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The Franchise Coach: How $125K Gets Your Family Living In America In 60 Days
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How a Shy Introvert Became World Champion of Public Speaking
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A Billion-Dollar Company Stole My Invention Overnight
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How I Built a 7-Figure Empire
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80% of AI Projects Are Failing. Here's Why
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Why Hiding Your Secrets is Blocking Your True Potential
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Ep. 015 · Money · AI
The $10 Trillion Wealth Transfer Nobody's Preparing For
Most founders obsess over sales and product while the thing that determines their exit price sits ignored: their financial infrastructure. In this episode, Matthew sits down with Jeff Glick — seasoned CPA, fractional CFO, and Head of US Operations at OCFO — to unpack why 6 million businesses worth $10 trillion will change hands in the next decade, and why most owners aren't ready. Jeff shares his journey from Salomon Brothers to losing everything in 2008 to building his own outsourced CFO practice, then breaks down franchise value, sell-side due diligence, valuation benchmarks, recurring revenue, merger pitfalls, and how AI is already valuing companies. If you own a business or sit anywhere near the C-suite, this is your 12-18 month head start.
with Jeff Glick
Ep. 014 · Strategy · Entrepreneurship
The Franchise Coach: How $125K Gets Your Family Living In America In 60 Days
Most people think starting a business means building from scratch — and taking on all the risk that comes with it. In this episode, Matthew sits down with Adam Goldman, founder of franchisecoach.net and one of the nation's leading franchise consultants, to break down how buying the right franchise can be a faster, safer path to business ownership. They cover what franchises actually cost ($125K to seven figures), how Adam matches candidates with brands across 75 industries, the trends he's betting on for the next decade, and a little-known E2 visa strategy that can move a family to America in 30–60 days. If you're corporate-curious, entrepreneurial, or just exploring your options, this one will change how you think about owning a business.
with Adam Goldman
Ep. 013 · Public Speaking · Communication
How a Shy Introvert Became World Champion of Public Speaking
What makes a speech connect, land, and win? In this special Speak Arizona episode, Matt Malan steps into the host seat for a live workshop with Darren LaCroix, the 2001 World Champion of Public Speaking. Darren gives real-time feedback on Matt's Division contest speech and breaks down practical ways to make a message more memorable. They explore how to use dialogue instead of narration, create vivid scenes, build emotional moments, speak directly to the audience, and stay coachable on the path to stronger communication. Perfect for Toastmasters, speakers, leaders, and presenters who want to turn a good speech into one that truly connects.
with Darren LaCroix
Ep. 012 · Entrepreneurship · Decision-Making
A Billion-Dollar Company Stole My Invention Overnight
Building a company is hard. Watching a billion-dollar corporation copy it overnight is harder. In this episode, Matthew sits down with Amanda Sima - a serial entrepreneur who scaled a collegiate apparel brand to tens of thousands of SKUs, exited after 12 years, then invented a spill-proof kids' cup lid she believed was a billion-dollar idea. Then it got into the wrong hands. Within months, a major corporation had a near-identical product and marketing in market, locked it down with a utility patent, and Amanda lost her investor overnight. Three years into the legal fight, she's turned the experience into a mission: defending small creators against corporate theft. Along the way she breaks down the real difference between design and utility patents, why brand equity is your best protection, how to scale on a shoestring, and why she's grateful for every painful setback. If you're building something worth protecting, this one's a must-watch.
with Amanda Sima
Ep. 011 · Entrepreneurship · Sales
How I Built a 7-Figure Empire
Most entrepreneurs think growth means more ads, more debt, and more hustle. Abi Asija proved the opposite. After nearly a decade of corporate burnout in NYC, he and his wife built a 7-figure land flipping business — closing over 700 deals without taking on a single dollar of debt. In this episode, Matthew sits down with Abi to break down exactly how he did it: the Friday night lead he lost that changed everything, the speed-to-lead principle that beats raw sales skill, the BANT framework he uses to disqualify bad prospects fast, and the formula behind every profitable business (Goodwill × Offers). Abi also walks through the 4 types of offers every company needs, how to construct stacked offers around your customer's biggest problems, and why focusing on LTV over CAC will quietly outperform any ad budget. If you sell anything — land, services, products — this conversation will change how you think about every customer interaction.
with Abi Asija
Ep. 010 · Leadership · AI
80% of AI Projects Are Failing. Here's Why
Most companies are racing to adopt AI without fixing the basics first. In this episode, Matthew sits down with Ryan Drumheller, founder of Stellar Horn Group and Fractional CIO, to break down why less than 20% of AI projects are actually succeeding and what businesses are getting catastrophically wrong. Ryan shares 20+ years of IT experience including a $764 million acquisition where he uncovered hundreds of thousands of security vulnerabilities, a real horror story of an AI bot retraining itself and deleting an entire company's data, and the leadership philosophy that made his teams stick with him through the hardest projects. They cover AI governance, why "set it and forget it" automation backfires, the rise of fractional executive leadership, and the real reason corporate giants are falling from #1 to #6 after cutting their teams for AI. If you're a founder, business leader, or anyone trying to make sense of the AI hype, this conversation will reset how you think about it.
with Ryan Drumheller
Ep. 009 · Faith · Authenticity
Why Hiding Your Secrets is Blocking Your True Potential
Most people think freedom from a 20-year addiction comes from sheer willpower. Wesley Farnsworth says it comes from the moment you stop trying to do it alone. In this episode, Matthew sits down with author, speaker, and Unmasked podcast host Wesley Farnsworth to talk about growing up a pastor's kid, the secret he carried for two decades, and the single meeting that broke the chains overnight. They get into community and accountability as the missing piece most people skip, why "I'm done" is the most dangerous thought in recovery, how to hold onto hope when you find yourself back at ground zero, and three practical habits that grew his faith. Wesley also breaks down the North Star framework from his book The Blueprint of Becoming and shares what Christ-like leadership actually looks like in the workplace — open doors, real trust, and treating people like humans, not headcount.
with Wesley Farnsworth
Ep. 008 · Marketing · Strategy
What If Everything You Know About Lead Generation Is Wrong?
Most trades and construction brands are leaving money on the table with sloppy online presence. In this episode, Matthew sits down with Wes Towers, founder of Uplift360 and a 20+ year marketing veteran who specializes in helping trades, builders, and construction brands grow through smarter digital strategy. They break down why the old sales funnel is dead and what to build instead, when to use SEO vs paid ads vs referrals, how to qualify leads before they hit your inbox, and why the safest "shortcut" in SEO is the one that gets you blacklisted by Google. Wes also shares why he runs all the sales himself, how to position against bigger competitors through niching, and what marketing looks like in the AI era when trust and human connection matter more than ever. If you run a trades business, lead a marketing team, or are trying to build something from your garage, this one is packed with practical moves you can use today.
with Wes Towers
Ep. 007 · Leadership · Team Building
What an Air Disaster Taught Me About Extreme Leadership
Most leaders confuse a title with influence. In this episode, Matthew sits down with Jay Jacobson, a funeral director with over 45 years of experience, to explore what real leadership looks like when the stakes are at their highest. Jay shares hard-won lessons from caring for grieving families, working the United Flight 232 air disaster, and testifying before the U.S. Senate at age 31 after 36 hours without sleep. He unpacks the difference between being a boss and being a leader, why integrity has to be practiced long before a crisis hits, and how reading a room has become the new essential skill in a screen-saturated world. If you lead people, serve clients, or want to build a life that's remembered for the right reasons, this conversation will reframe how you show up.
with Jay Jacobson
Ep. 006 · Leadership · Team Building
He Practiced ONE Speech 1,000 Times… Here’s Why
Most people think great speakers are born, not built. In this episode, Matt sits down with Derek Lott — a Toastmasters World Championship top-8 finisher out of 30,000 speakers — to break down what it actually takes to reach elite levels on the stage. Derek shares how coaches, reps, and radical vulnerability transformed his speaking, why presence always beats polish, and how the same principles that made him a world-class speaker also shaped his leadership philosophy as a senior executive. Whether you're terrified to speak or already competing, this one will challenge how you think about mastery.
with Derek Lott
Ep. 005 · Leadership · Mindset
How He Rewired His Brain to Escape Depression
Most people let their past define their limits. In this episode, Matthew sits down with Taylor Bowden — author, online fitness coach, and public speaker — to unpack how childhood trauma, financial failure, and relentless reinvention shaped a philosophy built around peace, purpose, and self-mastery. Taylor shares the raw story behind his book, his journey from physical abuse and depression to building a fitness business from scratch, and why he believes cortisol is quietly killing the ambitions of driven people everywhere. If you've ever wondered whether the pain is worth it, this episode will reframe everything.
with Taylor Bowden
Ep. 004 · Resilience · Mindset
Prison Saved My Life
Most people hit rock bottom and stay there. In this episode, Matthew sits down with Art Stewart — combat veteran, former convict, competitive ballroom dancer, and soon-to-be counselor — to trace the full arc of a man who lost everything in a prison cell and used it to find his purpose. Art opens up about a volatile childhood, two and a half years of combat in Iraq (blown up 17 times), PTSD, a 1% motorcycle club, and the moment in isolation that changed everything. This is a story about what radical accountability actually looks like when your back is against the wall and no one is coming to save you.
with Art Stewart
Ep. 003 · Wellness · Habits
12 year old kid doing keto
This episode was just for fun:)
with Micah Malan
Ep. 002 · Focus & Attention · Habits
Why Your Phone Is a Slot Machine
In this episode, Matthew sits down with his longtime friend London Lines, a culinary arts student, former childcare professional, aspiring perfumer, and all-around curious human. They cover everything from smartphone addiction and flip phones to marriage red flags, parenting hot takes, and what it actually means to believe in God.
with London Lines
Ep. 001 · Authenticity · Mindset
The Danger of Living for Other People’s Expectations
What does it actually look like to grow up without knowing who you are — and be okay with that? In this episode, Matthew sits down with his brother Joseph Malan for a raw, unfiltered conversation about childhood, identity, dating, heartbreak, and the strange comfort of not having all the answers. From vegan pizza with no cheese to organizing a DIY prom, to working EDM events with a Polaroid camera, Joseph's story is equal parts hilarious and surprisingly profound. This one's for anyone who's ever felt pressure to have life figured out before they're ready.
with Joseph Malan