AIM Podcast: Recent Episodes
Doug Elks
Ambition In Mind is a platform to serve and create community by instilling a powerful mindset in people that will help change the world in a positive way. It starts by waking up every single morning with constant awareness and focus to become better and produce positive energy that will make an impact on those around you. It is a mindset that heavily determines success and will be the element that propels you to take action and never settle. It is a mindset that uses past failures and adversities to learn, grow, and inspire. It is a mindset that is grateful and present in the process but also hungry for the prize.
Doug is joined by the founder of Crucible, Nathan Mansfield. Nathan shares his powerful testimony of coming to know Jesus as Lord. He talks about his background in the military and as an entrepreneur as well. Nathan dives into the importance of godly community and how men are called to sharpen one another. He mentions some exciting upcoming events he is leading that men can join and get involved in.
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Doug is joined by Christian speaker and influencer, Grant Troutt. Grant shares his story and talks about how Jesus has changed his life. He also talks about navigating identity in life, growing through seasons of preparation, and the importance of leading a godly marriage. Grant is also a soon to be father and touches on his excitement for the next season of life he and his wife are about to step into.
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Doug is joined by Christian evangelist, speaker, writer, and pilot, Franklin Rivas Hodge. Franklin shares his testimony and highlights the hope he found in Jesus that helped him overcome suicidal thoughts and more. He talks about the love God has for us and how He has a plan and purpose for our lives. Franklin also talks about how to fight against the enemy’s attacks and schemes to get us off track from what God has for our lives.
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Doug is joined by Christian worship artist, Ryan Ellis. Ryan shares his testimony and talks about how he got into making music. He talks about his journey as an artist and how his faith has grown during his career. Ryan also talks about the importance of worship and how it strengthens our relationship with God.
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Doug is joined by oatmeal expert and social media content creator, Trace Alexander. Trace shares his story of playing sports and getting into his appreciation for making all kinds of different types of oatmeal that have now turned into a powerful global brand. He shares some of the obstacles he has overcome with eating disorders and more. Trace also dives into the importance of staying consistent and working hard to glorify the Lord. Outside of crushing the recipe content, he also is an avid runner and athlete.
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Doug shares about the recent announcement of AIM MISSIONS officially becoming a registered nonprofit men’s ministry with the mission of serving and equipping men to share the Gospel, make disciples, and advance the Kingdom. Doug shares the origin story of AIM and how it has gotten to this point by listening to God and moving in obedience to His call. He also talks about what the ministry will focus on within their three main pillars of evangelism, discipleship, and outreach. AIM MISSIONS has an incredible internal team that is hard at work to carry out the work that needs to be done. If you feel called to support and partner with AIM MISSIONS, please visit the ministry website below.
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Doug is joined by president and director of Mayhem Athlete, Jake Lockert. Jake talks about his story of getting into crossfit and his journey becoming the president of Mayhem Athlete. He also shares the importance of leading your family well as a man with 3 kids and 1 on the way. Jake dives into the connection between faith and fitness as well as the reasons Mayhem chooses to operate with one aim of leading people to Jesus.
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Doug is joined by the Vice President of the AACC, host of the ‘Built Different Podcast’, speaker, and author of his latest book “Even If”, Zach Clinton. Zach shares some encouraging values about what it looks like to live a life that is built differently than what the world recommends. He also talks about the inspiration and purpose behind his new book “Even If”. Zach has a heart for serving the Lord and men’s ministry as well.
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Doug is joined by trainer, coach, author, and speaker, Todd Durkin. Todd talks about his story of grit and determination to find success even through adversity and challenges. He talks about the importance and secret for maximizing impact on others. Todd talks about his new book that is out, an exciting upcoming event he is hosting this summer in LA, and a big project he has been working on to help even more people.
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Doug is joined by Christian social media creator Dayne Kamela. Dayne talks about his testimony and shares how prayer has played such a powerful role in his relationship with the Lord. He tells the story of how he started making prayer content on social media and with consistency and the hand of God, he now impacts millions through digital prayer around the world. Dayne also talks about some other incredible projects he is working on such as his in person prayer meet up later this year and more.
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Doug is joined by Frank Simme to announce their next challenge of running 100 miles with a 20 lb weighted vest to raise awareness for mental health through the “WHAT’S YOUR WEIGHT?” campaign. The goal of this challenge is to inspire people to do hard things and to also identify the weights they carry in life that they are not designed to carry such as anxiety, depression, addiction, comparison, suicidal ideology, and more. This race will take place Dec. 7th outside Austin, TX at the “Run Your Race” ultramarathon hosted by Steve Weatherford and Pierce Showe.
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Doug is joined by Christian Huff and Luke Parker to talk about their recent trip to Israel. They shared how their experience inspired their faith and talked about the itinerary of the trip. They dive into all the incredible places they had a chance to visit in the first part of the trip which include many locations in Jerusalem where Jesus walked. Huge thank you to Holy Landings for making this trip possible and providing such a life changing experience.
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Doug is joined by AO Globe Life Partner, Entrepreneur, and strong man of God, David Carpenter. David talks about his powerful testimony and shares how God has moved throughout his life while addressing the highs and lows. David also dives into what it looks like to conduct “Kingdom Business” using principles that are biblically based and honor God.
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Doug is joined by husband, father, and the host of the 4:8 Men Podcast, Christian Huff. Christian talks about his story and how his faith has grown and developed. He also talks about his new 4:8 Man Challenge which is a 30 day devotional that incorporates scripture, devotional, and a workout. It is an exciting resource for men to grow in their faith and challenge themselves physically. He also talks about the importance and connection of faith and fitness in our life.
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Doug is joined by his grandfather, Doug Riddle aka “Dee”. Dee talks about his story and his relationship with his father who played a major role in his life as a mentor and eventually his business partner in the car business. He shares some valuable wisdom and lessons he has learned throughout his life. Dee also talks about the importance of investing in your relationships, especially your marriage.
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Doug talks about AIM MISSION 001. He shares the WHY behind the MISSIONS and what the intended purpose is for each event. Doug talks about the team, speakers, and brands that helped make MISSION 001 a huge success. He also dives into the AIM MISSION Standard that states the expectations of everyone involved. Finally, he talks about AIM MISSION 002 and how to get involved if interested.
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Doug is joined by speaker, author, and founder of OWN IT, Justin Roethlingshoefer. Justin shares his story and talks about getting interested in health and wellness at a young age. Throughout his hockey career, he continued to pursue a fascination for human optimization and health. Justin talks about his company OWN IT and what it truly means to live a life by design.
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Doug is joined by calisthenics and lifestyle optimization coach and thought leader, Adam Frater. Adam talks about the importance of health and wellness and explains the full concept of holistic health. He also dives into the benefits of healthy habits and disciplines that can help people accomplish their goals and also improve their quality of living.
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Doug is joined by founder of Capital BST, Mike Cadwallader. Mike shares his story of getting into sneakers at a young age and how that transformed into him owning his own shoe store. He talks about his love for the game of basketball and the impact it had on how he has built his business. Mike shares some valuable lessons about entrepreneurship and life throughout this episode.
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Doug is joined by content creator and mindset coach, Cru Mahoney. Cru shares his story and talks about why he started doing hard things. He shares how discipline has helped him grow and overcome hard times as well. He talks about starting to create content on social media and how that allows him to make an impact on people all over the world.
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Doug is joined by Mr. F Simme as they produce the first ever car pod while traveling on the road to record more podcasts and speaking engagements. In this episode Doug recaps his recent Miami Half Marathon while wearing a 20# weighted vest for Ten Thousdand’s Run Strong division. He talks about training, the actual race experience, and so much more.
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Doug is joined by founder and CEO of Asé Pure Naturals, Heather Jacoby. Heather shares her story and talks about some of the challenges she faced in her upbringing. She talks about how she was able to overcome hard times and keep moving forward. Heather also dives into Asé Pure Naturals by explaining the mission and how their products make a positive impact on people.
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Doug is joined by international BBQ event host/cook, Jack Arnold. Jack talks about his story and shares how he got into cooking. He talks about the inspiration his dad has on his career and why he does what he does. Jack also talks about the power of relationships and how serving others has helped him build his successful business. He talks about where this is headed and some exciting plans for the future.
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Doug is joined by founder of Carte Blanche, Louis Leidenfrost. Louis shares his story and talks about how he got into entrepreneurship at an early age. He also talks about some of the important and valuable lessons he has learned throughout his journey about sales, marketing, product, leadership, and more. Louis dives into his testimony as well and explains why he has chosen to follow Jesus.
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Doug is joined by serial entrepreneur, speaker, and podcast host, Stephen Scoggins. Stephen shares his story about how he got into business and some important lessons he has learned. He also dives into the topic of leadership and shares some powerful tactics that will make you a stronger and more effective leader.
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Doug is joined by former Navy Seal, entrepreneur, podcast host, speaker, and leader of men, Garrett Unclebach. Garrett talks about his story serving in the US military as a Navy Seal and how that has impacted his life. He also talks about the importance of purpose and being on a mission in life. Garrett shares some effective tactics and strategies to be a high level leader and much more.
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Doug dives into his word of focus for 2024 - DISCIPLINE. He talks about WHY he chose that word, what it truly means, how to understand the foundation of discipline, strategies and tactics to improve self discipline, and his core 5 daily disciplines for 2024.
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Doug is joined by creative director and fitness enthusiast, Daniel Wilson. Daniel dives into his powerful testimony and shares his story of beating cancer 2x, battling infertility, and more. He talks about his faith in Jesus and how that has changed his life. Daniel explains the motivation behind attacking Project 7 and he also shares more about the challenge itself.
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Doug is joined by health and fitness coach and viral content creator, Lucas Dasilva AKA Coach Blue. Lucas talks about his upbringing and how he had to overcome some challenges as a kid that have shaped him into the man he is now. He also talks about his time in the military and how he made the shift to full time fitness and social media. He shares some valuable lessons about mindset and perseverance.
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Doug breaks down the recent “Run Your Race” 100 miler. In this episode he talks about his WHY for running 100 miles, what the training looked like, and the actual race itself. He explains how suffering is a privilege and that we can boast in our weakness because that makes God’s power perfect. He shares how he was able to finish this challenge thanks to the strength of the Lord!
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Doug is joined by ultra endurance athlete and hybrid coach, Matt Johnson. Matt shares his story and talks about his background of getting into fitness and running. He shares some powerful mindset tactics that have helped him have tremendous success in his training and on race day. Matt is planning more exciting races and feats to attack in 2024 and talks about his persistence and desire to continue to push his boundaries.
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Doug is joined by hybrid athlete, fitness coach, and entrepreneur, Ramses Principe. Ramses shares more about his background in sports and how that brought him to the fitness industry. He talks about how he has overcome some challenges and hard times in his life that have helped him grow and develop as a man. In this episode he breaks down the hybrid athlete blueprint that has helped him accomplish marathons and full IronMan triathlons. He also addresses some exciting goals and projects he is working on.
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Doug shares how God has been answering prayers in his life recently. With a great desire to build community and grow you will hear stories and actionable takeaways to help you continue to grow in your own life. He also talks about a recent event he attended with Steve Weatherford and some powerful takeaways he learned about community and discipline.
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Doug is joined by professional CrossFit athlete, Noah Ohlsen. Noah shares his story of getting into CrossFit and how that has impacted his life. He talks about his journey through the games and the impact he has been able to make on and off the competition floor. During the episode, Noah also opens up about his mindset and philosophy towards competition and building your personal reputation. He discusses his current focus on prepping for an awesome year of competing in the teams division and doing whatever he can to help others get better.
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Doug is joined by social media content creator and JWLKRS Worship artist, Austin Armstrong. Austin shares about his upbringing and how that has impacted his life. He also dives deep into his Faith in Jesus. He talks about how and why he started creating content on social media, some exciting plans to help grow JWLKRS, and more.
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Doug is joined by social media content creator, entrepreneur, and former national champion gymnast, Stacey Ervin Jr. to discuss how to clear your mind for success. Stacey shares his story and talks about his habits and routines that allow him to be successful in all areas of his life especially mentally.
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Doug is joined by founder and CEO of Momentous Supplements, Jeff Byers. Jeff is a former professional football player that is now leading one of the fastest growing supplement companies in the industry. Through the help of incredible partnerships with Dr. Andrew Hubermna, CrossFit, and more the brand has been exploding. Jeff shares his story and explains his passion for health and human optimization. He also talks about where the brand is headed and some exciting studies that are showing some promising benefits to new products.
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Doug is joined by ice bath content creator, Cam Labar. Cam is frequently referred to as Cold Plunge Cam and creates content sharing his journey of getting cold and all the benefits of the practice. He talks about his motivation to start plunging and how it has drastically improved his mental health. He walks through the entire ice bath journey from start to finish. Cam shares where he sees this all going and how he wants to continue to help people and make an impact.
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Doug is joined by the founder of Blokes, Josh Whalen. Josh emphasizes the importance of perseverance and hard work to achieve success, and explains his initial interest in healthcare, driven by the potential for financial gain and helping people. He also discusses the culture of Blokes, his healthcare company, and the impact of COVID-19 on health and wellness. Josh and his wife have both experienced life-changing transformations since starting their companies, and he encourages people to invest in themselves and take risks.
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Doug is joined by content creator, podcast host, and co-founder of Upspace, Dom Fusco. Dom shares his story of playing college football and how that led him to make the transition into the fitness space. He talks about how he has been able to grow through those transition periods and find ways to help people through his podcast and content creation. Dom recently survived cardiac arrest and opens up about what he has learned through the process by sharing his perspective on life.
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Doug is joined by hybrid athlete and founder of The Hybrid Society Co, Jake Engelke. Jake talks about his story playing lacrosse and then getting into the fitness space. He explains why he decided to start training as a hybrid athlete and highlights some of the physical and mental benefits. Jake opens up about his recent biking accident and provides some positive value about how to overcome obstacles and hardships in life. He also talks about his new brand and explains the vision and purpose of The Hybrid Society Co.
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Doug is joined by basketball content creator and influencer, Braxton Picou. Braxton shares the story of how he got into the game of basketball. He also talks about his path from player to trainer to creator. Braxton breaks down his process on social media explaining how he has managed to grow a strong and loyal community by posting both valuable and entertaining videos.
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Doug is joined by content creator and founder of Nikki Font Activewear Nikki Font. Nikki shares her story of getting into fitness and how her sports background played a pivotal role in her journey. She also shares about her process to start creating content on social media to help people and how she has been able to grow her platform. Nikki talks about her activewear brand and the exciting plans she has for it in the near future with a rebrand and more.
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Doug is joined by health professional and entrepreneur Ashley Flores. Ashley shares her story of getting into fitness and how she learned more about the space. She also shares how she began creating content to document her journey and to inspire others through social media. Ashley is not only an incredibly influential figure in the fitness industry but also the founder of multiple brands. She shares more about how she got into business and some of the valuable lessons she has learned. Ashley is very passionate about positive mental health and understanding your self worth and she dives into those topics while bringing tangible steps to improve those areas as well.
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Doug is joined by Crossfit Games athlete Luke Parker. Luke shares his story and why his faith is so important to him. Through all of the different seasons Luke has been through, he explains why he is grounded in the phrase “Faithful Over Famous”. This episode includes live questions from the AIM Fam about faith, training, the Crossfit Games, his marriage, and so much more.
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Doug is joined by the CEO of Titan Brands, Austin Speck. Austin shares his journey, leadership philosophy, entrepreneurial insights, and experience growing a successful fitness brand. He also talks about some of his personal strategies and tactics to develop personally in a positive way. Austin explains how Titan fitness has an incredible positive trajectory and is making a strong stance in the fitness space.
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Doug is joined by entrepreneur, content creator, real estate agent, and DJ Austin J Mills. Austin shares his story of first getting into the game of basketball and how that led him to where he is today. He dives into all his current jobs and how he is able to manage all that he does. Austin boils a lot of his success down to his work ethic and being nice to people.
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Doug is joined by ESPN college basketball analyst, Sirius XM radio host, and founder of Spatola Basketball Camps Chris Spatola. Chris shares his story of getting into the game of basketball and how that led to an opportunity to play collegiately at West Point. Post college career Chris served in the US Army and then made his way into coaching at Duke University under Coach K. He currently works for ESPN, hosts a radio show on Sirius XM, and leads the Spatola Basketball Camps. Chris shares a wealth of knowledge on leadership and how to make a positive impact on the next generation of young people.
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Doug is joined by founder of Siegelman Stable Max Siegelman. Max shares his story of playing soccer and getting into fitness early in his life. He also shares how important his family is to him and how that impacted his decision to start Siegelman Stable. Max talks about scaling the business and how he was able to build strategic relationships with people that have helped him market the brand while also providing them value. He shares where the brand is headed and some exciting projects they are working on for the future.
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Doug is joined by strength and conditioning coach and entrepreneur Dustin Myers. Dustin shares his story of growing up and getting into weight lifting after being influenced in a positive way from his father. He shares how he took that passion and turned it into a career to help people and lead athletes from all different levels. In addition to coaching, Dustin also owns an awesome gym and supplement company. He talks about how he is able to balance coaching, training, and running a business all while helping people be the best version of themselves they can be.
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Doug is joined by viral golf content creator and entrepreneur Eliezer Paul-Gindiri aka “Snappy Gilmore”. Snappy shared his story of growing up and playing soccer before picking up the golf clubs. He talks about how he came up with the swing that sent him viral all over social media. Snappy shares his heart for why he creates content and also what he feels he is called to do. He is hosting his first ever golf tournament this year and has a lot of other exciting projects in the works.
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Doug is joined by the co-founder of Flux Footwear Zach Frey. Zach talks about his story and all the lessons he has learned that have led him to starting Flux. He dives into the meaning of the brand and the motivation to create shoes that have a very positive impact on those who wear them. Zach also talks about where the brand is headed and some exciting things they are working on.
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Doug is joined by professional health and fitness trainer Darien Johnson aka “That Ab Guy”. Darien shares his story of playing sports and ultimately getting into fitness. He talks about the importance of training the core and why people should take that seriously. Darien also talks about building his brand and making viral ab workout content.
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Doug is joined by hybrid athlete and female Hyrox World Record holder Meg Jacoby. Meg shares her story of getting into running and what ultimately led her to run in college at UConn. After her college career she started signing up for Hyrox races and began to focus on training for that sport. She talks about her training strategy and recent achievement of becoming the first female athlete in the sport of Hyrox to run sub 60 minutes. Meg also talks about her mindset and the “why” that drives her to be the best!
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Doug is joined by 2x Leadville Trail 100 winner Adrian Macdonald. Adrian shares how he got into running and what ultimately motivated him to pursue ultras. He shares insightful information about his training, experience, and take aways from running the Leadville Trail 100. Adrian also walks us through his mindset and how he mentally prepares for these races and life.
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Doug is joined by the founder and CEO of Cuts Steven Borrelli. Steven talks about his journey stepping into entrepreneurship and starting what is now one of the hottest and fastest growing clothing companies in the industry. He shares how he is able to get buy-in as a leader from not only his internal team but also influential people around the brand. Steven talks about the importance of community building and playing the long game when growing a brand. He also shares some valuable lessons he has learned along the way about business, leadership, and more.
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Doug is joined by Hyrox World Record holder and founder of HAOS Training and BLDR supplements Hunter McIntyre. Hunter talks about getting into fitness and how he gravitated to hybrid athlete competitive events in his early 20s. He shares the story of how he got into Hyrox and how the sport has grown and developed over time. He currently holds the fastest Hyrox time in the world and is training for this year's World Championships in Manchester, England. Hunter talks about being an entrepreneur while also training as a professional athlete and what kind of mindset it takes to compete to be the best.
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Doug is joined by health and wellness professional Makayla Anisa. Makayla shares her story of getting into the fitness industry after a career in sports. She talks about how she has built healthy habits that stem from having a positive mindset. Makayla explains what it means to have a positive mindset and some tangible practices to improve mental health. She also talks about how social media comes into effect with her mental health both from a positive and negative perspective.
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Doug is joined by CrossFit and Tactical Games athlete, training coach, and entrepreneur Jacob Heppner. Jacob talks about why he chooses to get uncomfortable and pursue different challenges in his life to grow. He shares some valuable stories about taking risks and how that can lead to incredibly rewarding outcomes. Jacob is currently training for the tactical games and talks about his focus on that endeavor.
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Doug is joined by Dr. Stefi Cohen who is a 25x World Record Powerlifter, Pro Boxer, Speaker, Author, and more! She talks about her motivation to start playing sports and how that mindset would eventually lead to many other exciting chapters such as CrossFit, Olympic lifting, Powerlifting, and now Boxing. She shares what her equation for success looks like and stresses the importance of doing the basics consistently over time to progress. Stefi also has a strong passion for education and to use what she has learned to help many people.
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Doug is joined by his business partner and co-founder in Kaizos Lukas Joyner. They sit down to share the story of the Kaizos 50 Miler. Due to hazardous weather, strong winds, and severe flooding the Marin Ultra Challenge was canceled so Doug and Lukas decided to make their own 50 mile run in San Francisco, California. They breakdown how they trained, prepared, and fueled for the feat. They also dive into some stories and experiences from the actual run. Life will always present challenges so it is important to decide how to deal with them. Choose to get ONE PERCENT BETTER EVERYDAY and make it happen whatever it takes.
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Doug is joined by the senior manager of education at Coros Derek Dalzell. Derek talks about his personal background training and coaching in the endurance space as well as what brought him to Coros. He also explains the importance of training using technology and real data. Coros is a technology company that helps athletes capture important metrics that directly impact their performance. Derek talks about some key stats to monitor for training and racing to become the best athlete a person can be.
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Doug is joined by the founder of Ice Barrel Wyatt Ewing. Wyatt shares his story and background prior to taking on the mission of creating the best cold exposure experience in the game. He talks about building the company with the right people and leading with incredible core values that the team lives out everyday. Wyatt explains how community is extremely important and what Ice Barrel is doing to bring people together to benefit from cold water.
Doug is joined by the founder of Sisu Sauna Peter Nelson. Peter shares how he got into fitness and ultimately ultra endurance racing. He has learned many valuable lessons through his training and racing that he has brought with him into starting multiple businesses such as Sisu. He talks about the vision of Sisu and some exciting ways the brand is making a huge impact on people beyond just the direct benefits of heat exposure in their signature saunas.
Doug is joined by founder of Slate Milk Manny Lubin. Manny shares his entrepreneurial story of how he came up with the idea to start Slate. He shares some very valuable insight about building a brand and what it takes to scale. He also talks about challenges he faced and how he ultimately used them to improve and become a better business owner. Manny sums up the episode by sharing some exciting news about the direction of the brand for 2023.
Doug is joined by founder of Fat and Weird Cookie Brad Bromlow. Brad shares his story of going into the military and making the transition to the fitness space with his wife Aubrie Bromlow. He talks about the motivation to start Fat and Weird Cookie and what the early days looked like for the company. He also gives a ton of value about his experiences and insights growing the brand from multiple perspectives including marketing, product innovation, leadership, and more. Brad is also a proud father and takes that role very seriously.
Doug is joined by professional bodybuilder and social media icon Blessing “The Boogieman” Awodibu. Blessing shares his story from very humble beginnings to becoming an elite competitive bodybuilder and social media content creator. Throughout his entire life he has embraced an underdog mentality. He shares how he has stayed motivated and built his success from not only his actions but also his mindset of resilience and grit.
Doug is joined by the Founder of solidcore, Back on My Feet, and Ambition Anne Mahlum. Anne also is a 3x Tedx speaker where she has shared her incredible story. In this episode she talks about her upbringing and how that ultimately led her into business to help people and make an impact. She shares some insightful stories and experiences she has gone through while building her businesses and some valuable lessons as well.
Doug is joined by former Michigan State football walk-on turned pro, co-founder of Synergy Dryland, and strength and performance coach for Rideout Strong Todd Anderson. Todd shares his story of going from a walk-on at Michigan State to playing in the NFL and then transitioning into strength coaching. He is an expert in all things health and wellness and shares more about the important practices of recovery and how to optimize your body as an athlete. Todd is currently training to complete a challenge of benching 405, deadlifting 605, and running a sub 4 hour marathon in the same day.
Doug is joined by Fropro founder Matthew Williams. Matthew shares his story and a lot of the challenges he experienced growing up that lead him to be the leader and entrepreneur he is today. He explains the importance of using your story to build your brand. He dives into how he came up with the idea to start Fropro and how the brand has grown overtime.
Doug is joined by British bodybuilder, fitness model, actor, author, and podcast host Roger Snipes. Roger shares his story of getting into fitness when he was younger and how that ultimately led him to compete in bodybuilding. Throughout his fitness career, Roger has taken a holistic approach and preached the importance of natural health and wellness. He talks about his book “Your Mind Builds Your Body” which is a guide to enhance your health through biohacking and strength training.
Doug is joined by entrepreneur, author, public speaker, podcast host, and social media expert Casey Adams. Casey is the host of the Casey Adams Show as well as the founder of recently acquired MediaKits. In this episode Casey talks about his recent Honolulu full marathon and all the things he learned from completing that impressive task. He also shares the story of starting his very successful podcast that has directly impacted all of his business ventures and overall personal opportunities in a positive way. He uses his personal experiences and interactions with others to bring immense value to this episode and explains how ultimately the greatest advice he can give the audience about life is to never quit.
Doug is joined by his Hyrox doubles partner Lukas Joyner. During this episode they dive into a full in depth recap and analysis of the Hyrox LA 22/23 race. They talk about what Hyrox is, why they chose to participate in the sport, and how they prepared for it. They also break down the race and share helpful tips about their performances and how to best navigate the race. They placed 2nd out of 70 mens double teams in LA and recorded an official time of 57:12 which qualified them for the Hyrox World Championships in Manchester, England May 27, 2023.
Doug is joined by professional basketball player and Netflix actor Elvin Rodriguez. Elvin shares his story of getting into the game of basketball and ultimately going to play professional. He shares the story of how he got into acting and what lead to the opportunity for him to be an actor in the Netflix movie “Hustle” with Adam Sandler. The main theme Elvin talks about through all his different endeavors is the power of believing in yourself.
Doug is joined by health and fitness professional and commercial pilot Joey Miuccio. Joey talks about his journey getting into fitness and how he has adapted over time in his training. He shares about his current style of hybrid training and talks about his upcoming marathons. In addition to being an incredible athlete and fitness influencer, Joey is also a commercial and airline pilot. He explains the process of becoming a pilot and shares some awesome stories that he has experienced in his time. Joey talks about his brand partnerships and how he is able to bring value through his content and relationship building.
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Doug is joined by 2x World Record holder James Boria. James just recently broke 2 world records for his bear crawl challenge. He has now bear crawled the fastest marathon and furthest distance known to man. He shares a lot about his mindset and how he was able to push through. James has a heart and motivation to help people and make a big impact on his community.
Doug is joined by former Alabama Football player and current founder of Herf Media Mac Hereford. Mac is a former D1 athlete that is now a social media influencer, brand consultant, and much more. He shares stories about his time at Bama and how he made the most of his opportunity to build his personal brand while helping others. Mac talks about the importance of relationships and bringing people value.
Doug is joined by christian music artist Christopher Hulvey. Hulvey shares his story of getting into music and ultimately signing with Reach Records. He talks about the process of making music and how he consistently seeks God to lead him through the process. Hulvey has reached many lives through his music and has new songs coming out this year in preparation for his next album and first headline tour in 2023.
Doug is joined by US military veteran and founder of Battle Bunker Austen Alexander. Austen shares how he got into the Navy and some of the major key learnings that he picked up on that have been serving him well with other opportunities in life. He also talks about his early interest in making videos when he was younger and how that turned into him making videos during his time in the military. Austen talks about the motivation to start Battle Bunker and how the brand has grown and developed over the years. Battle Bunker is preparing for its first live in person event at the end of October.
Doug is joined by Mayhem Crossfit athlete Luke Parker. Luke shares his story and how he has built his life on a foundation of faith that has carried him through college sports, his time on reality TV, and now as a competitive crossfit athlete. He provides great value on accountability, community, and more. Luke also talks about his current training with Rich Froning at Mayhem and how his overall experience has been working with the team.
Doug is joined by content creator and distance runner Matt Choi. Matt talks about the importance of living your life with positive energy. He dives into how much a positive mindset affects every area of your life and the people around you. Matt explains how he made the transition from working a corporate job to being an entrepreneur that is training, creating valuable content to help others, and working with some incredible brand partners.
Doug is joined by entertainer, speaker, and content creator Chaz Smith. Chaz tells his story of getting into creating content on the internet starting with his early days on Vine. He dives into the process of creating the content, how he comes up with the ideas, and how he executes the vision. He also shares the deeper purpose and motivation behind his posts. He wants to share his faith through his funny and entertaining content and be a light to everyone that consumes it.
Doug is joined by health and fitness influencer and entrepreneur Haddy Abdel. Haddy talks about his current prep for his first competitive show coming up. He talks about the power of challenging yourself to do something difficult to learn and grow. Haddy also shares more about his story and his motivation to use his platform to make an impact on others through honesty, transparency, and hard work.
Doug is joined by USA Olympic Swimmer Michael Andrew. Michael shares the story of getting into swimming and how he trained hard to become the youngest pro swimmer in history at 14 years old. He shares how he was able to handle all the pressure, hype, and fame from a mental standpoint while staying focused on what mattered most. Michael shares some incredible stories about his experience winning a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. He talks about his future goals and where he is headed in the sport.
Doug is joined by Christian music artist Cade Thompson. Cade shares his story of getting into music at an early age and how that passion and desire grew into something much larger. He talks about his motivation and inspiration for his recent hit “Arms Of Jesus” and some of the powerful ways he has been able to make an impact through the process. Cade explains how no matter what you are pursuing, God should be the foundation you build on. He will be heading up his first headline tour this september.
Doug is joined by former CrossFit Games competitor and founder of GOAT wine, Margaux Alvarez. Margaux talks about her experiences competing in the CrossFit Games and all that it taught her that she has carried into business. She shares some valuable insight about what it takes to start a small business and scale. Margaux has also recently been training for a tactical games competition that will take place next year.
Doug is joined by founder of Enclave and Key Blake Wynn. In addition to running a very successful marketing agency, Blake is also an advisor/investor in several companies including hoo.be, Tradeblock, mediakits, Secret Sauce, and more. During the conversation Blake shared stories about his passion and love for hustling sneakers in his early days that led him to starting Enclave. He also dives into everything someone would need to know about angel investing including why he chooses certain companies, the value he brings to the table, and more.
Eric Hinman talks to the AIM FAM about how Movement Is Medicine. The interview is moderated by Doug Elks + questions from the AIM FAM.
Doug is joined by 6x CrossFit Games athlete and creator of PowerAbs and PHIIT, Kari Pearce. Kari shares her story of getting into fitness and all the different modalities she explored before settling in on CrossFit. She talks about what it takes to be successful and why she enjoys competition so much. Kari explains her motivation to create PowerAbs and PHIIT as well as her brand new program, 21Strong. She shares her heart for serving others and helping people gain the confidence and joy they deserve.
Doug is joined by Founder and CEO of Spartan, Joe De Sena. Joe shares his story and why he is so passionate about helping people build strong foundations on the characteristics of grit, determination, resilience, and hard work. He talks about the challenges he faced during his upbringing that have shaped the man he is today. Joe explains how he started Spartan and how he gets people to buy into the vision and desire the community. Joe also spends a lot of time and energy finding ways to make a huge impact on the youth.
Nathan French talks to the AIM FAM about how consistency compounds. The interview is moderated by Doug Elks + questions from the AIM FAM.
Doug is joined by founder and CEO of Bare Performance Nutrition, Nick Bare. Nick talks about how he got into fitness and why he chose to document the entire process while starting his own nutrition company. He shares valuable insight on what it takes to grow a business and build a brand focused on helping guide people to their goals. Nick also talks about his desired style of training and how he has used what he has learned from every fitness modality to create his hybrid athlete approach. Finally, Nick explains how he balances his family life with all he has going on and what he is most excited about becoming a soon to be father.
Doug is joined by The Plunge founder, Ryan Duey. Ryan shares his story of getting into business and starting The Plunge which is a company that specializes in making top of the line ice baths. He talks about the motivation and passion to start his company and some things he has learned along the way. Ryan also provides a lot of valuable insight on the benefits of cold water exposure and how it not only helps you physically but also mentally.
Doug is joined by health and fitness professional Jeremy Scott. Jeremy shares the story of how he got into the fitness world and why he enjoys it so much. He also shares the importance of prioritizing health and the lasting impacts those decisions will have on your life. Jeremy breaks down health into several categories such as physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual and explains how they are all interconnected. No matter how busy life gets there are always ways to improve your health.
Doug is joined by his former college teammate and current graduate assistant for the NC State men’s basketball team Carlos Dotson. Carlos shares his story getting into the game of basketball and how he has used the game to open doors and opportunities in his life. He talks about his time playing in HS, college, and professionally overseas before stepping into a coaching role in college. Carlos plans to use his skills, experiences, and knowledge to not only help his players become better at basketball but to also improve as young men off the court.
Doug is joined by basketball skills coach and social media content creator Bjorn Broman. Bjorn shares his story of getting into the game of basketball and how it eventually led him to owning his own basketball academy with his brother Anders. He talks about some key life lessons that the game of basketball has taught him and how he has used those learnings to help encourage the next generation of hoopers. Bjorn talks about how challenging yourself and doing hard things will help you grow and achieve more.
Doug is joined by Promix athlete and boxer Jonathan Musick. Jonathan is on an incredible weight loss journey and uses his platform to inspire and motivate others to be the best versions of themselves. He talks about some of the trials and adversity he has experienced and how he uses it to push him to be better and help others. Jonathan shares more about his love for boxing and what his training looks like during the week. He also talks about his strategic partnership with Promix nutrition and how he uses their products to fuel his training.
Doug is joined by health and fitness influencer Nathan Freihofer. Nathan share his story and talks about directly dealing with an eating disorder and how he overcame it. His inspiring story provides hope for anyone that is dealing with a similar situation. He also talks about the rise of his social media presence and how he uses his platform to make an impact on a wide variety of people. Nathan is currently working to build his brand and continue to see gains in the gym while making a huge positive impression on his audience.
Doug is joined by Craig Levinson who is the founder of CL Talent and manager/trainer of Zion Clark. Criag shares about how the stories of his childhood as well as his experience playing college basketball have played a major role in shaping the way he approaches his professional life today. He also shares the story of how he and Zion met and formed a relationship as well as what their current business approach looks like. Craig brings a lot of value to the conversation about serving others, respecting everyone, building trust, and more.
Doug is joined by health and human performance coach Nick Walker. Nick talks about the importance of intentionally choosing positivity and how that will impact your life and those around you. He explains how sometimes you have to be vulnerable and accept yourself for who you are to truly grow and be positive. Nick shares some of his personal routines that help him frame his mindset to be positive.
Doug is joined by motivational speaker, actor, author, and athlete Zion Clark. We talk about Zion’s story and how he manages to overcome adversity while making no excuses about his situation. Zion talks about how his wrestling career has taught him a lot about life and how to find success. He has a lot of exciting opportunities coming up to share his story and make a bigger impact on others. Zion will be competing in professional track this year as well and dives into his current training and how he balances that with all of his business.
Doug is joined by Christian social media influencer Jacob Petersen. Jacob dives into his story and talks about taking the leap of faith to turn down medical school to pursue evangelism in person and through his massive social media platforms. He talks about living in a house with the Schnacky family and what they look like. He also shares more about how he manages to use his platform to honor God first. Jacob has some exciting events coming soon where he will be able to continue to make a large impact for Christ.
Doug is joined by the founders of Elite SRS Matt and Lennea Hopkins. They share the story of how they started Elite SRS and what motivated them to pursue God’s calling on their lives. They talk about the power of being faithful to what God is doing in your life and how to use the gifts and blessings to bring him glory. The company has had tremendous growth and positively affected many lives. Matt and Lennea explain more about the direction the company is headed and how it will continue to help inspire and motivate people to “Do Hard Things”.
Doug is joined by former Marine Raider and founder of Deep End Fitness Don Tran. Don shares his story growing up and making the decision to enter himself in the military. He talks about a lot of the adversity he went through growing up that ultimately made him stronger and better equipped to attack life with a positive outlook. Don tells us more about why he started Deep End Fitness and what they are planning to do with the platform to help people outperform in competition through mind and body calmness and confidence.
Doug announces his next challenge which is training to run a sub 3 hour marathon. Doug will run the Santa Rosa Marathon in California August 28, 2022. He is being personally coached by former professional runner and Olympian, Ryan Hall. Doug talks about his last marathon and explains the main areas he plans to improve in order to have a higher probability of success for this race. He shares more about his hybrid style of training and he dives into his personal nutrition and supplementation during his training block. Doug wants to help inspire and motivate others to challenge themselves and get out of their comfort zones.
Doug is joined by former Olympic runner and current CEO of Run Gum Nick Symmonds. Nick shares how he got into running and stories surrounding his journey to the Olympics. He also talks about his motivation to start Run Gum and where the company is headed in the future. Nick has an incredible personal brand on social media where he engages his audience with fun fitness content.
Doug is joined by professional American Ninja Warrior Grant McCartney. Grant shares his story and how he got the name Island Ninja as well as why he started training to be an American Ninja Warrior. He also talks about past, present, and future challenges he wants to attack. Grant is an incredible guy that loves finding ways to help people and use his platform to make an impact.
Doug is joined by speaker, author, sports executive, investor, and entrepreneur David Meltzer. David shares the key foundational elements of growing a successful business, how to overcome adversity and push forward with a positive mindset, and the number one trait you must have in order to be successful in life and in business. David is constantly giving back and providing immense value to his audience.
Doug is joined by cofounder of the Buttery Bros and professional film director Heber Cannon. Heber shares his story of how he got into film making and sports. He talks about the different opportunities he capitalized on in order to grow his personal brand and eventually start the Buttery Bros. He provides some very valuable pieces of advice for young people looking to explore and develop their passions and he also explains how bagels are underrated.
Doug is joined by successful entrepreneur and fitness enthusiast Michael Chernow. Michael dives into his story and shares some of the adversity he went through during his childhood that impacted his life. He talks about the importance of positive and healthy habits and how that will ultimately make you or break you. Michael’s success was not completely linear and he provides a lot of inspiration about getting back up and pushing forward. He is currently invested in multiple businesses with Kreatures of Habit being one of his current main focuses.
Doug is joined by celebrity and pro athlete performance trainer Derek Pratt. Derek shares his story of getting into fitness and also talks about his background in dancing and modeling prior to his current occupation as one of the most well-known and established performance coaches in the country. He dives into what his personal training looks like compared to training A-list celebrities and NBA basketball players. He also shares more about what his daily life looks like and how he is able to balance all of the many projects and opportunities he has going on. Derek works with some incredible brands and provides some valuable tips and advice on the best practices to grow your personal brand.
Doug is joined by the legend of feats of strength challenges Michael Miraglia. Michael shares his story and talks about his background in health and fitness. He also dives into all the incredible feats of strength challenges he has completed and attempted such as the strongman marathon and more. His incredible mindset and determination to push himself to new levels are inspiring.
Doug is joined by former CrossFit Games announcer and current VP of business development and athlete representative at Rich Froning Fitness, LLC Rory McKernan. Rory shares his story and all of the amazing opportunities that he had leading up to his current position with Rich Froning and Mayhem. He talks about how he got into CrossFit himself and the power of bringing people value in life. Rory is setting out to complete some very challenging endurance-based events in 2022 that he is currently training for.
Doug is joined by professional basketball player Jimmer Fredette. Jimmer shares his story of growing up and getting to BYU, handling the national spotlight while leading and making his team better, and his transition into the pros. They also talk about the current landscape of college basketball and the power of NIL. Jimmer and his family started a foundation as a way to give back to communities and promote a positive message to kids in schools all over the country. He also shares more about the creation of his new basketball training and skills app that is going to be released this month!
Doug is joined by former Villanova football superstar and founder of Get Better Or Get Beat Poppy Livers. Poppy shares his story of growing up and starting the brand GBGB. They talk about the power of believing in yourself when no one else does. He also shares more about his style of training and talks about his upcoming event Train Like An Athlete in Utah.
Doug is joined by public speaker and social media influencer Colby Schnacky. They dive into the topic of identity. What does identity mean? Where do you get your identity from? Colby shares more of his story and why he puts his identity in Christ. He also talks about his goals and aspirations for the future.
Doug is joined by 30-time Grand World Jump Rope champion and Triple Under World record holder Tori Boggs. Tori shares her story and how she got into jumping rope as well as beginning her competitive jump rope career. She also explains what her training looks like while preparing for competitions and shows. Tori has amassed an incredible community through her social media platforms and is constantly inspiring and educating the next generation of jump ropers.
Doug is joined by professional health and wellness coach Mike Aidala! Mike shares his story and how he got into fitness as well as mindfulness practices. They talk about some challenges Mike has set out to accomplish and his motivation for getting uncomfortable. He also shares some valuable tactics and ways people can become healthier in all areas of their life!
Doug and Judah sit down and talk about the Kiawah Island Marathon. Doug completed the 26.2 mile race on Dec 11 and over the course of this episode he dives into his motivation to train and complete the race, some areas he could have improved, the mindset he had during the race, what’s next, and more. Enjoy this challenge recap and make sure you go push limits with Ambition In Mind!
Doug is joined by health and fitness professional Brian Pruett. Brian shares his testimony and how different events in his story brought him closer to God. They talk about spiritual fitness and what it truly means to have spiritual disciplines in your life. Brian unpacks the 4 main ways to be spiritually fit which include praying, studying, fasting, and meditating. Brian is an incredible coach and trains people in all areas of life especially fitness, mindset, and spirituality.
Doug is joined by former Navy Seal, 6x CrossFit games competitor, and mustache champion Josh Bridges. They dive into a fascinating conversation centered around the idea of seeking adversity and resistance in life to grow and get better. Josh talks about his experiences in the military and how that helped shape the way he attacks other areas of his life like Crossfit, boxing, and business. He also explains what it means to “Pay the man” which is a saying he is often talking about and using to motivate and inspire people.
Doug is joined by founder of FITAID by LIFEAID Aaron Hinde. Aaron shares his story and motivation to start FITAID. He talks about the power of healthy habits which include morning routines, positive mindsets, and more. Aaron has been incredibly successful as an entrepreneur and leader and shares some of the key tactics he uses each and every day to be the best he can be.
Doug is joined by professional life coach, Zach Rance. They talk about breaking through mental barriers and finding ways to succeed no matter what is placed in front of you. Zach dives into a handful of amazing stories that exemplify this courageous practice. He also talks about his up and coming IronMan race that he is currently training for in Mexico.
Doug is joined by 5x IronMan competitor and current CrossFit athlete Eric Hinman. Eric shares his story of how he got into endurance training and ultimately started competing in IronMan races. He now competes and trains as a CrossFit athlete. Eric drives into best recovery practices and tactics to truly optimize the human body to compete and perform at a high level.
Doug is joined by performance coach and talent manager Bobby Rich. Bobby talks about growing up with a background in Judo and also getting into BJJ. He explains how what he learned from his experiences training shapes the way he lives his life. Bobby breaks down the keys to being successful in business, training, and life. He also shares some incredible stories about training soccer superstar David Beckham, landing his Puma brand deal, and more.
Doug is joined by hybrid athlete Nathan French. Nathan talks about his story growing up and how he got into lifting weights. He also dives into his motivation to train for a marathon while still strength training during his preparation. Nathan tells some awesome stories about landing partnerships with companies like BPN and Raw Gear as his social media platforms grew over time. He is set to run the Go One More Marathon in January 2022 powered by BPN.
Doug is joined by men’s physique competitor Ryan Dengler. Dengler shares his story and how he got into the world of fitness and lifting weights. With an athletic background, Dengler started lifting heavily from an early age and fell in love with the process. He also started to grow his social media platforms as he was documenting his journey and progression. His social media growth helped him land some incredible brand partnerships which he talks about in this episode. Ryan also tells us about his current training and diet for the 2021 Summer Shredding competition in Houston, Texas that he is competing in at the end of the month.
Doug is joined by health and fitness professional, Derick Ansah. Derick explains the importance of the mind to body connection and how it impacts your daily life. The mind to body connection is essentially how the mind and body are connected and affect each other. He also talks about his lifestyle and how he applies this concept to his training, diet, and more. Learning how to use this concept to your advantage will help you destroy limits and accomplish anything you put your mind to.
Doug is joined by Furman Men’s basketball strength and conditioning coach, Matt Aldred. Matt shares his story about how he went from England to coaching D1 college athletics in the United States. He also talks about his open heart surgery and how that ultimately motivated him to train and run a marathon in celebration of his one year surgery anniversary. They also discuss how to use the unexpected events in your life to make you better and stronger with gratitude and perspective.
Doug is joined by TLF athlete Hayden Greene. Hayden talks about his journey playing college basketball and how he fully transitioned to the fitness industry! He talks about the impacts his training has on the way he lives his life and his overall mindset. They also talk about the importance of finding ways to get out of your comfort zone and finding new ways to grow in life.
Doug is joined by health and fitness professional trainer, Matt Fox. They talk about the strong connection between fitness and mental health and why everyone should have some level of activity in their life. Matt also shares his story and dives into his incredible journey beating cancer and how he chooses to lead his family everyday. He talks about his current training style of using primarily bodyweight exercises and also what his diet consists of on a day to day basis.
Doug is joined by Stanford cross country and track student athlete, Connor Lane. Connor has had a very impressive running career starting in HS at Cardinal Gibbons where he broke the North Carolina state record in the 3200 meter (8:47.00) all the way to all his accomplishments at Stanford. He talks about his journey to the PAC-12, current training plan, nutrition, recovery, mindset, and more. Connor talks about his goals after his college career and dives deep into his mental approach to get there.
Doug talks about the single most detrimental factor that people deal with in life - self-imposed limitations. No matter what you have been through in life, with the right mindset you can remove these limitations. Everything comes down to perspective and mindset. Using both the positive and negative events in life to shape you and develop you remain crucial to reaching your full potential. Embrace your story and use it to make an impact on this world!
Doug is joined by celebrity trainer and founder of Just Train, Boss Everline. Boss shares his story of growing up as an athlete and moving into the business world and fitness industry. He talks about the key components of success and how he got to where he is today. They talk about the importance of discipline and how over time consistency in your habits will take you to the top.
Doug is joined by IFBB Pro and 3 time Mr. Olympia Competitor, Jeremy Potvin. Jeremy shares his story and dives deeper into his military background and ultimately what motivated him to get into bodybuilding. He also talks about embracing the journey and the power of believing in yourself no matter what.
Doug is joined by Joseph Timpano, founder of media platform Listen 2 This 1. Joseph shares his entrepreneurial background and his motivation behind creating L2T1. They talk about the mindset you have to have in order to succeed in building a brand and all the work and sacrifices it takes. Joseph dives into some best practices on social media in order to scale and see consistent growth.
Doug is joined by Lukas Joyner, founder of Christian apparel brand He Would Love First. They talk about their love for functional fitness and finding ways to challenge themselves. Lukas shares his story and talks about the importance of his Faith and how that played a huge role in motivating him to start HWLF with his college teammates. They dive deeper into the story of how HWLF was created and also where it is going by keeping their motivation purpose-driven to honor the Kingdom.
Doug is joined by Heavy To Modified founder, Anthony Lopez. AJ talks about his inspiring 600+ lb weight loss journey and everything that went into having success. They talk about embracing the process and putting in the work to achieve your dreams even when others are doubting you. AJ also shares about how his incredible platform has grown and the start of his brand, Heavy To Modified.
Doug is joined by AIM Athlete and Duke Men’s basketball player, Michael Savarino. They talk about the exciting partnership of Michael becoming the very first AIM Athlete. They also discuss the anticipation of getting back to playing games in Cameron Indoor Stadium in front of fans and the motivation to send out Coach K the right way during his last season as the head coach of Duke University. Michael explains the importance of hard work and leading by example to make others around him better.
Doug and Judah talked about their most recent challenge - the 1 mile lunge. This challenge was both physical and very mental. They talk about their journey throughout the challenge and the lasting effects on their minds and bodies.
Doug and Judah talk about the importance of taking action and how that will ultimately determine the trajectory of your path. It is very easy to wait around for better timing and more optimal circumstances but if you want to truly reach your full potential, you have to stop making excuses and go get it done. They also cover some exciting AIM updates including summer training, AIM Athletes, NIL, and more. Tune in for a great episode from the AIM team.
Doug is joined by former Duke Men’s basketball player and National Champion, Matt Jones. Matt shares several stories about growing up playing basketball in Texas and making his way to Duke. They also discuss what it takes to win a championship, how great leaders lead, and the power of the Duke brand and Coach K. This outstanding episode is filled with great wisdom from a champion on and off the floor.
Doug is joined by author and motivational speaker, Jamil Massey. Jamil has just published his first book High School No Fool and also begun speaking to different groups about his powerful story. They discuss the key secrets to winning in life and dive deeper into Jamil’s book. He shares the story of what motivated him to write a book and launch a career in public speaking. There is a lot of insight and wisdom within this conversation.
Doug and Judah talk about the origin story of Ambition In Mind. They discuss the motivation behind creating the platform, key things they learned along the journey, and where the brand is headed. Enjoy this episode with awesome stories, valuable knowledge, and exciting news about AIM.
Doug is joined by former Liberty University Men’s basketball player and 3x ASUN Conference Champ, Colton Reed. Colton walks us through his powerful story of how he ended up playing basketball at Liberty University and how he constantly believed in himself throughout the entire journey. No matter what obstacle came his way he never settled and always kept moving forward. His inspiring story should serve as a great example of what happens when you believe in yourself and keep chasing after your dreams.
Doug is joined by aspiring artist and AIM ALPHA FAM member, Jonah Weston. Jonah talks about growing up living with a physical disability, how he manages to focus on positivity, and his motivation to make an impact on his community. He also discusses his passion for creating music and his future in helping grow AIM. This episode explains the power of what a positive mindset in life can do for you no matter the circumstances.
Doug is joined by nationally qualified NPC competitor and entrepreneur, Hannah Guzik. She talks about her journey getting into bodybuilding, starting her own fitness business, current training workouts and diet, and more. This insightful episode is packed with valuable knowledge about fitness training, entrepreneurship, and what it takes to be successful in life.
Doug is joined by WCU Legend and professional basketball player, Onno Steger. Onno shares his story of how he made his way to Western Carolina while overcoming adversity. He talks about some of the things he has learned during his time at WCU that have helped him in life. We also discuss the process of going to play professional basketball in the midst of a pandemic. Onno displays outstanding grit and determination to be successful in whatever he does and gives listeners a lot of value in this episode.
Doug is joined by men’s physique C class and men’s novice physique bodybuilding champion, Gabe Bollinger. During the episode, Gabe discusses his recent success at the Mega Muscle Expo competition, motivation for getting into bodybuilding, current training and diet, and future goals he is setting out to accomplish. Gabe has an unmatched work ethic that is displayed in his discipline and hunger to achieve his dreams.
Doug is joined by former Ravenscroft teammate, Tommy Corchiani. Corchiani grew up in a huge basketball family where many of his close relatives played in high school, college, and even in the NBA. After high school, Corchiani went on to play collegiate basketball at South Carolina where he and his team made a Final Four run. We talk old stories about growing up in the Hoop State, the Final Four run, and the transition to business and the working world after college athletics.
Doug is joined by Western Carolina University men’s basketball teammate, Kam Gibson to talk about his comeback story. Gibson had an outstanding freshman season in the SoCon for the Catamounts, but due to a season-ending injury his sophomore year, Gibson was forced to have surgery and sit out for the remainder of his sophomore year and the first half of his junior season. We talk about his rise as one of Ohio’s best high school basketball players and how he got to WCU, his mindset during the difficult times surrounding the injury, and how he was able to battle adversity and return to playing on the court. You will hear firsthand the absolute grit, determination, and ambition Gibson has in his life.
Doug is joined by Peace and Love TTW founder’s James Foushee and Bryce Wilson. They discussed the origin story of Peace and Love, the motivation they had to start the brand, and where Peace and Love is headed in the Future. Peace and Love TTW is a brand centered around the idea of spreading peace to the world and love to all mankind based in Atlanta, GA.
Join Justin and Doug as they answer some of the biggest questions about AIM. From why did we start this to where is it going, all is revealed in this episode.
When you are on the path to achieving your goals there are many obstacles that will come your way, many things that will not go as planned. In these situations, you have two options, let it completely derail you or overcome and adapt to keep pursuing. In this week's episode, Justin and Doug discuss just that. Don't let just one tough moment ruin all your progress, remember the nice thing about a chapter is that when it ends a new one begins. Join us this week and don't let one bad chapter ruin your entire story.
Justin is joined by Curt Hazelbaker, the president and CEO of the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas. In this episode, Curt brings in his experience and knowledge to discuss how you are to overcome unexpected obstacles while in a leadership role. He brings in the aspects of always learning to be ready for any circumstance, much like he had to stick to, to effectively lead through the pandemic. As well as the key tips he has learned to aid in pushing his teams towards greatness.
There is one resource that you can never get more of, your time, and you have a choice of how to use it. Join Doug and Justin as they discuss what it means to focus your time and the things you do with it, to help catapult you towards achieving your goals.
Happy New Year everyone. Doug and Justin discuss what it means to have an open mind. With this new year, you guys are faced with so many opportunities to accomplish your goals, and if 2020 taught us anything it was that we never know what to expect. Go into this time with an open mind there is no telling what you will be able to achieve.
Justin and Doug discuss how important it is to be proactive instead of reactive. Everything that you face in life can lead to the betterment of yourself and your goals. You need to be constantly looking and working towards achieving these goals and through this preparation, you will be ready when the time comes. Don't be caught off guard, put in the work on the forehand to allow you to be confident when going into situations.
Justin and Doug are joined by Frank Minervini Jr on this special episode where they discuss what it means to "Flip the Switch." When it is time to "work" you have to be able to put your head down and go, to filter out distractions and focus on what needs to get done. Whatever facet this may be in, when it is time to put the nose to the grindstone, you have to be able to flip the switch. They talk about the key strategies they use to accomplish this mindset and how essential it is to achieving your goals.
Justin and Doug are joined this week by LA chargers cornerback John Brannon (JB). They discuss his path from growing up in Charolette to now playing professional football. JB shares how he overcame hardships, remained faithful, and accomplished his goals. Welcome to this exploration of JB's career and how he kept ambition in mind.
Nothing worth doing is going to be easy, life is a marathon, not a sprint. Join Doug and Justin as they talk about what it means to be in something for the long haul. You have got to be willing to put in the work and stick to things. Just when it gets tough isn't when you should stop that's when you lean in more. Each day is a new day so just keep chipping away at your goals and you will accomplish great things.
Welcome to a special guest edition of the AIM podcast. WCU strength coach Justin Browner joins the team and talks about his journey to get where he is now. A discussion of leadership, serving others, and generally how he lives his life with Ambition in Mind.
It is not about what other people see you do in this world. It is about what you are doing when no one is watching, these are the "Unseen Hours." Justin and Doug discuss what it means to work hard in silence and then let success do the talking. Too much in life people want all of the recognition and success without truly understanding the work that has to go in first. Here at the AIM, we say do what you need to get done even if no one is going to see it because that is who we are. So get out there and do what you have been putting off doing to reach those goals, as always with Ambition in Mind.
Justin is joined again by Doug "Douglas" Elks in this episode where they talk about not only getting uncomfortable but actually getting comfortable being uncomfortable. No one changed anything by staying in their predefined box, you have to expand yourself to reach your goals. Sometimes you have to do that thing that is going to hurt or suck a little to better yourself. So join Doug and Justin as they tell you what it means to get uncomfortable and keep Ambition in Mind.
Everyone has the capacity for greatness, the problem comes when the opportunity presents itself. Are you going to grab it by the horns and hold on for that ride or are you going to crumble when the pressure sets in? Join Doug and Justin as they talk about what it means to "Seize the Opportunity" and accomplish all that you are capable of.
Justin is joined by "The" Ethan Wells on this week's episode. Here they discuss how important it is to simply eat. Too often is food and nutrition an overwhelming topic. They share some of their struggles and successes of "Eating to Win." Your diet doesn't have to be this stressful and bland experience. Eat with ambition in mind.
Justin is joined by "Golden Boy" Mark Letson on the first official episode of the AIM podcast (formally D3). They take a deeper dive into Mark's motivation for never stopped the pursuit of betterment. Mark and his family have been through many stages of life and just keep hustling to reach their goals, with Ambition in Mind of course. Mark and Justin talk about why becoming complacent in your life will stop you dead in your tracks and why it is essential to keep striving for greatness.