The Matt Sodnicar Podcast

In this episode I sit down with Chris Gerardi, founder of Colorado clothing company Mellivora Co. We have a shared path for his company and the Warmfront - starting from personal challenges, overcoming dark thoughts and places, and persisting in the face of adversity. The more Chris and I talked, the more the coincidences and bonds between us became clear. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode, Chris DeMarchi of Monster Media Racing talks about his team's record setting win in the 2018 Race Across America. We cover the mental side of riding coast to coast in 5 days, 3 hours, and 43 minutes, breaking the old record by just a few minutes, while navigating a longer, more difficult course. We also cover team dynamics while managing sleep deprivation, isolation, and mental to...

In this episode I sit down with Jeremy Gotwals from Cincinnati. I met him by pure coincidence at an airport bar in Austin Texas, and overheard his story, energy, and drive and had to sit down and talk. The coincidences don't stop there, and we talk about how your personal definition of success is the only one that really matters. I really enjoyed getting to know this cat, and how this whole episod...

In this episode, I sit down with actress Lizzy Sodnicar. We talk about the preparation and process for performing a one act dramatic play - memorization, blocking, rehearsing. We also dive into the mental side of playing a dark, sinister character and separating theatre from reality, and how to cope with a powerful performance. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode, we sit down with longtime friend and mentor, Bill Swank of Lime Systems. Bill covers Facebook, data, privacy, security and being an advocate for yourself and your company. Listen to why I talk to Bill once a week for the past 5 years. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We welcome back Ryan Helms after the successful Kickstarter of his Side Hustle Journal Grit and Hustle. Mine just arrived today - a gorgeous book - which will get me to Hotlanta in 2019! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Matt sits down at Downhill Brewing to talk with Jake Minturn. And yes, we ended up having double IPA at 10am after the recording. Jake talks about leaving the corporate hospitality and restaurant world, dividing roles and responsibilities in the brewery and his approach to turning customers into friends. CHEERS! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This episode features Jason Romero - runner, author, public speaker. Jason is legally blind and 2 years ago decided to run across the USA. 57 consecutive days, 50 miles per day. We talk about the support of his family, the massive logistic effort into this event, and going from being unemployed to speaking in front of Amazon's corporate headquarters. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I sit down with Vinnie Tortorich - celebrity trainer, founder of the No Sugar No Grains food philosophy, author, podcaster, to talk about attitudes, mental toughness, giving a little bit more. Vinnie is one of the most genuine and nicest guys I've had the pleasure of meeting. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Matt and Siobhan Dolan of Women's Kit talk about how the bike changed her life, her confidence and led to a fantastic change in her relationship status! We also talk about the vision and mission of @womenskit, and the amazing sisterhood she is developing in California cycling. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week's guest is Kristin Carpenter-Ogden of Verde Strategy. We dive into the difference - if there is one - between marketing and public relations, moving from journalist to running a successful PR firm, and what true engagement and connection means between brands and their customers. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week's guests are Dan and Kelli Kuper from Flippin' Flapjacks. Not a food truck - a wicked pancake trailer grill and machine. We talk about going from 3 events a year as a side business to over 360 events - in the 10 months of 2017 alone. Podcasts are way more fun with wine, and be sure to listen for the dogs eating dinner while we were recording. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode, we talk to Jonathan Dunsmoor of Dunsmoor Law. We cover some different topics; articles of incorporation, thinking forward on the business from a legal perspective. Also, when to pick up the phone and how to handle conflict resolution. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★