For Profit Podcast

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Jeff Raybon of Raybon Construction joins Matthew Pierce on The For Profit Podcast to talk about entrepreneurship, construction, faith, sobriety, leadership, and what it really means to build a business the right way.

From kitchen and bath remodeling to custom homes, outdoor spaces, and business ownership, Jeff shares the lessons that shaped his career and the values that helped him build trust with clients across Louisiana.

This episode is for entrepreneurs, contractors, business owners, and anyone who wants to build success with purpose.

00:00 Intro: The For Profit Podcast with Jeff Raybon
01:04 Meeting Through Triathlons and Baton Rouge Cycling
03:05 Jeff Raybon’s Early Life and Family Story
04:20 Learning Responsibility at 9 Years Old
05:18 Working in the Family Business and Handling Payroll
07:05 The Pet Cemetery Business and Early Entrepreneurship
09:57 Learning Trade Work, Plants, and Construction
12:15 Turning Work Ethic Into Business Opportunity
14:00 Why the Raybon Name Carried Weight
15:35 Growing Pains in Construction and Customer Service
18:00 Dependability, Respect, and Figuring It Out
19:40 Overcoming Drug and Alcohol Struggles
22:30 How Addiction Affected Family, Habits, and Business
24:00 Matthew’s Story of Quitting Alcohol
26:30 Faith, Fitness, and Building Better Habits
27:30 Starting the God Squad Bible Study
29:45 Why You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Start
31:45 The Business Lesson Most People Miss: Get Started
34:10 Advice to Young Entrepreneurs
35:10 Protecting Your Word in Business
36:00 Why All Money Isn’t Good Money
38:00 Income-Producing Assets vs. Buying More Things
41:30 Why Jeff Pays His People First
43:30 Building a Business Culture Around Doing the Right Thing
45:20 The Flood, Giving Back, and Helping Others
46:30 The Remodel Story That Explains Jeff’s Business Philosophy
49:30 What Jeff Is Working on Next
51:00 What Profit Really Means
52:15 Final Thoughts: The Profit Is in the People

In this episode of the ForProfit Podcast, Matthew Pierce sits down with Angie Gutierrez, founder and CEO of Angie’s Maids, a residential and commercial cleaning company serving Louisiana.

Angie shares her journey from moving to Louisiana as a teenager, becoming a mom at 17, getting her GED, working full-time, and eventually taking the leap to build her own business. What started as weekend cleaning jobs grew into a real company with systems, employees, leadership lessons, and three generations of family involved.

This conversation covers entrepreneurship, adversity, mentorship, hiring, employee retention, investing in systems, learning to ask for help, and why Angie believes in making yourself uncomfortable at least once a day.

If you’re a young person in Louisiana, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone wondering whether it’s time to bet on yourself, this episode is for you.

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https://www.angiemaidtheday.com/

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Timestamps / Chapters

00:00 Intro: Why this podcast matters
00:56 Meet Angie Gutierrez of Angie’s Maids
01:17 Angie’s background and moving to Louisiana
03:48 Culture shock, high school, and growing up in a new place
06:17 Becoming a mom at 17 and getting her GED
06:28 Medical assistant school, work, and early responsibilities
09:00 Starting to clean houses on weekends
10:30 Realizing the business had potential
12:00 Leaving her job and taking the leap
15:07 The scary first months after quitting
16:02 Calling realtors, door knocking, and finding clients
16:10 How BNI helped Angie grow her business
18:16 The role of mentors and support
19:06 “Make yourself uncomfortable at least once a day”
21:06 Learning to work on the business, not just in it
22:06 The invoicing lesson Angie had to learn
22:45 Why investing in software changed the business
24:00 Systems, scheduling, and consistency
27:00 Employee retention and self-awareness as a leader
27:48 Pouring into the team and building loyalty
31:12 Three generations working in the company
33:24 Motivation, routine, and staying driven
36:13 Angie’s non-negotiable morning habit
39:11 “Stop cleaning and start living”
39:52 Angie’s advice for young people
40:13 Why you have to bet on yourself
42:16 The lesson that changed how Angie asks for opportunities
44:00 Closing thoughts

What does it actually take to grow a successful financial firm?

In this episode, we break down the real drivers of growth in wealth management—from building trust with clients to creating systems that support long-term scale.

If you're a financial advisor, in sales, or building a business, this conversation will challenge how you think about growth, positioning, and credibility.

What you’ll learn:

•  Why most advisors hit a growth ceiling 
•  The difference between average and top-performing firms 
•  How trust impacts growth more than tactics 
•  The role of systems in scaling sustainably

Timestamps: 

00:00 Intro + why this matters  
01:20 The reality of growth in financial services  
06:10 Where most advisors go wrong  
12:30 What actually drives long-term growth  
20:15 Why advisors plateau  
28:40 Building trust with clients  
36:10 Systems vs. hustle  
45:00 Common misconceptions in wealth management  
53:30 Advice for advisors looking to grow  
59:30 Final thoughts  

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