The Edge Of Excellence Podcast

What if the reason you feel stuck is that you keep believing you have to pick just one thing? In this episode, Matt Stewart sits down with Caleb Hyman, a 20-year-old who plays college football, runs a district for College Works, and still makes time for his friends and family. Caleb was a four-sport high school athlete who worked all the way through, and he brought that same refusal to choose into...

What if chasing perfection, knowing you’ll never reach it, is the real secret to winning in business and in life? This episode features powerhouse young leaders Tyler Walden, Justin Bauer, Brad Bond, and Brady Druecke, all veteran College Works managers, with co-host Sean Phelps in a raw conversation with Matt Stewart. They reveal what it's really like to run a six-figure business before even grad...

What if the only thing between you and your dream life was rewiring your thinking about what’s possible? In this energizing episode, Sean Phelps sits down with “Millennial Millionaire” Todd Baldwin, a self-made real estate investor who went from a small-town troublemaker to a multimillionaire before 30, without family money or big-city connections. Together, they challenge the myths holding young...

What if the secret to breaking through wasn’t talent but choosing the harder path, even when “good enough” should be enough? In this revealing episode, Matt Stewart sits down with Henry Goodnow to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to stand out as a young leader and entrepreneur right now. They go far beyond résumés, diving into the pressure of building trust in small towns, the brutal...

Are you secretly wondering if you have what it takes to survive your first real business challenge... or if you’ll fumble and flame out like everyone fears? This roundtable episode brings together the boldest voices from the College Works Painting executive team as they pull back the curtain on launching businesses in your 20s, conquering the fear of failure, and learning to own your setbacks (and...

Are you ready for a world where your knowledge job could disappear overnight? In this explosive conversation, Matt Stewart and Sean Phelps dive in with Jerome Stewart and Darius Mirshahzadeh to uncover the pace, risks, and surprising opportunities behind the AI upheaval transforming every industry. These world-recognized AI experts cut through the hype to reveal who wins, who gets left behind, and...

Have you ever wondered what truly separates elite performers from everyone else, not just in business, but in life? In this emotionally charged episode, guest host Sean Phelps sits down with Stephen Bauer, a nationally recognized wealth advisor who climbed from uncertain college beginnings to managing director and Forbes Next Gen honoree. Together, they explore the real drivers of sustained excell...

Are you stuck at the edge of your potential, wondering how to leap ahead of the crowd? In this raw conversation, Matt Stewart pulls back the curtain with Carter Zirbes, an industrial engineering standout and relentless reinventer who has raised $40,000 for cancer research, run million-dollar teams, and mastered the art of pivoting through setbacks. Today’s episode is about more than career traject...

What if your messy, challenging upbringing could become your greatest competitive advantage? If you’re feeling stuck, alone, or unsure how to turn adversity into growth, you’re exactly who this episode is for. On this electric episode of Edge of Excellence, Matt Stewart welcomes Andre Julian, world champion martial artist, wealth management leader, and TEDx speaker, to share the raw real-life stor...

What if everything you believe about “success” in medicine, ambition, or life is only half the story? Join host Sean Phelps for a riveting, emotionally charged conversation with Dao Ho, a Yale-trained, New York-based PA who's redefining what it means to pursue excellence at the highest level and to come out stronger on the other side. In this candid episode, Dao Ho reveals how she battled failure,...

What if the decision you are avoiding right now is the exact one that changes everything? In this special crossover episode between the Edge of Excellence and The Entrepreneurial CEO, Matt Stewart sits down with Nicole McMackin and Michael Caito for a candid, funny, and surprisingly deep conversation about the handful of choices that shaped their careers, relationships, and lives. From walking awa...

Ever wonder why your career path still feels foggy, no matter how hard you grind? What if clarity, not hustle, is the game-changer you’re missing? On this electrifying episode of Edge of Excellence, Matt Stewart sits down with David Streitfeld, seasoned CMO, startup veteran, and master of launching companies into new markets. Together, they dive into the surprising ways clarity, earned through act...

Ever feel invisible, overwhelmed, or stuck wondering how real leaders go from chaos to clarity, and actually get paid for what they know? Matt Stewart welcomes Christine Blosdale, five-time bestselling author, media personality, and expert authority coach, for a radically open conversation about finding your voice, building brands that matter, and turning messy failures into career victories. From...

Ever wondered why some leaders bounce back so much faster, stronger, and more confident after setbacks? Are you tired of second-guessing yourself, avoiding mistakes, or feeling stuck trying to live someone else’s version of success? In this high-voltage collage, Matt Stewart curates the most electric moments from Tyler McCullough’s wild journey from Clarkston basketball to buying a company at 23 t...

Have you ever felt stuck, caught between what’s expected and what you truly want? What does it take to escape the trap of “safe careers” and actually create a path that feels uniquely yours? In this energizing collage episode of The Edge of Excellence, you’ll hear from Will Taylor and Sean Phelps as they revisit pivotal moments of transformation, choices, and breakthrough habits drawn from several...

Are you feeling lost choosing your first career, secretly worried you’ll miss out on your true calling, or get stuck in something “safe” that leaves you bored? You’re not alone. On this episode of The Edge of Excellence, host Matt Stewart sits down with the legendary Greg Hughes, acclaimed insurance executive and founder, for an eye-opening deep dive into building a career (and a life) that’s both...

Are you secretly afraid your ambition will cost you your happiness, your relationships, or your shot at real success? What if you could excel without sacrificing what you love, and build a business that actually changes lives? In this electrifying Edge of Excellence episode, host Matt Stewart sits down with Home Genius Exteriors Co-Founder Austin Killian, a leader who went from wrestling mats to m...

Are you stuck wondering how to turn hustle into real impact or worried that you don’t know the path through today’s chaotic career maze? Ever dreamt of launching a business or landing a deal that changes lives... but aren't sure how integrity, ownership, and bold leaps really pay off? This episode assembles thrilling stories and actionable secrets from Michael Kleydman’s journey through the massiv...

Ever feel like you’re stuck on a path that isn’t yours, or wonder if you’ve got what it takes to truly reinvent yourself? You’re not alone. In this episode of Edge of Excellence, host Matt Stewart curates raw, victorious, downright electrifying moments from the journey of Rabbi and Dr. Alfredo Borodowski, multi-hyphenate lawyer, professor, rabbi, social worker, and Fortune 500 coach. You’ll discov...

Are you holding yourself back from your next level… just waiting for the “right moment?” What if the decisions that define your future are made when you’re most uncertain? In this unmissable collage episode, Matt Stewart weaves together electrifying moments from rapid risers like Tyler Schuster, leaders who made winning moves when the stakes (and their doubts) were highest. You’ll hear how hard ch...

Are you secretly afraid you’ll never find your “thing”? Wondering how to actually build a career and life that feels meaningful and bold, but unsure where to start? In this episode, Matt Stewart and guest host Sean Phelps welcome visionary entrepreneur John Erik Metcalf, CEO and Co-Founder of Upgraded, to share his battle-tested strategies for real-world success, fulfillment, and impact. From Texa...

Are you tired of feeling adrift, stuck in planning mode, or wondering if you’ll ever find your purpose? What if the real secret isn’t about mapping the perfect life, but embracing action even when you’re not “ready”? In this Edge of Excellence collage, Matt Stewart brings together the show’s brightest voices— Jack Schwabeland, Chris Bates, Danielle Whitaker, Omar Zarabi, and Vash Tomanec —to radic...

Are you ready to move from dreaming about leadership to actually living it? If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to earn trust, rise above your peers, or lead with impact—even before you have the title—this special Edge of Excellence collage episode is for you. Host Matt Stewart spotlights hard-won wisdom from diverse voices: rising CEOs, seasoned sales leaders, and trailblazing entreprene...

What if goal setting were less about writing down lofty dreams and more about becoming the person equipped to achieve them? In this Edge of Excellence collage episode, host Matt Stewart curates transformative stories, hard-won lessons, and practical systems from high-achievers who have redefined excellence through powerful goal-setting mindsets. Whether navigating unforeseen setbacks, reinventing...

What if time management wasn’t just about cramming more into your day—but about building a life you genuinely want to live? In this Edge of Excellence collage episode, host Matt Stewart brings together actionable stories, strategies, and honest reflections from leaders and entrepreneurs who have mastered the art of making time work for them. Whether balancing business growth, academic demands, or...