Success Stories

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Reflections from a builder, operator, and reinvention partner 1. WHAT is success? Success isn’t one-size-fits-all. For me, it’s about surrounding myself with people, capital partners, collaborators, and teams—who share my values and care about the same outcomes I do. Alignment is everything. Success is the quality of people you surround yourself with—and ensuring they’re aligned with what you care about. 2. HOW do you achieve it? By stepping into complexity and finding the opportunity others overlook. Rolling up your sleeves, doing the work, and being curious. 3. IF you’re stuck, what do you do? Reconnect with what has always driven you—even if your current role doesn’t. Don’t be afraid to try something new 4. WHEN do you know it’s time to evolve? When your comfort zone starts to feel like a cage You know it’s time to evolve when the version of success you’re living no longer feels like yours. What Tom Matt’s Audience Should Know About Me 1. I build things—from the ground up and the inside out. I’ve led startups, raised capital, fixed broken systems, and helped organizations grow through transition. Whether launching a proptech platform for aging adults or leading growth at a private equity firm focused on special-situation tech companies, I know how to build value where others see complexity. 2. I’ve reinvented myself—and helped others do the same. I’ve shifted from founder to investor, from mission-driven tech to buyouts, and from operating a company to advising others. Reinvention isn’t just a theme for me—it’s a lived experience. I help leaders and organizations navigate those same crossroads with clarity and confidence. 3. I’m values-driven—but results-oriented. I believe in doing meaningful work—but it must work. I’ve built business models that are financially sustainable, and mission aligned. I care deeply about impact, aging, housing, and equity—but I lead with discipline, accountability, and data. 4. I don’t believe success is one-size-fits-all. Titles, exits, and metrics matter—but what really matters is whether your life and work reflect who you are and what you value. I’ve helped founders, executives, and platforms recalibrate not just what they’re doing—but why.

Robert Bryce is our guest for this episode, and we talk all things energy in 2025. Spain's push for net-zero backfires with crippling power outage across 2 nations . Government explanations fall short as experts point to complications related to the renewable energy transition. One of the first claims about what happened there was a so-called "induced atmospheric vibration." That happens when there are rapid changes in the weather that alter the oscillations in the electric grid’s overhead lines, according to Professor Jianzhong Wu at the University of Cardiff focuses on Multi-Vector Energy Systems. He is also an electric grid expert, among other things. However, Wu was not convinced that "vibration" caused the outage. "I am not aware of extreme weather conditions in Spain today (my daughter is on a School trip in Spain, and she told me the weather was really nice there), so I am not sure whether this is the real cause," Wu wrote in an article for the Science Media Centre on the same day as the outage. For more information on topics brought up in this show such as the one below, please visit Robert's substack. https://robertbryce.substack.com/

What has been driving the epidemic of concussions in athletics? This interview with a Certified Athletic Trainer (NATA) of over forty years, founder of Guardian Athletics and the 'KATO Collar' Jeff Chambers fills in many gaps. Listen and or watch as we discuss the anatomy of humans and why concussions occur. How football helmets and equipment can assist an athlete to avoid head trauma through slowing down the brain’s movement, basically "how" the KATO collar is a great piece of equipment.

Topics we discuss include- When Robert Bryce comes into the house look out as he always has solid takes on anything energy. From transmission lines, to generating energy, to the impact on economies Robert Bryce is the total MAN! Think 'Energy Humanism' not 'Climate Catastrophe'. Will "drill baby drill" make a difference in today's life?  We shall see......

Topics we discuss include- What exactly is an ‘Actuary' How many times can David B. Walker "ReFire"? How a culture of diversity at work can lead to higher returns The song "This Diamond Ring"

Robert Bryce is a Texas based author, journalist, and film producer focusing on all issues about energy. In this episode be ready for straight talk from a very knowledgeable expert, including the offshore wind scam, the fragile electric grid. How India and China are increasing their electricity use by four times every year and how the energy source for this growth is coal. All of this and so much more. The Billionaires Behind The Gas Bans by Robert Bryce. The hypocrisy of the billionaires who are funding anti-hydrocarbon campaigns, including bans on gas stoves. Natural gas bans are more about class than climate change.

As our guest Judge Rosemarie Aquilina stated in her outstanding Tedx talk , "failure is a teachable moment in your life"! That quote fully captures this hour-long conversation with a legend! "Being fearless is contagious", another quote from Rosie (Judge Aquilina). This really lays out how impactful her life story is to hear. Join us for this wonderful conversation and please remember to subscribe to the channels that fit your days best and share with those you think should hear our Re-fired message! 

Professor Emeritus Sky Bergman is back and has a new project to enhance your 'growing older' mindset. As we discuss positive aging and "growing older" not "getting old" Sky has many examples of, and tips for, anyone and everyone. The key to living the quality of life you deserve and fully embracing the 'ReFirement Zone' mindset. It is totally doable, just choose well! Find more about all of this @ www.skybergmanproductions.com