
The Elite Performance Podcast
Ex Israeli Special Forces, undercover agent and BJJ black belt, Itamar Marani, shares the actionable tactics to Elite Performance he’s honed from coaching 100+ 7-9 figure entrepreneurs and being mentored by The Mossad’s top performance psychologist.
No motivational rah rah or biohacking nonsense, just clear systems to get clarity, uncover your blindspots and confidently execute at an elite level.
Latest episodes

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Jul 30, 2024 • 50min
How to Avoid Emotional Decision Making | Elite Performance Podcast #56
Discover how to shift from emotional to problem-focused decision-making for elite performance. Learn to recognize emotional triggers and enhance self-awareness to tackle real issues. Embrace discomfort as a growth tool and improve strategic communication to transform challenges into opportunities. The importance of using data over emotions in business decisions is emphasized, showcasing how even leaders like Elon Musk prioritize problem-focused approaches to navigate challenges effectively.

Jul 14, 2024 • 1h 2min
Trump Shooting Breakdown (From a Former Undercover Agent) - Secret Service’s Mistakes, Trump’s Mindset and Lessons for Business Leaders | Elite Performance Podcast #55
In this unique episode of The Elite Performance Podcast, Itamar and Alex break down what happened during the failed Trump assassination and how many of the lessons can be translated to business.They cover:The tactical mistakes the Secret Service madeA framework to understand riskTrump’s reaction and what that says about how he’s wiredThe possibility of conspiracies arisingHow to translate the lessons learned to your business*If you’re ready to get unstuck and take both yourself and your business to the next level, apply to The Arena here: https://itamarmarani.com/apply Get the Extreme Clarity Tool To Uncover The #1 Action To Grow Your Business: https://itamarmarani.com/Sign up for “3 Quick Ideas Tuesday” (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3-ideas/

Jul 2, 2024 • 49min
10xing The Business, Opening 2 New Ventures And The Key to Overcoming Being an Introvert W/ Jabez Reuben | Elite Performance Podcast #54
“We’re not achieving all we can with what we have in hand”In today’s episode Jabez Reuben joins us to share his post-Arena story of 10xing his main business while growing 2 new ones by uncovering his hidden blocks.We cover why he was in a unique position where he didn’t need more frameworks or structures to achieve much bigger success and how to know if you’re in a similar spot.Topics covered:How to know if something is a “surface level distraction” or something important The 2 questions to dispel if you’re actually an introvert or notWhat gives someone the confidence to 10x their businessHow to increase your sense of self-worth Addition by subtraction to create a better social circle*If you’re ready to get unstuck and take both yourself and your business to the next level, apply to The Arena here: https://itamarmarani.com/apply Get the Extreme Clarity Tool To Uncover The #1 Action To Grow Your Business: https://itamarmarani.com/Sign up for “3 Quick Ideas Tuesday” (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3-ideas/

Jun 18, 2024 • 45min
Hypnosis, Championship Poker and Winning the Inner Game W/ Elliot Roe | Elite Performance Podcast #53
In today's episode, I'm joined by Elliot Roe, a mindset expert and the author of the new book, "A-Game Poker: Master The Mental Game, Create A Winning Mindset, & Dominate The Modern Poker Game."This episode delves into topics that go beyond poker. It features a spirited 'sparring session' where Elliot and I exchange ideas on optimizing mental performance to help you achieve the best results possible.If you feel like you have a strategy that you know what you should be doing, but you're not able to implement it at times, this episode is for you.Key topics covered:Role of a Mindset Coach in High PerformanceUsing Hypnotherapy to Manage Emotional ResponsesImpact of Childhood Experiences on Adult BehaviorsVisualization Techniques for Overcoming ChallengesAddressing Severe Trauma and PTSD with HypnotherapyTo learn more about Elliot and what he does go to: https://primedmind.com/Elliot’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Game-Poker-Winning-Mindset-Dominate-ebook/dp/B0CQ6FN391 *If you’re ready to get unstuck and take both yourself and your business to the next level, apply to The Arena here: https://itamarmarani.com/apply Get the Extreme Clarity Tool To Uncover The #1 Action To Grow Your Business: https://itamarmarani.com/Sign up for “3 Quick Ideas Tuesday” (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3ideas

Jun 4, 2024 • 26min
Overcoming Procrastination And Anxiety To Build A Bigger Business | Coaching Series #6
Explore the journey of overcoming procrastination and anxiety while transitioning in business. The discussion highlights how embracing change can lead to positive client interactions. Learn about the critical balance between energy and time management, and how mental clarity can propel personal growth. Discover tactical steps for evolving an online presence while leveraging past experiences as learning tools. The conversation inspires listeners to transform their mindset and confront challenges as opportunities for growth.

May 21, 2024 • 47min
“I Can Do Things Regardless of How I Feel” W/Ry Hickey | Elite Performance Podcast #51
If you find yourself setting big goals but then procrastinating or backtracking to something smaller today’s episode is for you.In today’s episode Coach Ry Hickey, joins us to share how he 2X’ed his business and went from despair to taking consistent action and going into an upward “success cycle” Topics covered:What helped him 2x the businessIs having a big world-changing WHY a performance killer?What enabled him to do things regardless of how he feels (and why it’s a complete game changer)Itamar opens up about his experience with victimhoodTo connect with Ry go to: https://www.instagram.com/coach_ryhickey/*If you’re ready to get unstuck and take both yourself and your business to the next level, apply to The Arena here: https://itamarmarani.com/apply Get the Extreme Clarity Tool To Uncover The #1 Action To Grow Your Business: https://itamarmarani.com/Sign up for “3 Quick Ideas Tuesday” (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3ideas

May 7, 2024 • 1h 55min
Episode 50 AMA! | Elite Performance Podcast #50
To celebrate 50 podcast episodes we asked for questions from the audience. They ranged from performance to fitting into the current world we live in and I tried to answer them as best I could.Expect to have questions answered around masculine vs. feminine thinking and “toxic masculinity”, my main learnings as a coach so far, my coaching origin story, and thoughts on if it’s “okay to be pretty happy making good money and living a nice comfortable life or is the only valid path to live to relentlessly pursue material goods and wealth?”Thank you to everyone for the support so far and please share it with a friend who’s driven, but is holding themselves back from being a true elite performer. It would mean a ton to me.*Get the Extreme Clarity Tool To Uncover The #1 Action To Grow Your Business: https://itamarmarani.com/Get the complete nothing held back Military Grade Mindset Course: https://itamarmarani.com/military-grade-mindset-course/Sign up for “3 Quick Ideas Tuesday” (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3ideas

Apr 9, 2024 • 43min
Scaling From 3 to 20 Franchises Without Losing Lifestyle Freedom W/Neel Parekh | Elite Performance Podcast #49
If you feel stuck between wanting to grow your business and not wanting to sacrifice the lifestyle and freedom you’ve gotten yourself, this is for you.In today’s episode Neel Parekh, the founder of MaidThis, joins to talk about how he scaled from 3 franchises to 20 while actually having more lifestyle freedom. He broke down why he hesitated to grow the business and what mental blocks he had to clear in order to almost 7x his business in 2 years.Topics covered:What helped him add more than a million in revenue Why wanting external freedom can actually make you feel trappedUsing different methods to work around paying a price you don’t want toTo connect with Neel on Twitter go: https://twitter.com/NeelBParekhIf you feel stuck and want to scale without sacrificing the lifestyle and freedom you’ve already earned, apply to The Arena here: www.ItamarMarani.com/Apply*Get the Extreme Clarity Tool To Uncover The #1 Action To Grow Your Business: https://itamarmarani.com/Sign up for “3 Quick Ideas Tuesday” (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3ideas

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Mar 26, 2024 • 37min
Billionaire’s Top 3 Money Mindset Mistakes Exposed by His Head of Security | Elite Performance Podcast #48
In this engaging discussion, the head of security for a billionaire shares vital insights gained from years on the job. He reveals the three biggest money mindset mistakes that can undermine success, such as misinterpreting relationships and the elusive nature of wealth. The conversation dives into how the wealthy often confuse material success with genuine happiness and fulfillment. With candid anecdotes, he emphasizes the importance of emotional connections and self-awareness, offering a compelling perspective on balancing wealth with well-being.

Mar 12, 2024 • 40min
3Xing Your Business and Going from Sleeper to Winner W/Kevin Miller | Elite Performance Podcast #47
In today’s episode Kevin Miller joins us to share his story of going from buying businesses that were on growth trajectories and seeing them falter to 3Xing his current business and putting it into a 10x trajectory on top of that.We cover the 5 part framework that enabled him to find more business success, but also what allowed him to show up in a better way for his girlfriend, family and most importantly himself.Topics covered:His unique process to make things that used to seem really hard less difficult.The difference between people who don’t like where they are vs. those who are willing to do something about itWhat gave him permission to change and to get helpThe “Bacon people”Creating an environment where the baseline is higher than your old peakTo connect with Kevin:https://kevinmiller.info *To apply to the Arena Mindset Accelerator: https://itamarmarani.com/apply Get the complete nothing held back Emotional Fortitude micro course: https://Itamarmarani.com/courseSign up for “3 Quick Ideas Tuesday” (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3ideas