Shows
Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupFeeling Called to Something Bigger? Take the First Step With Emily ShoupEmily Shoup is a returning guest, passionate advocate for women, and my beautiful wife. In this heartfelt conversation, Emily opens up about the unseen parts of personal growth—how sometimes, we must walk a path in the dark before we’re met with the beauty of sunrise. She shares what it means to say yes when you feel called to something, even when the outcome isn’t clear, and how simply taking that first step can change everything. Emily dives into the struggles and breakthroughs that come with charting a new course, and her deep desire to support women as the...
2025-05-0149 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupHow One Family Built a Legacy Through Ceramics With The Fuentes FamilyThe Fuentes family, from Sevilla Spain are dear friends of mine. They are a multigenerational team of artisans and entrepreneurs, known for their timeless dedication to the craft of ceramics. With a legacy rooted deeply in passion and precision, they’ve built a reputation for curating and creating pieces that stand the test of time. In this episode, the Fuentes family shares the rich history behind their business, how generations have passed down knowledge, and why quality has always been their cornerstone. They open up about the dynamics of working alongside family—navigating challenges, celebrating wins, and maintaining harm...
2025-04-2435 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupWhen Is It Time to Put Your Head Down and Hustle? With Niki McIntoshNiki McIntosh is a Jesus follower and entrepreneur with a heart for truth, transformation, and community. Her journey is marked by seasons of deep work and reflection, where she learned the importance of putting her head down and staying faithful to the process. Niki shares how developing healthy boundaries and inviting trusted friends and family into her life has helped her stay accountable in both business and faith. She opens up about the power of soul and story searching, and reminds us that knowing your story is essential to knowing how to connect with others. At the core of...
2025-04-1759 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupWhat If Success Isn’t the Point? With Jonathan McGinleyJonathan McGinley is a Jesus follower and the founder of Intentional Man. He is a person who lives for significance over success. In this powerful and transparent conversation, he opens up about the reality of being new in entrepreneurship and the discomfort of learning while in the trenches. After navigating a deeply personal hardship, he shares how easy it was to fall into blame, and how freeing it became when he started to lean into vulnerability instead. Jonathan reflects on the courage it takes to open up to other men, and the surprising discovery that so many others...
2025-04-1058 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupHow You Find Purpose After Hitting Rock Bottom With Marc MeroMarc Mero is a Jesus follower, former WCW and WWE professional wrestler, motivational speaker, and author who has inspired millions of middle and high school aged youth with his powerful message of hope and transformation. In this episode, Marc shares incredible stories from his pro wrestling days, offering a behind-the-scenes look at life inside the ring and the challenges that came with it. He opens up about the highs and lows of his career, the personal struggles that nearly broke him, and how his faith became the guiding force that changed everything. Marc dives deep into the importance...
2025-04-0346 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupWho Loses If You Don’t Win? A Powerful Mindset Shift With Danelle DelgadoDanelle Delgado is a mother, speaker, author, and entrepreneur whose journey is defined by resilience, determination, and a commitment to making an impact in the world. In this episode, she shares powerful insights on success, emphasizing that it’s often built through consistent, small, and seemingly boring steps. Danelle introduces the concept of “No Zero Days,” a practice focused on ensuring that no day passes without progress, no matter how small. She poses the thought-provoking question, “Who loses if you don’t win?”—a perspective that fuels her drive to keep pushing forward, knowing that her success directly impacts those...
2025-03-271h 08Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupFrom Pro Wrestling Fame to Finding Fulfillment in Faith With Ron WatermanRon Waterman is a Jesus follower, husband, father, former UFC mixed martial arts fighter, former WWE professional wrestler, and a current youth pastor, Realtor, speaker and firefighter, whose journey is marked by resilience, redemption, and faith. Ron opens up about his childhood struggles with bullying and how a teacher’s encouragement changed the trajectory of his life. Ron shares his path to becoming a professional fighter and how that led to landing a contract as a pro wrestler. Ron offers a rare glimpse into the pro wrestling industry, revealing the challenges of that high-stakes environment and the emptiness he...
2025-03-2042 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupFinancial Fundamentals: The Secret to Growing a Thriving Business With Steven DavisSteven is an entrepreneur and co-owner of Satellite Strategies, an accounting firm based in Northern Colorado. He shares practical advice all business owners must know on how to get started with accounting and why staying on top of your finances is crucial for business success. Steven emphasizes the importance of having a dedicated person in charge of finances and explains the strategic value of forecasting. He breaks down how to properly read financial reports in the correct order, giving business owners a clearer picture of their operations. Steven also dives into the difference between taking an owner draw...
2025-03-1352 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupBusiness And Personal Development Insights With Andrew JohnsonAndrew Johnson is a Jesus follower, farmer, husband, father, and entrepreneur whose journey has been anything but conventional. Inheriting a farm, he embraced the challenges of farm life while also pursuing his passion for fitness—starting a business to help others achieve their health goals. Before fully stepping into farming and entrepreneurship, Andrew was a dancer and even worked as a dance instructor. Eventually, he retired from dance to prioritize his family, but the transition left him struggling with direction, leading to a period of alcohol abuse, weight gain, and complacency. Determined to turn things around, Andrew discovered a...
2025-03-0655 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupStepping Into Your Power to Impact Lives with Carl SutterCarl is a Jesus follower, retired pastor, husband, and father and grandfather who has spent his life guiding others, especially hurting men, through faith and personal challenges. In this episode, he opens up about his journey—from his early days as a pastor of an inner city church in Chicago, to transitioning and moving to Loveland, where he eventually founded Foundations Church. Carl shares how a major personal setback and failure forced him to reinvent himself and recommit to his calling. He stresses the importance of authenticity, the dangers of making yourself fit the mold of others, and th...
2025-02-271h 10Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupBuilding a Business by Embracing Your True Self With Darius BellDarius Bell is a husband, father, entrepreneur and content creator navigating the challenges and reality of building his new business from the ground up. In this episode, he shares the daily struggles that many entrepreneurs face and how he chooses to handle them. Darius stresses the importance of time management and why mastering the basics of your craft is essential for long-term success. We discuss the importance of living out your most true and authentic self as the leader of your organization, while exploring the importance of not only stating your faith but also living it out in...
2025-02-201h 07Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupToo Many Good Things Is Not A Good Thing With Emily ShoupFour time guest, and my beautiful wife Emily Shoup, is back for a Valentine’s Day episode. Emily is a Jesus follower, wife, mother, beacon of light and hope for hurting women, and my right hand woman in business and life. In this episode, we discuss the power of setting boundaries, prioritizing what truly matters, and how we are living in a season of saying “no”. We talked about the importance of taking a day of rest through our new practice of a Sunday Sabbath, explaining how this intentional pause has brought peace, clarity and transformation into our family’...
2025-02-131h 00Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupLetting Go Of The Past And The Future To Focus On The PRESENT With Greg BirchGreg Birch is a father, speaker, and entrepreneur with a passion for self-improvement and living with intention. In this episode, Greg and Matt reflect on the powerful lessons they learned during their trip to Spain, emphasizing the importance of being present and truly experiencing life. Greg shares his thoughts on how society is too caught up in distractions while neglecting the things that truly matter. He dives into practical strategies for reclaiming productivity and sheds light on the dangers of materialism, the growing health crisis in our society, and how meditation can be a game-changer for mental clarity. Greg...
2025-02-061h 33Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupTurning Your Life Around Through God With Juan QuintanaJuan Quintana is a Jesus follower, husband, father and man who transformed his life against all odds. For years, he was caught in a cycle of crime, drug use, and dealing drugs. After witnessing the toll it took on his wife and children, the pain he caused his family and others, and facing the reality of being locked up, Juan knew he had to make a change. While incarcerated, he turned to the Bible, seeking guidance and purpose. Now sober, focused and walking a path with Jesus, Juan has set his sights on building a better life, fueled b...
2025-01-3053 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupTeaching The Next Generation It's Cool To Be Kind With 920920 is a father, child of God, up and coming rapper, artist and entrepreneur who grew up in a home filled with his mother’s love and gospel music. As a child, his passion for music was undeniable! His mother, a pastor, attempted to shield him from hip-hop music because of the explicit content. After listening to it for the first time, he was hooked. Starting his career in Memphis, 920 honed and perfected his skills through battle rap, going head-to-head with classmates and developing a unique southern melodic style that sets him apart today.920 and I shared a cu...
2025-01-2330 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupThe Cost Of Inaction With Adam LunnAdam Lunn, a former Boulder County Sheriff's Deputy, shares his profound and life-altering journey in this powerful episode. While on duty, Adam responded to a call involving a severely intoxicated young man. Following standard procedures, he and his team transported him in a vehicle that was ill-suited for the situation. Tragically, upon arrival at the station, the young man, Demetrius Shanklin passed awayPlaced on leave and later charged with manslaughter, Adam fought hard during his trial but was ultimately found guilty. Accepting the consequences of his actions, he served his sentence with courage and resolve. During...
2025-01-161h 56Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupReal Estate Education And Market Knowledge With Jesse LanerJesse Laner is a husband, father, and co-owner of Northern Colorado’s thriving real estate brokerage, C3. Interestingly, Jesse never planned on getting into real estate. The profession found him during a pivotal time in his life. In 2008, while initially exploring real estate investing, Jesse realized he needed capital to achieve his goals. This led him to the selling side of real estate—a move that helped him build up his cash reserves and launched his career in the industry. In this episode, Jesse gives a refreshingly transparent take on the real estate world. He doesn’t hold back in sha...
2025-01-0959 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupSeize the Moment: Stop Waiting, Start Doing, and Achieve Your Goals in 2025 with Rick ScaddenIn this powerhouse episode, I sit down with Gentle Art of Leadership’s first guest, and my longtime friend, former M & E Painting project manager, and now full-time pastor, speaker, and soon to be author, Rick Scadden. This conversation blends hilarious stories, raw honesty, and life-changing lessons as we unpack Rick's extraordinary journey from a four-time felon to a full-time pastor.Whether you’re setting goals for 2025, chasing your vision, or overcoming fear, this episode delivers practical insights, relatable stories, and actionable steps to help you seize your moment and turn dreams into reality. 🚀 Key Takeaway...
2025-01-021h 04Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupFrom Rock Bottom to Redemption With Rocky RomanoThis week, Rocky Romano joins us on the Gentle Art of Leadership Podcast. He gets real, raw, and unfiltered about his life’s traumas and wounds that led him to a deep and ugly heroin addiction. Rocky dives deep into the emotional wounds, abandonment issues, and patterns of self-sabotage that quietly derail men’s lives.From chasing success to numbing pain with quick fixes, Rocky doesn’t hold back as he shares his personal story, including a life-changing moment checking into rehab in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district. But his story isn’t just about hitting rock botto...
2024-12-261h 00Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupMastering the Real Estate Business With John SimmonsJohn Simmons is a husband, father, and entrepreneur . Straight out of high school, John enrolled in the army, where he developed a strong foundation of structure and resilience. Transitioning to civilian life, he worked in restaurants and experienced firsthand the dramatic shift between military service and the business world. John shares key lessons from his time in the military and how they’ve shaped his leadership philosophy today. He emphasizes the importance of taking care of your employees, even if they move on to other opportunities or start competing businesses, and explains how cleansing your company culture can boost pr...
2024-12-1951 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupHow to Go From Self Employed to INVESTOR With Nate ShieldsNate Shields is a husband, father, investor, and entrepreneur. Eight months after obtaining his real estate license, Nate boldly quit his traditional job, embarking on a journey of self-employment. Now, he shares invaluable advice for aspiring real estate agents, emphasizing the importance of a robust CRM system and the potential benefits of joining a team for early-career support. He candidly discusses the inevitable "valley of despair" that often accompanies success, encouraging viewers to persevere through challenges and emerge stronger on the other side.----------------------------------------*Check Out Our Sponsors*The Foundry: https://thefoundryadvisory.com/ Hu...
2024-12-121h 02Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupHow to Turn Your Passion Into a THRIVING Business With Terri CoomerTerri is a wife, entrepreneur, and dedicated caregiver with a heartfelt passion for taking care of others. Her journey began in adult respite and home care, where she discovered her calling to provide compassionate, consistent care for her patients. Terri shares her story of overcoming the fear of starting her own business and emphasizes the importance of trusting the process and being patient. She dives into her meticulous process for hiring and vetting employees, ensuring only the best caregivers join her team. Terri also offers valuable advice on how to choose a reliable home care company for your loved...
2024-12-0544 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupHow to Take Control of Toxic Relationships and Empower Yourself With Sandy Wardenburg WaggettSandy Wagget is an author, wife, and entrepreneur with an incredible journey that spans Las Vegas to Colorado and beyond. After earning a math degree and becoming a teacher, she pursued her master’s degree, met her husband, and began her first venture—building websites for wedding professionals. Over time, she pivoted from websites to running a full-service marketing agency. In this episode, Sandy shares her insights on why you shouldn’t put all your eggs in one basket, the importance of accessibility features like alt text on websites, and how she took over a major event, Summit, to furthe...
2024-11-271h 01Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupTurning Your Struggles Into Strengths With Desiree LandtDesiree is a mother, entrepreneur, and the owner of Better Days, a thriving residential cleaning service. Her journey is one of resilience and transformation, overcoming homelessness and alcoholism to build a life of purpose and success. Desiree shares how dissatisfaction with her job led her to start cleaning homes; and opens up about the challenges of balancing personal relationships while dedicating herself to her business and maintaining a positive team environment. She also discusses how focusing on truly understanding and caring for clients’ needs has been key to her success. Desiree is on a mission to empower others by sh...
2024-11-2154 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupLearning to Overcome Trauma and Improving Mental Health With Kelly FitzpatrickKelly Fitzpatrick is an entrepreneur, veteran, and advocate for mental health. Growing up, Kelly faced unique challenges and often felt different from her parents and siblings, with these struggles intensifying after her mother was put in a medically induced coma. A year after high school, she joined the Navy, and despite various challenges, she rose through the ranks to become part of the air crew. After her Navy service, Kelly transitioned to a role in the CIA, ultimately developing a passion for supporting veterans with PTSD and mental health issues. Join us As Kelly shares her amazing experiences, and...
2024-11-141h 09Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupHow Aviation Helped Me Scale My Business: Tips for Entrepreneurs With Braun MincherBraun Mincher, a husband, father, and serial entrepreneur, has been building businesses from the age of 5! From a lemonade stand to founding a snack placement company at age 16, Braun's journey reveals an early passion for sales and entrepreneurship. Those experiences gave him invaluable sales skills that he used to launch and grow not one, but three successful telecom companies. In this episode, Braun shares key lessons in follow-up and customer service, emphasizing how business owners can make it easy for customers to work with them. He discusses the underrated power of a physical business card, insights into selling, and...
2024-11-071h 01Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupSeeing MASSIVE Growth For Your Business By Caring For Your Customers With Matt ShoupIn this episode, Matt takes a turn on the other side of the table, sitting down with our podcast producer, Joey, for an in-depth conversation about podcasting, sales, and the realities of building a personal brand. They dive into what it takes to become a strong podcast interviewer, how to foster genuine, organic conversations, and why an authentic approach can make all the difference. Matt also talks about self-publishing and walking through the essentials to get your book out to the world, and handling online negativity. ---------------------------------------------------------------------Check Out Our Sponsors:The Foundry: https...
2024-10-311h 01Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupHow to Bootstrap a Business with Minimal Resources With Shane SextonShane Sexton is a husband, father, entrepreneur, and co-owner of The Hearth House. In this episode, Shane shares his journey from getting a business degree at CSU to starting a successful outdoor living business with his dad. Early on, they ventured into restaurant maintenance before pivoting to outdoor kitchens, masonry, and eventually fireplaces. Shane talks about the challenges they faced bootstrapping the company, and dives into the importance of reinvesting in the business and real estate for long-term growth. He also opens up about the difficulties of entrepreneurship, and the importance of modest beginnings.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
2024-10-2448 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupFinding Your True Calling With Zachary NorrisZachary is a husband, entrepreneur, and a man with a unique journey. Growing up in a family deeply rooted in the medical field, it seemed like a natural path for him. However, an early interest in finance took him in a different direction. The ability to speak multiple languages opened doors for him, which led to a global reach job and sales experience. In this episode, Zach shares the personal and professional struggles he’s faced while starting his business, and the pivotal role his faith has played in overcoming those challenges. He dives into the issues churches face wh...
2024-10-1740 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupHow to Start a THRIVING Food Truck With Zach KimbroughZach Kimbrough is a husband, father and the proud owner of the food truck "Mixed N' Mashed." His passion for culinary arts sparked early in home economics class, but his journey was anything but straightforward. After going to college for accounting and working as a building inspector, Zach found himself in a job he hated, often clashing with his personal ethics. In this episode, Zach shares his story of resilience and the drive that led him to create Mixed N' Mashed. He opens up about the challenges of developing a menu, battling imposter syndrome, the methodical research he did...
2024-10-101h 02Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupHow Take Control Of Your Life With Dave AlbinDave Albin is a husband, father, entrepreneur, and Vietnam veteran with an incredible story of resilience and transformation. After a bombshell revelation at age 5, Dave’s life took a dramatic turn leading to addiction at just 10 years old. As he aged, his struggles with addiction only grew, leading to a spiraling life of drugs, alcohol, and destructive habits. By his third marriage, Dave hit rock bottom, and was ready to end his life, but a moment of clarity led him to Alcoholics Anonymous, where he found hope and began his recovery journey. A Tony Robbins commercial sparked a new ch...
2024-10-0354 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupBalancing Art And Family With Meg ChestnutMeg Chestnut is a wife, mother, and talented illustrator, best known for her work in the children’s book, JJ Learns Jiu Jitsu. In this episode, Meg shares how she got started illustrating for the book, and the importance of learning jiu jitsu for herself before diving into the project with Matt. She discusses the challenges of balancing motherhood while dedicating time to her craft, and opens up about her ongoing journey to adopt a child. She also gives valuable insights into the process of self-publishing, offering advice to aspiring authors and illustrators.------------------------------------Connect with Meg Ch...
2024-09-2655 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupThe Importance of Doing What You Love With Jarrel FerraraJarrel Ferrara is a husband, father, and entrepreneur, owning both Gold's Gym and Show Shine Detail. In this episode, Jarrel shares his early journey into entrepreneurship, beginning with owning Subway franchises before launching his own detail shop. He offers valuable advice for those looking to start their own businesses early in life and emphasizes the importance of doing what you love. Jarrel also opens up about the challenges of balancing business and family, and setting boundaries to prioritize both. He talks about the essential role employees play in his success, and the unique conflicts that can arise in the...
2024-09-1959 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupJiu Jitsu and Entrepreneurship: Thriving in Both Worlds With Kristina OgdenKristina is a mother, entrepreneur, jiu jitsu brown belt, and an inspector judge for the Colorado Combat Sports Commission. After having kids, Kristina discovered her passion for jiu jitsu, and fell in love with competing at every belt. She and Matt discuss how the principles of jiu jitsu translate into the business world; and dive into the growing presence of women in jiu jitsu, addressing why some women are apprehensive about learning the sport. This episode highlights her commitment to both her personal growth and the empowerment of others, both on the mats and in business.-----------------------------------...
2024-09-1258 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupMarriage & Motherhood Advice With Emily ShoupEmily Shoup joins us for the third time to celebrate a milestone—20 years of marriage with her husband, Matt! In this episode, Emily and Matt share the secrets to reaching two decades together, emphasizing the importance of marrying your best friend. Emily opens up about her experience with postpartum anxiety after the birth of their first child, offering a raw and honest account of her journey through those challenging times. They discuss the unique dynamics of their relationship, including navigating life as a couple when one partner is an entrepreneur, how their different personality types influence their decision-making and ap...
2024-09-0554 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupSales Strategies That Work With Marc ShiraziMarc Shirazi is a husband, entrepreneur, and storyteller with a unique background that has shaped his approach to life and business. As the son of an immigrant, he was raised with a strong work ethic, and trained to join the family business, which he did right after graduation. In this episode, Marc provides tactical sales strategies that have proven effective in his own entrepreneurial journey, and explains the right time for businesses to start offering employee insurance packages. He also opens up about the importance of relationships both in business and in life. As someone who cherishes his cultural...
2024-08-2952 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupThe Realities of Human Resources With Amanda EricsonAmanda Ericson is a wife, mother, and the owner of HRX, a fractional HR service company. In this episode, Amanda shares her journey from working with Matt in her college painter days, to transitioning into a simpler role at a sign shop to take a much-needed breath. She opens up about the challenges of becoming a single mom, and the vital role of having a supportive village while raising a child. Matt and Amanda also dive into the significance of nurturing your marriage while raising kids! She also shares the history behind the creation of her business, offering a...
2024-08-221h 02Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupThe Power of Positive Influence: A Turnaround Tale With Jessey MansfieldJessey Mansfield is a husband, father, and Non-Destructive Tester. His story is one of transformation that began with hard times at age 15, when he fell in with the wrong crowd and began smoking weed. After high school, his descent into opiates led him to a dark place. Jessey shares how he reached a breaking point and turned his life around with the help of NOCO Jiu Jitsu, and the positive influence of his cousin Bobby, who helped guide him in a new direction. He also discusses how Matt has been a crucial positive force in his life. Jessey emphasizes...
2024-08-1545 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupThe Hard Path to Prosperity With Harlee NewmanHarlee Newman joins us for another insightful podcast episode, fresh off the sale of his business. He shares his journey from overcoming a victim mindset to embracing ownership and responsibility. He recounts how reading "Think and Grow Rich" transformed his outlook while he was in jail, and the challenges he faced upon release. He dives deep into understanding his "why", and reveals his newfound passion for teaching, speaking, and inspiring others with his story of resilience and growth.----------------------------------Connect with Harlee Newman:https://www.facebook.com/harlee.newmanhttps://www.instagram.com/nharlee/
2024-08-081h 02Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupSecrets of a Public Insurance Adjuster: Professional Insights With Taylor GrantTaylor is a father, husband, and entrepreneur who started his journey early. As a child, he sold bulk candy at school to make money, driven by the need to provide for himself and his family. After many various jobs, Taylor explored mortgages and real estate, learning to leverage short sales during the financial crash of 2008. Today he is a successful public insurance adjuster. In this episode, Taylor shares insights into what a public insurance adjuster does and discusses the current state of the insurance claims process, emphasizing the frequency of fair payouts. He provides advice on handling claim denials...
2024-08-0150 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupLife's True Significance: Relationships and Faith With Grant AglerGrant Agler is a father, husband, and the new head pastor at Foundations Church in Loveland and Windsor. Grant opens up about the struggles and low success rates often faced when transitioning to a lead pastor role at a new church, highlighting the unique challenges and potential pitfalls, including the risk of hidden agendas by other leaders. He also shares how his journey was marked by a rebellion as a youth. His life took a turn when he fully accepted God, and straight out of Bible college, he jumped into full-time ministry in a small town in Nebraska, embracing...
2024-07-251h 05Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupLessons from a Year of Podcasting: The Journey and Insights With Matt & JoeyThe one year anniversary and 50th episode of the “Gentle Art Of Leadership” with Matt Shoup. Matt and Joey discuss the lessons they've learned after releasing a podcast episode every week for a year. They talk about the low barrier of entry for starting your own podcast, emphasizing how anyone can begin with minimal resources. They discuss the importance of sticking with it and share statistics on why most podcasts fail. Reflecting on their journey, they delve into the different lessons learned from interviewing their guests, highlighting what they took from each individual episode and the podcast as a whol...
2024-07-181h 11Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupThe Turning Point: A Road to Success With Joseph AdkisonJoseph is a father and young entrepreneur who has overcome significant challenges to achieve success. Growing up in the ghetto, his parents worked hard to provide him with better opportunities. Initially, Joseph dreamed of playing football, but when that didn't work out, he found himself joining a motorcycle club that was part of the 1%ers. Realizing he was on the wrong path, he left the club and started working as a bouncer at a strip club. Living out of a motel with a new child, Joseph hustled by selling water bottles on the side of the road, working at...
2024-07-111h 03Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupEmpathy in Entrepreneurship: Life Lessons With Trent ScottTrent Scott is a husband, father, and entrepreneur. He shares how he grew his business from less than nothing, having borrowed $48k to start his practice before he passed his boards. Trent emphasizes seeing the best in people and maintaining a positive attitude when employees move on to other endeavors, and underscores the importance of having empathy for employees, creating a supportive work environment. He also highlights the importance of being present for his family while managing a business. ------------------------------------------------------------------Connect With Trent Scott:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/VKoJBqGYuL998E6Y/?mibextid=LQQJ4d...
2024-07-041h 03Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupFrom Dyslexic Student to Real Estate Mogul: Tips and Insights With Justin MoralesJustin Morales is a husband, father, and real estate investor with a compelling story of resilience and success. After struggling in school due to dyslexia, Justin found inspiration in the book "Rich Dad Poor Dad" and bought his first house at 19. He excelled as a sales rep at Sysco Foods and making six figures, but when his boss gave him an ultimatum to quit real estate, Justin chose his passion. Transitioning to full-time real estate, Justin navigated the challenges of the 2008 crash by pivoting to foreclosures. His journey includes a lesson in vanity when he took a significant loss...
2024-06-271h 08Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupDirect Impact: Transforming Child Protection With Craig SecherCraig is a counselor, therapist, and the founder of Realities for Children. Through his extensive experience as a kids' chemical addictions counselor, child protection investigator, and case manager, Craig witnessed firsthand how many vulnerable children were slipping through the cracks of the system. Faced with the high burnout rate among child protection workers, Craig was driven to create Realities for Children to address the systemic issues and provide much-needed support. Their primary focus is providing emergency services by establishing a county-wide safety net when other resources run dry. Craig aimed to unify organizations working towards the same cause, reducing...
2024-06-201h 04Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupFrom College Hustle to Successful Startup: The Laborjack Journey With Josh MoserJosh Moser is the co-founder of Laborjack, an innovative application that connects people with reliable staff for various tasks. Josh's entrepreneurial journey began in college, where he balanced being a full-time student, president of the soccer club, and working multiple jobs while simultaneously building his startup. Laborjack started by helping people move through Craigslist postings, and has since grown to complete over 20,000 jobs across a diverse range of services! Despite actively seeking venture capital and facing setbacks, Josh and his team decided to bootstrap their company, a decision that brought its own set of challenges. In this episode, Josh...
2024-06-1353 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupTrusting Your Gut: A Guide to Entrepreneurial Success With Chelsea HusumChelsea is a wife, mother, author, dynamic speaker, and entrepreneur who owns a niche construction company in Denver. Her journey began with a degree in Spanish and Broadcast Journalism, which led her to Denver for an internship. As student loan payments loomed, she took a temp receptionist job, and quickly climbed the ranks in a marketing company. She then spent ten years as a Spanish teacher before embarking on her entrepreneurial path. Chelsea talks to us about overcoming tremendous adversity, and shares the importance of trusting your gut and following your instincts. Her story is a testament to resilience...
2024-06-0649 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupSkills For Entrepreneurship, Writing, and Speaking With Mike MichalowiczMike Michalowicz is a husband, father, entrepreneur and acclaimed author whose journey is both inspiring and cautionary. Mike began his career by founding a software company, followed by delving into the world of angel investing. After losing money on poor investments, and facing a challenging period marked by functional depression and alcohol abuse, he realized a pivot was necessary. It was during this time of personal turmoil that he discovered a profound passion for authorship, which became his new path forward. Mike shares valuable insights on the differences between self-publishing and hybrid publishing models, and delves into the art...
2024-05-301h 12Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupEmbracing the Sabbath: A Guide to Real Rest With Eryn LynumEryn Lynum is a wife, mother, author, and podcaster. Her story took off with a viral blog post that led to the publication of her book, igniting a movement toward real rest in the lives of busy entrepreneurial moms. Amidst the demands of raising four children and managing a career, Eryn discovered the transformative power of the Sabbath, and found ways to unplug and truly rest. She shares how Sabbathing not only rejuvenated her but doubled her husband's revenue; and emphasizes the importance of finding the right time for your Sabbath and aligning it with your family values. With...
2024-05-2353 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupTriumph Over Turmoil: Journey to Entrepreneurial Success With Alex WellsAlex Wells is a father, husband, and entrepreneur. He is the founder/owner of Imprint Digital, the marketing company that produces this podcast, and one of our proud sponsors. Growing up, he faced a volatile home environment due to his parents' tumultuous relationship and his father's struggle with substance abuse. After his parents split, a move to a small town proved challenging, with Alex facing bullying due to his positivity and confidence. After high school, Alex got into telemarketing and quickly rose through the ranks, gaining valuable business experience. Following a career at a successful marketing software company, Alex...
2024-05-161h 02Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupTrusting Your Gut: The Grind To Business Success With Mike HowardMike Howard is a husband, father, and entrepreneur. After 16 years in law enforcement, Mike managed to replace that income in just 90 days with his new junk removal business. Starting with humble beginnings, Mike began his venture with one trailer and the simple task of picking up one couch. During our conversation, Mike delves into the intricacies of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between working in the business and working on the business. He shares candid insights into the challenges he's faced, from the inevitable obstacles of truck breakdowns to the complexities of staffing, as well as the importance...
2024-05-0957 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupA Second Chance at Life: A Story of Redemption With Ron WorleyRon Worley is a husband, father, and serial entrepreneur. At the shockingly young age of 2, Ron's path was influenced by drugs, starting a cycle of addiction that would haunt him for years. Battling addiction, car accidents, and DUIs, Ron found himself at a crossroads, realizing that it was time for a change. With a determination fueled by survival and a desire for a better future, Ron made the courageous decision to embark on the journey to sobriety, seeking counseling and support along the way. But Ron's journey took an even more harrowing turn when he suffered a heart attack...
2024-05-021h 00Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupFrom The Badge To Business With Bob YoungerBob Younger is a devoted husband, loving father, skilled photographer, and dedicated law enforcement officer. Bob shares his journey of going from a full-time job to becoming a full-time business owner, and candidly discusses the challenges he encountered and the transformative power of pursuing one's passions. He opens up about the moments that ignited his creativity and drive as he discovered his love for photography. Bob emphasizes the importance of building genuine relationships with others and how this positively impacts both personal and professional endeavors. Bob shares insights from his impactful trip with Matt on the Camino de Santiago...
2024-04-2559 min
The Big Ticket LifeMatt Shoup - A Tale of Entrepreneurial Resilience: EP 120In this episode, we're joined by the remarkable Matt Shoup, an award-winning serial entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker. Matt's journey into entrepreneurship began at the young age of 10 when he launched his first business, a lawn mowing service, driven by his desire to purchase a boombox. Since then, he's cultivated a passion for business that has propelled him to extraordinary success.Despite facing challenges, including significant debt and job loss, Matt's resilience and entrepreneurial spirit led him to found M & E Painting with just $100 to his name. From these humble beginnings, Matt has grown M & E Painting...
2024-04-2252 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupThe Power of Faith: The Path of Purpose With Rob BrayRob Bray is a Pastor, entrepreneur, husband, and father of six. Rob navigates the complexities of bi-vocational ministry with grace and purpose. Raised in the shadow of his father's absence, Rob learned the value of hard work and perseverance from an early age. Starting his career at Verizon, he quickly ascended the ranks, discovering his passion for business along the way. In 2017, Rob embarked on a new chapter when his best friend invited him to co-found a company. Rob remained steadfast in his commitment to building something meaningful. Rob shares his personal journey of breaking generational curses with the...
2024-04-181h 03Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupThrift Flipping to Web Design: A Business Journey With Daniel James VandenbergDaniel James Vandenberg is an entrepreneur, husband, and marketer hailing from South Africa. He embarked on a life-altering adventure by immigrating to America, a decision that brought with it a myriad of challenges and obstacles. Daniel shares his evolution from flipping thrift items online to navigating the intricate world of dropshipping. Faced with policy changes and unforeseen hurdles, he found himself compelled to pivot once again, this time delving into the realms of web design and video production. Daniel candidly discusses the struggles of scaling his business, and the complexities of hiring the right talent to support his vision.
2024-04-111h 04Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupRedefining Coaching: A New Approach With Justin FlemingJustin Fleming is a dynamic entrepreneur, coach, and the innovative mind behind the groundbreaking app, MyPerforma. Arriving in Colorado with only $649 to his name, Justin found himself navigating the complexities of life away from home, and despite facing some massive challenges, his resilience and determination propelled him forward. In 2008, Justin embarked on a transformative coaching career, where he pioneered a unique approach centered on empowering his players, encouraging athletes to reflect on their own performances, which fostering accountability and personal growth. -------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Justin Fleming:https://www.facebook.com/JustoTheCEO/https://www.instagram.com/i...
2024-04-041h 00Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupSpirits of Success: Entrepreneurial Insights with Mat DinsmoreMat Dinsmore is a seasoned entrepreneur, proud father, and the driving force behind Wilbur's Total Beverage Wine and Spirits. His journey into the world of business began in high school, where he launched his first venture in landscaping, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of entrepreneurial endeavors. In this candid conversation, Mat reflects on the unique challenges of owning a liquor store during the tumultuous times of the pandemic. Drawing from his wealth of experience, Mat offers invaluable advice to aspiring entrepreneurs embarking on their own ventures, while focusing on the pivotal role of building a strong team....
2024-03-281h 08Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupSetbacks to Successes: Motherhood & Business With Alyssa WellsAlyssa Wells is a visionary entrepreneur, devoted wife, and loving mother who has been on a journey of challenges and triumphs in recent years. Married in 2019 and welcoming her first child amidst the chaos of the pandemic in 2020, Alyssa grappled with the unique trials of parenthood during uncertain times. Alyssa also dabbled briefly in politics, adding another layer to her already diverse experiences. Drawing from her own journey as a new mother and a businesswoman, Alyssa shares invaluable advice for fellow moms navigating the complexities of motherhood.-------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Alyssa Wells:https://www.facebook...
2024-03-2154 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupDefining Your Worth as a Man: Manhood Lessons With Chris BrunoChris Bruno is the CEO and Founder of Restoration Counseling and Restoration Project. Chris has a unique and diverse background in overseas missionary work, having spent years in Turkey growing and running missionary teams. It was during that time that he was able to dig deep into his story and faith, leading him to much of the work he does today. Restoration Project is a nonprofit organization that serves men, inspiring them to connect with their story and deep purpose and to heal from past trauma. Chris helps men to restore themselves and the relationships with those they love...
2024-03-141h 14Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupThe Power of Presence: Strength Amidst Adversity With Justin VettersJustin Vetters is a Northern Colorado serial entrepreneur, who owns Alinea Coaching and Nova Tans. He is also a professional IFBB bodybuilder, and coaches many other professional bodybuilders. Justin shares how a personal, earth shaking event led him to realize that he wasn’t taking care of himself. This realization led to prioritizing his health and wellness, and his pursuit of business. He shares some key insights into how to take control of your health and wellness, as well as how to ensure your short time on earth is as impactful as possible. -------------------------------------------------------------------Con...
2024-03-0752 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupFrom White Belt to Black Belt: The Journey of Resilience With Troy PettyjohnTroy Pettyjohn is a northern Colorado husband, father, life-long martial artist, and co-owner of Northern Colorado Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense. As a result of severe bullying in his childhood, he sought an outlet in martial arts. That introduction became a lifelong passion for Troy, and he currently holds 4 black belts in 4 different martial arts.Troy opens up about his journey and what it took to attain those black belts, as well as the adversity he faced along the way, including sustaining a serious head injury during a Golden Gloves boxing match. Troy also shares how he was eventually...
2024-02-2958 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupBuilding Success: Inside the Construction Entrepreneur's Journey With Nate MendelNate Mendel is an entrepreneur, long time friend and president of Mendel Construction. Nate shares his journey of moving to Colorado to jump into the construction industry. The lessons from his first days in the trenches have stayed with him as he has grown his company over the past decades. Nate opens up about his struggles and the major challenges of growing his business, including facing near bankruptcy and how he addressed this massive adversity. Nate shares valuable information for entrepreneurs as it relates to growing a business, facing adversity and always stepping up to do the right thing.
2024-02-2258 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupLessons from Decades in the Leadership Trenches With Richard FagerlinRichard Fagerlin is a Jesus follower, author, speaker, entrepreneur, and the founder of Peak Solutions, a consulting firm specializing in organizational health and effectiveness. Richard shares his story of growing up on a farm, and his initial introduction to leadership which took him on a lifelong journey to serve and teach others. He looks back on his entrepreneurial journey and shares some of the key lessons he learned while building his business. We dive into the importance of raising well adjusted, resilient children, and talk about some of the key mistakes parents make while doing so. We also dig i...
2024-02-1559 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupDiscovering a Life Filled with Fantastic Joy With Leah JohnsonLeah Johnson, a Loveland, Colorado native, wife, mother, author, and former Loveland City Council Member. Leah candidly shares her journey from addiction to accomplishment, shedding light on past traumas that led her to confront depression, substance abuse, and the realization of not living authentically. Through facing these challenges head-on, she embarked on a transformative journey to discover a life filled with incredible joy! Leah now prioritizes being an exceptional mother and empowering women to embrace their true, authentic selves. Don't miss out on her book, Finding Fantastic Joy!-------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Leah Johnson:Facebook: https://www...
2024-02-0849 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupA Veteran’s Journey From Hitting Rock Bottom to Changing Lives With Greg BirchMeet Greg Birch, Jesus follower, US Army Veteran, serial entrepreneur, and fitness coach. Greg unfolds his journey from childhood military dreams to civilian life, discovering passion in sales and coaching. Yet, his path was laden with unresolved demons. Greg vulnerably shares his rock-bottom moment—a mental health crisis and suicide attempt. In that darkness, he found purpose. Now, Greg's inspiring story serves as a beacon of hope, motivating others to overcome struggles.-------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Greg Birch:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gregabirch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregoryabirch_/ ------------------------------------------------------------------Check Out Our Spon...
2024-02-011h 12Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupThe Power of Authenticity in Life, Leadership, and Business With Justin BolingJustin Boling is a Jesus follower, father, husband and Northern Colorado entrepreneur. He joins us today to shares his story of finding his passion, purpose and calling in the business and faith community. Justin is an EOS (Entrepreneur Operating System) implementer, and shares tips and advice that both businesses and nonprofits can use to drive their business forward. He shares the ups and downs of his entrepreneurial journey, navigating working with his wife, and giving his business to, and relying on, God. Justin passionately shares the value and benefit of discovering and living out your true and authentic self in...
2024-01-2556 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupLeaning into Your Faith During Difficult Times With Jon HolstenJon Holsten, a Jesus follower, entrepreneur, and Realtor in Northern Colorado, delves into his real estate journey after 17 years with the Fort Collins Police Department. He opens up about traumatic experiences prompting a deep dive into faith and mental health, sharing his struggles transparently. Jon offers advice for those facing similar challenges, insights into a successful real estate career, and concludes with his impactful faith story, providing encouragement to those navigating their own spiritual journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Jon Holsten:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jon.holsten Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonholsten/ ------------------------------------------------------------------
2024-01-181h 07Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupThe Amazing Experience Of Hiking The Camino De Santiago With Kris HocumDive into this week's episode with Kris Hocum—Jesus follower, husband, father, ex-professional MMA fighter, and mortgage officer at 1st City Mortgage in Northern Colorado. Kris unfolds his incredible journey on the first-ever 'Hike of a Lifetime' on the Camino de Santiago in Spain in September 2023. Join us for tales of adventure and inspiration!If you are interested in an amazing experience similar to the Hike of a Lifetime, The Father-Son Hike of a Lifetime' on the Camino de Santiago is happening June 2024. Explore the breathtaking beauty of Northern Spain, connect with locals, and savor Galicia’s renowned cuisine. Over...
2024-01-111h 00Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupChanging The Family Legacy with Zeke CortezZeke Cortez is a Jesus follower, husband, father, entrepreneur, and the CEO of Supernatural Eats. Zeke shares his story of growing up in poverty in a fatherless home, his 14 years of drug addiction, and how, when and why he decided to turn his life around. Zeke discusses his deep faith in God, and how he credits God with the success he has attained in raising a young family, launching and growing his business, and his larger purpose to make a difference in the community. ------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Zeke Cortez:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ezekiel.co...
2024-01-041h 02Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupStaying Healthy in an Unhealthy World With Shannon TruaxShannon Truax is a Jesus follower, entrepreneur, flight attendant, registered nurse, self-professed adrenaline junky, and world traveler. She is the founder of You Heart Life, and is known as the Integrative Nurse. Shannon travels the country teaching US Border Patrol agents, and other professionals, how to live a healthy lifestyle. She shares practical tips for leaders in any industry to sleep better, stress less, live longer, laugh more and live a healthy life in a fast moving, and many times unhealthy, world. Get ready to have fun and be entertained by Shannon’s contagious and joyful personality, all while takin...
2023-12-2857 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupA Film Director's Journey through Personal Development and Business Mastery With Joey McClellanMeet Joey McClellan—Northern Colorado entrepreneur, husband, film director, and devoted pursuer of personal development. Join us as he unveils the essence of his personal growth journey, offering wisdom on gaining perspective and continuously pressing forward. Joey emphasizes the significance of businesses creating content, establishing a digital footprint, and staying relevant in our fast-paced world. Dive into the conversation as he shares his current business struggles and receives insightful coaching from Matt. Ready for an enriching journey of growth and business insights? Tune in!------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Joey McClellan:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joey.mcclellan
2023-12-2156 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupFrom Drug Addiction to Successful Serial Entrepreneur With Steve SkaerSteve Skaer is a Northern Colorado entrepreneur, and the founder of Skyline Moving, Skyline Cleaning and Skyline Roll Off Services. Steve has an incredible story of battling through drug addiction that started at age 15. He shares the ups and downs, the wins and losses and his continuing journey of pursuing sobriety and loving himself. Steve also opens up about the lessons he learned in recovery, his search and pursuit of God, and how he has discovered a new and passionate purpose as it relates to his business ventures. ------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Steve Skaer:Facebook: https://www.fac...
2023-12-1459 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupRaising Kids While Growing Your Marriage With Emily ShoupMy beautiful wife and best friend, and a dedicated Jesus follower—joins us in the studio for a deeper dive into our relationship. Explore our intentional approach to raising and parenting children while nurturing our marriage. From the differences in raising boys and girls to owning up to parenting mistakes, we share insights on carving out intentional couple time and fostering effective communication. Join us for a behind-the-scenes glimpse into our quirks, fights, and the valuable lessons learned as a couple and parents. Don't miss this candid journey through the magic moments and challenges of our life together!...
2023-12-071h 00Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupThe Relentless Pursuit of Greatness With Samson JagorasMeet Samson Jagoras—devoted Jesus follower, father, husband, and seasoned Northern Colorado entrepreneur. As the founder of Pain to Profits podcast, Clearly Acquired, and Pursuit Fitness, Samson brings a wealth of knowledge from the frontlines of leadership and business building. Join us as he unravels the secrets to greatness and the common pitfalls that many encounter. Discover invaluable insights for business owners on building a market-valued business and avoiding the pitfalls of devaluation. Samson also shares his beautiful love story and offers tips on building a lasting, thriving marriage. Don't miss this episode filled with entrepreneurial wisdom and love!
2023-11-301h 04Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupThe Journey of Serial Entrepreneur Tylar FryTylar Fry is a Northern Colorado Entrepreneur, husband, father, and great friend of mine. Tylar joins us this week to share his story of leaving a secure job to start a curbing business. Today he is the owner of Lit Lighting Solutions and Advanced Curb Design. Tylar talks about his journey of the early days of business, including some of the mistakes he made and how he got his business off the ground; and gives some great advice for entrepreneurs including the power of marketing, the key in recruiting and retaining motivated team members, and dictating your business vision. Tyla...
2023-11-2256 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupHanging Up the Badge to Haul Junk With Mike HowardMeet Mike Howard—Jesus follower, husband, father, former law enforcement officer, and entrepreneur in Northern Colorado. Recently transitioning from a secure career in law enforcement, he fearlessly founded Hulk Addicts Hauling and never looked back! Hulk Addicts rapidly soared, propelled by Mike's expansive vision, unwavering work ethic, and deep faith in God.In this week's episode, Mike lays bare the trials and triumphs of growing his company, offering invaluable advice for budding entrepreneurs contemplating the leap into full-time business ownership. Dive into his personal journey and faith, including a poignant moment when his family faced adversity after his wi...
2023-11-1657 min
GIVE A HECKHow A Painted Baby Led To Vulnerability & Deeper Connections - Featuring Matt ShoupWelcome to another captivating episode of "Give a Heck" with your host Dwight Heck! In this episode, we have the privilege of welcoming Matt Shoup, a multi-talented entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker. Matt, who has founded six successful companies, shares his journey, offering insights into his experiences and life-changing encounters. We kick off the conversation with an engaging story about a delightful package of coffee and a French press gifted by Matt himself. This gesture sets the stage for a fascinating discussion about Matt's origin story, highlighting his early years in New Jersey, where he encountered bullying in school...
2023-11-141h 18Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupDiving Deep into Worry with World Renowned Addictions and Trauma Expert Steve EarllMeet our extraordinary guest this week—Steve Earll. Not only is he a devoted Jesus follower, husband, father, and grandfather, but he's also a licensed professional counselor and, coincidentally, my father-in-law. With an incredible 50-year journey in the addictions and trauma recovery arena, Steve has trained under some of the world's most renowned practitioners.In this heartfelt episode, Steve opens up about his own grief story, bravely recovering from personal trauma and loss. He imparts profound wisdom on managing and navigating through the depths of fear, worry, loss, and grief. This is an episode you absolutely cannot afford to...
2023-11-0957 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupAn Entrepreneur’s Journey From Being Acquired to Getting Fired With Cameron LoughlinCameron Loughlin is a husband, father, and entrepreneur living in Colorado. He launched and grew a residential paint contracting company in Denver that was acquired in January 2022. 18 months later he was fired by the same company that acquired him. Cameron shares with us his entrepreneurial journey, including how his personality style and wiring has contributed to his business passion and success. Cameron discusses the reality of the pain and the beauty of entrepreneurship, how to navigate it and how his faith has played into this journey. We also discuss the power of owning imperfections and asking for forgiveness in th...
2023-11-0253 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupThe Power of Podcasting with Alex SanfilippoAlex Sanfilippo is a Jesus follower, entrepreneur and one of the leading authorities and guiding lights in podcasting. His passion for podcasting led him to exit corporate America and launch Podmatch, which is basically a dating app for podcast guests and hosts looking to connect and bring value to the audiences they serve. Alex boldly shares his faith in God and how it interweaves into everyday business practices, as well as his mission to serve the podcasting community. He explains how he seeks to serve and pour into the lives of others one person at a time, and brings u...
2023-10-2648 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupBusiness and Leadership Tips for New Real Estate Agents With Gunnar GreenleeGunnar Greenlee is a Jesus follower and up and coming real estate professional in Colorado, and he and I work together on a real estate team with C3 Real Estate Solutions! Gunnar joins us this week to share his journey from growing up in an entrepreneurial family to graduating college and beginning his career in the real estate industry. He shares some of the key things a new real estate agent must consider in order to be successful in the real estate business, as well as the power of teaming up with other experienced agents. Gunnar and I discuss so...
2023-10-1955 min
My Perfect FailureFrom $100 Dollars To Millions with Matt ShoupSend us a text MPF Discussion with Matt ShoupFrom $100 Dollars To Millions with Matt Shoup About MattIn March 2005, Matt, laid off from a corporate banking job he disliked, founded M & E Painting with just $100, despite having nearly $200,000 in personal debt. The company quickly grew, generating over $30 million in revenue since 2005, and received numerous awards, including being named one of the United States' Top Small Workplaces by Inc Magazine in 2011. Matt himself received recognition, including being named one of Colorado Biz...
2023-10-121h 00Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupThe Past, Present and Future of Digital Marketing With Alex WellsAlex Wells is a Jesus follower, husband, father, and founder and CEO of Imprint Digital. He sat down with me this week to share his story of launching and building his business while growing his family and keeping them a top priority. Alex pulls back the curtain of the digital marketing world, giving business owners a firsthand look into what to look for and why when hiring a digital marketing company. Alex discusses the importance of trust, character and hard work when it comes to the qualities to look for in new team members, and shares invaluable tips on ho...
2023-10-121h 04Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupTurning Pain and Loss Into Triumph and Purpose With Rustin HughesRustin Hughes joins us this week to share his incredible story of pain and loss and how he turned it into triumph and purpose. Rustin is a Jesus follower, United States Army Veteran, above the knee amputee, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brown belt and Para Jiu-Jitsu champion. Rustin is a multiple time MMA competitor with a record of 4-0, and is the owner of B-Bold Adaptive Living. Rustin founded Nub Jitsu, a program designed to help jiu jitsu practitioners who have had an amputation as well as their coaches. ------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Rustin Hughes:Facebook https://www...
2023-10-051h 11Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupThe Importance of Grit, Persistence, and Mindset in Life: Leadership and Family with Kris HocumThis week’s episode features Kris Hocum who is a Jesus follower, husband and father, ex professional MMA fighter, and mortgage officer with 1st City Mortgage in Northern Colorado. Kris shared his journey through business, life, family and professional fighting including the lessons within them. He shared the importance of git, mindset, persistence and pushing through failure, all while managing the voices of fear that can be present. Kris bravely shared his story of abusing alcohol, including the critical moment when he decided to change his ways and how he came to faith in Jesus.--------------------------------------------------------------------Connect wi...
2023-09-2853 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupBringing Your Faith into the Marketplace With Hunter WylieHunter Wylie is a Jesus follower, husband, father, entrepreneur, and founder of The Foundry Advisory. He recently joined us on the podcast to talk about his faith and business journeys and how the two intersect. Hunter shares his passion to bring faith to the marketplace, and his greater purpose beyond the profits of business. We also discussed the balancing of business, family and other important aspects of life. ----------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Hunter Wylie:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hunterandmegan.wylieThe Foundry Website: https://thefoundryadvisory.com/ Email: hunter@beyondbluemedia.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------
2023-09-2149 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupThe Power of Personal Development and Purpose With Kevin VoorheesKevin Voorhees is a Jesus follower, husband, father, Northern Colorado business leader, M&E Painting team member, Realtor with Keller Williams, and an overall amazing man who is extremely dialed in on his purpose and values. Kevin and I met in 2008 when he began his career with M&E Painting. As we have journeyed together through the years, Kevin and I have both learned so many things about leadership, personal development, and how to write a book and live a story surrounding purpose, values and leaving a positive legacy. Join Kevin and me as we discuss our journeys of fai...
2023-09-141h 08Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupBrazilian Jiu Jitsu Pioneer & Living Legend Rigan Machado Shares His StoryThis week we sit down with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu living legend and pioneer Rigan Machado! Rigan and I discussed his upbringing and jiu jitsu training in Brazil with the legendary Gracie family. He shares stories of how his intense BJJ training in his teenage and young adult years led him to become a champion with a record of 365-0! Rigan discusses his deep appreciation for the legends of the sport who have invested in him over the years, and how he has committed to giving back and investing in others. He also shares his passion of teaching in Hollywood, an...
2023-09-0744 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupThe Power of Resilience and Purpose with Harlee NewmanHarlee Newman is a successful local Northern Colorado business owner. Harlee shares his story of becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol from the early age of 5, and a childhood filled with abuse, violence, gangs and fatherlessness. Harlee ended up in prison with the odds stacked against him. After a drug overdose and near death experience, he finally decided to take control of his story and change it for the better. Harlee shares exactly how he did that, and how he is using his story to encourage resilience and empowerment in others. Harlee’s story is a true testament to th...
2023-08-3153 minGentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupThe Key to a Happy and Thriving Marriage with Matt and Emily ShoupIn this episode Emily Shoup joins us to discuss her life with her husband and host, Matt Shoup. Matt and Emily share their love journey, their business journey and the biggest lessons they have learned over (almost) 19 years of marriage. Matt and Emily discuss the importance of learning and understanding each other’s love language, leadership language and story, as well as a few keys to grow a thriving marriage and some tips for entrepreneurial couples in business. Download Matt's FREE Business and Leadership Toolshttps://mattshoup.com/free-tools---------------------------------------Check Out...
2023-08-241h 03Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupStrength Beyond the Stadium: An NFL Player's Story of Family First With Adam CarrikerAdam Carriker is a husband, father, former NFL football player, host of the Carriker Chronicles and an all around amazing human. Adam joins the show to share his journey from his love of sports to his pursuit of an NFL career, his wonderful family and those who have supported him along the way. Adam shares how he knew his career in the NFL was over and where he went from there. Presented with a contract with the WWE, Adam turned it down because he decided to pursue something much more important to him. Connect With Adam:
2023-08-171h 01Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupFrom Four Time Felon To Full Time Pastor: The Faith and Redemption Story of Rick ScaddenRick Scadden is a full time pastor with Citipointe Church in Loveland, Colorado, but his journey began with Rick being a four-time felon. Rick grew up in poverty, in a home filled with drugs, alcohol, abuse and crime. Rick shares his gritty, raw story of taking the path to become like the many that were in his life. This path led to the streets, addiction and a decision that would alter his life and the lives of others in a massive way. This decision landed him in prison with multiple felonies. It was in prison that he decided to commi...
2023-08-1056 min
Driven 2 Thrive: Purpose, Growth, and Lasting Impact For MenFrom Fear to Flourishing: Embracing Vulnerability for Personal and Professional Growth - Matt ShoupSend us a textIf you're feeling frustrated and overwhelmed by your inability to build meaningful connections and achieve the business success you desire, despite your best marketing efforts and networking endeavors, then you are not alone!In this episode, you will be able to:Discover how to strike a harmonious balance between your personal growth and business success.Harness the power of storytelling, allowing yourself to connect with others on a profound and emotive level.Uncover and embrace your unique life narrative, using it as a tool to build authentic relationships.Overcome fear...
2023-07-261h 00
The Business & Wealth Show - Mac Attram117. From $100 to a Multimillion Dollar Company in 4 Years with Matt ShoupIn this episode, I interview Matt Shoup on how he moved from $100 to a multi-million dollar company in 4 years with matt shoup.
In March of 2005, Matt was laid off from a corporate banking job that he absolutely hated. Matt quickly founded M & E Painting with the last $100 he had to his name, all while being close to $200,000 in personal debt.
M & E Painting grew quickly, and has produced over $30 million dollars in revenue since 2005. Matt and M & E Painting have received dozens of local, state, national and international business awards. M & E Painting was named...
2023-07-0730 min
The Boring Money ShowHow Matt Shoup Became a Multi 7-Figure Serial EntrepreneurWelcome to the 29th episode of The Boring Money Show!For today's episode, I want to share something incredible with you all. I met this guy, named Matt Shoup, a multi 7-figure serial entrepreneur from New Jersey.Matt currently owns and runs six different companies. However, not everything was easy for this guy when he was starting out as he was six figures in debt. He had worked a brief stint in college with a college painting company. So in the summers and spring, he would do residential house pai...
2023-06-0636 min
The Mind-Body Podcast, Your Rebellious PodcastEpisode 26: Leadership Lessons from Traveling with Matt ShoupA mischievous kid who did not fit in. A young adult who traveled to Spain and found himself agitated by all different. A serial entrepreneur who lives outside his comfort zone and who has learned to adapt to the constant change entrepreneurship requires. A multi-million-dollar successful business leader, speaker and author who thrives thanks to his ability to see the world through various and multi-dimensional lenses. Meet Matt Shoup.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matt.shoupLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattshoup/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewshoup/
2023-05-1122 min
DJM.Design™Your Dirty Little Secret To Sales & Marketing Success by Matt ShoupMatts Painted Baby Book drops on January 31st on Amazon: https://djm.design/go/Painted-Baby
Ladies and Gentlemen, hold on to your seats because the DJM team, is bringing you the MONEYBRU show like you've never seen it before! And guess what folks, I've got a real shocker for you today, the one and only Matt Shoup, the man behind the Painted Baby Sales Technique
Now, I know what you're thinking, "Painted Baby Sales Technique? What in the world is that?" Well buckle up my friends because you're in for a wild ride. Matt Shoup...
2023-01-3109 min
Listen Money Matters - Free your inner financial badass. All the stuff you should know about personal finance.Better Know A Millionaire With Matt ShoupIt’s been a while but we are back with our Better Know a Millionaire segment and today the guys talk to an entrepreneur, speaker and house painter Matt Shoup. Matt has an incredible story from being six figures in debt to becoming a millionaire. There were many ups and downs on his journey of success. Listen to hear how he started his business with a hundred dollars and how a customer’s baby ended up completely covered in paint. Yup, true story. From early on in his life, Matt had that entrepreneurial spirit. At the a...
2016-04-0436 min