What does the American Dream actually look like in 2026?

In Part 1 of this special episode of Around the Diamond Powered by American Diamond Logistics, hosts Kevin Mensch and Steve Weinberg sit down with Elise Delaney to talk about chasing dreams, building careers, and creating something bigger than yourself.

From Major League Baseball stories and startup struggles to leadership lessons and the evolution of American Diamond Logistics, this episode dives into the mindset behind success—and the sacrifices that come with it.

Steve breaks down how ADL evolved from “just creating a job” into a nationally recognized, tech-centric 3PL, while Kevin shares powerful insights from professional baseball about honesty, leadership, coaching, and perseverance.

This one is equal parts business, sports, culture, and motivation—with plenty of laughs mixed in along the way.

Chapters

00:00:10 – Vacations, Cardboard Cutouts & Chaos Begins 00:02:50 – Meet Elise Delaney & Her Role at ADL 00:06:30 – The Interview That Changed Elise’s Career Path 00:09:38 – Why ADL’s Culture Feels Different 00:12:17 – What the American Dream Means Today 00:15:34 – Kevin Mensch’s MLB Journey & Baseball Sacrifices 00:21:24 – How American Diamond Logistics Was Built 00:25:38 – The Risks Behind Chasing Big Dreams 00:32:07 – How Technology Changed the 3PL Industry 00:36:44 – Leadership, Honesty & Coaching the Next Generation 00:40:01 – Part 2 Preview: Continuing the American Dream Conversation

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