Elliot Roe's A-game Advantage

Robbie Bent is the CEO and Co-Founder of Inward, a company looking to solve the world's loneliness problem by creating digital and physical communities around mindfulness and breathwork. Robbie's background isn't something you'd typically associate with a breathwork practitioner. He got his start in finance, started and rapidly grew a tech startup, and eventually moved into the crypto space, becoming an early employee of the Ethereum Foundation.   In this week’s episode, Robbie joins Elliot to discuss his shift from a success-at-any-costs mindset to hosting breathwork classes in his garage-turned-bathhouse and how this led him to founding one of the most innovative companies in the breathwork space. Click here to get the full show notes and resources from this week's episode

Michael Lovitch is a co-founder of the Baby Bathwater Institute, a private membership community for highly successful entrepreneurs and founders.  The first question most people ask is, “What the heck is Baby Bathwater?” and while the name might sound a bit funny, it’s one of the most prestigious communities in the entrepreneurial space due to the methodical curation from Michael and his team.  In this week’s episode, Michael and Elliot dive deep into the power of community building and why you should start building yours immediately if you’re not already doing so. Click here to get the full show notes and resources from this week's episode  

Lindsay Hadley is the founder of Hadley Impact, an agency that works with nonprofits, corporations, celebrities, and influencers to come together and create a huge social impact.  She's partnered with huge brands such as Coca Cola, to the most influential non-profits like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and UNICEF. She's even helped facilitate massive initiatives with the United Nations In this week’s episode, Lindsay and Elliot dive deep into the power of networking, how to create impactful human connections, as well as how turning competition into collaboration creates truly amazing results for everyone. Click here to get the full show notes and resources from this week's episode  

Marla Mattenson & Julian Colker, known as the Intimacy Experts, teach couples in business together how to grow their companies without sacrificing the quality of their relationship.  Having been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Oprah, NBC, ABC, CBS, this powerhouse couple is co-creating a world where full expression, heartfelt appreciation, and wild play are the backbone of success in business and life. In this episode, Marla and Julian join the show to discuss the power of play and why any high-performer who neglects their relationships will grow to regret it very quickly. Click here to get the full show notes and resources from this week's episode  

Rudy Rodriguez entered the Navy at the age of 18 with the dream of becoming an astronaut. After ten years in the service and having received his pilot wings, it looked like that dream would soon become a reality. That was until Rudy unexpectedly failed a physical evaluation, immediately ending his career in aviation.  Forced to make a decision between a different placement in the Navy and accepting an honorable discharge, Rudy decided to pursue an entrepreneurial path.  After finding success in building sales teams for companies running large live events, Rudy once again found it necessary to change directions when the COVID-19 pandemic eliminated that entire industry in just a matter of weeks.  In this episode, Rudy Rodriguez joins the show to discuss turning adversity into opportunity when life forces you to pivot. Click here to get the full show notes and resources from this week's episode  

Dr. Amy Killen is an anti-aging and regenerative medicine physician specializing in “Sex and Skin.”  As an ER doctor with three young children at home (including twins!), and a husband working out of state, she found herself in a state of chronic stress.   After noticing similar stress patterns in her patients, she decided to pivot her practice to focus on performance, anti-aging, and longevity.  She joins the show to share her story of recovering from chronic stress and share her best tips for improving sexual health and optimizing for longevity. Click here to get the full show notes and resources from this week's episode

The Primed Mind Podcast, including any references, guest statements, links, or other knowledge resources, is for informational purposes only. This podcast does not provide any medical or professional advice. Please speak to your doctor before starting any new fitness or diet routine or before consuming any supplements.  Shawn Wells, known as the Ingredientologist, has formulated over 500 supplements and held titles such as Director of Research and Development for Dymatize Nutrition and Chief Scientific Officer for BioTrust Nutrition.  In this episode, Shawn shares his journey of overcoming major health obstacles, developing a strong sense of self-worth, and learning the importance of self-care for long-term performance. He discusses his supplementation philosophy and shares the most promising supplements and ingredients he’s currently working on.   Shawn has recently released the book The Energy Formula, where he shares his six pillars for gaining focus, being more productive, and living longer. Click here t

Michael Cazayoux’s story begins with overcoming significant substance abuse issues, starting at a very young age. Since then, he's gone on to win the CrossFit team games two years in a row, build a large podcast, and run an incredibly successful nutrition coaching company. His most recent project is called Soul Searching Adventure, where he takes men on backpacking excursions and creates a transformative experience in the process.  Click play to discover what it took for Michael to finally overcome his addictions and how he uses what he learned to help others make breakthroughs in their own lives. Click here to get the full show notes and resources from this week's episode

Have you ever been told it’s not polite to talk about money? From a young age, most of us are taught to avoid tough conversations around money and quickly develop limiting beliefs and misconceptions about finances that dramatically reduce our potential to generate wealth.  Brie Sodano is a personal finance expert who’s looking to change all of that. After hearing every limiting belief there is in her work as a stockbroker, she founded Sheep to Shark to help people reframe their relationship with money, allowing her clients to tap into their full earning potential.  In the episode, Elliot and Brie tackle many of the most common limiting money mindsets and give you strategies for breaking out of your financial comfort zone. Click here to get the full show notes and resources from this week's episode  

At just 14 years old, Jason Koonce already started his first business, buying and selling sports cards. He’d often skip school and travel to card shows, searching for hidden gold in collections others were trying to offload. Now, he’s one of the world’s leading experts in one of the fastest-growing alternative investment markets in the world.  People used to think it was “cute” when Jason told them he bought and sold sports cards for a living. Now athletes, celebrities, and institutional investors are coming to him for his advice on how to take advantage of this modern-day gold rush.  Check out this week’s episode to discover how Jason was able to turn his childhood hobby into a multi-million-dollar business. Click here to get the full show notes and resources from this week's episode  

After leaving the military, Steven quickly climbed the corporate ladder, building a solid business reputation across Europe… He even wrote a bestselling book about his experience at war. But even with all of that external success, he still felt lost. After reaching a breaking point, Steven spent eight months at a monastery, rediscovered his identity, and created his purpose and meaning from the inside out. He now consults with some of the biggest brands in the world on company culture and growth strategy. In this episode, Steven Eugene Kuhn reflects on his humble, small-town, beginning to working with huge brands, celebrities, and royalty, and all the challenges he faced in-between. Click here to get the full show notes and resources from this week's episode

After becoming a mom, two-time NPC Bodybuilding Champion Charlene started a business and spent less time at the gym—too busy for love or friendship. But when the stay-at-home order forced her to reconsider, she realized she had been depriving herself of human connection. Seeing opportunity in the global crisis, Charlene created Social Gym Club, an innovative platform for fitness-focused people to interact and build connection. Check out this episode for Charlene’s story, plus tips and advice for getting started on the entrepreneur journey. Click here to get the full show notes and resources from this week's episode

Tom Wang flunked out of three colleges because of poor grades. His friends thought he was a loser. His family thought he would fail. But Tom conquered the doubt and created his success on his own terms… After finally finishing his degree, he made it his goal to earn $100,000 in the first year—and he crushed it. Then, he discovered Amazon and built his first thriving business, which he exited in 2021, and now he coaches other FBA business owners. What did it take for this entrepreneur to go from a zero to one of the top salesmen in his industry to successful businessman? Listen to this episode to hear Tom’s journey. Click here to get the full show notes and resources from this week's episode

Could the poison from an Amazonian frog improve mental performance? With its centuries-long history of use in Peru and Brazil as a tool for hunting and healing, the ceremonial use of Kambo shows promise for mental, emotional, and physical health… But the scientific jury is still out on whether or not the effects are real and measurable. However, Jonathan Gold of Planet Kambo has experienced it himself, and he’s a firm believer. In fact, he’s made it his mission to share Kambo with the world. Inside this episode, Jonathan shares how the practice has helped him and his clients gain a performance edge. Click play to catch the story. Click here to get the full show notes and resources from this week's episode

Eric Malzone dreamed of a life beyond the corporate sales grind… So, when his friend asked if he wanted to open a gym together, he jumped on the opportunity. Over the next decade, Eric grew successful brick-and-mortar businesses, cultivated his network, and followed through with his vision. He’s built an empire for himself, and now he teaches others in his industry how to do the same. What does it take to become an entrepreneur and leave the nine-to-five behind? In this episode, Eric shares what he learned from taking the big plunge, tackling failures, and pushing through challenges along the way. Click here to get the full show notes and resources from this week's episode  

Unlock your greatness on demand with the Primer Mind app.  What's it like to create something most people think is impossible?  Inspired by the $430,000 auction of the first AI artwork ever created, Ben Kovalis and his friend set out to turn this science fiction into reality—and make it affordable for everyone. Their company, Art AI Gallery, features one-of-a-kind artworks generated entirely by computer algorithms. Even more incredible, it teaches itself to create more and more mesmerizing pieces over time! What started as a clever idea has grown past anyone’s wildest expectations, captivating artists and art lovers around the world. Catch the incredible story (and learn how it works) inside this episode. Click here to get the full show notes and resources from this week's episode

Imagine for a moment—if you could access vast resources, what might you be able to accomplish? How quickly might your ideas become reality… if only you had the money? The good news is there’s funding available, waiting to be invested. But how can you tap into it? In this episode, co-founder of Breather and Practice, and bestselling author, Julien Smith talks about how he unlocked the universe of venture funding and stayed ahead of the game as CEO of a fast-growing company. Plus, he shares tips for business owners seeking outside investment for the first time. Click here to get the full show notes and resources from this week's episode  

Devin Alvarez’s road to success wasn’t a straight shot. Disillusioned with military duty and deep into alcohol, he struggled to find meaning in life… In this episode, Devin Alvarez, CEO of Straight Hemp, shares how he transformed PTSD and anxiety into his greatest mission: helping others with plant-based products. Listen to Devin’s story and get inspired. Click here to get the full show notes and resources from this week's episode

Meet Ben Knegendorf, the unlikely businessman. As a full-time forklift operator in a Walmart distribution center, he dared to dream of a different life. A life free from the timeclock. A life where he could choose how to invest his energy and money. A life without limits and on his own terms. When he sold his side hustle for a year’s salary at the warehouse, he realized he could kiss the old job goodbye. Listen to this episode to learn how Ben unlocked his freedom from the nine-to-five through curiosity, gumption, and determination. Click here to get the full show notes and resources from this week's episode

From calming your mind to healing your body to making you live longer… Can the breath really do all that? Science says the benefits are real! Bestselling author James Nestor traveled all over the world, collecting stories and working with researchers, to create his book Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art. In this episode, he shares the transformative journey this writing project took him on, the incredible successes he encountered, and how you can start using your breath to supercharge your mind and body. Click play to learn more! Click here to get the full show notes and resources from this week's episode