Elevation Nation

Sam and Parker explore the importance of introspection in personal and professional growth to elevate in life.

Elevator 240: Jack Miller is the founder and leader of The Miller Schackman Team in New York City. Since launching in 2022, Jack has led his team to over $200 million in closed sales by prioritizing a client-first approach and a standard of excellence that’s rare in the high-stakes world of Manhattan real estate. In this podcast: Jack breaks down his journey from growing up in Baltimore to buildin...

Whoop, Aura Ring, Garmin, Apple Watch. So many people these days are tracking their body's data. From sleep to strain to movement to rest, these devices have allowed us to understand our bodies more than ever before. But is it truly helping or making us more on edge?

Elevator 239: Ryan Shaer is the Vice President of Ace Limousine, where he helped scale a family business into a 100+ employee operation serving clients worldwide. From a former startup CSO to founding his new sustainable apparel brand, AYDN, Ryan’s career is defined by high-stakes transitions and a relentless focus on culture. In this podcast: Ryan gets honest about his journey from a struggling s...

Parker and Sam talk through the dilemma that comes with success.

On March 24, the Modern Gentleman is hosting n elevated dinner for men who want more than small talk. Good food, bourbon, and real conversation about purpose, pressure, and life. Location: Colony Hotel in West Palm Beach, Florida Time: 6:00 - 8:30pm EST Only 25 tickets available. Secure here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-gentlemans-table-palm-beach-tickets-1983648869166

Sam takes a solo trip to Puerto Rico and realizes that it was the opposite of a relaxing vacation.

Elevator 238: Betsy Kaplan is a PR expert for some of the world’s biggest spirits brands at Campari. She is also the founder of Grief, Sweat, & Tears and a Program Director at Experience Camps, where she is redefining how we navigate loss by bringing it out of the shadows and into the gym. In this podcast: Betsy gets real about the "grief gap" in our culture and why movement is often the best...

Parker and Sam discuss the implications of AI on society, drawing insights from Mark Manson's books. They explore the idea of AI becoming a new form of religion, the potential dystopian future it may create, and the importance of authenticity in a technology-driven world.

Elevator 237: Scott Smith was a football player at the University of Maryland when a degenerative disc injury changed everything. After being told there weren't more options to fix his pain by traditional medical professionals, he spent years navigating the gap between high-level performance and debilitating injury. Today, he’s the founder of Euphoria Healing & Wellness in DC, where he’s helpi...

Parker and Sam explore the implications of AI on the future of work, personal growth, and the human experience.

Elevator 236: Brett Greenberg spent over a decade in the front office of the Washington Wizards, rising to Assistant General Manager after starting his career in the video rooms of the Miami Heat and Duke Basketball. Today, he’s a Senior Executive at Teamworks and an advisor at ProMondo Sports, navigating the intersection of high-performance tech and athlete representation. In this podcast: Brett...

Parker and Sam discuss the alarming trend of the 'friendship recession,' particularly among men, where a significant percentage report having no close friends.

Elevators 234 & 235: Esther Eisenhard and Aaron Lyon are the siblings behind CampHire. They took the elite recruiting playbooks from Google and Amex and brought them to the camp world. After six years of grinding, they’ve built the go-to agency for finding the people who actually make or break the summer camp experience. In this podcast: We get into the no-nonsense reality of building a busine...

Parker and Sam debate the "success tax" that it takes to accomplish goals and break down scenarios to determine if the result is worth the sacrifice or if the bill is simply "too high to pay".

Elevator 233: Morgan Rich is a men’s coach, author of The Invitation Beyond , and the creator of Training for the unkNOWn. He specializes in helping high-achieving men move beyond conventional success to build lives rooted in integrity, emotional presence, and real aliveness. In this podcast: Morgan shares his journey through loss and the critical role mentorship plays in navigating the unique str...

Sam and Parker play a game to talk through their mindset on how they approach the different buckets of their life.

Elevator no. 232: Ben Sampson is a serial entrepreneur and investor who has successfully exited companies like WeHero and The Impact Job to focus on his latest venture, Luna, an Ai-powered pet health platform. Based in Bend, Oregon, he specialized in scaling modern businesses at the intersection of technology. marketing, and growth while balancing family life and the outdoors. In this podcast: Ben...

We are three weeks into 2026 and many are already forgetting about their New Years Resolutions.

Elevator 231: Jesse Johnson is the founder of Supergivers and an equine-partnered coach who uses horses to teach socially intelligent leadership. He moves beyond conventional conditioning to help leaders, families, and individuals build compassion through experiential learning with nature. In this podcast: Jesse reveals why horses are the ultimate lie detectors for our own authenticity and what th...

Parker and Sam discuss the importance of intergenerational wisdom and mentorship, particularly among men. They explore the loneliness epidemic affecting young men today, the role of older male figures as mentors, and the need for deeper connections across generations.

Elevator 230: Scott Hickle is the co-founder and CEO of Throne, the innovative "wearable for your toilet" that uses AI to turn poop into critical health insights. A serial entrepreneur and mechanical engineer based in Austin, he is on a mission to save one million lives from colorectal cancer through early detection and gut health monitoring. In this podcast: Scott breaks down why the most vital h...

Parker and Sam celebrate having Elevation Nation in seven different years while reflecting on their personal growth and goals for 2026. The conversation emphasizes the value of introspection, goal setting, and the creative process as they look forward to a year of growth and connection.

Elevator 229: Ashleigh Di Lello is a Brain Coach, keynote speaker, and the creator of Bio Emotional Healing®, a revolutionary process based in neuroscience. After overcoming a life-threatening illness and years of chronic pain starting at age thirteen, she transformed her trauma into a career as an elite athlete, Broadway star, and expert in brain-body freedom. In this podcast: Ashleigh breaks dow...

What a year of elevating it has been. In the last episode of Elevation Nation, we recap some of our highs from the year. See you in 2026, Elevation Nation!