Backstage w/ Matt Stone

With Christmas just over a week away, Matt reflects on a year defined less by visible milestones and more by internal growth. After missing a day of recording and choosing to simply begin again, he’s reminded that building a new venture — and a meaningful life — requires honoring quiet wins. Inspired by a friend’s metaphor of the tea bowl, this episode explores why clarity, presence, and inner steadiness matter more than external metrics, especially at the end of a demanding year.

On a bitterly cold December Monday, Matt reflects on what happens when clarity finally arrives. As Amped gains traction and the work he loves moves front and center, he’s finding it easier — and more freeing — to say no. From decluttering commitments and subscriptions to declining opportunities that no longer fit, this episode explores how letting go isn’t loss at all, but acceleration. When the direction is clear, focus becomes fuel.

As the year winds down, Matt reflects on a pivotal realization: the circumstances of our lives don’t move us forward — the story we craft from them does. After intentionally sharing his next chapter with the right people, he explores why storytelling is an act of leadership, not marketing; why truth has many valid frames; and why some stories need to be written by hand, not outsourced. A thoughtful meditation on narrative, momentum, and choosing the version of the truth that helps you — and others — move forward.

On a cold, bright Thursday, Matt reflects on the deeper work of reinvention: deciding what story this year will mean — and choosing the version that fuels what comes next. As he leans further into Amped and sheds the weight of the old, his energy is shifting, and people can feel it. This episode explores why momentum often begins with mindset, how belief travels beneath the words we say, and why the stories we choose to tell ourselves shape everything that follows.

Matt starts a bright, freezing Wednesday reflecting on two things: the sting (and gift) of honest feedback, and the power of keeping his focus close. With new studio shots, growing interest in Amped, and fresh collaborations taking shape, he’s learning that progress comes from simplicity: one good conversation, one clear offer, one right action at a time. Today’s episode is a reminder that big visions are built in small, steady steps.

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On a frigid December morning, Matt wrestles with accounting jargon, studio planning, and a big realization: people don’t want a thousand choices — they want clarity they can trust. As he refines the Amped offering, he reflects on decision fatigue, the power of a curated path, and how shifting from old problems to new possibilities has transformed his energy.

As winter settles in and the year winds down, Matt feels a shift — a deep sense of belonging to the work he’s creating with Amped and The Building Business Relationships Show. After a weekend surrounded by inspiring people and energizing conversations, he reflects on why this chapter feels so different. When your passion, talent, and purpose finally line up, the excitement shows… and the right opportunities start showing up too.

On a bitterly cold Friday, Matt reflects on the emotional side of building something new. With a revamped website, a compelling new offer, and growing traction behind Amped, he’s learning to celebrate progress without riding the highs or sinking into the lows. This episode explores the quiet art of steady momentum: Staying grounded, staying patient, and finding something to be mildly happy about each day.

After a long year of hard pivots, Matt gets an unexpected gift: his wife notices how different he’s been since pouring himself into Amped and The Building Business Relationships Show. Her simple observation becomes a reminder that alignment shows up in our energy long before it shows up in our results. In this episode, Matt reflects on the power of listening, the process of letting go, and the unmistakable signals that tell you you’re on the right path.

On a cold, wet December morning, Matt nearly skipped a trip to Times Square, but showing up led to new ideas, new energy, and a brand-new client for his latest venture. This episode is a reminder that momentum rarely comes from comfort. It comes from consistency, curiosity, and being willing to take the next step even when you don’t feel like it.