Backstage w/ Matt Stone

Matt reflects on a breakthrough day that could change everything. From The Building Business Relationships Show to his new venture Amped, he’s rediscovering how authentic excitement draws the right people in. This episode is a reminder that when you believe deeply in what you’re building, that belief becomes magnetic — and unstoppable.

After a full day of recording and reflection, Matt realizes that real growth comes from listening — to others, and to yourself. A guest’s honest feedback sparks new creative ideas for The Building Business Relationships Show and deepens his excitement for Amped, his new venture helping founders tell their stories on camera. This episode is about how feedback, memory, and intuition often lead us right back to what we were meant to do all along.

Matt reflects on how every chapter of his work comes back to one word: trust. After years helping leaders rebuild it inside teams, he’s now helping founders build it on camera. This episode explores how to evolve your work without losing the values that make it matter.

After a year of hard pivots and reinvention, Matt finds fresh inspiration in an unlikely place — a college football coach. Reflecting on Oregon’s Dan Lanning and his “everything is fuel” philosophy, he explores how setbacks, stress, and even fear can be turned into energy for what’s next. This episode is a reminder that every challenge adds kindling to the fire that drives you forward.

After a year full of challenges and change, Matt walks into a Manhattan networking event with a new story — and walks out with instant momentum. In this episode, he reflects on the power of alignment: when your energy, purpose, and message finally click into place. From a simple test pitch to multiple offers, this one’s about clarity, courage, and trusting the signs that tell you you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be.

Back in full swing after recovery, Matt reflects on the power of curating your circle — the people who lift you, challenge you, and keep you growing. From funny backyard discoveries to moments of feedback and reflection, this episode is a reminder that the quality of your relationships determines the quality of your thinking. In a world full of noise, your circle is your signal.

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On this Election Day, Matt reflects on reinvention — not just in politics or business, but in life. After a year of upheaval and healing, he explores how change doesn’t have to be a dramatic overhaul. True reinvention, he says, is iterative: it’s learning, testing, and adjusting as you go. From leveraging AI to deepening human connection, this episode is a reminder that the future belongs to those who evolve — one thoughtful step at a time.

Fresh off surgery and easing back into work, Matt reflects on the balance between rest and relentless creativity. As The Building Business Relationships Show gains momentum, he’s reminded that innovation often looks unclear until it’s real. This episode explores the patience it takes to hold your vision — even when others don’t see it — and why the best way to prove the idea is simply to build it.

On this Halloween Friday, Matt reflects on the creative “tunnel” between where you are and where you’re going — that uncertain middle stretch where progress feels slow and clarity fades. Fresh out of recovery, he shares how trusted friends and honest feedback help keep him moving forward. Because when you’re building something that matters, reflection isn’t just useful — it’s the flashlight that helps you find your way through.

After surgery, Matt wasn’t sure he’d have the energy to release another episode of The Building Business Relationships Show — but he did. He’s grateful for the pre-launch feedback he’s been receiving, and reflects on how valuable feedback can be when you’re truly committed to the creative process over the long haul.