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Get Better Everyday Podcast

Matt Gougemtmg.com
This is the Get Better Everyday Podcast with Matt Gougé. Actionable advice from real life superheroes who, just like you, are in relentless pursuit of the best versions of themselves. Whether you're just getting started or have been at it for years, my hope is that this podcast injects you with some positive energy to continue doing what brings you joy. Join me as I interview the best of the best in business, sports and life. Let's grow together. Learn more and connect with Matt at www.mtmg.com
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Episodes

Get Better Everyday Podcast (Episode 41 From a Career with Fox Sports to a Career in Mortgage with UWM - with Special Guest Justin White)

In today's episode of the podcast Matt is joined by Justin White, who has a background in television. A life in sports took Justin from New York to North Dakota and Kentucky, before getting a chance to work for Fox Sports. From there Justin took off in Mortgage and has been there everyday since - Welcome back to the Get Better Everyday Podcast! Want to help the show? Sharing this episode with a friend or on social media is the number 1 way to help us grow. Leaving 5-star reviews on Spotify and A...

Apr 28, 202348 min

Get Better Everyday Podcast (Episode 40 - Sacramento Kings Jump Out to a 2-0 Lead Against the Golden State Warriors in First Playoff Series in 17 years, Recap and Reaction, SPECIAL EDITION PODCAST)

The Sacramento Kings are in the NBA Playoffs for the first time in 17 years. In today's special edition of the podcast, Matt talks the first two games of the series between the Kings and Warriors, in which the Kings lead 2 games to none. Matt relates the Kings inspirational story as a team to the theme of the Get Better Everyday Podcast. Talking Game Recap, In-Person Reaction, and more - Welcome back to the Get Better Everyday Podcast! Want to help the show? Sharing this episode with a friend or...

Apr 20, 202322 min

Get Better Everyday Podcast (Episode 39 - Leadership Travels, Being an Asset, Investing Time in the Right Areas and People with Special Guest Kevin Ducey)

In today's episode of the podcast, Matt is joined by US Army veteran Kevin Ducey. Originating from Champagne, Illinois, Kevin spent 15 years in the staffing industry before making the jump to mortgage. One thing he realized as that leadership travels. Another was that it always starts with people. Learn how to invest your time into key areas and be memorable. Welcome back to the Get Better Everyday Podcast! Want to help the show? Sharing this episode with a friend or on social media is the numbe...

Apr 14, 202329 min

Get Better Everyday Podcast (Episode 38 - The Entrepreneurial Fire with Special Guest Jonathan Epstein)

In today's episode of the podcast, Matt is joined by family-man real estate agent Jonathan Epstein. Back in 2015, Jonathan quit his job and went after entrepreneurship. His goal? Setting his income. It wasn’t easy, but a background in finance helped him understand the complexity of markets. How did he navigate this new challenge? Tune-in to find out - Welcome back to the Get Better Everyday Podcast! Want to help the show? Sharing this episode with a friend or on social media is the number 1 way ...

Apr 07, 202328 min

Get Better Everyday Podcast (Episode 37 - Taking the Cold Plunge with Special Guest Ryan Duey)

In today's episode of the podcast, Matt is joined by Co-Founder and and Co-CEO of Plunge, Ryan Duey. Based out of Sacramento, the company sells ice-baths. Two-and-a-half years after a tough setback during Covid, the world is ready to dive into cold water! How does this therapy help your mental health? Tune-in to find out! - Welcome back to the Get Better Everyday Podcast! Want to help the show? Sharing this episode with a friend or on social media is the number 1 way to help us grow. Leaving 5-s...

Mar 31, 202322 min

Get Better Everyday Podcast (Episode 36 - Developing an Alcohol Free Space and a new Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Bar with Special Guests Amanda & Kathryn)

In today's episode of the podcast, Matt is joined by two guests, Amanda Brincat and Kathryn Altman, founders of the Teetotalist cocktail bar in Sacramento. The unique part about it is that it is an alcohol-free bar, created for a new social experience. What is their long term vision? Tune-in to find out - Welcome back to the Get Better Everyday Podcast! Want to help the show? Sharing this episode with a friend or on social media is the number 1 way to help us grow. Leaving 5-star reviews on Spot...

Mar 24, 202312 min

Get Better Everyday Podcast (Episode 35 - Preparation, Planning, and Executing on what You can Control with Special Guest Doug Liska)

Don’t wish it was easier, wish you were better. In today's episode of the podcast, Matt is joined by Doug Liska, Co-Founder of Next Door Lending. In a changing market, how do you get better everyday? Doug ahas been in the industry since 2005 and the two dive into the topic and ways to do this. One example: Leveraging time better. What are some of the others? Tune-in to find out - Welcome back to the Get Better Everyday Podcast! Want to help the show? Sharing this episode with a friend or on soci...

Mar 17, 202327 min

Get Better Everyday Podcast (Episode 34 - The Relentless Best Version Ever Pursuit with Special Guest Josh Painter)

In today's episode of the podcast, Matt is joined by Josh Painter, who is all about personal development. Josh is a husband, father, leader, coach, philanthropist and author of the book Best Version Ever. Living a life for others is hard. At age 30, Josh decided to make a change and took action. He went to many events to find advice and help and couldn’t find the right event - so he created his own! How did it turn out? Tune-in to find out - Welcome back to the Get Better Everyday Podcast! Want ...

Mar 10, 202322 min

Get Better Everyday Podcast (Episode 33 - Casting a Wider Net, Avoiding Oversaturated Content Strategies, and the Abundance Mentality with Special Guest Ben Lavender)

In today's episode of the podcast, Matt is joined by the British Mortgage Broker Ben Lavender, who has been a friend of Matt’s for years. Ben believes in thinking big and joined the Mortgage Industry about 10 years ago. He moved to the United States 20 years ago. He started video marketing in 2018 which catapolted his brand and presence in the industry. Ben now faces a challenge of adapting his content once again and he and Matt dive into the discussion. How can you stand out in 2023? Tune-in to...

Mar 03, 202335 min

Get Better Everyday Podcast (Episode 32 - Pouring her Everything into Health and Weight-Loss, Standing Back Up After Rock Bottom, and Throwing Punches Back with Special Guest Brittani Marston)

In today's episode of the podcast, Matt is joined by Energy and Motivation Dealer Brittani Marston. She loves the story of the underdog. For the last 6-7 years of her life she has decided to stand up and punch back. Born and raised in California, she moved to Virgina after college. It was the worst year of her life and she hit rock bottom. Long story short, she realized just how precious life is. From here, Brittani took small steps to get her weight under control and improve her health. She has...

Feb 24, 202322 min

Get Better Everyday Podcast (Episode 31 - Putting Family Time on the Calendar, Serving Veterans, and Moving to Thailand to Run a Hotel with Special Guest Jason Sharon)

In today's episode of the podcast, Matt is joined by Mortgage Expert Jason Sharon who specializes in VA Loans. Jason enlisted in the Navy when he was 17 years old and retired after 20 years of military service. Jason believes veterans are one of the most gullible groups of people out there. This is where his passion for educating veterans began. Helping them improve their lives. He also serves in a veteran shelter for the homeless. Jason is a strong believer in work-family life balance. He makes...

Feb 17, 202319 min

Get Better Everyday Podcast (Episode 30 - Leaning into Change, Working for the Right Person, and Bringing Talent to the Table with Special Guest Sabrina Lopez)

In today's episode of the podcast, Matt is joined by UMortgage Vice President of Operations Sabrina Lopez. Starting as a receptionist, she has been in the mortgage industry for 22 years. Since then she has changed roles about every other year. She also has a great respect for the hustle in sales and the responsibility of being a leader. Human nature is to believe something cannot be done and Sabrina believes that people must Go Big or Go Home. Putting aside the distractions and working harder fo...

Feb 10, 202327 min

Get Better Everyday Podcast (Episode 29 - Making the Choice to Live a Good Life Everyday with Special Guest Jonathon Haddad)

In today's episode of the podcast, Matt is joined by President of Next Door Lending, Jonathon Haddad. Jonathon parents were both born in the Middle East and instilled a hardworking mindset from an early age. At age 18, he started bartending and one day met a man than changed his life through retail loans. That put Jonathon on the rocketship that led him to buying his parents their first home at age 21. How did he do this? Tune-in to find out - Welcome back to the Get Better Everyday Podcast! Wan...

Feb 03, 202327 min

Get Better Everyday Podcast (Episode 28 - Hitting the Ground Running, Not Spreading Yourself Thin, and All Things Real Estate with Special Guest Erin Stumpf)

In today's episode of the podcast, Matt is joined by Coldwell Banker Realty Real Estate Agent Erin Stumpf, who serves the Sacramento and California state. Erin does a lot in the community and bought her first condo at age 21. Her love for real estate started then. She focuses on a few things she does well and does them really well. For example, a lesson she has for all young people is “Don’t try and do too much.” Learn how she grew her network and avoided spreading herself too thin - Welcome bac...

Jan 27, 202332 min

Get Better Everyday Podcast (Episode 27 - Working for Peter Thiel, Learning from Gary Vee, and Applying New Technology to a Family Business with Special Guest Jason Frazier)

In today's episode of the podcast, Matt is joined by EVP of Growth at leadpops, Jason Frazier. Jason was born and raised in California and headfirst into the Mortgage Industry. An engineer by trade, Jason found a love for technology at an early age. He worked for Peter Thiel, learned a lot from Gary Vee, and applied his skills to his family's business. How did he do this? Tune-in to find out - Welcome back to the Get Better Everyday Podcast! Want to help the show? Sharing this episode with a fri...

Jan 20, 202339 min

Get Better Everyday Podcast (Episode 26 - How do we live our best life? Foundational steps that make sense, Growing the brand, and Levelling up with Special Guest Viliami “Coach V” Tuivai)

Fresh motivation in the new year! In today’s episode of the podcast, Matt is joined by Viliami Tuivai. “Coach V” is a success coach and author of Life Champion, Life Lessons That Yield Championship Results. He has helped executives, companies, and community members build their legacy, grow their brand, and level up. He also hosts a radio show in Hollywood. The duo dive into a variety of different ways people can subscibe to the life path they want to be on. How can someone have a mindset shift t...

Jan 13, 202330 min

Get Better Everyday Podcast (Episode 25 - Engaging Customers in a Different Way, Financial Fitness, and Digitizing a Mortgage Process with Special Guest Brain Vieaux)

In today’s episode of the podcast, Matt is joined by President and COO of FinLocker Brian Vieaux. In industry, 70% of consumers submit their bank data in paper statements. So, Brian set out to digitise this process. Not all stakeholders were ready for a third-party vendor to have their sensitive information and therefore the concept of the “financial locker” was born. Learn from a trailblazer and hear some of the tips and tricks in creating a long-term relationship with your customers. Welcome b...

Jan 06, 202330 min

Get Better Everyday Podcast (Episode 24 - Special New Year’s Episode, Reflecting on 2022, Setting Plans for 2023, Taking Big Action to Chase Down Big Goals)

In today’s special episode of the podcast, Matt reflects on the year of 2022 and some of the fantastic guests and episodes on the podcast so far. It was a challenging year in the Mortgage and Real Estate Industries and it is ok to admit that. How does one Get Better Everyday in 2023? By setting goals. What are Matt's goals for 2023? Why is it important to set goals for the New Year? Dive into the episode to find out - Welcome back to the Get Better Everyday Podcast! Want to help the show? Sharin...

Dec 30, 202224 min

Get Better Everyday Podcast (Episode 23 - Get Your Mind Right, Keep Your Grind Tight with Special Guest NCAA Champion Mateen Cleaves)

In today’s episode of the podcast, Matt is joined by former Michigan State basketball standout and National Champion winner Mateen Cleaves. Although Mateen’s professional playing days are over, he still tries to repay the favors he has received in his life. One way he can do this is by inspiring and helping others. What does “Get Your Mind Right, Keep Your Grind Tight” mean to Mateen? Dive into the episode to find out - Welcome back to the Get Better Everyday Podcast! Want to help the show? Shar...

Dec 23, 202234 min

Get Better Everyday Podcast (Episode 22 - Chasing the American Dream, Faith, Family, and Real Estate with Special Guest Juan Ruan)

In today’s episode of the podcast, Matt is joined byJuan Ruan, President of Kinetic Real Estate. Juan comes from humble beginnings and shares his inspiring story in real estate. In a down year for the industry, Kinetic doubled their production. Talking the American Dream, being a father, and more - welcome back to another episode of the Get Better Everyday Podcast! haring this episode on your story or with a friend is the number 1 way to help us grow. Leaving 5-star reviews on Spotify and Apple ...

Dec 16, 202232 min

Get Better Everyday Podcast (Episode 21 - Key Lessons in Entrepreneurship, From 400 Pounds to Owning 10 Gyms with Special Guest Matthew Weaver)

In today’s episode of the podcast, Matt is joined by Matthew Weaver, CEO of Results Transformation Center. Matthew was overweight as a kid, but worked his way to getting in shape and finding his place inside a gym. Today he owns over 10 gyms. Talking entrepreneurship and more - welcome back to another episode of the Get Better Everyday Podcast! haring this episode on your story or with a friend is the number 1 way to help us grow. Leaving 5-star reviews on Spotify and Apple Podcasts are also gre...

Dec 09, 202249 min

Get Better Everyday Podcast (Episode 20 - Surviving Cancer and Abuse, Getting into Trends and Statistics, and Creating Value for People through Real Estate with Special Guest Joe Brikman)

In today’s episode of the podcast, Matt is joined by The Modern Day Agent Joe Brikman. Joe had a tough childhood, battling cancer and abuse, and today he shares how he battled through to create a successful career in Real Estate. Thinking outside of the box, analysing graphs, welcome back to another episode of the Get Better Everyday Podcast! Sharing this episode on your story or with a friend is the number 1 way to help us grow. Leaving 5-star reviews on Spotify and Apple Podcasts are also grea...

Dec 02, 202233 min

Get Better Everyday Podcast (Episode 19 - 11 Years Sober, 11 Minutes of Gratitude and Reflection on Matt’s 11-Year Anniversary of Getting Clean, Living with Clear Eyes and a Full Heart)

11 years ago on November 19th, Matt decided to get clean for good. Today mark’s the 11th year anniversary of sobriety and Matt joins the podcast to reflect on his journey. Learn the “Why” behind the Get Better Everyday Podcast and listen to the gratitude shared by Matt on this special day. What does this mean for you? Tune-in and feel inspired - Welcome back to another episode of the Get Better Everyday Podcast! Sharing this episode on your story or with a friend is the number 1 way to help us g...

Nov 25, 202212 min

Get Better Everyday Podcast (Episode 18 - The Athlete’s Mindset and its Advantages in Business with Special Guest Rene Jacques)

In today’s episode of the podcast, Matt is joined by Rene Jacques, President/CEO at Golden Bay Mortgage Group and author of “The Athlete’s Advantage in Business”. From playing alongside Matt Barnes and Carlos Boozer in high school basketball to the struggles of the Mortgage Industry, Rene has learned many lessons in life. For example, that real growth happens when nobody is watching. What other translatable tips does he have? Tune-in to find out - Welcome back to another episode of the Get Bette...

Nov 18, 202226 min

Get Better Everyday Podcast (Episode 17 - It’s Not Over For You, The Comeback is Better than the Setback with Special Guest Joe Rapozo)

He grew up in the same neighborhood as Matt. In today's episode of the podcast, Joe Rapozo joins the show, telling his story from relapse and recovery to counsellor and comeback. Welcome back to another episode of the Get Better Everyday Podcast! Sharing this episode on your story or with a friend is the number 1 way to help us grow. Leaving 5-star reviews on Spotify and Apple Podcasts are also great ways to give back. Visit mattgouge.com to learn more! Find more information about Brooks on Inst...

Nov 11, 202219 min

Get Better Everyday Podcast (Episode 16 - Real Estate Crisis to Real Estate Success, Tough Lessons with Special Guest Brooks Landry)

He developed a plan with with his wife and knocked on 1000 doors a day to generate leads. In today's episode of the podcast, Matt is joined by Brooks Landry, realtor and entrepreneur who lost everything in Real Estate and made a comeback. What are the clues of success? Tune in to find out. Life is a series of cycles - Welcome back to another episode of the Get Better Everyday Podcast! Sharing this episode on your story or with a friend is the number 1 way to help us grow. Leaving 5-star reviews ...

Nov 04, 202228 min

Get Better Everyday Podcast (Episode 15 - From Benchwarmer to Billionaire with Special Guest Mat Ishbia, Chairman and CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage)

Learn from a Billionaire. In today's episode of the podcast, Matt is joined by Mat Ishbia, chairman and CEO of Michigan-based mortgage lender United Wholesale Mortgage, now UWM Holdings. The two discuss the details of success and Mat’s journey from college basketball to CEO. How does he approach his day? Tune in to find out. Talking big business - Welcome back to another episode of the Get Better Everyday Podcast! Sharing this episode on your story or with a friend is the number 1 way to help us...

Oct 28, 202226 min

Get Better Everyday Podcast (Episode 14 - Chews you up, Spits you out, but you keep coming back for more with Special Guest Tanya Wermund Co-Founder Rebel Women, Elevating Women to Positions of Power)

In today's episode of the podcast, Matt is joined by Tanya Wermund, Co-Founder of Rebel Women. What is Rebel? Tune in to find out. Talking empowering women and leading from positions of power - Welcome back to another episode of the Get Better Everyday Podcast! Sharing this episode on your story or with a friend is the number 1 way to help us grow. Leaving 5-star reviews on Spotify and Apple Podcasts are also great ways to give back. Visit mattgouge.com to learn more!...

Oct 21, 202225 min

Get Better Everyday Podcast (Episode 13 - Having Laser Focus, From Sleeping in a Stairwell to Running a CrossFit Business with Special Guest Dorian Medina)

Hardworking, kind, focused. These are just some of the words that describe the young Dorian Medina. For Dorian, things have never been easy. In today's episode of the podcast, Matt and Dorian unpack his journey from sleeping in the streets to CrossFit business owner. Welcome back to another episode of the Get Better Everyday Podcast! Sharing this episode on your story or with a friend is the number 1 way to help us grow. Leaving 5-star reviews on Spotify and Apple Podcasts are also great ways to...

Oct 14, 202223 min

Get Better Everyday Podcast (Episode 12 - Sharing Your Challenges and Cherishing What’s Important with Special Guest Tom Mancuso)

In today’s episode of the podcast, Tom Mancuso joins Matt Gouge to discuss his comeback story from amputee and addict to father and mortgage leader. The small wins stacked up for Tom and Matt and they are excited to share their experiences and wisdom learned along the way. How is life like a mountain climber? Tune in to find out - Welcome back to another episode of the Get Better Everyday Podcast! Sharing this episode on your story or with a friend is the number 1 way to help us grow. Leaving 5-...

Oct 07, 202233 min
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