Elevating Beyond with Mark Minard

"There were people in my immediate circle who laughed" -Darlene Aiken- Darlene Aiken is a celebrity agent, award-winning entrepreneur, international best-selling author, philanthropist and business strategist. In this powerful episode, Darlene opens up about her challenges and what role her strong faith has played in overcoming these obstacles. Darlene's book, "How to be a Young Lady: Your Total Guide for Being the Best Possible You!" is available on Amazon and for more information about how her company can help you in your speaking career, visit www.DAikenAssociates.com. As well, they can be reached at (646) 389-2033 or by email, [email protected]. Wherever you are in your journey, this episode will push you to go to the next level and beyond! Mark Minard's Book, The Story of You, Transforming Adversity Into Adventure, Taking Your Dreams To The Next Level & Beyond, is Officially Launching JULY 12, 2016, available in all your main & local, book stores, amazon, via Morgan James Publishing. What's The Story of YOU!? Check Out My New Book! --->http://markminard.net Visit us at http://www.elevatingbeyond.com/#home to share your story, for a chance to be a featured guest, and apply for our New Mastermind! If you're still reading this (then we love you!!!) and we know you are the type of amazing listener who will jump over to iTunes and give Elevating Beyond a super awesome rating :-) Please email us once you have done so, for a Chance to win One of Our Limited Edition, Elevating Beyond, Change Lives Shirts!

"Regardless of the fear, stand up and take action" -Austin Hulsey- Austin Hulsey is an entrepreneur and author on a mission: to change lives, inspire others and NEVER SETTLE. As the CEO of NutriFitt Labs, a father, and a member of Our Elevating Beyond Mastermind Group, he's continued to keep pushing relentlessly, having the courage to grow and inspire on every level, punching adversity square in the jaw! Connect with Austin, and grab his phenomenal protein powder and other NUTRIFITT products at www.Nutrifitt.net/home/ Finally, Mark Minard's Debut Book, The Story of You, Transforming Adversity Into Adventure, Taking Your Dreams To The Next Level & Beyond, is Officially Launching JULY/2016, available in all your main & local, book stores, amazon, via Morgan James Publishing. Click Here to Order Your Copy Now --->http://mybook.to/TheStoryofYouPrint Connect with Mark Minard Here --->http://markminard.net Visit us at http://www.elevatingbeyond.com/#home to share your story, for a chance to be a featured guest, and apply for our New Mastermind, space is limited! Email us at [email protected] for information and to apply. If you're still reading this (then we love you!!!) and we know you are the type of amazing listener who will jump over to iTunes and give Elevating Beyond a super awesome rating :-) Please email us once you have done so, for a Chance to win One of Our Limited Edition, Elevating Beyond, Change Lives Shirts!

This Video has gone viral on Facebook, hitting 100,000 Views in 1 week, so we are excited to upload the audio version to Elevating Beyond!! Elevating Beyond Host, Mark Minard's, Motivational Mix of The Story Behind The Story of His Anticipated Book, The Story of YOU, which is launching JULY/01/2016 !!!! To watch the video go to http://markminard.net or Mark Minard's New youtube channel. Never Settle, Never Give Up, Keep Elevating Beyond! For a chance to be a featured guest, go to ElevatingBeyond.com and share your story. Also, we have just 10 spots left in our Elevating Beyond Mastermind Group. Email us at [email protected] for information to apply. Space is limited.

Once Upon a Time there was an underdog from down under who never gave up! This is the true story behind the story of best selling author, speaker, & firefighter, Dean Hawkins! Not only does Dean do a fantastic Crocodile Dundee impression (haha,) He's a real life example of a dude who literally transformed adversity into adventure, taking his dreams to the next level & beyond, sharing how you can do it too! Live from Australia, Dean Hawkins joins Mark in a authentic conversation that will make you cry, laugh, and be massively inspired! Listen as we dive deep into the story behind the story of Dean's new best selling book, "Fight Fire with Fire," sharing his challenging upbringing and firefighting techniques to help you discover your purpose, overcome obstacles and reach your goals. Check out Dean's phenomenal book, "Fight Fire with Fire," as well as, connect with him here www.DeanHawkins.com.au. "Fight Fire With Fire" is available on Booktopia and Amazon. Wherever you are in your journey, this episode will push you to go to the next level and beyond! BREAKING NEWS: Mark Minard's Book, The Story of You, Transforming Adversity Into Adventure, Taking Your Dreams To The Next Level & Beyond, is Officially Launching JULY 12, 2016, available in all your main & local, book stores, amazon, via Morgan James Publishing. What's The Story of YOU!? Check Out My New Book! --->http://markminard.net Visit us at http://www.elevatingbeyond.com/#home to share your story, for a chance to be a featured guest, and apply for our New Mastermind! If you're still reading this (then we love you!!!) and we know you are the type of amazing listener who will jump over to iTunes and give Elevating Beyond a super awesome rating :-) Please email us once you have done so, for a Chance to win One of Our Limited Edition, Elevating Beyond, Change Lives Shirts!

"You have to take action. You have to make a decision." -Vidal Cisneros Jr.- Vidal Cisneros Jr. is a coach, host of the Thriving Beyond podcast and has a new book in the works. He also is a keynote speaker and has been featured in The Huffington Post, NBC's "The Morning Blend" TV and is a contributor to the "Chicken Soul for the Soul" book series and The Good Men Project. Vidal sits down with Mark, and shares his story of battling the darkness, and BECOMING the light! Wherever you are in your journey, this episode will push you to go to the next level and beyond! Mark Minard's Book, The Story of You, Transforming Adversity Into Adventure, Taking Your Dreams To The Next Level & Beyond, is Officially Launching JULY 12, 2016, available in all your main & local, book stores, amazon, via Morgan James Publishing. What's The Story of YOU!? Check Out My New Book! --->http://markminard.net Visit us at http://www.elevatingbeyond.com/#home to share your story, for a chance to be a featured guest, and apply for our New Mastermind! If you're still reading this (then we love you!!!) and we know you are the type of amazing listener who will jump over to iTunes and give Elevating Beyond a super awesome rating :-) Please email us once you have done so, for a Chance to win One of Our Limited Edition, Elevating Beyond, Change Lives Shirts!

He's toured with John Legend, has multiple hit songs, but before any of this, he lost 2 brothers to street violence, & 2 more to prison, and his only way out was to be homeless for 2 years... "I just create from a real place – what's real to me" -Damien Horne- In this episode, Mark is joined by singer, speaker and songwriter Damien Horne. Damien has toured the world, reaching out to others using his amazing gifts to share his message. Stay Tuned at the end of this episode for a special Listen of Damien Horne's song SHINE (you're welcome! :-) Check out Damien Horne's music and more at his main page DamienHorne.com Make sure you grab his tracks on iTunes! Wherever you are in your journey, this episode will push you to go to the next level and beyond! Hurry up NOW and grab Elevating Beyond Host, Mark Minard's Book, The Story of You, on sale for a limited time for just $.99 by Clicking This Link -->http://mybook.to/TheStoryofYou Learn more about Mark here-->http://markminard.net Visit us at http://www.elevatingbeyond.com/#home to share your story, for a chance to be a featured guest, and apply for our New Mastermind! If you're still reading this (then we love you!!!) and we know you are the type of amazing listener who will jump over to iTunes and give Elevating Beyond a super awesome rating :-) Please email us once you have done so, for a Chance to win One of Our Limited Edition, Elevating Beyond, Change Lives Shirts! What is The Story of You!? -->http://markminard.net

"That's the biggest lesson for me in business and life – just don't take things for granted" -JB Glossinger- In this episode, JB Glossinger sits down with Mark, sharing his amazing story behind the story of his new book, "The Sacred 6: The Simple Step-by-Step Process for Focusing Your Attention and Recovering Your Dreams." JB is a leader in the world of new ideas and fresh thought and he's the founder of MorningCoach.com, the world's first personal evolution system. He has been hosting his daily podcast since 2007, and listeners from over 100 countries have tuned in to hear his wisdom! Check Out JB's Book Here or in Bookstores -->http://www.glossinger.com/about-jb/ -->http://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Six-Step---Step-Recovering/dp/1401947980/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1462928945&sr=1-1&keywords=the+sacred+6 Interact with JB on Twitter @MorningCoach or on Facebook JB Glossinger Wherever you are in your journey, this episode will push you to go to the next level and beyond! Hurry up NOW and grab Elevating Beyond Host, Mark Minard's Book, The Story of You, on sale for a limited time for just $.99 by Clicking This Link -->http://mybook.to/TheStoryofYou Learn more about Mark here-->http://markminard.net Visit us at http://www.elevatingbeyond.com/#home to share your story, for a chance to be a featured guest, and apply for our New Mastermind! If you're still reading this (then we love you!!!) and we know you are the type of amazing listener who will jump over to iTunes and give Elevating Beyond a super awesome rating :-) Please email us once you have done so, for a Chance to win One of Our Limited Edition, Elevating Beyond, Change Lives Shirts! What is The Story of You!? -->http://markminard.net

"That's the reason I specialize in playing movie villains – I am a real-life villain" -Dave Vescio- In today's episode, Mark brings back past guest Dave Vescio (#63 "Prison, Drug Cartels & Dreams.") You'll hear how Dave has gone from "X-Con to Hollywood Icon," and considers himself a villain with a "Why!" Wherever you are in your journey, this episode will push you to go to the next level and beyond! Follow Dave Vescio on Twitter @DaveVescio or on Facebook as Dave Vescio. Hurry up NOW and grab Elevating Beyond Host, Mark Minard's Book, The Story of You, on sale for a limited time for just $.99 by Clicking This Link -->http://mybook.to/TheStoryofYou Learn more about Mark here-->http://markminard.net Visit us at http://www.elevatingbeyond.com/#home to share your story, for a chance to be a featured guest, and apply for our New Mastermind! If you're still reading this (then we love you!!!) and we know you are the type of amazing listener who will jump over to iTunes and give Elevating Beyond a super awesome rating :-) Please email us once you have done so, for a Chance to win One of Our Limited Edition, Elevating Beyond, Change Lives Shirts! What is The Story of You!? -->http://markminard.net

"I'm in a position that's catered to my strengths" -Nate Rich- In today's episode, Mark is joined by surprise guest, Nate Rich. Nate was featured in a chapter of Mark's book, "The Story of You", and is the longest serving team member at Mark's company, Dreamshine, joining the organization in 2007. Nate sits down with Mark, giving his thoughts on the leadership and culture at Dreamshine, as well as sharing how he has developed his mindset over the years. Wherever you are in your journey, this episode will push you to go to the next level and beyond! Looking for amazing workout gear? Check out the website for the sponsor of this episode, Grip Work Gear! -→ www.GripWorkGear.com Hurry up NOW and grab Elevating Beyond Host, Mark Minard's Book, The Story of You, on sale for a limited time for just $.99 by Clicking This Link -->http://mybook.to/TheStoryofYou Learn more about Mark here-->http://markminard.net Visit us at http://www.elevatingbeyond.com/#home to share your story, for a chance to be a featured guest, and apply for our New Mastermind! If you're still reading this (then we love you!!!) and we know you are the type of amazing listener who will jump over to iTunes and give Elevating Beyond a super awesome rating :-) Please email us once you have done so, for a Chance to win One of Our Limited Edition, Elevating Beyond, Change Lives Shirts! What is The Story of You!? -->http://markminard.net

Mark's son, Mo Minard, sits down with Mark as they share the true stories of 41 Famous Failures Who Never Gave Up! They also make some heart warming father-son wise cracks at each other, all in the spirit of Never Giving Up, Elevating Beyond Style! Looking for amazing workout gear? Check out the website for the sponsor of this episode, Grip Work Gear! -→ www.GripWorkGear.com Hurry up NOW and grab Elevating Beyond Host, Mark Minard's Book, The Story of You, on sale for a limited time for just $.99 by Clicking This Link -->http://mybook.to/TheStoryofYou Learn more about Mark here-->http://markminard.net Visit us at http://www.elevatingbeyond.com/#home to share your story, for a chance to be a featured guest, and apply for our New Mastermind (Space is Limited!) If you're still reading this (then we love you!!!) and we know you are the type of amazing listener who will jump over to iTunes and give Elevating Beyond a super awesome rating :-) Please email us once you have done so, for a Chance to win One of Our Limited Edition, Elevating Beyond, Change Lives Shirts!

"We're going to help use some real truth with each other, but always in a building way" -Mark Minard- In today's episode, Mark is joined by Bill Cortright, one of the world's foremost experts on wellness and personal development. They discuss the power of mastermind groups, and make an important announcement about the high-level Elevating Beyond Mastermind! For more information on Bill, visit www.BillCortright.com. Interested in the Elevating Beyond Mastermind, and think you'd be a good fit? Send us an email at [email protected]! Wherever you are in your journey, this episode will push you to go to the next level and beyond! Looking for amazing workout gear? Check out the website for the sponsor of this episode, Grip Work Gear! -→ www.GripWorkGear.com Hurry up NOW and grab Elevating Beyond Host, Mark Minard's Book, The Story of You, on sale for a limited time for just $.99 by Clicking This Link -->http://mybook.to/TheStoryofYou Learn more about Mark here-->http://markminard.net Visit us at http://www.elevatingbeyond.com/#home to share your story, for a chance to be a featured guest, and apply for our New Mastermind! If you're still reading this (then we love you!!!) and we know you are the type of amazing listener who will jump over to iTunes and give Elevating Beyond a super awesome rating :-) Please email us once you have done so, for a Chance to win One of Our Limited Edition, Elevating Beyond, Change Lives Shirts! What is The Story of You!? -->http://markminard.net

"The biggest thing you have to fight, always, is the battlefield in your mind" -Mark Minard- In today's episode, Mark shares with listeners the 5 toughest leadership challenges that he's faced, both in his personal, and professional life. He takes listeners questions and talks about his own struggles with mindset, and how he's been able to push the guilt and fears that hold us all back from pursuing the life of our dreams. Wherever you are in your journey, this episode will push you to go to the next level and beyond! Looking for amazing workout gear? Check out the website for the sponsor of this episode, Grip Work Gear! -→ www.GripWorkGear.com Hurry up NOW and grab Elevating Beyond Host, Mark Minard's Book, The Story of You, on sale for a limited time for just $.99 by Clicking This Link -->http://mybook.to/TheStoryofYou Learn more about Mark here-->http://markminard.net Dan Waldschmidt, guest co-host, is a Billionaire Expert, with the best-selling book, Edgy Conversations, and has a phenomenal YouTube channel! Want to learn to be extremely awesome!? Click here-->http://www.EdgyConversations.com Visit us at http://www.elevatingbeyond.com/#home to share your story, for a chance to be a featured guest, and apply for our New Mastermind! If you're still reading this (then we love you!!!) and we know you are the type of amazing listener who will jump over to iTunes and give Elevating Beyond a super awesome rating :-) Please email us once you have done so, for a Chance to win One of Our Limited Edition, Elevating Beyond, Change Lives Shirts! What is The Story of You!? -->http://markminard.net

"Living in fulfilment – that's my philosophy on life" -Mel Jones- Today's guest, Mel Jones, is a 26-year old motivational speaker, personal trainer, entrepreneur and professional podcaster. He's a certified personal trainer who was named the 2015 Top Trainer out of 130 in his organization. In August 2015, Mel launched his first company, Grip Work Gear LLC. The sportswear company was built on the idea that we all have a personal responsibility to make life what we wish it to be. We can either GRIP tight to our dreams or let go of them. We can either put in the WORK to accomplish our goals or we can give excuses on why we didn't do it. We can either GEAR up and shut up, or sit on the sidelines of average forever. Success is a choice. To pick up this amazing gear, go to www.gripworkgear.com! Wherever you are in your journey, this episode will push you to go to the next level and beyond! Want more motivation from Mel? Visit: Victoria Secret Speech: https://youtu.be/H4GbiqRzAaI Adele Hello Remix: https://youtu.be/Ujsu5qwDYqU Workout Motivation: Grip Work Gear | GRIP 4 LIFE Hurry up NOW and grab Elevating Beyond Host, Mark Minard's Book, The Story of You, on sale for a limited time for just $.99 by Clicking This Link -->http://mybook.to/TheStoryofYou Learn more about Mark here-->http://markminard.net Dan Waldschmidt, guest co-host, is a Billionaire Expert, with the best-selling book, Edgy Conversations, and has a phenomenal YouTube channel! Want to learn to be extremely awesome!? Click here-->http://www.EdgyConversations.com Visit us at http://www.elevatingbeyond.com/#home to share your story, for a chance to be a featured guest, and apply for our New Mastermind! If you're still reading this (then we love you!!!) and we know you are the type of amazing listener who will jump over to iTunes and give Elevating Beyond a super awesome rating :-) Please email us once you have done so, for a Chance to win One of Our Limited Edition, Elevating Beyond, Change Lives Shirts! What is The Story of You!? -->http://markminard.net

"Until you've walked a mile in my mindset, don't you dare judge my journey." -Mark Minard- Lets take a walk into the mindset of Mark Minard as he shares his story behind the story of losing all his funds as an entrepreneur, but never giving up on his dream to go to the next level and beyond! Check out Mark's book, The Story of You, here on amazon http://mybook.to/TheStoryofYou and/or here http://markminard.net Go to http://www.elevatingbeyond.com to share YOUR story for a chance to be a featured guest and check out our Elevating Beyond Gear, as well as, our New Mastermind Group!

"I was selling bags of weed at age 10." -Pierre Evans- Today's guest, Pierre Evans, who's been mentored by one of the most influential speakers in the WORLD, Dr Eric Thomas, sits down with Mark & Dan, sharing his story from being a hustler on the streets, homeless, & high school drop out, to becoming CEO of Re-Empower, and preparing to release his debut book, published through Eric Thomas (ETAP.) Wherever you are in your journey, this episode will push you to go to the next level and beyond! Check Out Pierre's Youtube Channel and subscribe at www.youtube.com/user/dubb382 Also EMAIL Pierre at [email protected] or CALL HIM at 480-202-1108 and check out his webpage www.ReEmpowerllc.com Hurry up NOW and grab Elevating Beyond Host, Mark Minard's Book, The Story of You, on sale for a limited time for just $.99 by Clicking This Link -->http://mybook.to/TheStoryofYou Learn more about Mark here-->http://markminard.net Dan Waldschmidt, guest co-host, is a Billionaire Expert, with the best-selling book, Edgy Conversations, and has a phenomenal YouTube channel! Want to learn to be extremely awesome!? Click here-->http://www.EdgyConversations.com Visit us at http://www.elevatingbeyond.com/#home to share your story, for a chance to be a featured guest! If you're still reading this (then we love you!!!) and we know you are the type of amazing listener who will jump over to iTunes and give Elevating Beyond a super awesome rating :-) Please email us once you have done so, for a Chance to win One of Our Limited Edition, Elevating Beyond, Change Lives Shirts!

The $20 Million Dollar Dude, Tim Fargo, Billion Dollar Deal Maker, Dan Waldschmitdt, & Mark Minard bring you a dose of inspiration! Tim Fargo tweetjukebox.com Mark Minard MarkMinard.net Dan Waldschmidt EdgyConversations.com Want to share you story of courage!? Go to ElevatingBeyond.com and share your story for a chance to be a featured guest! Help support us by jumping onto iTunes and giving Elevating Beyond Podcast a Super Awesome Rating!

***MOTIVATIONAL REMIX**** Reverb + Epic Music = Awesomeness!! "Sometimes your history determines the fierceness with which you fight against what is in front of you" -Bishop T.D. Jakes Host, Mark Minard, & Guest Co-Host, Dan Waldschmitdt sit down together and share the true, untold, stories behind their battle scars. Check out Dan Waldschmidt's Kick-Butt Book, Edgy Conversations http://edgyconversations.com Check Out, Host, Mark Minard's Super Kick-Butt Book (it's waaaay better than Dan's, according to a review by Mark Minard :-) The Story of You http://markminard.net Courageous Stories Wanted!! Visit Our Phenomenal Webpage, http://www.elevatingbeyond.com/#home & Share Your Story for a Chance to Be a Featured Guest On Elevating Beyond!! Also-To Our Elevating Beyond Tribe-We Please NEED You to Jump Onto iTunes/Podcast & Rate Elevating Beyond as This Helps Get Your Amazing Stories To Change Lives!!

"Sometimes your history determines the fierceness with which you fight against what is in front of you" -Bishop T.D. Jakes Host, Mark Minard, & Guest Co-Host, Dan Waldschmitdt sit down together and share the true, untold, stories behind their battle scars. Check out Dan Waldschmidt's Kick-Butt Book, Edgy Conversations http://edgyconversations.com Check Out, Host, Mark Minard's Super Kick-Butt Book (it's waaaay better than Dan's, according to a review by Mark Minard :-) The Story of You http://markminard.net Courageous Stories Wanted!! Visit Our Phenomenal Webpage, http://www.elevatingbeyond.com/#home & Share Your Story for a Chance to Be a Featured Guest On Elevating Beyond!! Also-To Our Elevating Beyond Tribe-We Please NEED You to Jump Onto iTunes/Podcast & Rate Elevating Beyond as This Helps Get Your Amazing Stories To Change Lives!!

Success, FBI Investigation, Prison, Family, Faith, Redemption.... Par 2 of the true story of Erik Robinson. Listen as gust co-host, Bill Cortright and Mark, sit down with Erik as he shares his story of redemption. Reach out to Erik Robinson at [email protected] Check out Host Mark Minard's book, The Story of You, -->http://markminard.net Check out Bill Cortright's Best Selling Books Here http://billcortright.com We appreciate you're awesome support by jumping onto iTunes and giving Elevating Beyond a super awesome rating! Want to share your story for a chance to be a featured guest!? Go to http://www.elevatingbeyond.com/#home

Success, FBI Investigation, Prison, Family, Faith, Redemption.... This is the true story of Erik Robinson. Listen as gust co-host, Bill Cortright and Mark, sit down with Erik as he shares his story of redemption. Reach out to Erik Robinson at [email protected] Check out Host Mark Minard's book, The Story of You, -->http://markminard.net Check out Bill Cortright's Best Selling Books Here http://billcortright.com We appreciate you're awesome support by jumping onto iTunes and giving Elevating Beyond a super awesome rating! Want to share your story for a chance to be a featured guest!? Go to http://www.elevatingbeyond.com/#home

On today's show, we take the masks off, and open up about the doubts and fears we continue to battle. Join us as Mark & Dan sit down with Terri Day, as she courageously shares her story she's kept buried inside her for 40 years. Terri Day is a Confidence Coach, dedicated to helping others overcome their shame and guilt to find healing and joy. You can contact her through her website, thecourageouscoward.com. Or through her email, [email protected]. She is on Facebook at, https://www.facebook.com/confidentlybeing and Twitter and Instagram @dayfreetobe. Mark Minard is the Host of Elevating Beyond, author of The Story of You, & leadership expert (with ten years of building his company from the ground up.) Ready to transform your adversity into adventure, taking your dreams to the next level & beyond!? Then click below to purchase The Story of You -->http://mybook.to/TheStoryofYou Learn more about Mark here-->http://markminard.net Dan Waldschmidt, guest co-host, is a Billionaire Expert, with the best-selling book, Edgy Conversations, and has a phenomenal YouTube channel! Want to learn to be extremely awesome!? Click here-->http://www.EdgyConversations.com Visit us at ElevatingBeyond.com to share your story, for a chance to be a featured guest!

Mark & Guest Host Dan Waldschmidt sit down with Annett Bone as she shares her story of allowing her dream to die, becoming homeless, and then resurrecting her dream 20 years later! Annett Bone -->http://www.Annettbone.com Wait, there's more! Mark & Dan go 1:1 and answer a very challenging question sent in by one of our own Elevating Beyond listeners! Guest Co-Host Dan Waldschmidt is the best-selling author of Edgy Conversations and Billion Dollar Deal Maker. Check out his awesome book and YouTube videos --->http://www.EdgyConversations.com Mark Minard is the Host of Elevating Beyond and author of The Story of You, Transforming Adversity into Adventure, Taking Your Dreams to The Next Level & Beyond! Check out The Story of You below... --->http://markminard.net Want to share your story for a chance to be a featured guest on Elevating Beyond...!? Visit us here --->http://www.elevatingbeyond.com/#home Also, we'd be very honored and grateful if you jump on to iTunes and rate us (preferably an awesome rating will suffice :-)

What if YOU gave up...!? Mark shares powerful, true stories of a group of people who went through "impossible" odds, but never gave up on their dreams! There's no other words to describe this episode other stop reading this and listen to it now! Check out Austin Hulsey's phenomenal protein & pre-workout drink at Nutrifitt.net Grab Host, Mark Minard's book, The Story of You, Transforming Adversity Into Adventure, Taking Your Dreams To The Next Level & Beyond at MarkMinard.net Visit us as ElevatingBeyond.com to learn about our mastermind as space is limited, and share your story for a chance to be a featured guest!

"When God gets ready to use you in a mighty way, your circumstances generally are the opposite of your destiny" -T.D. Jakes- Mark shares his recent battle, when all hell broke loose, and how he conquered hell! This is a must listen for all of you who are going through hard times to know this means you are closer than ever before to manifesting your dream into a reality! Host, Mark Minard, author of The Story of You, Transforming Adversity Into Adventure, Taking Your Dreams To The Next Level & Beyond available at MarkMinard.net Visit us as ElevatingBeyond.com to share your story for a chance to be a featured guest.

He's represented Barbra Streisand, Charlton Heston, Linda Evans, Fleetwood Mac, Vanna White, Demi Moore, Michael J. Fox, Robert Evans, and Michael Jackson, Guns & Roses, among many others.... Today's Guest, Michael Levine, sit down with Dan Waldschmidt & Mark Minard to discuss the power of perfection, and what it means to you and your business, brand, leadership, & coaching. Michael dives deep into the theory behind his incredible fascinating book, Broken Windows Broken Business. What does tea have to do with BMW's...? Listen to this show and learn all about the broken windows theory before it's too late! Grab Michael Levine's book, Broken Windows, Broken Business: How The Smallest Remedies Reap The Biggest Rewards --->http://www.amazon.com/Broken-Windows-Business-Smallest-Remedies/dp/0446698482/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1456585991&sr=8-1&keywords=broken+windows+broken+business Also, check out Michael's thought provoking Excel Community here, if you've got the guts... http://www.theexcelcommunity.com Guest Co-Host Dan Waldschmidt is the best selling author of Edgy Conversations and Billion Dollar Deal Maker. Check out his awesome book and YouTube videos --->http://www.EdgyConversations.com Mark Minard is the Host of Elevating Beyond and author of The Story of You, Transforming Adversity into Adventure, Taking Your Dreams to The Next Level & Beyond! Check out The Story of You below... --->http://markminard.net Want to share your story for a chance to be a featured guest on Elevating Beyond...!? Visit us here --->http://www.elevatingbeyond.com/#home Also, we'd be very honored and grateful if you jump on to iTunes and rate us (preferably an awesome rating will suffice :-)

From Bankrupt, donating blood, to creating a business that he sold for $20 Million, Tim Fargo, sits down with Mark Minard & Dan Waldschmidt to talk about the raw truth of how to truly be successful at pretty much anything, regardless of your finances or circumstances, if you are willing to do this... Wait! We can't give it all away here. Listen to the episode now, as Mark, Dan, & Tim uppercut you with combos of sheer awesomeness! Tim Fargo is the best-selling author of Alphabet Success, and in his spare time, he created of Tweet Juke Box (which has become one of the most influential social media tools in 2016!) Check it out here --->http://tweetjukebox.com Dan Waldschmidt is a Billionaire Expert, with the best-selling book, Edgy Conversations, and has a phenomenal YouTube channel! Want to learn to be extremely awesome!? Click here-->http://www.EdgyConversations.com Mark Minard is the Host of Elevating Beyond, author of The Story of You, & leadership expert (with 10 years of building his company from the ground up.) Ready to transform your adversity into adventure, taking your dreams to the next level & beyond!? Then click below to purchase The Story of You -->http://mybook.to/TheStoryofYou Learn more about Mark here-->MarkMinard Visit us at ElevatingBeyond.com to share your story, for a chance to be a featured guest!

From Bankrupt, donating blood, to creating a business that he sold for $20 Million, Tim Fargo, sits down with Mark Minard & Dan Waldschmidt to talk about the raw truth of how to truly be successful at pretty much anything, regardless of your finances or circumstances, if you are willing to do this... Wait! We can't give it all away here. Listen to the episode now, as Mark, Dan, & Tim uppercut you with combos of sheer awesomeness! Tim Fargo is the best-selling author of Alphabet Success, and in his spare time, he created of Tweet Juke Box (which has become one of the most influential social media tools in 2016!) Check it out here --->http://tweetjukebox.com Dan Waldschmidt is a Billionaire Expert, with the best-selling book, Edgy Conversations, and has a phenomenal YouTube channel! Want to learn to be extremely awesome!? Click here-->http://www.EdgyConversations.com Mark Minard is the Host of Elevating Beyond, author of The Story of You, & leadership expert (with 10 years of building his company from the ground up.) Ready to transform your adversity into adventure, taking your dreams to the next level & beyond!? Then click below to purchase The Story of You -->http://mybook.to/TheStoryofYou Learn more about Mark here-->MarkMinard Visit us at ElevatingBeyond.com to share your story, for a chance to be a featured guest!

"It's only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything." -Unknown- Mark & Special Guest Co-Host, Dan Waldschmidt, Billion Dollar Deal Maker, sit down and have a conversation in the outback, with Daniel Burgess aka The Australian James Bond. Daniel, CEO of The Phoenix Experience, shares his amazing true story, involving a near-fatal car wreck, a broken neck, going on a walk-about in Australia for 6 months, and discovering clarity.... Oh yes, also, he does extreme sky diving, climbs glacier mountain peaks in a classy suits, just trust us and listen to this...NOW! This Episode is a must listen! Host Mark Minard, author of The Story of You, -->MarkMinard.net Guest Co-Host Dan Waldschmidt, author of Edgy Conversations -->http://www.EdgyConversations.com Guest Daniel Burgess, CEO of The Phoenix Experience --->http://thephoenixexperience.com.au/

"Courage is manifested by kicking down the walls of comfort, built by fear." -Mark Minard Mark shares how to overcome the fears and doubts we all feel, by choosing to be courageous. Fear is a choice. Courage is a choice. #ChooseWisely Check out Mark Minard's book, The Story of You, here -->MarkMinard.net Visit Elevating Beyond to get cool Gear, and Share Your Story for a Chance to be a Featured Guest at ElevatingBeyond.com Lastly, please need you to be super awesome and go to iTunes and rate our podcast in helping us in our mission to CHANGE LIVES!

🚨Warning🚨: This Episode Contains Massive Doses of Wisdom! Will the Real Leaders Please Stand Up...!? In this mind blowing Episode of Elevating Beyond, Special Guest Co-Host Dan Waldschmidt, best-selling author of Edgy Conversations & Billion Dollar Deal Maker, Melissa Hood, Author of Memoirs of an ADHD Mind, Surprise Guest Host, Deb Ingino, CEO of Strength Leader Development, & Mark Minard's very own Program Director, Danielle Horne, Sit Down for a Series of Conversations that will Elevate Your Mindset in Way You Never Imagined! Mark Minard - Host of Elevating Beyond, Author of The Story of You, MarkMinard.net Melissa Hood, Author of Memoirs of an ADHD Mind, & Speaker http://www.amazon.com/dp/1630474800/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_2iRUwb0D18N03 Dan Waldschmidt, Author of Edgy Conversations, EdgyConversations.com Deb Ingino, CEO of Strength Leader Development, World Wide Speaker, http://www.strengthleader.com/deb-ingino/ Danielle Horne, Program Director & Leadership Expert at Dreamshine www.Dreamshine.co Share Your Story for a Chance to Be a Featured Guest ElevatingBeyond.com

"Character isn't a reaction, it's a tool." - Mark and Dayne. In this episode of Elevating Beyond, we focus on the importance of humility as you get closer to your vision manifesting. We posed the questions, "Is there a default switch at an older age that young people have to wait for before humility becomes important? Or can you choose to become humble DURING your climb?" When you reach elevated levels of success, acting as if you've been there isn't just a mindset, it's a tool to help catapult you to the next level of greatness. Share your story of courage and humility at ElevatingBeyond.com

"In order to eliminate past programs, you have to go deep inside and RELEASE that program - delete the old ways and reprogram." - Bill Cortright. In this episode of Elevating Beyond, Mark and Dayne are honored to have Bill return to the show, more on fire than before! He starts the show with a story of pain he said felt like he was literally dying - a story he just recently began sharing. This specific testimony was the catalyst for his new series and teachings on the energy of success. His purpose and passion for changing lives is unmatched. It was so contagious in this interview, Dayne found himself unable to breathe, in desperate need of oxygen, and sweating profusely. Tighten your seat belt for Bill Cortright - he punches it into 6th gear. Visit Bill's site to purchase his latest book, The Truth, as well as checking out his new app: BillCortright.com. To share your story or book Mark and Dayne to speak with your organization, please visit ElevatingBeyond.com.

In this episode of Elevating Beyond, Mark and Dayne sit down with Amy Minard. Along with being Mark's sister, she's also an angel on Earth. Her story begins with a car accident where she miraculously escaped death, but ultimately found life. She gave up everything, including a business and her home to follow a calling that would take her across the world to Ethiopia. Amy has found her purpose helping save thousands of young children's lives, creating hope where there once was none. Visit GraceCenterFoundation.com for more information on how you can help Amy make a difference in these family's lives. Stop by ElevatingBeyond.com to share your story and book Mark and Dayne to speak with your organization.

"Let go of your old self - create a long term vision and sacrifice today's normal. Never be satisfied!" - Chanel Nalani In today's episode of Elevating Beyond, Mark and Dayne sit down with Chanel, who's taken a childhood of lack, and turned it into an adulthood of significance. Growing up with peers who teased her for wanting more and striving for better drove her past the normal mindset of her environment. Chanel shares her experience as a drug dealer, and counterintuitively, how it shaped her as a successful business woman. She challenges you: Are you a victim of your surroundings, or do you take control of your future, elevating beyond mediocrity? Find Chanel on Twitter: @ChanelNalani and Facebook: Chanel Nalani. To share your story or book Mark and Dayne to speak, visit www.ElevatingBeyond.com

"What hasn't been done is most obvious ... screw the experts - I'm doing it MY way." - Nancy Gale. On this episode of Elevating Beyond, Mark and Dayne are joined by entrepreneurial genius, Nancy Gale. Her climb to the top has been built on top of personal tragedy, massive struggle, and doubters saying her dreams won't turn into reality. Along with being a successful business woman, Nancy has created a non profit organization aimed at mentoring underprivileged youths, teaching them the importance of the entrepreneurial mentality. She proves it's not what happens to you, but instead, what you DO about what happens to you. Learn more about Nancy Gale's mission at Jamah.com. Sign up for Mark and Dayne's Webinar, Create A Globally Successful Podcast at ElevatingBeyond.com

Dave Ramsey refers to him as a rock star in finances & leadership. He has a park named in his honor but today, Mark & Dayne sit down with Author Darryl Lyons and talk about the battles of fear, and doubt presently faced throughout his incredible journey to success. Darryl is the Author of Small Business, Big Pressure, and small business owner voted one of the best places to work in San Antonio, Texas. Check out Darryl's awesome book, Small Business, Big Pressure, A Faith-Based Approach to Guide, the Ambitious Entrepreneur at his link: -->http://www.smallbusinessbigpressure.com Also, email us ASAP to join our No Crap, How to Start Your Podcast Webinar, limited to just 50 spots [email protected] It's just $49 a person and spots are going fast!

"If you quit, you're not quitting on your goal or vision, you're quitting on the person you've become!" - Mark Minard. In this episode of Elevating Beyond, Mark and Dayne go one-on-one, focused on the 1 yard line - that last push into your vision manifested. The last yard of accomplishment is the most difficult and can be what frustrates many people into quitting. Staying true to their promise to always remain transparent, Mark and Dayne share real life examples from their current struggles with their 1 yard line challenges."Is your purpose bigger than your quit?" - Dayne Gingrich.Check out how Mark and Dayne are changing the podcast game at ElevatingBeyond.com

"Your purpose must overpower your pain." - Gwen Alexander. Mark and Dayne sit down with Gwen on this episode of Elevating Beyond to discuss her fight with the internal pain she battled from childhood. Feeling alone at home, she reached for outside approval and emotional connection. Her love of piano helped drive her past the pain and into a musical scholarship to college, but it wasn't until she internally declared "enough" that she started to heal her childhood scars. Gwen is an author of "Losing Weight To Gain Control." Find more info at TheGwenAlexander.com. To connect with Mark and Dayne, visit ElevatingBeyond.com.

"If I have to live, I'm not living like this." Debbie Hampton sits down with Mark and Dayne on this episode of Elevating Beyond to share her story of triumph. Her brother (and best friend) died of AIDS, she lost an 18 year marriage, resulting in a brutal custody battle, and was left with brain damage after a suicide attempt. Most people would've given up after such struggle, but Debbie chose another path - she decided to turn her pain into power, writing two books and creating a vision of changing lives. Find more information on Debbie here: TheBestBrainPossible.com. To share your story, purchase an Elevating Beyond shirt, or book Mark and Dayne for speaking engagements, visit ElevatingBeyond.com.

Mark & Dayne Celebrate 1 Year of Courage as Elevating Beyond turns 1 year old today! Get ready for a surprise....

Karen's One Tough Muther! In this episode of Elevating Beyond, Mark and Dayne sit down with Karen Finocchio to discuss resilience, grit, and the power of choosing greatness. With nothing but a high school diploma and an unrelenting hunger, Karen built a successful business from the ground-up. As life often does, however, it chose to test her to the max two short years ago. What would've broken most people, fueled this One Tough Muther to a new level of significance. For more information on Karen, visit www.OneToughMuther.net. Join Elevating Beyond's courage movement at www.ElevatingBeyond.com

He's baaaaack! You asked for him to return to Elevating Beyond, so we obliged. Aaron Walker, entrepreneur since the age of 18 and retired at 26, has spent years discovering a life of significant success. We're blessed to sit down with Aaron for the third time on the show and share with you his years of wisdom and applied knowledge. For more info on Aaron Walker, please visit www.ViewFromTheTop.com. Join our movement of courage at www.ElevatingBeyond.com.

"I went through darkness so the light could shine." - Vanessa McNeal. In this episode of Elevating Beyond, Mark and Dayne are honored to share the courageous story of Vanessa, a woman who at 22, has decided to share her story of sexual abuse, parental abuse, sexual assault, and the subsequent healing that has begun. Her mission perfectly aligns with ours: Change lives! Vanessa's hope is to spread her message to millions and help other begin their healing process. She made an incredible documentary about her painful life and the lessons she's learned, which can be found here: http://youtu.be/eoAgB8yyW3s

In this episode of Elevating Beyond, Mark and Dayne sit down together, live and in person from the courtyard of the Westin LA at 2:00 am. Before the manager of the hotel politely asked them to keep the noise down, they tackled the topic of belief. Along with asking you to raise your level of expectations, they also challenged a personal friend to look in the mirror and make a choice between safety and greatness - easy and scary. "You're in charge of your belief system. What are you going to do with it?" - Mark and Dayne

"Knowledge isn't power, knowledge applied is the only way to manifest your true power." In this episode of Elevating Beyond, Mark and Dayne discuss the tendency many have to wait for perfect conditions to take action - to dive into a new venture and risk failure. Building a foundation is important, but there comes a time where you must push your chips in the middle of the pot and go all-in on your dreams.

She created and scheduled her first live speaking event before she thought she was completely ready, living the true example of passion and self-belief. Meet Stephanie O'Brien on this episode of Elevating Beyond. Mark and Dayne sit down with Stephanie to discuss the power of the mindset - it's ability to not only design a positive picture of future desires, but also create a negative story of unworthiness that ultimately blocks our ability to reach full potential. She shares her story of quitting what she thought was her life's path, and diving into her authentic purpose.

Fact: Our eyes adjust to the deficiencies of our vision. In this episode of Elevating Beyond, Mark and Dayne explore what this means in your day-to-day life. Are you blinded by your daily routine, fooled into thinking you're maximizing your effectiveness? Mark and Dayne use examples from their own lives, examining the ease in which it becomes to adjust to our deficiencies.

"Is the life you're living worth the cost you're paying?" - Sharon Roberts In this episode of Elevating Beyond, Mark and Dayne sit down with International coach and motivational speaker, Sharon Roberts to discuss her inspiring bounce back story. While experiencing global success, she found herself suddenly swimming in a pool of despair - family deaths, cancer, and mental breakdowns were eating away at her from the inside-out. As the struggles of life continued to challenge her belief system, Sharon somehow found a way to, not only keep fighting, but to reinvent herself in the process.

"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Chris Whaley In this episode of Elevating Beyond, Mark and Dayne are joined by former professional wrestler, turned pastor and author, Chris Whaley. His novel, The Masked Saint, which depicts real life events from his past has been made into a major motion picture, releasing in January, 2016. Chris is a perfect example of someone who followed the calling on his heart and made a decision to do whatever it took to make his dream a reality.

In this episode of Elevating Beyond, we're giving you a sneak peek into our Mastermind, where special guest, Dan Waldschmidt stopped by to bless us with his years of entrepreneurial wisdom. Dan's episode on the podcast (#68) was so popular, we asked him if he'd be willing to spend a few minutes with our hungry and driven Mastermind group. Dan's style of no-nonsense, straight to the point advice is contagious, fueling everyone he speaks with. We took an hour of Dan's message and edited it down to 17 minutes of pure intensity and focus. "For every one hour of presentation, I do two hundred hours of preparation." - Dan Waldschmidt