Hype, Hustle, and Authenticity w/ Matt Rogers :: Ep 270 The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast

In this dynamic episode of The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, Matt Rogers, announcer and entrepreneur, joins us for an unfiltered conversation spanning from the locker rooms of the Tennessee Titans to the electric world of Live Golf and the realities of running a business in Middle Tennessee.Matt shares hard-won lessons about the importance of being authentic—both in business and behind the microphone. Hear how deeply local connections, a willingness to help others, and a little audacity led him from auditioning at Chick-fil-A to energizing crowds at Nissan Stadium. We also dig into the challenges and opportunities facing Middle Tennessee entrepreneurs, what’s next for the new Titans stadium, and the surprising impact of AI on creative industries.Highlights include:Why taking your shot your way matters (and how it landed Matt his Titans gig)The critical role of relationships in career-buildingAdventures with Live Golf, celebrity Pro-Ams, and the international stageReflections on business hurdles, from CPA scandals to gratitude in tough timesThe value of fan engagement, community, and creating memorable experiencesAuthenticity in multimedia careers—and the rise of AI in podcasting and beyondLocal business shoutouts: Christian Brothers Automotive, Mule Town Bikes, and moreTune in for a conversation full of humor, heartfelt stories, business wisdom, and the unmistakable flavor of Middle Tennessee.Follow Matt:https://mattrogersusa.com/_____________________________________________________________________****SUBSCRIBE/RATE/FOLLOW the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast:www.mmtbp.comwww.instagram.com/mostlymiddletnbusinespodcastwww.instagram.com/jimmccarthyvosTiktok: @jimmccarthyvos    __________________________________________________________Shoutout to Matt Wilson for lending his voice to the new intro of MMTBP.Follow him and his podcast from which I may have borrowed the *mostly* concept:https://linktr.ee/mamwmw___________________________________________________________If you like Jim's Boston Scallys, click here to shop and order yours!https://www.bostonscally.com/a/refer-a-friend/redeem/mqgpwi3u0zgm89vaxnv5crzvlolevo82rvcygsn5/1668 ___________________________________________________________***You hear Jim mention it on almost every episode, ME vs. WE and how 2023 will be 1943 all over again….order “PENDULUM:How Past Generations Shape Our Present and Predict Our Future”:https://a.co/d/7oKK7Ip_________________________________________________________________The co-author of Pendulum wrote a myriad of other books and started a non-profit 21st Century Non-Traditional Business School that you should really check out: Wizard Academy - www.wizardacademy.org______________________________________________________________________Curious about podcasting? This podcast (and many others) is produced by www.itsyourshow.co