The Doug Elks Podcast

Doug is joined by AIM Athlete and Duke Men’s basketball player, Michael Savarino. They talk about the exciting partnership of Michael becoming the very first AIM Athlete. They also discuss the anticipation of getting back to playing games in Cameron Indoor Stadium in front of fans and the motivation to send out Coach K the right way during his last season as the head coach of Duke University. Mich...

Doug and Judah talked about their most recent challenge - the 1 mile lunge. This challenge was both physical and very mental. They talk about their journey throughout the challenge and the lasting effects on their minds and bodies.

Doug and Judah talk about the importance of taking action and how that will ultimately determine the trajectory of your path. It is very easy to wait around for better timing and more optimal circumstances but if you want to truly reach your full potential, you have to stop making excuses and go get it done. They also cover some exciting AIM updates including summer training, AIM Athletes, NIL, an...

Doug is joined by former Duke Men’s basketball player and National Champion, Matt Jones. Matt shares several stories about growing up playing basketball in Texas and making his way to Duke. They also discuss what it takes to win a championship, how great leaders lead, and the ​power of the Duke brand and Coach K. This outstanding episode is filled with great wisdom from a champion on and off the f...

Doug is joined by author and motivational speaker, Jamil Massey. Jamil has just published his first book High School No Fool and also begun speaking to different groups about his powerful story. They discuss the key secrets to winning in life and dive deeper into Jamil’s book. He shares the story of what motivated him to write a book and launch a career in public speaking. There is a lot of insigh...

Doug and Judah talk about the origin story of Ambition In Mind. They discuss the motivation behind creating the platform, key things they learned along the journey, and where the brand is headed. Enjoy this episode with awesome stories, valuable knowledge, and exciting news about AIM.

Doug is joined by former Liberty University Men’s basketball player and 3x ASUN Conference Champ, Colton Reed. Colton walks us through his powerful story of how he ended up playing basketball at Liberty University and how he constantly believed in himself throughout the entire journey. No matter what obstacle came his way he never settled and always kept moving forward. His inspiring story should...

Doug is joined by aspiring artist and AIM ALPHA FAM member, Jonah Weston. Jonah talks about growing up living with a physical disability, how he manages to focus on positivity, and his motivation to make an impact on his community. He also discusses his passion for creating music and his future in helping grow AIM. This episode explains the power of what a positive mindset in life can do for you n...

Doug is joined by nationally qualified NPC competitor and entrepreneur, Hannah Guzik. She talks about her journey getting into bodybuilding, starting her own fitness business, current training workouts and diet, and more. This insightful episode is packed with valuable knowledge about fitness training, entrepreneurship, and what it takes to be successful in life.

Doug is joined by WCU Legend and professional basketball player, Onno Steger. Onno shares his story of how he made his way to Western Carolina while overcoming adversity. He talks about some of the things he has learned during his time at WCU that have helped him in life. We also discuss the process of going to play professional basketball in the midst of a pandemic. Onno displays outstanding grit...

Doug is joined by men’s physique C class and men’s novice physique bodybuilding champion, Gabe Bollinger. During the episode, Gabe discusses his recent success at the Mega Muscle Expo competition, motivation for getting into bodybuilding, current training and diet, and future goals he is setting out to accomplish. Gabe has an unmatched work ethic that is displayed in his discipline and hunger to a...

Doug is joined by former Ravenscroft teammate, Tommy Corchiani. Corchiani grew up in a huge basketball family where many of his close relatives played in high school, college, and even in the NBA. After high school, Corchiani went on to play collegiate basketball at South Carolina where he and his team made a Final Four run. We talk old stories about growing up in the Hoop State, the Final Four ru...

Doug is joined by Western Carolina University men’s basketball teammate, Kam Gibson to talk about his comeback story. Gibson had an outstanding freshman season in the SoCon for the Catamounts, but due to a season-ending​ injury his sophomore year, Gibson was forced to have surgery and sit out for the remainder of his sophomore year and the first half of his junior season. We talk about his rise as...

Doug is joined by Peace and Love TTW founder’s James Foushee and Bryce Wilson. They discussed the origin story of Peace and Love, the motivation they had to start the brand, and where Peace and Love is headed in the Future. Peace and Love TTW is a brand centered around the idea of spreading peace to the world and love to all mankind based in Atlanta, GA.

Join Justin and Doug as they answer some of the biggest questions about AIM. From why did we start this to where is it going, all is revealed in this episode.

When you are on the path to achieving your goals there are many obstacles that will come your way, many things that will not go as planned. In these situations, you have two options, let it completely derail you or overcome and adapt to keep pursuing. In this week's episode, Justin and Doug discuss just that. Don't let just one tough moment ruin all your progress, remember the nice thing about a c...

Justin is joined by Curt Hazelbaker, the president and CEO of the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas. In this episode, Curt brings in his experience and knowledge to discuss how you are to overcome unexpected obstacles while in a leadership role. He brings in the aspects of always learning to be ready for any circumstance, much like he had to stick to, to effectively lead through the pandemic. As well as...

There is one resource that you can never get more of, your time, and you have a choice of how to use it. Join Doug and Justin as they discuss what it means to focus your time and the things you do with it, to help catapult you towards achieving your goals.

Happy New Year everyone. Doug and Justin discuss what it means to have an open mind. With this new year, you guys are faced with so many opportunities to accomplish your goals, and if 2020 taught us anything it was that we never know what to expect. Go into this time with an open mind there is no telling what you will be able to achieve.

Justin and Doug discuss how important it is to be proactive instead of reactive. Everything that you face in life can lead to the betterment of yourself and your goals. You need to be constantly looking and working towards achieving these goals and through this preparation, you will be ready when the time comes. Don't be caught off guard, put in the work on the forehand to allow you to be confiden...

Justin and Doug are joined by Frank Minervini Jr on this special episode where they discuss what it means to "Flip the Switch." When it is time to "work" you have to be able to put your head down and go, to filter out distractions and focus on what needs to get done. Whatever facet this may be in, when it is time to put the nose to the grindstone, you have to be able to flip the switch. They talk...

Justin and Doug are joined this week by LA chargers cornerback John Brannon (JB). They discuss his path from growing up in Charolette to now playing professional football. JB shares how he overcame hardships, remained faithful, and accomplished his goals. Welcome to this exploration of JB's career and how he kept ambition in mind.

Nothing worth doing is going to be easy, life is a marathon, not a sprint. Join Doug and Justin as they talk about what it means to be in something for the long haul. You have got to be willing to put in the work and stick to things. Just when it gets tough isn't when you should stop that's when you lean in more. Each day is a new day so just keep chipping away at your goals and you will accomplis...

Welcome to a special guest edition of the AIM podcast. WCU strength coach Justin Browner joins the team and talks about his journey to get where he is now. A discussion of leadership, serving others, and generally how he lives his life with Ambition in Mind.

It is not about what other people see you do in this world. It is about what you are doing when no one is watching, these are the "Unseen Hours." Justin and Doug discuss what it means to work hard in silence and then let success do the talking. Too much in life people want all of the recognition and success without truly understanding the work that has to go in first. Here at the AIM, we say do wh...