to achieve greater success and fulfillment. Her insights blend storytelling techniques with entrepreneurial wisdom to help business owners navigate challenges and transform their professional journeys.

• Origin of the Story Oracle brand stemming from Amanda's vision in 2007 to he...

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