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Journey To Mastery

Elzie D. Flenard IIIwww.elzieflenard.com
This podcast is the start of your journey to mastery. I’m Elzie The Entrepreneur, and every week I help you master the two things that matter most: yourself and your business. Through the Mastery YOU!™️ Theory, we break down the four pillars of lasting transformation: Me – Mastering your mindset and habits Mission – Clarifying your purpose and calling Message – Owning your voice and influence Method – Building systems that scale I’ll share core teachings, hard-earned lessons, and original frameworks—like my Elzisms™️—to help you stop drifting and start leading with clarity, faith, and focus. If you’re a purpose-driven entrepreneur who’s ready to grow from the inside out… welcome. This is where the real work begins. Join the Journey Feed at elzieflenard.com/feed and take the next step toward mastering you—and everything you’re called to build.
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Episodes

EP 126: Take Charge of Your Financial Future with David Moadel

David Moadel proudly serves as the Chief Analyst and Opportunity Researcher for PortfolioWealthGlobal.com. David is also active on multiple social media platforms, with tens of thousands of followers on YouTube, Twitter, StockTwits, and other popular sites. His YouTube channel educates and informs a loyal crowd of followers on topics ranging from cryptocurrencies to stocks, options, precious metals, bonds, futures, and other areas of finance. Golden nuggets: Control your own destiny to 80% of mo...

Jan 14, 201922 min

EP 124: Going from Shipwrecked to Mastering Accountability with Ronan Leonard

Ronan was just 23 he helped rescue passengers and fellow staff when the cruise ship he worked on sank off the wild coast of South Africa. His 1st business (a casino party company) grew from just 2 casino tables to over 50 and the largest gaming events company in Australia. We learn about how connecting small business owners into peer-to-peer mentoring groups called Mastermind can help businesses succeed. Ronan shares how accountability and peer learning helps you bridge the gap between informati...

Dec 13, 201823 min

EP 123: Be Open to Testing and Getting It Wrong with Jill Brennan

Founded in 2003 by Jill Brennan, Harbren Marketing has traditionally provided marketing consulting services to small businesses. Over the years Jill has worked with many small business owners that are overwhelmed by the complexity of marketing their products or services and frustrated by their reliance on ‘marketing types’ that sell them what they have rather than what the business needs. We learn about pivoting and how to know when to move on. Jill schools us on finding that sweet spot when wor...

Dec 06, 201822 min

EP 122: Shake Hands and Kiss Babies with Erica Castner

For over two decades, Erica has been helping business owners and service providers maximize their time and enhance their circle of influence to find, connect and convert more of their ideal clients. We talk about listening to your customer and understanding what they want. Erica schools us on branding and why getting attention matters. Golden nuggets: Trust your gut and understand the position you’re in Practice the art of communication by listening Keys to success: Surround yourself with people...

Nov 29, 201826 min

EP 120: Creating a Culture of Independent Music with Kennita Hickman

Kennita Hickman started writing at age 14 but soon found herself leaning toward the music industry,helping manage independent musicians. As an entrepreneur, Kennita pursues different revenue streams and access points. Her entrepreneurial ambitions reflect breadth and depth, being the principal of the Catera OmniVision Group and a writer and organizer for Our City, Your Vote in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The self-proclaimed “Hustler,” aims to develop objective-based plans for musicians and other indep...

Nov 22, 201822 min

EP 119: Find Your Yellow Tux. Find Normal, Then Do The Opposite with Jesse Cole (Replay)

Jesse is the Owner of Fans First Entertainment, who owns and operates the Savannah Bananas and the Gastonia Grizzlies. The teams have welcomed more than 1 million fans to their ballparks and have been featured on MSNBC, CNN, and ESPN. Cole’s teams have been awarded Organization of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Business of the Year and have won three CPL Championships. We talk finding your yellow tux and what makes you different. Jesse teaches us how to recognize what frustrates people and ...

Nov 15, 201822 min

EP 120: Self Discipline, Follow Through and Personal Empowerment with Awilda Rivera

This audio master class is lead by Awilda Rivera. Her life's work is to use her talents to help others achieve SUCCESS. Awilda’s services are designed to assist client's in the cultivation of their personal and professional development. We learn about discernment and intuition and how they can be used to help others. We talk about how coloring can help reduce stress. We also dig deep into self-awareness and how being self-aware can help guide you to your purpose. Golden nuggets: Re-dine success ...

Nov 08, 201826 min

EP 119: Go the Extra Mile. Purpose, Passion and Beyond with Shawn Anderson

Shawn Anderson is a 7-time motivational author, international keynote speaker, and a results-producing people builder. His "go the extra mile" philosophy and ability to produce winning results have been praised by political leaders, Olympic Gold Medal and world record holders, and media outlets around the world. We talk about being the creator of your own world. Shawn teaches us how perseverance reigns supreme and how to keep your eyes on where you want to go. Golden nuggets: Life is not forever...

Nov 01, 201818 min

EP 118: From Homeless to $1M + 3X with John Pyron

John is an International Business & Sales Expert who has trained thousands of people across 10 countries in business and sales principles. John teaches us that it doesn’t matter where you come from and that feeding positivity is how bad circumstances can be turned into success stories. We talked about how surrounding yourself with the right people is the recipe for getting into your AWESOME ZONE. Finally, we talk through how comfort can be a coffin. Golden nuggets: Take 100% responsibility f...

Oct 22, 201826 min

EP 117: Live Life on Your Own Terms with Aimee C. Teesdale

Aimee Teesdale is a successful life coach that helps people live life on their own terms. Aimee quit her office job and jumped out of her comfort zone to ride the waves on a cruise ship before launch her coaching business. We talk about overcoming challenges and how being grateful is a powerful tool. Aimee shares the concept of the importance of realizing that there is always a choice. We also hit on the value of coaching and how coaching can help you get to the next level in life or in business...

Oct 15, 201821 min

EP 116: Focus On What Is Working In Your Business with Eric Rosenberg

Eric Rosenberg knows money. Starting off early on his entrepreneurial journey, he was the top seller of his community’s entertainment coupon books when he was a boy scout. From there he followed a steady career path in finance, starting out as a bank branch manager and transitioning into full time financial consulting. Side Hustle Eric began dabbling in financial blogging, advising people about the right way to manage their money and stay away from debt. When his blogging and ad sale side hustle...

Oct 08, 201822 min

EP 115: Timing Will Never Be Perfect. Act Now with Tim Retic

Owner of a thriving barbershop in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Tim Retic originally started with a business partner in 2008. After buying his partner out, he renamed it Forever Faded. Keep Going Tim believes that in order to be an entrepreneur people need to understand a few basic things. “You have to get started. Understand that there are going to be roadblocks and difficulties. Instead of worrying about problems, worry about solutions and have faith, trust in God.” “Worry about nothing, pray on everyt...

Oct 02, 201837 min

Bonus: Audio Masterclass – Your Customers Are The Measure Of Success with Tydus and Alisha Hayes of Pat’s Ribs

Alisha and Tydus Hayes Milwaukee native Alisha Hayes, is co-owner of Pat’s Rib Place. Her entrepreneurial journey began with Studio 51 Recordings and in the true spirit of entrepreneurship, Alisha used available spaces (closets included) to run her business. As the market changed, Alisha and her husband Tydus, adapted the business to include videography. Tydus credits positive male influences that shaped his entrepreneurial skills and hard-working ideology. Their first project together as entrep...

Sep 27, 201843 min

EP 114: Find Your Yellow Tux. Find Normal, Then Do The Opposite with Jesse Cole

Jesse is the Owner of Fans First Entertainment, who owns and operates the Savannah Bananas and the Gastonia Grizzlies. The teams have welcomed more than 1 million fans to their ballparks and have been featured on MSNBC, CNN, and ESPN. Cole’s teams have been awarded Organization of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Business of the Year and have won three CPL Championships. We talk finding your yellow tux and what makes you different. Jesse teaches us how to recognize what frustrates people and ...

Sep 24, 201822 min

Bonus: Audio Masterclass – Creating a Culture of Independent Music with Kennita Hickman

Kennita Hickman started writing at age 14 but soon found herself leaning toward the music industry,helping manage independent musicians. As an entrepreneur, Kennita pursues different revenue streams and access points. Her entrepreneurial ambitions reflect breadth and depth, being the principal of the Catera OmniVision Group and a writer and organizer for Our City, Your Vote in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The self-proclaimed “Hustler,” aims to develop objective-based plans for musicians and other indep...

Sep 19, 201822 min

EP 113: Grow Online Visibility and Increase Conversion with Ahmed Khalifa

Ahmed helps ambitious business owners grow their business through digital marketing, WordPress maintenance, and personal business training. We discuss challenges and hope you must expect them and understand that they help you grow. We talk about how to learn from everyone, even when they have different experience than you. We also discuss the small to growth business launch strategy. Golden nuggets: Listen to your customer Keep things simple Keys to success: Learn from other people Learn from yo...

Sep 17, 201816 min

EP 112: You Are Phenomenal with Ash Brown

Ash Brown is a gifted American producer, blogger, speaker, media personality and event emcee. The blog on AshSaidit.com showcases exclusive event invites, product reviews and so much more. We talk about walking your journey one day at a time. We discuss challenges and how facing them head on and not hiding from them will not only help you learn from them but power through them and prosper. Golden nuggets: Roll with what’s in your heart Be your own cheerleader Keys to success: Focus Have a goal i...

Sep 09, 201824 min

EP 111: Be Stress Free with Brianna Rooney

I talk with Brianna Rooney of Techees. Techees has been building engineering teams for seed funded startups to public companies and everything in between since 2009. We discuss how being stress free can be a key to succeeding in business. We talk through being efficient and having a laser focus in business and in life. We also chat about the fact that everyone shouldn’t kiss your baby. Golden nuggets: Think about what you can get done Fall in love with winning Be stress free Keys to success: Las...

Sep 03, 201820 min

EP 110: Remove Hassles and Simplify your life With Lil Roberts

Xendoo was featured on CNBC’s The Job Interview and is a cloud-based bookkeeping and accounting service focused on small business owners. By harnessing technology Xendoo gives accounting teams more time to work directly with clients and their individual business needs. We talk about perspective and how to use difficult times to propel you into your future. Lil shares with us how she spaces people and relationships in her life and how that concept also applies to business. We also talk about the ...

Aug 27, 201824 min

EP 109: Make Smarter, Faster, Deeper Connections with your Customers With Bill Balderaz

Futurety uses data analytics and marketing technology expertise to help companies make smarter, faster, deeper connections with their customers. Bill talks about predictive modeling and it can be used to market your business. We also talk about how statistically speaking, your business will fail! Golden nuggets: Read the market, find the need, fulfill the need Realize that there are going to be challenges and own the challenges Never fall in love with the product/service The market is always rig...

Aug 20, 201821 min

EP 108: Move from Uncomfortable to Uncompromising With Meshell R. Baker

Meshell is The Congruency Catalyst and Founder/Owner of Meshell Baker Enterprises LLC. She has been described as a highly engaging and captivating Speaker, Empowerment Coach, Author and a well-respected teacher of V.I.S.I.O.N. She works with individuals, teams, and organizations moving them from Uncomfortable to Uncompromising. We talk about knowing no fear and how to “un-condition” ourselves from fear. We chat about giving power of belief and creating your future. We also talk about the fact th...

Aug 13, 201821 min

EP 107: Generate leads through done-for-you LinkedIn Lead Generation

Jake Jorgovan is the founder of Lead Cookie. Lead Cookie helps B2B companies generate leads through done-for-you LinkedIn Lead Generation. We talk about the difference between mindfulness and awareness. We talk through how having a mindset for being in it for the long haul is key to success and how taking a step every day is a simple way to achieve your goals. Golden nuggets: Find your passion Allow yourself to fall into things Difference is the value proposition If you’re not getting leads, the...

Aug 07, 201820 min

EP 106: Phone Blog Your Way to Growing Profits with Vikram Rajan

Vikram Rajan is the Co-Founder of phoneBlogger.net. Vik started Practice Marketing Advisors and its blog as he realized attorneys, CPAs, and related professionals required specialized marketing help that accounts for clients’ professional code of conduct, ethics, and model rules. We talk about turning phone conversations into articles and how word of mouth can be amplified through the web. We talk through the feast or famine principle and concept of field testing. Golden nuggets: Create somethin...

Jul 30, 201821 min

EP 105: The Blind Blogger. No Excuses and Bring Solutions with Maxwell Ivey

Maxwell Ivey grew up as the son of Carnival owners and later started his own company called the Mid-way Marketplace. Maxwell is blind but doesn’t let that stop him from achieve success and helping others do the same. We talk about how each one of us has our own unique story and how that makes us different and not better. We also chat about having no excuses and getting things done! Golden nuggets: No one care about why you can’t get things done When you refuse to ask for help, you are robbing th...

Jul 23, 201818 min

EP 104: A Window Within. Making Purposeful Connections with Ellen Gendelman

Ellen Gendelman is a wife, mother, sister, mother-in-law, grandmother, aunt, teacher, principal, therapist, coach, and matchmaker. She focuses on close connections make life meaningful. We talk about how important it is to connect with people on life’s journey. We also talk through perspective and how having a proper perspective can change your life and business. Golden nuggets: Attempt to understand the world from other perspectives Have internal compassion Understand that all things end Keys t...

Jul 16, 201819 min

EP 103: SEO for Growth. Tenacity Wins the Game with Phil Singleton

Phil Singleton is the Owner of KC Web designer. Phil’s first love is helping companies generate more phone call leads and email inquiries so his clients can grow their revenues. We talk about recognizing consumer buying patterns and how to use that to drive sales. We learn how to turn passion into happiness and how tenacity wins the day. Golden nuggets: Step out of your comfort zone Use failure as a stepping stone Staying motivated help overcome challenges Keys to success: Stay focused Stay moti...

Jul 09, 201824 min

EP 102: Retirement is Not Logical – Dealing with the Monotony of Success with Paul Moore

Wellings Capital is an income-focused multifamily real estate investment firm centered on providing stable, yield-producing investments to clients. We talk about the concept of retirement and how it’s a risky move. Paul teaches us about losing money and how he gave his way out of debt. We also talk through the difference between investing and speculating. Golden nuggets: Create structure around your time Keep going even when it hurts Do the right things consistently Keys to success: Be driven Be...

Jul 02, 201819 min

EP 101: The Power of Being Human. Wake Up Loving It with Julian Hayes

Julian Hayes helps high performing entrepreneurs and top performers create more energy so they can move at a faster pace in life while operating with an edge over the competition by automating their health. We talk about strategic thinking and the art of fitness in life. We also learn about how to deal with the stress that comes with being an entrepreneur. Golden nuggets: Energy is your most valuable currency Leave footprints in life You get one shot so make it count Key to success: Remove the e...

Jun 25, 201817 min

EP 100: Sexy Boss Business Success with Heather Havenwood

Heather Havenwood is the CEO of Havenwood Worldwide, LLC, and self-proclaimed Chief Sexy Boss. She is a serial entrepreneur and is regarded as a top authority on internet marketing, business strategies and marketing. Heather has been featured on NBC, The Huffington Post and Iheart Media. Heather teaches us the rules of business with regards to marketing strategy and promotion. She talks about how her superpower of turning things into gold has contributed to her success. We also learn how she has...

Jun 18, 201826 min

EP 099: “Tune Yourself Up” – Leadership Axioms with Steve Smith

Steve Smith of Growth Source Coaching instructs business clients worldwide and has served over 400 to date. His specialties in leadership, management and marketing make him an ideal coach to help professionals prepare to become world-class business owners or company executives. We discuss how to pay attention for opportunities to make money. We learn about how to find solutions in the market and how to get clear about life and your business. Golden nuggets: Listening to people is the best way to...

Jun 11, 201834 min
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