Elliot Roe's A-game Advantage

In today’s episode, Dr. Kayvon K, productivity and mindset coach for entrepreneurs, shares some of the biggest stumbling blocks that high-performing entrepreneurs face. Dr. Kayvon started off his career as a doctor but was soon presented with a fork in the road when he found it too difficult to push his empathy aside. After an interesting journey, Dr. Kayvon now helps entrepreneurs and CEOs get out of their own way so they can continue to grow. Listen in as Dr. Kayvon explains how resistance holds us back and how we can push past it effectively. Visit A-Game Advantage or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Elliot Roe.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:01 –Introducing Kayvon and how he became a coach for entrepreneurs 01:30 – How and why Dr. Kayvon went from being a doctor to a coach for entrepreneurs 05:06 – Where entrepreneurs and CEOs are getting stuck when it comes to mindset 06:15 – How Dr. Kayvon helps his clients get out of their own way 07:00 – Understan

Ray Higdon had a high-paying, stable, comfortable corporate job, but when the bosses pushed him to work extended hours and give up his weekends, he had enough. He left the corporate world and got into real estate, where he had quick success, at least until the housing bubble popped. In a blink of an eye, he was seven figures in debt and struggling to pay his bills. In this episode of The A-Game Advantage Podcast, Elliot and Ray discuss how Ray was able to get out of that hole and become one of the biggest names in network marketing. Tune in to discover the Mindsets that allowed Ray to enormous huge obstacles into overwhelming success. Time Stamped Show Notes... [1:40] - Ray shares his story [1:50] - Left high paying corporate job to get into real estate. [2:35] - Did very well until the real estate crash. Ended up $1,000,000 in debt. [2:50] - Got invited to a network marketing presentation, joined, and ended up being the top earner in the company. [4:05] - Discussing the negative stigma of network marketing

In today’s episode, Robert Drysdale, Brazilian JJiu-Jitsu black belt and world champion, explains why he attributes his success to his deep emotional investment in competition and winning. Robert’s frustrating childhood and obsession with perfection led him to understand how we achieve success and, surprisingly, it’s not by being happy and content. He is now focused on being a father, getting his degree in history, and teaching students of the sport at his own school and seminars around the world. Listen in as Robert explains why competition reveals who you truly are and permanently changes you for the better.  Visit A-Game Advantage or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Elliot Roe. Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:30 –Introducing Robert and the origins of Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) 02:20 – It’s a grappling art similar to Judo 03:00 – Why Jiu Jitsu is emotional for Robert 03:30 – He created expectations for himself to succeed and had a frustrating chil

In today’s episode, Audley Harrison, public figure, speaker, presenter, and boxer, explains why visualization and mindset was key to turning his life around and winning an Olympic gold medal. Audley has experienced the result of when your mindset is 100% ready – and when it isn’t – and gives insights so that we may learn from his accomplishments and struggles. He now inspires others to stay positive and align their dreams with the mindset to attain them. Listen in as Audley recounts what makes the difference between winning and losing – in life and in sport. Visit A-Game Advantage or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Elliot Roe. Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:30 –Introducing Audley and his background 02:00 – He thought he had no future and got into trouble as a kid; his mindset shift is what turned his life around 03:10 – At 9 years old he had an epiphany that he’d be a great sportsman one day; he spent years seeking the sport he loved 03:35 – He was connec

Today we’re discussing a topic that cannot be ignored if you truly want lasting success in all aspects of life: Identity. In today’s episode, Gerald Rogers, author, speaker and coach, explains why addressing identity is key to creating lasting positive change. Gerald has seen massive transformations and an evolving coaching industry but one thing remains the same: His passion to help others spread their message, find freedom, and live their purpose. Tune in to hear Gerald explain why true transformation only occurs when strategy is paired with the right mindset. Visit A-Game Advantage or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Elliot Roe.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:00 – Introducing Gerald Rogers; author, speaker, and coach with 10+ years of experience 01:20 – Your identity impacts the results you create; the achievement of real change requires a shift in your fundamental beliefs 01:50 – Why identity has proven so important in Gerald’s coaching practice 02:05

Haralabos Voulgaris is one of the most accomplished professional gamblers in history. Focusing solely on the NBA, his edge early in his career came from a keen understanding of match-ups, mapping the tendencies of head coaches, and exploiting mistakes in the lines set by the sportsbooks. This approach was profitable for years, so much so that Haralabos regular wagered $1,000,000 per day on games. Around 2004 the sports books caught on to his strategies and made adjustments to kill his edge. This was when Haralabos made the shift to using statistics and algorithms to inform his betting decisions. He became a pioneer in NBA statistical analysis and in addition to being recognized for his gambling prowess, he's been featured in the MIT Sloan Analytics Conference, and consulted for NBA teams during the off season. Elliot and Haralabos discuss winning in a game that most believe is unbeatable, balancing extreme success with happiness, and the value of personal development. In This Episode... [2:15] Why Haralabos d

Gut health is one of the hottest topics in the medical industry right now, as research is revealing the critical role it plays in all aspects of health. Dr. Stephen Barrie is executive with Viome – which is a company that tests and tracks the exact composition of your microbiome. Chronic illnesses caused by an imbalance in the microbiome are a huge hindrance to performing to your full potential, and Dr. Barrie shares how Viome maps your gut and shows you the foods you need to eat (and avoid) to restore balance. Elliot and Dr. Barrie also discuss how optimizing your microbiome improves performance for those who wouldn't immediately identify as having a gut health problem. In This Episode... [2:05] Did you know there are 100 trillion microbial cells in and on the human body? That’s 10x the 10 trillion human cells we have. Recent studies show that an imbalance in this microbiome leads to 90% of all human disease including Heart Disease, Alzheimer’s, and Type 2 Diabetes. [5:15] How Viome measures the exact compos

In this episode, Matthew Slipper shares how living by a principle he calls "Unorthodoxy" has allowed him to achieve massive success in the tech industry at a very young age. Matthew discovered coding at age 11. When other kids were playing Pokemon or video games, he was studying books on Perl 5 at the library. At 17, while still in high school, Matthew became the sole front-end engineer for Perzo - which was later acquired by Goldman Sachs to become Symphony and attain a billion dollar valuation Currently, he is one of the founders of Kyokan, a company in the blockchain industry who is at the forefront of turning the world-changing potential of this exciting technology into a reality. For more information about what Kyokan does, please visit: https://kyokan.io/ In This Episode... [1:55] How living by the principle of Unorthodoxy has allowed Matthew to achieve massive success in the tech industry at a very young age. [2:28] Why Perzo trusted Matthew, who was just 17 and still in high school at the time, to be

In This Episode: [1:45] How Grace’s experience of quitting smoking after her first session started her on the journey to becoming one of the most successful and respected hypnotherapists in the world. [3:15] The incredible encounter that compelled Grace to leave her high paced, high powered, corporate job to become a full-time hypnotherapist. [7:15] How Elliot and Grace are dispelling the myths about hypnosis and making it a mainstream method of self-improvement. [11:40] How to use hypnosis to become the best version of yourself and bring your A-Game every day. [15:05] The 3 forms of hypnosis you can use to control your state and knock down any roadblocks holding you back. [18:00] How Grace went from expecting a fight to get her book published to having three publishers engage in a bidding war for the rights. [24:05] The two books that can help you start building your ideal life today. [26:08] The counterintuitive way accomplish all your biggest goals and create freedom in your life. Grace Smith is on a miss

Marla Mattenson is a relationship and intimacy expert who has worked with over 12,000 couples over the span of her career. As the result of her successful work, she has been featured on NBC, ABC, FOX, and Entrepreneur magazine. She focuses primarily on entrepreneur couples who have struggles with communication due to their busy lives and have a desire to rekindle and transform both their relationship and business. Marla’s unique approach to relationship coach stems from her background in mathematics and neuroscience, as well as pattern recognition to identify the negative responses couples experience in order to help change those patterns. In this episode, Marla speaks about the common struggles entrepreneur couples face such as time management and relationship involvement. She mentions the necessity of creating a relationship vision for each partner in a relationship in order to fully understand what one wants and needs. Marla emphasizes that through an abundance mindset and willingness to work through hards

Martial arts instructor, Sifu Vik Hothi, has an incredible recovery story from experiencing kidney failure, a week-long coma, and then an infection just as he was about to return home. He is the longest serving practitioner of Wing Tsun, a traditional form of Southern Chinese Kung fu, in the UK. Soon after recovery, he broke the Guinness World Record for most punches in 60 seconds with a single arm. He took on his challenge to raise money and awareness of Mcardle disease, the condition that threatened his health and his life’s passion. In this episode, Vik explains how despite continuously being in the face of bad news, he was able to maintain a determined mindset. He tells the story of how after his major health struggle, he had to learn how to bend his toes, sit up, and walk. In order to function again as an adult, Vik had to go through baby steps to recovery. He credits his strong will and work ethic to his parents. His resilient story of pain, struggle, and growth continues to inspire people to never give

Ari Meisel is a self described, “Overhwhelmologist” who helps entrepreneurs who have opportunity in excess of what their infrastructure can handle, to optimize, automate, and outsource everything in their business, so they can make themselves replaceable and scale their business. Ari is the Founder of Less Doing, author of the best-selling book, “The Art of Less Doing”, and its sequel, the forthcoming “The Replaceable Founder”, coming this September. He is a graduate of the Wharton School of Business, an Ironman, and a devoted husband to Anna and father to four children, Ben, 6, Sebastien and Lucas, 4 and Chloe, 2. In this episode, Ari talks about how taking control of his life and managing his stress increased his productivity and free time, as well as encouraging others to do the same. To Ari, having a system and staying organized can help you control your world by limiting the amount of decisions you have to make using the Three D’s—delete it, deal with it, or defer it. By making yourself replaceable and m

In this episode, host Elliot Roe speaks about the work he does as a mindset coach and explains why top performers choose to work with him in order to improve their performance. He discusses the beginnings of his career and what led him to his mission of helping others. In addition, Elliot offers help to those who feel the need to seek his coaching and explains the purpose of creating his new podcast, A-Game Advantage. To Elliot, hypnotherapy is similar to guided meditation, and keeping a focused mind helps you get through your issues and understand them.

James Gettinger is recognized as one of the top Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) players in the world. He credits the skills he learned from playing professional poker to his success in DFS. In addition to winning the Millionaire Maker, he has won over 100,000 multiple times in NBA DraftsKings and two million in the DraftKings world championships. In this episode, James speaks about his transition from his professional poker career to DFS. In the process, James wrote software and acquired data to gain more knowledge about and to understand the workings of DFS. He also speaks about not letting his downswings negatively impact his thought process and gameplay. Regardless of whether James is playing poker or DFS, he explains that success within both fields is due to a clear mindset and careful, rational thinking.

English Rugby superstar, James Haskell, who currently plays for Wasps RFC and has earned 77 caps for England, stresses the importance of keeping a positive mindset. In rugby as well as in other aspects of his life, he finds that establishing mindset is essential to performing his best, both mentally and physically. As a part of this mentality, Haskell encourages people to not to be held back by negativity from social media and to believe in their personal ambitions. In this episode, Haskell explains how commitment leads to results, and why people should never be distracted from their ultimate goal. To Haskell, hard work, dedication, and willpower are the ingredients of a successful life. He furthermore reveals his philosophy that living in the moment can help people feel fulfilled because it draws your focus to what’s important right now, which is a stepping stone to a fruitful future.

At just 24 years old, Fedor Holz has amassed over 26 million dollars in tournament poker earnings, has been ranked #1 tournament poker player in the world, and is considered one of the best tournament poker players in the history of the game. Holz has played in the biggest tournaments in the history of the game, and has won a coveted World Series of Poker bracelet. After reaching the peak of the game, Holz decided to transition his skills from poker to the business world. In 2017 Holz founded Primed Group. His first project in this new was the mindset coaching app, Primed Mind, which works to help people visualize and accomplish their goals.        In this episode, we will explore the importance of forming networks and Holtz’s singular approach to setting goals in order to become efficient as possible in everything you do.

Brendon Burchard is a man of many talents; he’s a well-known high performance coach who has been featured on O, The Oprah Magazine and a #1 New York Times bestselling author who has amassed over 100,000,000 YouTube views on his channel. As a high performance coach, his passion is helping people reach their top level. In this episode, Brendon explores how recovering from tragedy and how developing positive habits can improve your life, while mentioning his personal story of struggle and how he overcame it. He also explains the research involved in the multi-year, multi-country study on some of the world’s most successful people for his book, High Performance Habits. After releasing his book online as a series of podcasts, his podcast has gained the title of being the #1 podcast in the world. Full show notes, including timestamps, links mentioned and tweetable quotes at: http://agameadvantage.com/1