From Nothing to $220M | Matt Aston's Unlikely Journey

Our company really started to take off when I realized that the business is a lot less about the business than it is about the people working in the business." — Matt Aston  Welcome back to the Anchoring Hope Podcast! In this episode, David Mansilla sits down with Matt Aston, the visionary founder of Ground Penetrating Radar Systems (GPRS). Matt shares his 24-year journey of building a national leader in utility mapping and 3D scanning, all while keeping his eyes fixed on Jesus Christ.  Matt opens up about the early "tight months," the struggle of learning to lead without experience, and the pivotal moment he realized he had to "replace himself" to allow the business to truly flourish. We also dive into his latest mission: supporting LifeWise Academy to bring the Bible back to public school students during school hours.  Key Takeaways from this Episode:✔ The Power of Divine Timing: Hear the "Detroit Airport" story and how an open gate changed Matt’s life forever.  ✔ The E-Myth Shift: Why your business will only grow when you stop doing the technical work and start building systems.  ✔ Rejecting the Recession: Matt’s bold stance on why his company refused to "participate" in economic downturns through faith and persistence.  ✔ People-First Leadership: Why a business is less about the "what" and more about the "who".  ✔ Investing in the Next Generation: An inside look at LifeWise Academy and the mission to reach 72% of unchurched youth.  Connect with Matt & GPRS:Website: [Insert GPRS Link]LifeWise Academy: https://lifewise.org  For more content follow us on our social networks:https://www.facebook.com/DavidMansillaFreedom/https://www.instagram.com/davidmfreedomhttps://twitter.com/davidmansillahttps://www.tiktok.com/@davidmfreedom https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mansilla-4952b11/Anchoring Hope Podcast: https://pod.link/1712788085https://www.davidmansilla.com/#GPRS #MattAston #Entrepreneurship #Faith #BusinessLeadership #ChristianPodcast #AnchoringHope #LifeWiseAcademy #UtilityMapping