This episode is for those looking for ways to deal with rejection. Denny Hammack is the Chariman of Patterson Pope - but on this episode he shares the rocky beginning he had to his career and how he was able to overcome seeming “failures” throughout his education to eventually become successful in his relationships and business. Topics Covered 06:42 - Denny shares how he was rejected on almost every job application he put in out of college. 11:03 - The story of Denny’s disastrous apparel choice ...
Jun 30, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 16
Here’s an episode that will help you survive the hard times and thrive during the good times! On this episode, Matt sits down with Scott Groves, a leading mortgage professional, podcast host, and coach. Scott shares some challenges he’s currently facing in his business, and he gets some coaching directly from Coach Matt on a pressing issue that’s preventing his business from truly thriving. Topics Covered 04:44 - Scott shares how going to the army strained the relationship with his father — and ...
Jun 24, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 15
Mike Abramowitz is an accomplished author, speaker, coach, and philanthropist. Mike shares how the challenges impacting his family have made him into a better man, father, husband, son, brother, and even entrepreneur. He also shares his system to simplify and systemize their lives through his proprietary methodology called TAD (Tiny Actions Daily). Topics Covered Mike shares some of the challenges he’s experienced with his family. The impact that Mike’s mother made on his life and journey as a p...
Jun 21, 2022•50 min•Ep. 14
Rebecca Creel is a wife, mother, family court lawyer and speaker in South Carolina. Her practice helps families deal with tumultuous legal and emotional challenges. Rebecca tells some intense and perhaps frightening stories growing up in violent circumstances. But she also shares how those experiences have shaped her into becoming a better person, parent, and even lawyer. Topics Covered How Rebecca’s husband inspired Matt’s fashion tastes. 😅 Rebecca shares the lessons the gained growing up in a...
Jun 17, 2022•58 min•Ep. 13
Jon Vroman is a husband and father of two amazing boys and a social entrepreneur who helps people live life in the front row. He’s also the founder of Front Row Dads, an international community for dads that focuses on health, relationships, and finances. Jon shares some raw, real moments from being a husband and a father, and he also gives some great advice for anyone want to improve their family life. Topics Covered Jon shares an intimate (and embarrassing) story where he lost his cool and the...
Jun 14, 2022•52 min•Ep. 12
Dane Espegard is a culture consultant who teaches, assists and executes the implementation of a culture centered around Dream Achieving. On this episode, Dane shares how seemingly ordinary people can create the life of their dreams. Dane also shares his systematic process to identifying and accomplishing dreams in the most important areas of your life. The system is bottom-up and puts the emphasis on the development and personal lives of the team member. Dane now works with companies in a very s...
Jun 07, 2022•51 min•Ep. 11
Ned W. Schaut is the author of "Rebel and Create.” On this episode, he shares with Matt his ambition to make the world a better place. Ned wants there to be more engaged men in this world that can shepherd and foster the next generation. Ned believes that engagement is the key to experiencing more in life. Topics Covered 00:58 Ned shares his story about himself and his family. 04:18 Ned talks about growing up in church and aging up in California. 11:29.The importance of self-reflection and what ...
May 26, 2022•49 min•Ep. 10
Cindy Morgan Jaffe believes that improving our relationship with money can be life-changing for everyone. She's also a nationally qualified counselor, a Certified Life and Recovery Coach, and an XChange Guide. She helps people have a positive attitude toward money. She shares her money perspective and how she thinks about making money and spending it wisely. Topics Covered 05:43 - Cindy talks about what she learned from her family's financial challenges 17:23 - How Cindy overcame her eating diso...
May 20, 2022•54 min•Ep. 9
Rich Campe is the CEO at ProAdvisorCoach, a dear friend and mentor, and a fascinating individual. We call him ‘The Wizard’ because he is the one of the most captivating speakers around. On this episode, Rich shares the challenges that turned him into the individual he is today. Despite his professional success, Rich has dealt with serious internal challenges that have turned him into an incredible individual — and he shares those lessons. Topics Covered Rich shares how an early diagnosis shaped ...
May 19, 2022•53 min•Ep. 8
Les McDaniel is a man driven to inspire others towards their truest and best self. He’s a husband, a father, a leadership coach, a facilitator, a real estate professional and also a beautiful soul. Les shares with Matt the challenges he faced growing up and how that’s shaped his ability to deal with his family’s current obstacles. He’s got a great, caring heart and an absolute pleasure to have on the show! Topics Covered 07:15 - Les shares his journey growing up as a small child in a world fille...
May 18, 2022•52 min•Ep. 7
Dr. Mike Horvitz joins Matt to share his sometimes-unbelievable story of resilience and overcoming challenges. Despite succeeding professionally in academia and real estate, Mike shares how he was able to overcome severe substance abuse, a bout with cancer, and a challenging divorce. But Mike also shares the lessons that he’s learned along the way and the opportunities they’ve created for his life. Topics Covered 03:13 - Mike shares the origin story of his memorable Zoom background 07:22 - How M...
May 17, 2022•34 min•Ep. 6
Sandy Solomon is a titan in the financial services industry and someone who is incredibly focused on serving people at the highest level. In his professional life, Sandy helps clients make important financial planning decisions, but Matt and Sandy keep it strictly personal on this episode. Sandy shares with Matt how his childhood impacted the decisions he made as an adult, and they also discuss how Sandy’s kept his sobriety for so many years. Listen in for an inspiring show! Topics Covered 05:19...
May 16, 2022•52 min•Ep. 5
Frank Wiseman is a leader in the Southeast real estate industry and a beloved member of the Charlotte community. After graduating from Ohio State University, Frank went on to be a highly-recognized sales and business leader. Frank and Matt discuss how bullying impacted Frank’s early development and why personal development can actually be a bad addiction. Frank also shares his outlook on growing teams and developing organizations. Topics Covered 6:38 - How Frank struggled with confidence and dea...
May 13, 2022•48 min•Ep. 4
Adair Cates is a mother and leadership development expert that helps groups and teams connect deeply to solve problems. Adair uses a collaborative approach that focuses on strengths, expands thinking, breaks through blocks and establishes new routines. Matt and Adair discuss her journey in the corporate world and also as an entrepreneur, and she also talks about her approach to mastering new skills. Topics Covered 4:50 - Why aesthetics and style are so important to Adair 9:26 - The approach Adai...
May 13, 2022•38 min•Ep. 3
Jared Montz is a former professional soccer player that is now helping the next generation of athletes reach their potential. He also is a speaker and entrepreneur with a portfolio of businesses. Matt and Jared talk about Jared’s formative years to becoming a professional athlete, and how an unfortunate injury changed the trajectory of Jared’s professional career. Jared also shares how his time as a professional athlete and coach have impacted him as an entrepreneur and leader. Topics Covered 6:...
May 13, 2022•58 min•Ep. 2
Our first guest episode highlights a gentleman who has been a huge inspiration and guide for Matt’s professional life. Jon Berghoff is a father, a hall of fame sales leader, a former sales executive at Vitamix, and the co-founder of XChange, a company that’s trained over 10,000 leaders since the pandemic. Matt and John talk about parenting, the power of purpose, and also how Jon’s dealt with some serious recent challenges. Topics Covered 03:05 - How Matt and Jon both share a love for ‘The Office...
May 13, 2022•54 min•Ep. 1
The ‘Eternal Optimist’ is the show for people who see the good in the world and want to make a positive difference in the lives of their families and communities! Twice a week Matt Drinkhahn will help you see challenges as opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll start thinking bigger and playing offense in life more consistently. Every week you’ll hear inspiring stories from people who faced immense challenges and KEPT GOING.
May 10, 2022•3 min
