The Elite Performance Podcast

Hosted by Itamar Marani

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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.

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June 30, 202640 min

From One Man Army to Portfolio CEO w/ Alan Gould | Elite Performance Podcast #87

"I didn't expect it to hit as hard again."Alan shifted from operator to executive thinking after his first run through the Arena program, but there was an even bigger shift ahead of him. He came on the pod after his second time in the program to discuss humility, ongoing personal development and how it all comes together in your business. Topics Covered:Why staying in operator mode felt like productivity and was quietly strangling growthHow emotional rewards sabotage the goals you say matter mostWhy feeling competent is one of the most dangerous traps a founder can fall intoConnect with Alan: https://www.salespulse.com.au/*Get the "Elite Performance" book at https://itamarmarani.com/book/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/applyGet the Extreme Clarity Tool To Uncover The #1 Action To Grow Your Business: https://itamarmarani.com/claritySign up for “3 Quick Ideas Tuesday” (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3-ideas/

June 16, 202653 min

Scaling to Eight Figures: The Identity Shift Every Founder Needs w/ Natalia Scheidegger | Elite Performance Podcast #86

"I was afraid coaching would reveal the real blocker was me."Most founders never say that out loud, but Natalia Scheidegger had the courage to face that and overcome it.Natalia’s business was growing and she was hitting milestones, but she sensed she was capable of more, and decided to find out.This episode is about what it takes to close the gap between the founder you are and the one your business needs you to become to achieve your dreams.Topics Covered:Why the narrative "I'm being held back by X" is almost always a lie you're telling yourselfWhat it actually costs to keep hiding behind hope instead of demanding an answer from yourselfThe weekly accountability structure that makes the difference between good intentions and real changeConnect with Natalia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalia-scheidegger/*Get the "Elite Performance" book at https://itamarmarani.com/book/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/applyGet the Extreme Clarity Tool To Uncover The #1 Action To Grow Your Business: https://itamarmarani.com/claritySign up for “3 Quick Ideas Tuesday” (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3-ideas/

June 9, 202610 min

We’re Back! And Why Momentum Can Be Dangerous | Elite Performance Podcast #85

Momentum feels like traction. But it can also keep you locked into the wrong things, long past the point you should have stopped. And the scariest part? It still feels like progress.In this episode, Itamar breaks down the shadow side of momentum and how to make sure it’s working for you and not against you. You'll learn why "just keep going" is sometimes the worst advice you can follow, and what to do instead.What you'll learn:Why momentum can be a trap disguised as tractionThe critical difference between execution mode and decision mode (you can't do both well at the same time)What "performance anchors" are and how they quietly drag down your output*Get the "Elite Performance" book at https://itamarmarani.com/book/Check out the new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ItamarElitePerformanceIf 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/applyGet the Extreme Clarity Tool To Uncover The #1 Action To Grow Your Business: https://itamarmarani.com/claritySign up for “3 Quick Ideas Tuesday” (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3-ideas/

April 1, 20265 min

The Audiobook Is Free This Week (I.e The Smartest ROI You Can Make With 3 Hours) | Elite Performance Podcast #84

The Elite Performance audiobook is now live. This week only, it's completely free. No opt-in, no paywall. Just hit play. After Friday midnight, it goes to Audible.https://itamarmarani.com/audio-free/

January 21, 202620 min

2025 Debrief: What This Year Cost, Taught, and Clarified | Elite Performance Podcast #83

Emotions that don't drive action are pointless. They just drain your energy.In this episode, Itamar opens up about a challenging year and the lessons learned when his old playbook stopped working, how small integrity compromises create massive energy drains and lessons to move forward.Topics covered:Why unexercised emotions are the worst of both worldsHow identity can trap you when you need mobilityThe real price of exceptional results nobody talks aboutWhy he turned down money to prioritize family timeIf you have read the book, Elite Performance, and would be open to leaving an honest review, you can do so here.

October 8, 20256 min

My Book Is Finally Out + A $50,000 Giveaway

You're trading your time for someone else's effort.In this quick episode Itamar breaks down how to leverage content and get the highest ROI on your time while covering the one trade that lets you cash in on 15 years of someone else’s effort in under 5 hours.Also the Elite Performance book is now live… And for two days only, it’s free!On top of that, you can win more than $50,000 in performance coaching by entering our book launch giveaway for free.Order the book: https://itamarmarani.com/book/Enter the raffle: https://itamarmarani.com/book-raffle/*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/applyGet the Extreme Clarity Tool To Uncover The #1 Action To Grow Your Business: https://itamarmarani.com/claritySign up for “3 Quick Ideas Tuesday” (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3-ideas/

September 2, 202545 min

How The Special Forces Taught Me To Make Hard Things Feel Easy | Elite Performance Podcast #81

You're stuck not because life is hard, but because you expect it to be easy.In this episode, Itamar shares a brutal mindset shift learned in Special Forces: want things to be hard. When obstacles feel personal, we shrink. When they feel purposeful, we level up.Topics covered:Why short-term goals can hurt your performanceWhen ego helps performance and when it stunts itThe shift from “proving something” to “becoming someone”Hard isn’t the problem. Your relationship with it is.*Pre-order Itamar's book "Elite Performance" at https://itamarmarani.com/book/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/applyGet the Extreme Clarity Tool To Uncover The #1 Action To Grow Your Business: https://itamarmarani.com/claritySign up for “3 Quick Ideas Tuesday” (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3-ideas/

August 19, 20251 hr 9 min

The 5 Steps To Get Unblocked | Elite Performance Podcast #80

If you feel like your results aren’t matching your ambitions and desires, there’s a reason for that. Whether the barrier is internal or external, in this episode Itamar walks you through a 5-step system to uncover why you’re underperforming… and how to break through it.Topics covered:The clarity mistake business owners aren’t aware they make.Why most “action plans” can also give you permission to stall.The hidden performance anchors that kill momentum, and how to know if you’ve got one.A brutal but necessary episode. If you’re ready to go to the next level and are ready for harsh truths, this episode is for you*Pre-order Itamar's book "Elite Performance" at https://itamarmarani.com/book/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/applyGet the Extreme Clarity Tool To Uncover The #1 Action To Grow Your Business: https://itamarmarani.com/claritySign up for “3 Quick Ideas Tuesday” (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3-ideas/

August 5, 202535 min

From $20k to $100K Months: What Actually Changed w/ Vlad Khvatov | Elite Performance Podcast #79

How do you go from burnout cycles and self-doubt to crushing $100K months with clarity and control? Vlad breaks down:Facing the exact fear that quietly ran his life.Ditching a fluffy “WHY” for a more practical one and what that meansAccepting the cost of growth - ego hits, discipline, discomfort - and paying it anyway.No hype. No hacks. Just a hard look at what actually moved the needle for this entrepreneur!*Pre-order Itamar's book "Elite Performance" at https://itamarmarani.com/book/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/applyGet the Extreme Clarity Tool To Uncover The #1 Action To Grow Your Business: https://itamarmarani.com/claritySign up for “3 Quick Ideas Tuesday” (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3-ideas/

July 22, 20259 min

10 Travel Rules for Peak Performance | Elite Performance Podcast #78

You’re not tired. You’re unprepared. High performers prep for keynotes but wing the travel. That gap kills performance.Itamar shares the exact system he built as an air marshal and now uses when travelling for business.Most people confuse efficiency with output. The real mistake? Optimizing for speed, not performance.*Pre-order Itamar's book "Elite Performance" at https://itamarmarani.com/book/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/applyGet the Extreme Clarity Tool To Uncover The #1 Action To Grow Your Business: https://itamarmarani.com/claritySign up for “3 Quick Ideas Tuesday” (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3-ideas/