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EP 29: Matt Cord — Pick Your Purpose And See It Through

February 8th, 2021 | Podcast 8th, February at 5:33 AM

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Most people rarely wind up doing in life exactly what they’d envisioned for themselves as a teenager. But every so often, you’ll meet an exception to that rule. Matt Cord is one of them.

Growing up in Philly, Matt remembers having always had two passions: sports and music. In high school, he first got a taste for announcing by doing the morning sports announcements, and he kept up his on-air appetite as a DJ for his college’s radio station, where he nurtured his love for rock and roll. Professionally starting out as the “overnight guy” for various Long Island radio stations, Matt knew where he ultimately wanted to wind up.

“I was pretty determined, once I got into radio, to get back here to Philly and get back on the station I grew up with,” he says.

Today, he’s achieved that and more. Now in his 24th season as the public announcer for the Philadelphia 76ers, Matt has also come full circle as the weekday DJ for his home city’s classic rock station, 102.9 WMGK, but just because he has achieved the things his teenage self aspired to, doesn’t mean that the path to get here wasn’t a winding one.

On this episode of the FUEL podcast, Chris and Matt talk about what exactly that path and its detours looked like, how Matt wound up on the cover of a Corn Flakes box, and why he’s loving his career choices today.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How Matt found — and stuck with — a purpose
  • The changes COVID-19 has brought to the NBA and how he’s navigating them
  • How building a brand for yourself, and getting that brand in front of the right people, can unlock major opportunities
  • And much more!

Favorite Quote:

“I just like to be around people. That’s the thing. I enjoy being around people, talking to people, learning from them, sharing experiences, being in a crowd and having a good time… I cannot wait for the fans to come back.”
— Matt Cord

Connect With Matt:

Facebook
Twitter

About the FUEL Podcast:

FUEL Provides an opportunity to look behind the scenes into the lives of extraordinary individuals. By examining the foundation that makes up their lives, we unveil the stories that fueled their success. Our mission is to help motivate and energize people to recognize that their own life experiences can be used as fuel to help them go the distance and achieve their life’s full potential.

http://thefuelstory.com

EP 28: Gercino Soares — The Power of Reinventing Yourself

February 2nd, 2021 | Podcast 2nd, February at 5:18 AM

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As a serial entrepreneur, Gercino Soares got his start early — at 7 years old.

Having just immigrated to the U.S. from Brazil alongside his grandparents, the trio struck up a business finding discarded appliances which Gercino’s grandfather, a mechanic, would then fix and sell in his Kearny, New Jersey, shop.

“When normal kids were going to sleep for school the next day, my grandparents would work all day and then at night we would get into the pickup truck around 9 p.m.,” he says. “We’d have the schedule of when the garbage trucks were coming and would drive around to where people were setting out appliances to throw out.”

As deeply as Gercino admired his grandparents — ”I learned everything from them and their entrepreneurial spirit” — he also knew, starting at a young age, that it was up to him to build upon their struggles and help his family achieve more. Fast forward to today, and Gercino is a 30-year-old millionaire with a string of successful ventures behind him, including his current business, My House My Flip. Even more meaningful? He’s been able to buy his dream home not only for himself and his fiance, but for his grandparents, too.

But Gercino didn’t get here overnight. On this episode of the FUEL podcast, Chris and Gercino talk about what it takes to cultivate a winning mindset, how to tap into your foundation to build an extraordinary life and the magic of recreating yourself.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How Gercino achieved his mission of eliminating money worries for himself and his family by age 30
  • Why it’s so important to “find your five friends” and be intentional in who you surround yourself with
  • Why Gercino believes that anyone can become a millionaire
  • And much more!

Favorite Quote:

“Everything is a decision… I think that’s important for people to realize. Where you’re at today, some people succumb to it and say, ‘Oh, this is just unfortunately, who I am.’ That’s just a scapegoat. You people have to say, ‘How do I want people to perceive me, even when I’m not in the room?’ And then just become that.”
— Gercino Soares

Connect With Gercino:

Facebook
LinkedIn
My House My Flip

About the FUEL Podcast:

FUEL Provides an opportunity to look behind the scenes into the lives of extraordinary individuals. By examining the foundation that makes up their lives, we unveil the stories that fueled their success. Our mission is to help motivate and energize people to recognize that their own life experiences can be used as fuel to help them go the distance and achieve their life’s full potential.

http://thefuelstory.com

Episode 027 – Drew Weatherhead – Fear Nothing, Keep Fighting

January 25th, 2021 | Podcast 25th, January at 5:11 PM
Episode 027 - Drew Weatherhead – Fear Nothing, Keep Fighting

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Life is like Jiu-jitsu, it’s either you win or you lose.

Did you lose? Stand up, learn from it and train more. Life is gonna kick your ass constantly, it just depends on how you will kickback.

Drew Weatherhead is the owner and head instructor of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy located in Alberta, Canada. He started training at the age of 24 and achieved the rank of black belt at age 36. He used to compete in lightweight divisions but these days, he’s more of a teacher rather than a competitor. Aside from this, he is also quite famous for his online memes.

On this episode of the FUEL podcast, Drew shared his journey from being an employee to a job he doesn’t want to become a full-time Jiu-jitsu Academy owner and instructor and the values he learned along the way. Tune in for an episode that will drive you to get that one thing you always wanted.

What You’ll Learn:

  • What were the challenges Drew faced during the pandemic and what pushed him to keep moving forward
  • How he managed the business amidst this difficult chapter and what was his strategy to still make progress
  • Why dedication and passion an important element in whatever it is you are doing
  • And much more!

Favorite Quote:
“Nothing happens overnight and even though some things happen out of the blue. You only see the tip of an iceberg and most of it is under the water”.
– Drew Weatherhead

Connect with Drew:

https://www.because-jitsu.com/
Instagram
Facebook
https://jiujitsuonline.com/
https://jiujitsux.com/
https://bjjfanatics.com/

About the FUEL Podcast:

FUEL Provides an opportunity to look behind the scenes into the lives of extraordinary individuals. By examining the foundation that makes up their lives, we unveil the stories that fueled their success. Our mission is to help motivate and energize people to recognize that their own life experiences can be used as fuel to help them go the distance and achieve their life’s full potential.
http://thefuelstory.com

Episode 026 – STEVE LLOYD – When Life Hits You Hard, Hit Harder

January 11th, 2021 | Podcast 11th, January at 5:02 PM
Episode 026 - STEVE LLOYD - When Life Hits You Hard, Hit Harder

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Has life ever smacked you down to rock bottom?

These are the times that make life challenging and try our souls with adversity. If you want to create your life, ignore others and persevere. Choose what makes you happy, stand on your ground, and do not let obstacles stop you from doing what you want.

“My best life”. This one concept is Steve Lloyd’s ethos. Steve is the founder of Stone Bay Holdings, where he applies this idea to raising capital and creating generational wealth. His leadership always encourages his team to become better and evolve together. He is a fearless individual committed to growth.

On this episode of the FUEL podcast, Chris and Steve discuss problems and how to overcome them. When you find the right formula, it changes everything and creates a massive impact on your life. Tune in for an episode that will inspire you to become your best self.

What You’ll Learn:

  • What were the strategies that Steve applied in order to create his best life
  • How Steve faced the problems that got in the way of pursuing his goals and what were the values these experiences taught him
  • Why is change a part of the journey and how does this lead to the growth of a person
  • And much more!

Favorite Quote:

“Life is about pushing yourself. You have many options in life that include not being scared, not being insecure, or not pushing yourself in going to the next level. There is a process in this because there is a mindset to every single level”.
– Steve Lloyd

Connect with Steve:

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/steven.lloyd.549
Email – realeasysteve@stonebayholdings.com
Web – https://stonebayholdings.com

About the FUEL Podcast:

FUEL Provides an opportunity to look behind the scenes into the lives of extraordinary individuals. By examining the foundation that makes up their lives, we unveil the stories that fueled their success. Our mission is to help motivate and energize people to recognize that their own life experiences can be used as fuel to help them go the distance and achieve their life’s full potential.
http://thefuelstory.com