The Matthews Mentality Podcast
by Kyle Matthews
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Why Starbucks Is Moving 2,000 Jobs to Nashville
Sep 1, 2026
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Why Your Gut Is Making You Sick | Dr. Daryl Gioffre
Aug 25, 2026
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He Escaped Iran at 16 With No Idea What Came Next
Aug 17, 2026
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I Went $20,000 Into Debt to Fight in the UFC | Alberto Crane
Aug 11, 2026
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How That's It Became America's #1 Fruit Bar
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| 9/1/26 | Why Starbucks Is Moving 2,000 Jobs to Nashville | In this episode of the Matthews Mentality Podcast, Kyle Matthews sits down with Stuart McWhorter, Tennessee's Commissioner of Economic and Community Development and newly named Deputy Governor, to break down why Tennessee has become one of the country's most competitive destinations for businesses, jobs, and investment.Stuart gives an inside look at how Tennessee recruits companies, supports existing businesses, and competes with other states for major economic development projects. From taxes and regulation to workforce development, infrastructure, logistics, and quality of life, he explains what companies are actually looking for when deciding where to invest billions of dollars and create thousands of jobs.The conversation also explores the growing push to bring manufacturing and critical supply chains back to the United States, why economic development has become increasingly tied to national security, and how Tennessee is positioning itself for the next generation of American growth.Topics covered in this episode:- Why companies are relocating and expanding in Tennessee- What Tennessee's Commissioner of Economic and Community Development actually does- How states compete to land major economic development projects- Why Tennessee's tax and regulatory environment attracts businesses- The importance of workforce development and access to talent- How site selection consultants influence corporate relocations- The role incentives play in attracting new companies- Why existing business expansions matter just as much as relocations- Starbucks' plans to create approximately 2,000 jobs in Nashville- LG Chem's $3.5 billion investment in Clarksville- Orano's $4 billion nuclear fuel project in Oak Ridge- Korea Zinc's $6.5 billion investment and the importance of critical supply chains- Why bringing manufacturing back to America is becoming a national security issue- Infrastructure, power, water, roads, and TVA's role in economic development- The opportunities and misconceptions surrounding data centers- How Tennessee coordinates across government agencies to move projects forward- What happens when Tennessee loses a major business deal- Stuart's transition from venture capital and business into public service- The values behind Tennessee's continued population and economic growth- Why Stuart believes one word defines what people are searching for when they move to Tennessee: hopeStuart also shares the realities behind the headlines of billion-dollar economic development announcements, including the years of planning, infrastructure investment, negotiations, and collaboration required to turn a potential project into real jobs and economic growth.Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, investor, real estate professional, or simply interested in why companies and people continue moving to Tennessee, this conversation offers an inside look at the strategy behind one of America's fastest-growing business environments.Learn More About Tennessee Economic & Community Development:Website: https://tnecd.comFollow Stuart McWhorter:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-mcwhorterFollow Kyle Matthews CEO:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylematthewsceoTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kylematthewsceoX: https://x.com/kylematthewsceoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylematthewsceo | — | ||||||
| 8/25/26 | Why Your Gut Is Making You Sick | Dr. Daryl Gioffre | In this episode of the Matthews Mentality Podcast, Kyle Matthews sits down with Dr. Daryl Gioffre, board-certified chiropractor, gut health and longevity specialist, and bestselling author of Get Off Your Acid and Get Off Your Sugar.Dr. Gioffre shares how his career evolved from chiropractic care into a deeper focus on gut health, inflammation, nutrition, and longevity. After his father's battle with esophageal cancer and his own health struggles involving root canal infections and mold exposure, Daryl began searching for the underlying causes of chronic health problems rather than simply treating symptoms.The conversation dives into the gut microbiome, acid reflux, sugar addiction, chronic stress, mold toxicity, inflammation, and the everyday habits that Dr. Gioffre believes can have a major impact on long-term health.Topics covered in this episode:- Why Dr. Gioffre believes gut health is foundational to overall health- His father's esophageal cancer diagnosis and how it changed his career- The common misconceptions surrounding acid reflux and stomach acid- Why chronic stress can have such a significant impact on digestion- The "acidic lifestyle" and how anxiety, chemicals, inflammation, and digestive stress affect the body- Dr. Gioffre's "WMD" framework for foods he believes can negatively affect gut health- Breaking the cycle of sugar addiction- How to identify hidden sugars and problematic ingredients on food labels- Dr. Gioffre's personal experience with mold toxicity- Root canal infections and the health issues he experienced- Symptoms that may be connected to poor gut health beyond digestive problems- Why he believes in "test, don't guess" when addressing gut issues- Probiotics, yogurt, kombucha, and supporting the microbiome- Hydration, minerals, and choosing the right water- Why timing your meals can matter, including avoiding food before bed- Detoxification and building healthier daily habits- The "less is more" approach to improving your health- The story behind Get Off Your Acid and Get Off Your Sugar- Purpose, motivation, and creating lasting lifestyle changesDr. Gioffre also explains why he believes quick fixes rarely address the root cause of chronic health problems and shares practical strategies people can use to become more intentional about nutrition, hydration, stress, sleep, and gut health.Whether you're interested in gut health, longevity, nutrition, acid reflux, reducing sugar, or simply improving your everyday habits, this conversation offers a deeper look at Dr. Gioffre's approach to understanding what is happening inside the body and making sustainable changes.Follow Dr. Daryl Gioffre:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdarylgioffreGet Off Your Acid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getoffyouracidLearn More About Dr. Daryl Gioffre:Get Off Your Acid: https://www.getoffyouracid.comDr. Daryl: https://www.drdaryl.comUse code MATTHEWS15 for 15% off all Get Off Your Acid products at:https://www.getoffyouracid.comGet 15% off gut testing kits at:https://www.drdaryl.com/labsUse code: MATTHEWS15Get Dr. Gioffre's Books:Get Off Your AcidGet Off Your SugarFollow Kyle Matthews CEO:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylematthewsceoTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kylematthewsceoX: https://x.com/kylematthewsceoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylematthewsceo | — | ||||||
| 8/17/26 | He Escaped Iran at 16 With No Idea What Came Next | n this episode of the Matthews Mentality Podcast, Kyle Matthews sits down with Payam Zamani, founder and CEO of One Planet Group, CEO of Buyerlink, entrepreneur, investor, and author of Crossing the Desert.Payam shares his incredible journey from fleeing religious persecution in Iran as a teenager to arriving in the United States as a refugee with just $75 in his pocket. Less than 11 years later, he and his brother had built an early online automotive marketplace and taken the company public at a $1.2 billion valuation.But Payam's story goes far beyond financial success. After navigating the dot-com crash, divorce, family illness, and the loss of much of his wealth, he began rethinking the relationship between business, purpose, faith, and fulfillment. Those experiences ultimately shaped his philosophy of "spiritual capitalism," the belief that companies can pursue profitability while creating meaningful value for employees, customers, communities, and society.Topics covered in this episode:- Payam Zamani's escape from religious persecution in Iran- Being smuggled out of the country at 16 years old- Arriving in America as a refugee with $75- Starting over and building his first technology company- Taking an early online automotive marketplace public at a $1.2 billion valuation- The dot-com crash and losing much of his wealth- Why money alone failed to create fulfillment- The philosophy behind spiritual capitalism- Building One Planet Group without outside capital- How Buyerlink connects consumers with automotive dealers and service providers- Turning around Inspirato by cutting roughly $45 million in expenses and reaching profitability- Leadership, humility, and putting people ahead of short-term profits- Work-life balance and the sacrifices behind entrepreneurship- Gratitude for America and the opportunities it gave his family- Concerns about social media, young people, and the loss of spiritual grounding- Writing his memoir, Crossing the DesertPayam also shares why he believes business can be a powerful force for good, why leaders should think beyond maximizing shareholder value, and how some of the most difficult periods of his life ultimately reshaped his definition of success.Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, executive, or someone navigating adversity in your own life, this conversation offers powerful lessons on resilience, leadership, faith, gratitude, and building businesses with purpose.Follow Payam Zamani:LinkedIn: Payam ZamaniLearn More About One Planet Group:Website: https://oneplanetgroup.comLearn More About BuyerLink:Website: https://buyerlink.comRead Payam's Book:Crossing the Deserthttps://crossingthedesertbook.comFollow Kyle Matthews CEO:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylematthewsceoTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kylematthewsceoX: https://x.com/kylematthewsceoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylematthewsceo00:00 America as Hope00:39 Meet Payam Zamani02:32 Life and One Planet04:02 Buyerlink Explained06:30 Growing Up in Iran08:38 Persecution and Survival14:57 Decision to Escape16:26 Smuggled Through the Desert19:56 U.S. Embassy Breakthrough22:42 Landing in America27:56 Starting Over in California30:03 First Tech Venture32:23 Dot-Com IPO Reality Check36:25 Crash, Divorce, and Faith38:57 Work-Life Balance42:17 Spiritual Capitalism Begins43:13 Greed Versus Community43:47 Spiritual Capitalism45:09 One Planet Breakthrough47:04 Unicorn Doubts48:43 Writing Crossing the Desert52:24 Memoir Truths Revealed57:49 Inspirato Turnaround Playbook01:04:20 Rapid Fire Reflections01:07:26 Youth, Screens, and Faith01:13:35 Closing and Daughter's Music | — | ||||||
| 8/11/26 | I Went $20,000 Into Debt to Fight in the UFC | Alberto Crane | In this episode of the Matthews Mentality Podcast, Kyle Matthews sits down with Alberto Crane, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion, UFC veteran, entrepreneur, and author of All In.Before fighting in the UFC, Alberto made a decision that most people would never consider—he went more than $20,000 into debt to chase his dream. With no sponsorships, little money, and no guarantee of success, he moved to Brazil, immersed himself in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and dedicated his life to becoming one of the best martial artists in the world.After years of setbacks, tournament losses, and relentless training, Alberto became a world champion, fought in the UFC, built multiple successful academies, and inspired thousands through his resilience. Later, an unexpected MRI led to a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), forcing him to face an entirely new battle outside the cage.This conversation explores courage, discipline, entrepreneurship, mindset, and what it truly means to go all in on your dreams.Topics covered in this episode:Why Alberto went $20,000 into debt to chase the UFCMoving to Brazil with no money to train Brazilian Jiu-JitsuLosing tournaments before becoming a world championBuilding a career in MMA and earning a UFC contractThe pressure and reality of fighting inside the OctagonWinning, losing, and dealing with performance anxietyKnowing when it was time to retireBeing diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)Why he chose movement, nutrition, and lifestyle over medicationThe philosophy behind TacFitWhy courage isn't the absence of fearLessons from writing his memoir All InBuilding resilience through adversityWhether you're an entrepreneur, athlete, martial artist, or someone facing a difficult challenge, this conversation is packed with lessons on resilience, sacrifice, discipline, and pursuing a life without regrets.Follow Alberto Crane:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/albertocrane Website: https://www.albertocrane.comLearn More About TacFit:https://www.tacfit.comGet Alberto's Book:All Inhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GN1TCB5B?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback Follow Kyle Matthews CEO:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylematthewsceo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kylematthewsceo X: https://x.com/kylematthewsceo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylematthewsceo | — | ||||||
| 8/4/26 | How That's It Became America's #1 Fruit Bar | In this episode of the Matthews Mentality Podcast, Kyle Matthews sits down with Katie Eshuys, President of That's It., the fast-growing clean-label snack company on a mission to help people eat more fruit through simple, minimally processed foods.Katie shares how That's It. has built a nationally recognized brand around products with just two ingredients, expanded into schools and major retailers across the country, and continues to innovate with new products designed to improve nutrition without sacrificing simplicity or taste.The conversation explores entrepreneurship, leadership, nutrition, women in business, endurance sports, resilience, and what it takes to scale a mission-driven consumer brand in today's competitive food industry.Topics covered in this episode:How That's It. is changing the healthy snack industryWhy eating more fruit is one of the simplest ways to improve your healthThe philosophy behind clean-label food and minimal ingredientsNew products including Crunchables and FruttolaGrowing a national consumer packaged goods (CPG) brandExpanding into schools and food serviceKatie's journey from Australia to leading an American food companyThe leadership lessons that helped her become PresidentWhy advocating for yourself is critical for career growthThe differences between corporate leadership and startup cultureFiber, nutrition, and building healthier habitsTraining for endurance races and the mindset of resilienceRecovering from setbacks and maintaining a growth mindsetAdvice for women pursuing leadership rolesFollow Katie Eshuys:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katieeshuysInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/keshuys?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Learn More About That's It.:Website: https://thatsitfruit.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatsitFollow Kyle Matthews CEO:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylematthewsceo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kylematthewsceo X: https://x.com/kylematthewsceo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylematthewsceo | — | ||||||
| 7/28/26 | The Night TaskRabbit Was Born | In this episode of the Matthews Mentality Podcast, Kyle Matthews sits down with Leah Solivan, founder of TaskRabbit, entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and one of the pioneers of the modern gig economy. What began as a simple idea after running out of dog food during a snowy Boston night grew into a global marketplace that changed how millions of people outsource everyday tasks before being acquired by IKEA.Leah shares the incredible story of leaving IBM in 2008 to build TaskRabbit from scratch, bootstrapping the business, raising venture capital, scaling through the highs and lows of startup life, and ultimately selling the company to IKEA after discovering that furniture assembly dramatically increased customer purchases.The conversation also explores artificial intelligence, venture capital, founder resilience, women in technology, work-life balance, and why AI is creating one of the biggest entrepreneurial opportunities in decades.Topics covered in this episode:The story behind founding TaskRabbitHow a snowy night and a bag of dog food inspired a billion-dollar ideaLeaving IBM to become an entrepreneurBootstrapping before raising venture capitalThe realities of startup fundraisingThe physical and mental toll of building a high-growth companySelling TaskRabbit to IKEAWhy AI is transforming marketplaces and entrepreneurshipHow venture capital is changing in the AI eraWhat investors look for in successful foundersWomen in technology and leadershipBalancing entrepreneurship, investing, motherhood, and personal fulfillmentBuilding Precedent VC and investing in the next generation of AI startupsLeah also shares lessons from nearly two decades in technology, discussing founder burnout, resilience, innovation, and why the next generation of entrepreneurs will have unprecedented opportunities because of artificial intelligence.Whether you're building a startup, interested in venture capital, exploring AI, or simply curious how one idea can transform an industry, this conversation is packed with practical advice and inspiring entrepreneurial lessons.Follow Leah Solivan:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahsolivan X: https://x.com/leahsolivanLearn More About Precedent VC:Website: https://precedent.vcFollow Kyle Matthews CEO:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylematthewsceo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kylematthewsceo X: https://x.com/kylematthewsceo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylematthewsceo | — | ||||||
| 7/21/26 | regenerative agricultureanimal welfare+4 | Will Harris | White Oak Pastures | Bluffton, Georgia | regenerative farmingindustrial beef production+6 | — | 1h 04m 26s | ||
| 7/21/26 | Will Harris | The Truth About Regenerative Farming, Industrial Beef & America's Broken Food System | In this episode of the Matthews Mentality Podcast, Kyle Matthews sits down with Will Harris, fourth-generation cattleman, regenerative agriculture pioneer, and owner of White Oak Pastures in Bluffton, Georgia. What was once a conventional industrial cattle operation has become one of the most recognized regenerative farms in the world, raising 10 species of livestock across more than 3,200 acres.Will shares why he walked away from industrial farming in the mid-1990s, the animal welfare moment that changed his perspective forever, and how rebuilding his farm around nature's systems transformed the land, the business, and his community. Today, White Oak Pastures processes its own animals, ships premium meat directly to consumers nationwide, and has become a global model for regenerative agriculture.The conversation explores regenerative farming, soil health, carbon sequestration, food labeling, animal welfare, rural economic development, and why consumers have more power over the food system than they realize.Topics covered in this episode:Why Will Harris abandoned industrial cattle farmingWhat regenerative agriculture actually meansThe truth about industrial beef productionHow regenerative farming improves soil health and biodiversityCarbon sequestration and the environmental impact of regenerative beefThe role of pesticides, fertilizers, antibiotics, hormones, and monoculture farmingWhy White Oak Pastures processes livestock on-siteThe economics of regenerative agricultureCountry-of-origin labeling and why it mattersHow consumers can reshape the food industryRevitalizing rural America through local agricultureWhite Oak Pastures' partnership with Silicon Ranch for solar grazingLessons from four generations of farmingWill's book, A Bold Return to Giving a DamnWill also discusses the importance of transparency in food production, rebuilding local economies through agriculture, and why leaving the land healthier than you found it should be every farmer's goal.Whether you're interested in farming, sustainability, nutrition, entrepreneurship, environmental conservation, or simply understanding where your food comes from, this conversation offers an insightful look at one of the most important conversations happening in agriculture today.Follow Will Harris:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiteoakpasturesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhiteOakPasturesLearn More About White Oak Pastures:Website: https://whiteoakpastures.comRead Will's Book:A Bold Return to Giving a Damnhttps://whiteoakpastures.com/pages/bookFollow Kyle Matthews CEO:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylematthewsceoTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kylematthewsceoX: https://x.com/kylematthewsceoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylematthewsceo | — | ||||||
| 7/14/26 | David Bakhtiari's journeyProtecting Aaron Rodgers+4 | David Bakhtiari | Green Bay PackersUniversity of Colorado | — | David BakhtiariAaron Rodgers+5 | — | 1h 33m 50s | ||
| 7/7/26 | negotiationtrust+5 | Dr. Abbie Marono | U.S. Secret ServiceFBI | — | negotiationtrust+8 | — | 1h 32m 50s | ||
| 6/30/26 | healthy eatingfood industry+4 | Ricky Silver | Daily HarvestChobani+2 | EcuadorSkidmore College+1 | ChobaniDaily Harvest+7 | — | 58m 49s | ||
| 6/23/26 | entrepreneurshipmen's grooming+5 | Paul Tran | MANSCAPEDUSC | VietnamAmerica | Manscapedentrepreneurship+8 | — | 58m 44s | ||
| 6/17/26 | leadershipretail+5 | Jodie McLean | EDENSFederal Reserve Bank of Richmond | — | physical retailleadership+5 | — | 1h 06m 44s | ||
| 6/9/26 | career growthleadership+3 | Brian Finnegan | Brixmor Property GroupNYSE: BRX | United States | career accelerationreal estate+3 | — | 1h 13m 20s | ||
| 6/2/26 | entrepreneurshipfranchising+4 | Nick Friedman | College Hunks Hauling Junk and MovingShark Tank+1 | — | College HunksShark Tank+5 | — | 1h 05m 24s | ||
| 5/27/26 | buy now pay laterfintech+5 | Sam Miller | KasheeshApple Pay+1 | — | buy now pay laterKasheesh+6 | — | 1h 33m 35s | ||
| 5/19/26 | entrepreneurshipfranchising+5 | Neil Hershman | 16 HandlesSBA | — | entrepreneurshipfranchising+5 | — | 1h 06m 25s | ||
| 5/12/26 | lacrossesports growth+4 | Marc Riccio | Lacrosse in a BagUSA Lacrosse | LANew York Jets | lacrosseUSA Lacrosse+5 | — | 1h 18m 46s | ||
| 5/5/26 | entrepreneurshipfranchising+3 | Stephen Smith | HOTWORXBodyplex+4 | Jamaica | HOTWORXfitness studio+5 | — | 50m 32s | ||
| 4/28/26 | AI adoptionentrepreneurship+4 | Deb Liu | Facebook MarketplaceFacebook Pay+4 | South Carolina | AIautomation+6 | — | 1h 45m 00s | ||
| 4/21/26 | polygraphdeception detection+4 | Brad Beeler | U.S. Secret ServiceTell Me Everything | — | polygraphdeception detection+6 | — | 1h 22m 09s | ||
| 4/14/26 | entrepreneurshipfunding+4 | Dr. Michael Burcham | Nashville Entrepreneur CenterTherapy Physics+3 | NashvilleNew York+3 | rejectionsfunding+5 | — | 1h 10m 06s | ||
| 3/31/26 | extended stay hotelsreal estate development+3 | Mike Nielson | LivAway SuitesWest 77 Partners | — | extended stayreal estate+3 | — | 1h 08m 04s | ||
| 3/25/26 | leadershipfranchise growth+3 | Tony Zaccario | Stretch ZonePrinceton | Canada | CEOfranchise+7 | — | 1h 11m 48s | ||
| 3/17/26 | entrepreneurshipmedia production+4 | Will SalviChris Salvi | Salvi MediaExecutive House+2 | Notre DameUSC | entrepreneurshipmedia+5 | — | 1h 06m 55s | ||
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Chart history for The Matthews Mentality Podcast
Peaked at #83 in GR, currently #83 in GR.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GR | — | #83 | #83 | — |
| CZ | — | #91 | #91 | — |
| Brazil | — | #196 | #196 | — |
Chart Positions
3 placements across 3 markets.
Chart Positions
3 placements across 3 markets.