In this powerful episode, host Matt Lupi sits down with Parker Patterson, a resilient entrepreneur and leader, to discuss his unique journey from growing up in a large family with a special needs adoption ministry to building a thriving senior living business in Austin, TX. Parker shares invaluable insights on leadership, personal development, and the importance of staying calm in chaotic situations. Tune in to discover how Parker overcame challenges, shifted his mindset, and found success through discipline, faith, and relentless hard work.

• How Parker’s upbringing shaped his leadership and business approach.
• The journey from a family insurance business to founding a senior living company.
• The role of personal development and discipline in achieving success.
• The lessons Parker learned from participating in the Live Hard program.
• Tips on creating a strong team culture and leading with integrity.

• Overcoming obstacles with mindset shifts.
• Staying calm under pressure and leading through chaos.
• Leveraging personal development to build momentum and resilience.
• Balancing entrepreneurship with serving others.

In this episode, Scott and Matt answer questions from the audience! We go over how to properly set your goals, advice for starting your personal development journey, most impactful guest of the show and more.

Kelly Poole is an online coach who excels at helping women achieve massive results and find confidence outside of their body appearance. She owns Forme Coaching, where they believe every woman deserves to achieve the full potential that lives within her, their goal is to guide you through your lifestyle fitness and mindset journey- to provide the exact structure for maximum success, & provide the tools to love your body, mind, and life. 

She started her fitness coaching career at 18 years old as a personal trainer, and soonafter built a following and brand on social media that allowed her to build an online business. Although she brings great results through fitness and nutrition coaching, Kelly is now transitioning to become a wellness and self-growth coach. 

Kelly dives in deep sharing her background, as well as her mindset behind how she thinks and operates. This conversation is perfect for anyone who wants to achieve more in life, get their mind right, and understand that wellness is far more than your workout in the gym. 

Tony Hoffman is a premier speaker in the wellness industry and the founder of pH Wellness. He uses his experience of battling addiction and spending time in prison to inspire others to figure out who they are, what they need and what they want. This is a conversation filled with inspiration, resilience and faith.

Follow Tony on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonymhoffman/

Check out Tony's viral TEDX speech: Tony Hoffman: The Stigma of Addiction | TED Talk

Tony's story begins as a talented BMX athlete in high school. He quickly climbed the ranks and earned sponsorships from some of the biggest brands in the industry. A lot of his motivation at the time was to prove himself to his peers and create a better life than his parents had. 

In Senior year of high school, Tony was introduced to drugs and he was quickly hooked on oxy. Within just a few years, Tony became homeless and his addiction was crippling him. After losing the support of his friends, he ultimately reached rock bottom. 

One day, he had a life changing moment where he was told that God would give him 3 tests and if he did not change his ways, he would be punished. Sure enough, Tony was pulled over 3 times in 4 days, and then was finally thrown into jail with an armed robbery charge. 

While in jail, Tony became very introspective on his life and attempted to understand who he truly was and how he could grow as a man. It was in his jail cell where he began to have these tough conversations and invest in himself. 

While in jail, he told himself that he would get back on his bike and reach the Olympics. After released from jail, his BMX career quickly came to an end due to injuries, but then he began to coach. 

Tony was a coach at the 2016 Olmpics in Rio and his athlete placed 4th in the world. 

Tony is now a leading speaker in his space and spends over 250 days out of the year traveling the world to speak inspiration to others. He also owns a treatment center where fitness and mindset are at the center of these patients recovery journey. 

Jeremy Hills is an entrepreneur and visionary. As the co-founder and President of Kollective, he has been responsible for building one of the top performance clubs and communities in the country. Prior to being an entreprenuer, Jeremy was a world-class Running Back. As the No. 3 RB recruit in the country, he committed to and played for the University of Texas - Austin. After dealing with injuries, he was forced to pivot into a new chapter of his life which included medical device sales, performance coaching and entrepreneurship. 

In this episode, we first dive into Jeremy's background as an athlete. He shares what got him into football, how he exceled and separated himself from his peers. He shares lessons learned about work ethic and leadership. 

We then transition to his life after football, where Jeremy had a choice on what he was going to do next with his career. After working a few years in sales, he decided to train professional athletes. Jeremy shares the story of flying to pitch NFL athletes and spending his first year going 0/16 in those meetings. Just a few years later, he was training upwards of 200 NFL athletes per year. 

Finally, we talk about Kollective. The vision behind the social performance club is unveiled and he gives an inside look at what it takes to create a unique service in the fitness space. Jeremy shares his motivation and drive behind his work ethic and legacy. 

And last, we wrap up by talking about how Jeremy defines success. 

Matt Johnson’s story of running across Texas is a powerful testament to faith, resilience, and the human spirit. In just 17 days, 8 hours, and 55 minutes, Matt set the record for running 841.92 miles across the state, starting on October 1st in El Paso and finishing in Galveston. But the road to breaking this record was anything but smooth. Five weeks before the run, Matt suffered several leg injuries that put his goal in jeopardy. After praying and committing to his mission, he set out to complete what he said he would do, leaning on his faith and mental toughness every step of the way.

Matt and I recorded a podcast before his Run Across Texas, which can be found here

Matt's podcast with Red Rocks Church can he found here

Learn more about the Run Across Texas and Valor Fit

In this episode, Matt walks us through the incredible highs and lows of his journey. From the first day in El Paso, where a group of supportive runners joined him to kick off his run, to the challenges he faced around day five, when swollen feet caused excruciating pain, Matt recounts the moments that tested his limits. He shares the harrowing experience of running down Death Highway, where semi-trucks sped by just feet away, and the mental toll of returning to his van that day filled with anxiety and exhaustion. On day seven, in the midst of the most pain he had ever experienced, Matt discovered that pain is inevitable but can be defeated, proving that his mind was stronger than his body.

Day 10 brought even greater challenges, as Matt battled violent vomiting, rolled his ankles on gravel roads, and questioned whether he could continue. Yet, he pushed through, driven by his faith and determination to finish. One of the most meaningful moments of the journey came during a community 5K in Austin, TX, sponsored by LSKD, where over 150 people showed up to run alongside him, donate to ValorFit, and offer their support. Matt describes the deep emotions of seeing the impact his run had on others and how that fueled him for the final stretch.

Finally, Matt shares the emotional culmination of his journey when he reached Galveston and completed his record-setting run. Through every mile, every challenge, and every breakthrough, Matt’s story is a testament to the power of faith, community, and mental strength. Whether you’re a runner, someone seeking inspiration, or simply curious about what it takes to push past human limits, this episode will leave you motivated and inspired to pursue your own goals with relentless determination.

Listen now to hear Matt Johnson’s incredible story of running across Texas, his unwavering testimony to God, and the lessons he learned along the way.

In this episode of the Define Success Podcast, Matt sits down with entrepreneur Scott Frazier and we discuss questions from the audience. Matt and Scott give their input on what is missing in the fitness industry today, mindset shifts that help overcome challenges, and how defining success has changed over time. 

Drew Haas is the owner of a boat rental service in Austin, TX, outdoor enthusiast and is most well-known for his appearance and victory on Netflix's 'Outlast' Season 3! Drew grew up in a small town in Texas and grew up hunting and fishing.

After reading personal development books, he decided to take a risk on himself and bypass the conventional 9-5 route. Drew started his own business in Austin and started posting outdoors content.

From this content, he was contacted by a producer to participate in a Mr. Beast video, which led to an appearance on Netflix's 'Outlast'. In this episode, Drew tells the story of being selected for the show and the process of preparing for, and participating in the show.

He faced physical and mental hardship during his time in Alaska such as sleeping in freezing temperatures, hunting and gathering for food, losing over 20lbs in 10 days, and more. Ultimately, Drew persevered and won the show with his teammate, Drake. When it was all said and done, Drew and Drake split $1 million.

Drew talks about the experience of seeing that money hit his bank account, and how meaningful it was as he spent years struggling with bills and credit card debt. Today, Drew is still on fire to develop himself, his faith, and the people around him. He shares that success is about happiness, not what is in your bank account. I hope this story inspires and entertains you!

Mike Speciale is the owner of Sett Studio, a real estate building company in Austin and Nashville. Mike is also a leader in the Austin community, and actively speaks out for what is right and wrong in today's society. 

In this conversation, Mike and I open off by discussing the political climate in 2024. This episode was recorded one day before the Presidential Election. We discuss major issues in society today and how they have been impacting the average American. Whether your political stances lean right or left, I hope this conversations brings light to the current state of our nation and how we the people can flourish. 

Mike is a successful entrepreneur and has built a lot of his success in the real estate industry. We discuss his philosophy behind investing in and building real estate. Mike shares how real estate is a great avenue towards financial freedom, and skillfully breaks down how the younger generation can start to build their portfolio and earn passive income. 

Mike is also in a unique position because he runs the business with his wife. We touch on the dynamic of running a business as a married couple and how they are able to make it work so well. If you are looking to find a powerhouse spouse in your life that fuels your fire, you are bound to get value from this. 

Lastly, we touch on leadership, fitness, family life, and of course, success. 

Trip Ison is a speaker and the host of the Ain't Dead Yet Podcast. Trip has an incredibly inspiring story as he used to be addicted to drugs and alcohol. He had a stable career but found himself unfulfilled, unhealthy and unhappy.

On the night before his birthday, he looked himself in the mirror and had a conversation with himself. It was in that moment he decided that enough was enough. He was no longer going to live below his potential, as an overweight man, and not pursue his God given purpose. 

The next day, Trip ran a mile and sharped his mindset. This was a catalyst for him to complete a full Ironman and compete in ultramarathon races. 

Trip is a big proponent of spreading his story to the world as a source of inspiration. In 2024, he began public speaking to help the youth make better decisions and learn from his mistakes.

I am so proud of what Trip is doing and the man he is today. This episode is packed with inspiration and can who you that you can change your life.