The Level Up Lifestyle

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This is The Level Up Lifestyle podcast, where we dive deep into conversations that matter for today's leaders and growth-seekers. Join host Rebekah Samuels as she unravels what it actually took for her guests to become leaders in their careers, their communities, and their own lives. Find the inspiration that takes you to the next level.

  1. 5D AGO

    Breaking Barriers & Setting the Standard with Robin Monsky, Sales Professional

    Today, Rebekah sits down with Sales Professional Robin Monsky. Robin's journey began in Omaha, Nebraska, where her father built one of the country's largest car auctions and her sister trained for Olympic figure skating. After a determined pursuit of a baseball career led her to break barriers as one of baseball's first female executives, she faced the choice between staying in sports or beginning a second career later in life in financial services. Through developing standards over motivation, and learning that being different means forging your own path, Robin built an extraordinary career proving you can do anything regardless of age by being confident, and embracing new adventures. This is the Level Up Lifestyle podcast. Make sure to follow along our journey by visiting our social channels here: https://linktr.ee/theleveluplifestyle

    52 min

  2. FEB 9

    Burnout vs. Vision & Leading with Agency Owners Barry Bandera and Dillon Buck

    Today, Rebekah sits down with Agency Owners Barry Bandera and Dillon Buck. Barry brings over thirty years of consistent leadership, while Dillon represents a new generation of leaders. They break down what it really takes to develop into a true leader. Through leading from the front, treating people how they want to be treated, and finding more joy in others' success than their own, Barry and Dillon prove that real leadership means being willing to do everything you ask of others. This is the Level Up Lifestyle podcast. Make sure to follow along our journey by visiting our social channels here: https://linktr.ee/theleveluplifestyle

    58 min

  3. FEB 2

    Traveling the Globe & Finding Stillness with Dillon Buck, Agency Owner

    Today, Rebekah sits down with Agency Owner Dillon Buck. Dillon's journey began in Basalt, Colorado, where skiing was a rite of passage and snowboarding became his competitive outlet from age thirteen. After traveling the world on Semester at Sea, he faced the choice between a comfortable graphic design internship in Austria and eighty hours a week of rejection. Through creating ten non-negotiables for his career and learning that stillness is the foundation for showing up as the leader, husband, and father he wants to be, Dillon built an extraordinary career proving that who you want to become matters more than what you want to do. This is the Level Up Lifestyle podcast. Make sure to follow along our journey by visiting our social channels here: https://linktr.ee/theleveluplifestyle

    51 min

  4. JAN 26

    Overcoming Poverty to Longevity & Success with Barry Bandera, Agency Owner

    Today, Rebekah sits down with Agency Owner Barry Bandera. Barry's journey began in Arlington, Texas, where his parents' divorce at age 10 shifted his family from a colonial home to a three-bedroom apartment across the tracks. Through outworking everyone around him, embracing the fear of being poor, and learning that longevity means committing to something and sticking with it, Barry built an extraordinary career proving that the best way to level up is through mastering work ethic. This is the Level Up Lifestyle podcast. Make sure to follow along our journey by visiting our social channels here: https://linktr.ee/theleveluplifestyle

    45 min

  5. 05/26/2025

    Bringing Out the Best with John David Mitchell, Agency Owner

    Today, Mike sits down with Agency Owner John David Mitchell. JD’s journey began in a small Alabama town where he grew up inspired by his father’s career. After finding early success in elevator sales, he walked away from a six-figure salary job to return home and take a chance following his dad’s footsteps. Through humility, hard lessons, and a relentless commitment to growth, John David carved his own path to leadership, proving that extraordinary results come from doing the ordinary with just a little extra. This is the Level Up Lifestyle podcast. Make sure to follow along our journey by visiting our social channels here: https://linktr.ee/theleveluplifestyle

    56 min

  6. 05/05/2025

    Letting Go to Lead with Matt Carder, Agency Owner

    Today, Mike sits down with Agency Owner Matt Carder. Matt's journey into leadership began with his humble upbringing in a small Arkansas town where he developed his work ethic mowing lawns at age 13. He later faced obstacles when building his agency in Phoenix after leaving everything familiar behind. But through his positive mindset and willingness to let go to lead his team, Matt broke through the challenges that life put in his way and truly reached a higher level in his career. This is the Level Up Lifestyle podcast. Make sure to follow along our journey by visiting our social channels here: https://linktr.ee/theleveluplifestyle

    54 min

  7. 04/14/2025

    Five to Nine Gave Me Freedom with Brian Cannington, Agency Owner

    Today, Mike sits down with Agency Owner Brian Cannington. After struggling in college and bouncing between hourly jobs, Brian found his calling as an agent. When his performance slumped, a pivotal decision to "hire himself" and commit to a serious work ethic transformed his career. Through his “5 to 9” philosophy, Brian built a thriving agency spanning six locations across Georgia and Florida. His story demonstrates how persistence, integrity, and the right mindset can overcome any obstacle. This is the Level Up Lifestyle podcast. Make sure to follow along our journey by visiting our social channels here: https://linktr.ee/theleveluplifestyle

    1h 1m

  8. 02/17/2025

    Setting, Spiking, & Scoring with Amanda Violand, Agency Owner

    Today, Mike sits down with Agency Owner Amanda Violand. Amanda’s journey into leadership began as she cultivated a work ethic of steel as a farmhand in rural Ohio. She later faced obstacles when exploring opportunities in New York City. But by her driven nature and sticking to the decisions she made, Amanda broke through all the blocks that life put in her way to achieve the success and lifestyle she always wanted. This is the Level Up Lifestyle podcast. Make sure to follow along our journey by visiting our social channels here: https://linktr.ee/theleveluplifestyle

    1h 12m
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This is The Level Up Lifestyle podcast, where we dive deep into conversations that matter for today's leaders and growth-seekers. Join host Rebekah Samuels as she unravels what it actually took for her guests to become leaders in their careers, their communities, and their own lives. Find the inspiration that takes you to the next level.

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