Backstage w/ Matt Stone

Matt reflects on why the word authentic now makes half the room wince. From holiday reflections to human psychology, he unpacks how our instinct to judge what’s real, and what’s not, shapes everything from relationships to marketing. A thoughtful look at why “real” is more complicated than it sounds.

On his 10th wedding anniversary, Matt reflects on gratitude, growth, and what he’s learning from How Trust Works by Dr. Peter Kim. In this episode, he unpacks a surprising truth: apologies rebuild trust when we fail at competence — but not when we fail at integrity. A thoughtful and curious look at honesty, denial, and what it really takes to rebuild trust in today’s world.

On the eve of Thanksgiving, Matt reflects on the power of small beginnings and steady progress. With six pre-launch episodes of The Building Business Relationships Show now live, listeners in ten countries, and early momentum on YouTube, he pauses to celebrate growth, recovery, and the unseen benefits of showing up every day.

Two days before Thanksgiving, Matt reflects on how one connection leads to another — and how an open, generous mindset turns chance meetings into game-changing relationships. From a Manhattan Chamber of Commerce mixer to collaborating with a former TV producer, this episode celebrates the compounding power of curiosity, kindness, and staying open to who’s next.

With Thanksgiving around the corner, Matt shares how a simple grocery-store discovery turned his mood around, and why the act of seeking can often restore our energy and optimism. From visualization to creative exploration, this episode is a reminder that clarity often appears when we stay curious enough to keep looking.

Matt checks in with a quick update on the growing momentum behind The Building Business Relationships Show. From creative collaborations to fundraising prep and new format experiments, this episode captures the energy of iteration — testing, refining, and moving closer to a vision that’s equal parts meaningful and entertaining.

Feeling momentarily lost, Matt pauses to reconnect with the thread that runs through everything he does, helping people build stronger connections. From trust in teams to storytelling in business, this episode is a reminder that purpose is rarely about what you do; it’s about who you help. And when you let yourself truly be seen, the right doors open.

Even as Winter looms and the cold air is putting a chill in the air, Matt is heating up with excitement over small but significant progress with this new businesses, including The Building Business Relationships Show. He discusses how seeing a recording studio space in Times Square has helped clarify the path to launching the show in 2026, and what this means for maintaining a growth trajectory through times of scarcity and uncertainty.

After a weekend of cleaning and rediscovery, Matt reflects on how reconnecting with the past can fuel the future. From childhood memories to new creative partnerships, this episode captures the magic of clarity and how lightening your physical and mental load can make room for the next big breakthrough.

As the year winds down, Matt reflects on the realities of building something new — the excitement, the unknowns, and the pressure that keeps it all moving. In this episode, he explores how financial stress and tight timelines can either hijack your focus or sharpen it, depending on the mindset you choose. A candid look at entrepreneurship, balance, and learning to let pressure become purpose.