Podcast
Elite Life
Hosted by Trisha Dork & Kylee Boyle · EN
The Elite Life Podcast is a show about achieving excellence in all areas of life. Hosted by Trish and Kylee, this podcast features interviews with successful entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professionals who have reached the pinnacle of their careers and lifestyles. From real estate to finance, marketing to personal development, the show explores the strategies, insights, and mindsets that have propelled these guests to the top of their respective fields. With a focus on practical advice and actionable steps, The Elite Life Podcast provides inspiration and guidance for listeners who want to elevate their own lives to the next level.
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The Popular Advice That Is Secretly Ruining Your Life
2w ago00:34:51Tap to summarizeFollow your passion. Trust your gut. Never quit. Be yourself. The advice sounds great — until it wrecks your business, your relationships, and your life. In this episode, Kate and Trisha break down the popular advice that's secretly ruining your life and exactly when to ignore it.They get personal fast — including the advice that kept Kate in an abusive relationship for 10 years — and share the filter they now use before taking anyone's advice seriously: consider the source, check the results, and ask what could actually go wrong.If you've ever taken advice from someone who has no business giving it, this episode is for you.Topics covered:- Why "trust your gut" only works if you have real experience- The difference between discipline and dysfunction (hustle culture)- Learning to pivot instead of "never quit"- Why "just be yourself" isn't permission to stay stuck- How to filter good advice from bad advice, every time🎙️ New episodes every Thursday. Subscribe so you don't miss one.#EliteLifePodcast #PopularAdvice #MindsetShift #PersonalGrowth #TrustYourGut
Transcribe →The Reason Your Business Isn't Growing Online - Interview with Michael Trkolta, Managing Director of Web Oracle
3w ago00:38:31Tap to summarizeMost businesses are doing everything online — posting, advertising, building websites — and still not growing. Michael Trkolta, Managing Director of Web Oracle, has spent 25+ years diagnosing exactly why that happens.In this episode of the Elite Life Podcast, Michael breaks down the real difference between branding and marketing, why playing it safe is the fastest way to stay invisible, and what the businesses that actually grow are doing differently.Whether you're a realtor, entrepreneur, or small business owner trying to stand out online — this conversation will change how you think about your brand.What you'll learn:→ Why most businesses sound exactly like their competitors (and how to fix it)→ The branding vs. marketing difference explained simply→ How to know if you're pricing yourself into the discount bin→ What the smartest businesses will be doing differently in 5 years→ Why letting go of control is the real growth move→ The #1 hiring rule Michael swears byConnect with Michael Trkolta: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michaeltrkolta/#EliteLifePodcast #DigitalMarketing #BusinessGrowth #Branding #OnlineMarketing #Entrepreneurship #RealEstate #PersonalBrand
Transcribe →Why Most Businesses Collapse When They Grow Too Fast | Rich Bishop
4w ago00:36:09Tap to summarizeWhat happens when a business grows too fast without the right foundation?In this episode of the Elite Life Podcast, we sit down with Rich Bishop, VP of Revenue Operations at Ordergroove and host of The Midgame Mindset podcast, to talk about leadership, business growth, culture, AI, mental health, and what it really takes to build a company that lasts.Rich shares why many businesses collapse when they scale too quickly, how weak systems and poor team alignment can quietly destroy growth, and why leadership is becoming even more important in a world where AI is making business faster, colder, and more automated.We also dive into the pressure many leaders, entrepreneurs, and family men carry behind the scenes — from money and mental health to discipline, routines, and learning how to get through hard seasons in life.If you’re an entrepreneur, leader, real estate professional, or someone trying to build a life and business you’re proud of, this conversation is full of powerful lessons.In this episode, we talk about:Why fast business growth can become dangerousHow weak foundations make companies crumbleWhy sales, marketing, and leadership need alignmentHow AI is changing leadership and communicationThe pressure around men, money, and mental healthWhy hard seasons are temporaryHow routines, discipline, and doing hard things build resilienceConnect with Rich Bishop:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbishop2Midgame Consulting: https://midgameconsulting.com/The Midgame Mindset on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMidgameMindsetThe Midgame Mindset on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7aWyhsSxPGUeG21jYCL52j?si=fd18cd93b26d447eMentioned in this episode:Child-Like Leadership by Rich Bishop: https://www.amazon.com/Child-Like-Leadership-Powerful-Lessons-Learn/dp/1481074202Don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations on leadership, business, mindset, real estate, and building a life you love.
Transcribe →"An Unfiltered Rant About Real Estate & Real Life".
Jun 1800:33:34Tap to summarizeSometimes the best conversations happen when there is no plan.In this episode of the Elite Life Podcast, Trish and Kylee sit down with no outline, no script, and no idea where the conversation is going. What starts as a simple discussion quickly turns into a real, unfiltered conversation about real estate, business, life, personal growth, and everything in between.Join us as we share stories, lessons learned, frustrations, laughs, and a few unexpected nuggets of wisdom along the way. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a real estate professional, or just someone trying to navigate life a little better, we think you'll find something to relate to.Grab a cup of coffee, pull up a chair, and join the conversation.🎙️ The Elite Life PodcastWhere real estate meets real life.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs a laugh and a little encouragement today.#EliteLifePodcast #RealEstateLife #RealEstateAgent #EntrepreneurLife #BusinessGrowth #PersonalDevelopment #MichiganRealEstate #WomenInBusiness #RealtorLife #SmallBusinessOwner #LifeLessons #Leadership #Motivation #PodcastLife #RealTalk
Transcribe →What to Pack for Running Man Festival (The Complete Guide)
Jun 1400:17:05Tap to summarizeGoing to Running Man for the first time? Or coming back and want to pack smarter? After attending 3 years in a row, Trish breaks down the exact packing list, what the experience is really like, and everything they don't tell you before you go. Running Man is Jesse Itzler's wellness festival — part race, part music festival, part community event. You don't need to be a runner. You don't need to be an athlete. You just need to show up. In this episode: → Why glamping is worth every penny → The exact packing list after 3 years of trial and error → What's included vs. what you need to bring yourself → The one thing nobody tells first-timers (bring a broom) → Why this might be the best weekend of your year New episodes every Thursday on the Elite Life Podcast 🎙️ Hit subscribe so you never miss one.#RunningMan #JesseItzler #WellnessFestival #RunningManFestival #EliteLifePodcast #PackingGuide #FestivalPrep #OutlierProject
Transcribe →The Real Reason Clients Choose Your Competitors
Jun 400:19:00Tap to summarizeMost service providers compete on price. The best ones compete on experience.In this episode of the Elite Life Podcast, Trisha and Kylee break down the concept of Perceived Net Value — and why it's the real reason clients choose you, pay you more, and refer everyone they know.You'll learn:→ Why the cheapest option almost never wins→ The small, free things that make clients rave about you→ How to audit your own business experience right now→ Why people remember how you made them feel — not what you chargedWhether you're in real estate, coaching, cleaning, publishing, or any service-based business — this episode will change how you show up for your clients.🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & all major platforms🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every Thursday📲 Share this with someone building their business#EliteLifePodcast #ClientExperience #ServiceBusiness #Entrepreneurship #RealEstate #PerceivedValue #BusinessGrowth #Mindset #SmallBusiness
Transcribe →You're Not Scared — You're Excited (Here's How to Tell the Difference)
May 2800:24:09Tap to summarizeAbout to back out of something that scares you? WATCH THIS FIRST.Fear and excitement are literally the same chemical in your brain — the difference is what you decide it means. In this episode, We break down exactly how to feel the fear AND do the thing anyway, whether you're about to speak on a stage, make a scary call, leave a bad situation, or just do something that really matters to you.🎯 In this episode you'll learn:→ Why fear is a COMPASS, not a stop sign→ How to reframe fear as excitement in real time→ The "cookie jar" method (from David Goggins) to push through when you want to quit→ The Superman pose — scientifically proven to boost confidence→ Box breathing (the same technique used by SWAT officers) to calm your nervous system fast🎙️ NEW episode every Thursday — Subscribe so you never miss one.#overcomingfear #publicspeakingfear #mindsetshift #personaldevelopment #fearvsmotivation #selfimprovement2025 #womenempowerment #elitelifepodcast #davidgoggins #doitscared
Transcribe →She almost lost her marriage — until she did THIS with her family
May 2100:42:18Tap to summarizeShe was building her career. He was flying Air Force One.And they almost lost everything.In this episode, Brittany Anderson — co-founder of Realla and author of "Living Room Leadership" — shares the exact moment she realized her family was falling apart while she was busy leading everyone else.What saved her marriage wasn't therapy. It wasn't date nights.It was LEGO bricks and a 2-day family playshop.This conversation is for you if:→ You lead at work but feel like a stranger at home→ You and your partner feel like you're pulling in opposite directions→ You've tried therapy and it didn't stick→ You want to raise kids who actually know who they areWhat you'll learn:→ Why leadership MUST begin at home (not the office)→ How Lego Serious Play unlocks 80% of your brain vs. 15% from talking→ The "Be, Do, Have Blueprint" for building family vision and values→ What "Yes Week" is and how to start it this summer—FREE RESOURCES FROM BRITTANY:Take the Family Score Assessment (free, 10 min): leadwithfamily.comBook: "Living Room Leadership" — available on Amazon + leadwithfamily.com—Connect with Brittany:LinkedIn: Realla FamiliesInstagram: @reallafamiliesWebsite: leadwithfamily.com#familygoals #marriageadvice #parenting #personaldevelopment#familyleadership #highachievingwomen #worklifebalance#legoseriouspla #familyvision #elitelifepodcast
Transcribe →What Real Leadership Actually Looks Like (It's Not What You Think)
May 1400:27:00Tap to summarizeEveryone wants to be called a leader — but not everyone is willing to actually lead. In this episode of the Elite Life Podcast, we break down what separates real leaders from the ones who just have the title.They cover the 3 things every great leader must have, why clarity is kindness, the "coach, correct, cut" framework, and how storytelling creates the kind of connection that makes people actually listen. Plus — why your team's confusion is always on you, not them.Whether you're running a business, raising kids, or just trying to show up better for the people around you, this episode will challenge you and give you real tools to lead with integrity, consistency, and intention.💡 Topics covered:The 3 traits of a great leader (directness, clarity, intentionality)Why poor leadership is always a communication failureHow to correct your team without destroying cultureThe power of storytelling in leadershipWhy doing the right thing when no one's watching is everythingIf this episode hits home, share it with someone who needs to hear it — and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a Thursday drop! 🎙️#LeadershipDevelopment #EliteLifePodcast #LeadByExample #RealLeadership #PodcastForWomen #BusinessMindset #LeadershipTips #BuildingCulture #EntrepreneurMindset #PersonalDevelopment
Transcribe →Choose the RIGHT Real Estate Agent Before BUYING a Home
May 700:33:42Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we sit down with John Gravelyn, a former Ford engineer turned real estate disruptor. John shares the story of the agent who literally laughed at his data-driven approach—and how that moment changed everything.We’re pulling back the curtain on why the "human element" is actually the most important part of a data-heavy industry. From debunking Zillow "Zestimates" to navigating the 2026 housing market, John explains how First Principles Thinking can save you thousands (and a lot of headaches) on your next home.What we cover in this episode:The Zillow Myth: Why AI-generated photos and algorithms can’t "smell" a house.First Principles: Breaking down complex real estate problems into simple math.2026 Market Reality: Are homes actually unaffordable, or is it just the headlines?The High-Value Agent: Why you aren't just paying for a door-opener, but a data strategist.Connect with John Gravelyn & First Principles Partners: https://thefppartners.com/Subscribe to The Elite Life for more deep dives into business, real estate, and high-level strategy!
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