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Avodah Talk w/ Matt WaltonLuis Barraza: Taking Risk in Business and Transforming MarketingIn this conversation, Matt and Luis discuss the intricacies of marketing and branding, focusing on personal transformation, business strategies, and the importance of storytelling. They explore the journey from military service to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the significance of health, personal growth, and building a strong company culture. The discussion also delves into the evolving landscape of social media, the role of AI in marketing, and the necessity of emotional connection in branding. Ultimately, they highlight the importance of leadership, trust, and the power of community in achieving business success.2025-07-231h 25Avodah Talk w/ Matt WaltonHearing God in Business: A Conversation with Miguel GarciaWhat separates a truly Kingdom-focused business from one that simply has Christian trappings? Miguel Garcia, prophet and business mentor, joins Matt Walton to unpack this critical distinction.Miguel cuts through religious facades to reveal that Kingdom business isn't about prayer meetings or Bible verses on walls—it's about complete heart surrender. He explains how business owners often compartmentalize, giving God control of certain areas while keeping tight reins on finances. This spiritual division prevents the supernatural multiplication God offers: "Two fish plus five loaves equals feeding 15,000 people. Who's going to complain with that?"The conversation di...2025-07-161h 46Avodah Talk w/ Matt WaltonWork As Worship: How Faith Reshaped One Entrepreneur's LifeRaw unedited conversation between Josh and Matt! Sometimes the best conversation happen before the camera rolls. This is unedited and starts in the middle of the conversation but we have you enjoy it. Ever wondered what happens when rock bottom collides with divine purpose? Matt Walton's story will shake your understanding of transformation and entrepreneurship to its core.Matt opens up about his journey from addiction-fueled chaos to purpose-driven business leadership through his platform, Avoda Talk. With raw honesty, he recounts living a double life—running a successful design-build company creating high-end projects worth hundreds of...2025-07-0222 minAvodah Talk w/ Matt WaltonBusiness Bible: Where Sweat Equity Meets Divine StrategyMatt Walton shares nine crucial principles he's learned over three years as a kingdom business owner, offering practical strategies for entrepreneurs who want to build businesses that honor God while achieving excellence.• Building structure and strategy as the foundation of business success• Marketing and branding should focus on solving customer problems• Plan for 10 years of sweat equity before expecting significant returns• Master delegation to transform from owning a job to owning a business• Personal growth directly impacts your business's potential• View your business as ministry with God as the true CEO• Track metrics...2025-06-1137 minAvodah Talk w/ Matt WaltonStructuring Your Business for Kingdom Impact and Sustainable GrowthMatt Walton shares a comprehensive strategy for structuring C-suite leadership in business, focusing on scorecards as a tool for transformational leadership and accountability.• Overcoming mental barriers through consistent daily disciplines like exercise and scripture• Hiring top-down by putting leaders in place first rather than building from the bottom• Creating an annual strategic business plan to guide quarterly goals and strategy• Implementing effective meeting structures with weekly, monthly, and quarterly rhythms• Developing department scorecards with clear metrics, targets, and accountability• Making scorecards manual rather than automated to create ownership• Understanding that breakthrough happens throug...2025-05-2134 min
Doing What WorksEpisode 5: Human-Centered Innovation in Addiction Recovery with Matt WaltonIn this deeply moving and expansive episode of Doing What Works: Innovations in Homeless Services, host Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins speaks with Matt Walton, Executive Director of Clare Matrix and a longtime innovator in health technology. With a career that spans decades and industries—from DARPA-backed tech startups to pioneering medical record systems—Walton now leads one of the Westside’s most vital behavioral health organizations.Walton shares how a lifetime in systems thinking and entrepreneurial innovation unexpectedly led him to the addiction treatment field. Through personal stories and professional insights, he illustrates the urgent need for integrated care, compas...2025-05-1339 minAvodah Talk w/ Matt Walton15 Daily Habits for the Faith-Driven EntrepreneurDisciplines transform both personal and business life for faith-based entrepreneurs when implemented consistently and intentionally. Matt shares 15 key practices that helped revolutionize his approach to kingdom entrepreneurship and led to significant business growth.• Time blocking with specific periods allocated for all important activities• Waking early and preparing the night before for the next day• Tracking habits, KPIs and metrics to identify improvement opportunities• Following disciplined eating patterns to build mental toughness• Regular exercise as a way to push through mental barriers• Morning and afternoon prayer times for spiritual alignment• Getting alone with God beyon...2025-05-0719 minAvodah Talk w/ Matt WaltonMastering Marketing, Sales, and KPIs for Business GrowthEver wondered how successful businesses strategically track their numbers to achieve ambitious sales goals? In this transparent deep-dive, Matt pulls back the curtain on his pool manufacturing business to reveal exactly how he's working toward his target of selling 40 units annually.The journey begins with a fundamental question many entrepreneurs overlook: "Why haven't I hit my goals yet?" Rather than simply throwing more money at marketing, Matt demonstrates how establishing clear KPIs and refining your sales process must come first. Through real metrics from his business—including his 1.72% conversion rate on a $49,364 average product—he breaks down prec...2025-04-3029 min
The Shadow FrequencyTravis Walton Incident - The Shadow FrequencyIn this episode of The Shadow Frequency, host Matt Wilson explores the Travis Walton incident—one of UFOlogy’s most debated cases. A 1975 abduction in Arizona, a missing man, and a story that’s haunted us for decades. Aliens or illusion? Listen now. #TravisWalton #UFOIncident #ParanormalPodcast #ShadowFrequency #AlienEncounter #MysteryPodcast #TrueStory #SupernaturalAudio #1975Mystery #PodcastDiscovery2025-03-2707 minAvodah Talk w/ Matt WaltonPeople Over Profits: How Kingdom Business Leaders Guide Employees Toward Their DreamsKingdom impact in the marketplace doesn't happen accidentally—it requires intentional structures that prioritize discipleship while pursuing business excellence. Matt Walton reveals the transformative Dream Chaser Accountability Program (DCAP) he's developed to guide employees toward personal, professional, and spiritual flourishing.The program emerged from a divine prompting: "Instead of serving the community this month, serve your people." This shift led to a structured framework helping team members identify their purpose, envision their ideal future, recognize growth areas, and address limiting beliefs. Remarkably, on the very first day of implementation, one employee surrendered his life to Christ—powerfully demo...2025-03-2621 minAvodah Talk w/ Matt WaltonBreaking the Chains: Christopher Biddy's Journey to Redemption Through Kingdom BusinessFrom addiction and incarceration to becoming what he proudly calls a "heavy metal technician," Christopher Biddy's transformation story captures the essence of what happens when business owners prioritize kingdom impact over income.Every morning, Christopher boards a bus from prison to Matt Walton's metal fabrication shop, where he's discovered not just employment, but purpose, dignity, and community. After nearly eleven years in the Nevada Department of Corrections, Christopher shares candidly about how his journey through addiction led him to "the bottom of the barrel" where survival meant compromising morals and making destructive choices.What makes...2025-03-1912 minAvodah Talk w/ Matt WaltonFrom Transactional To Transformational: How To Build A Business That Changes LivesMatt Walton shares his passion for marketplace discipleship and human development as the foundation of Kingdom business. He reveals how focusing on developing people holistically while they work creates organizations that benefit everyone who touches them.• Moving from pursuit of followers to pursuit of value and Kingdom impact• Using the Great Commission as the foundation for business operations• Understanding that profit is essential but not the ultimate purpose• Developing a six-level leadership delegation framework that empowers employees• Creating a "Dream Team" mentorship program to help employees achieve personal goals• Implementing discipleship programs instead of p...2025-03-1228 minAvodah Talk w/ Matt WaltonFrom Prison to Purpose: Jon Ponder’s Transformational StoryWhat does it take to transform your life when you feel all is lost? Join us as we delve into the heartwarming journey of Jon Ponder, a man who escaped the clutches of addiction and crime to find purpose and hope. Raised in challenging circumstances in New York, John grappled with the realities of a fatherless family and the harsh streets, leading him to a life of crime from a young age. After multiple incarcerations, it was in the darkest hours of his life that he would encounter a message of faith that would change everything.Jon's...2025-03-0541 minAvodah Talk w/ Matt WaltonEmbracing Kingdom Entrepreneurship: Turning Challenges into Faithful Opportunities with Matt WaltonWhat if the challenges you face in business are not obstacles but opportunities to strengthen your faith? Join me, Matt Walton, as we explore the transformative journey of kingdom entrepreneurship and how it intersects with faith. Drawing from my personal story of how a simple change in eating habits brought greater clarity and vitality, I challenge you to identify one life change that could spark broader positive transformations. Anchored in the wisdom of scripture, particularly Matthew 6:25-34, we'll discuss how to navigate the trials of entrepreneurship by deepening our reliance on God, who provides unwavering guidance and support.2025-02-2630 minAvodah Talk w/ Matt WaltonRevolutionizing Marketing: Faith-Driven Strategies and Sustainable Success with Matt WaltonThe episode discusses the evolution of marketing strategies informed by a faith-based approach, emphasizing the importance of authenticity over discounts. Through personal experiences and lessons learned from past failures, the episode highlights the core elements of brand development, effective lead generation, and nurturing client relationships to drive sustained growth.• Shift in marketing strategies from discounts to value-driven pricing • Lessons from automotive and tech giants on the pitfalls of incentives • The importance of storytelling in brand development • Defining the ideal client through refined lead generation tactics • Enhancing sales processes through genuine relationship building • Reflections on th...2025-02-1929 min