The Purpose Matrix

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Welcome to The Purpose Matrix, where your business and personal life come together so you can live with clarity, confidence and peace. Hosted by Phil Moeller, a business leader, real estate investor, husband, and father, this podcast is designed to equip and inspire you to pursue your God-given purpose in every area of life. If you’re ready to step out of your comfort zone, overcome fear, and live with purpose, hit subscribe and join us on this journey!

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June 16, 20261 hr 2 min

Hanging Out With Presidents, Popes, and the Homeless | What 'To Whom Much Is Given' Demands of Us (Mike Guarino)

Mike Guarino has built successful businesses, led thousands of physicians, testified before Congress, and met presidents, popes, and CEOs.But the moment that changed his life happened in a church during his nonverbal daughter’s First Communion. What he witnessed in that moment reshaped the way he thinks about success, money, leadership, and responsibility.Since then, Mike has spent decades mentoring young people, serving the homeless, funding opportunities for others to encounter Christ, and challenging people to stop waiting for someone else to step up.Phil and Mike discuss the question that drives many of his biggest decisions, why courage requires action, what leaders owe the people around them, and why he refuses to put a dollar between people and Christ.What ties all of these stories together is a simple conviction:To whom much is given, much is required.0:00 Intro06:50 Business Success Through Relationships12:05 Spiritual Discipline and Daily Prayer17:22 Mentoring the Next Generation24:40 Serving the Homeless32:09 The Eucharistic Encounter41:39 To Whom Much Is Given47:05 The Marian Shrine Vision52:10 The Fire and Ice Challenge Resources Mentioned:Legatushttps://legatus.org/blog/legatus-names-philanthropist-and-healthcare-leader-michael-guarino-2025-ambassador-of-the-year 📚 Followed by God by John Eldredge📚 Slowing Down to the Speed of Joy by Matthew Kelly📚 Holy Moments by Matthew Kelly📚 Catholic Men Will Make America Great Again🎬 The Great Awakening🎬 The Island🎬 Entertaining Angels ⚙️ Download The Purpose Matrix tool:https://www.thepurposematrix.com/ Follow @PhilOnPurposehttps://www.instagram.com/philonpurposehttps://www.facebook.com/philonpurpose

June 9, 2026Episode 621 hr 6 min

The One Thing That Changes Everything: Six Men Living Iron Sharpens Iron (Forge Men's Group)

Six men started with a simple goal: Stay consistent with fitness after Exodus 90 ended.Two years later, that small accountability group has become something much bigger. They meet at 5:15 every other Friday morning, track habits together, read books and scripture together, challenge each other’s blind spots, and refuse to let one another drift into complacency.The discussion follows how the group was built, how they choose members, what they track, and why accountability works differently when it becomes brotherhood. They share the impact on their marriages, faith, parenting, careers, and personal discipline.Several themes emerge throughout the discussion:Discipline creates freedom. Growth requires sacrifice. Vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness. And most importantly: life was never meant to be lived alone.The conversation ends with a challenge. Good times can create complacency. The responsibility of every generation is to resist that pull and become the kind of men others can follow.0:00 Intro00:40 Meet the Forge Men04:00 How the Group Started07:53 Structure and Meeting Rhythm10:20 Traits of Strong Accountability Partners14:50 Goals, Habits, and Scorecards19:00 How Brotherhood Changed Their Lives23:11 Vulnerability, Marriage, and Real Struggles33:57 Leading Families by Example41:13 The Compounding Effect of Accountability46:09 The Future of Forge Men’s Group55:00 The Cost of Becoming Better59:04 One Lesson From Each Man01:01:45 Good Times Create Weak MenResources Mentioned:Forge Men's Group Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/forge_mens_group Follow @PhilOnPurposehttps://www.instagram.com/philonpurposehttps://www.facebook.com/philonpurpose

June 2, 2026Episode 6126 min

The Hidden Cost of Success Nobody Talks About (Dr. Jeremy Mathis)

Dr. Jeremy Mathis watched two highly successful physicians die while the system around them barely slowed down… Their careers had consumed their lives, their families were struggling, and when they were gone, their schedules were simply filled by someone else. That experience forced him to confront a difficult question: What if the default definition of success leads somewhere you never intended to go?As an orthopedic surgeon, husband, and father, Jeremy began designing his life around the things he didn’t want to lose. He shares how that led to the creation of the “Mathis Manifesto,” a collection of lessons on relationships, money, parenting, and independent thinking that he’s intentionally passing on to his children.Phil and Jeremy discuss why work-life balance misses the point, how identity gets confused with achievement, why seasons of life should shape your priorities, and what it means to live your legacy instead of leaving it behind for someone else to discover.0:00 Intro7:30 The Mathis Manifesto12:44 Teaching Kids Through Life17:53 Your Career Is Not Your Identity22:44 Live Your Legacy Resources Mentioned:📚 Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki📚 How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie📚 The 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom📚 The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss📚 The Action Bible ⚙️ Download The Purpose Matrix tool:https://www.thepurposematrix.com/ Follow @PhilOnPurposehttps://www.instagram.com/philonpurposehttps://www.facebook.com/philonpurpose

May 26, 2026Episode 6021 min

The 3 Mindset Equations That Shape Your Life

Most people are living from a mindset they never intentionally built.A spilled glass of milk. A road rage moment. A bad test score. Phil Moeller walks through how the way we see situations shapes how we think, feel, and act. Over time, those reactions become identity.Drawing from As a Man Thinketh, Focus 3 principles, and personal experience, Phil breaks down the mindset cycle that quietly drives everyday life. Tune in and explore how attention shapes perception, why the brain filters for what it expects to see, and how intentional exposure can completely reshape the way someone lives.0:00 Intro03:53 Building Your Mindset Intentionally10:17 Victim Mindset vs Purpose Mindset14:44 Internal Peace vs External Results18:03 How to Audit and Strengthen Your MindsetResources Mentioned:📚 As a Man Thinketh by James Allen📚 Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki📚 Focus 3 by Tim Kight Follow @PhilOnPurposehttps://www.instagram.com/philonpurposehttps://www.facebook.com/philonpurpose

May 19, 2026Episode 5943 min

Bo Parfet on Failure, Regret, and Turning Adversity into Purpose

Bo Parfet was told he would never graduate high school. He struggled with dyslexia, ADHD, speech impediments, and years of feeling behind everyone else.But those same struggles became the foundation for everything he’s accomplished today.After building and exiting a successful real estate business, Bo realized success alone wasn’t enough…A conversation with his wife, a hospice chaplain, forced him to rethink purpose, regret, and the kind of life he actually wanted to live.Today, Bo helps lead a multi-billion-dollar investment firm focused on solving problems like housing affordability, loneliness, literacy, and community.He’s climbed Mount Everest from both sides, helped restore eyesight for tens of thousands of people around the world, and is living a life centered around service instead of status.This episode digs into adversity, authentic living, emotional healing, intentional parenting, faith-driven leadership, and why the people who impact the world most are usually the ones who learned how to suffer well.0:00 Intro05:58 Leadership and the Resilience of Failure10:54 Finding Purpose and Living Authentically15:01 Growth Through Setbacks and Adversity20:25 Solving the Loneliness Crisis Through Community26:01 Mountaineering, Healing, and Emotional Recovery30:05 Restoring Sight and Creating Global Impact36:16 Intentional Parenting and Rites of Passage41:01 Service, Legacy, and Getting to Heaven Exhausted Resources Mentioned:Connect with Bohttps://www.boparfet.com/ DLP Capitalhttps://dlpcapital.comSEE Internationalhttps://www.seeintl.orgMark Batterson bookshttps://www.markbatterson.com/books/ Follow @PhilOnPurposehttps://www.instagram.com/philonpurposehttps://www.facebook.com/philonpurpose

May 12, 2026Episode 5847 min

Lessons on Adversity, Discipline and Relentless Effort from Coach Tom Izzo (Kyle Ahrens)

Kyle Ahrens spent five years inside Tom Izzo’s program at Michigan State where discipline was expected, accountability was constant, and nobody was allowed to coast.Then injuries hit… He broke his foot, came back too early, broke it again, and lost an entire season after working all summer to earn his spot.That experience reshaped the way he thinks about adversity, preparation, and what actually creates resilience over time.Today, Kyle works in business, raises young kids, and still carries the same mindset that shaped him as an athlete.This episode digs into why strong communities matter, why relationships make hard seasons survivable, and how small daily actions quietly shape who you become.0:00 Intro05:50 Balancing Hard Work With Family and Community10:11 Building Teams Through Accountability15:46 Relationship Driven Leadership20:03 Applying Competitive Discipline to Business24:45 Modeling Discipline for Kids29:55 Relentlessness and Controlling the Controllables34:55 Learning From Failure and Preparation39:35 Courage Through Small Daily Actions44:47 Mentorship, Transition, and Asking for Help Resources Mentioned:Michigan State Universityhttps://msu.eduPhelan Insurancehttps://www.phelanins.com Follow @PhilOnPurposehttps://www.instagram.com/philonpurposehttps://www.facebook.com/philonpurpose

May 5, 202648 min

You Won’t Regret Failure. You’ll Regret Inaction. (Matt King)

A 22-year-old suddenly passes away in a basement before a night out. No warning. No chance to do anything he planned…That moment never left Matt King.He’s a husband, a father of three young kids, a CEO, and a leader responsible for people, companies, and decisions that don’t slow down.At the same time, he’s training for a 2000-mile ride from Mexico to Canada (despite never being a cyclist).Along the way, he plans to stop in small towns and meet families dealing with loss, trauma, and situations they didn’t choose.Some people carry regret from what they did. Others carry something heavier.This episode forces a question most people avoid…and will put you face to face with it.0:00 Intro02:00 Who Is Matt King04:46 The Graveyard and Unlived Potential07:04 Regret vs Awareness11:03 Asking for a Do Over15:04 Letting Go of Other People’s Problems19:13 Work, Fatherhood, and Example22:03 Riding From Mexico to Canada24:42 Supporting Families Along the Route30:19 Living Fully With Limited Time35:08 Leadership Through Questions38:19 Training for a 2000-Mile Ride40:52 Chosen Hard Versus Unchosen Hard45:09 Back theRideResources Mentioned:theRidehttps://backtheride.comGobundancehttps://gobundance.com/ Follow @PhilOnPurposehttps://www.instagram.com/philonpurposehttps://www.facebook.com/philonpurpose

April 28, 2026Episode 5645 min

How Who You Watch Shapes You, and Leading a 100 Year old Company (Brian Seitz)

A college senior sits with a professor and admits he has no clear career path. The advice is simple:Watch who’s successful and do what they do.Brian Seitz leaves that conversation and starts paying attention to one person in his hometown. It leads to a conversation in a local bar and a job (that he had no experience for).What follows is years of rejection, relationship building, and learning how the business actually works. That same idea keeps showing up as the stakes get higher…Who you follow early starts to shape how you hire, how you lead, and what you’re willing to change later.If you’re choosing a path or leading a team, this sharpens how much the people you watch quietly define everything after.0:00 Intro01:31 Joining a Century-Old Business03:08 Career Advice That Changed Direction05:47 Defining Success Through Behavior08:43 Early Sales and Rejection12:46 Building a Client Base from Zero16:50 Transition Into Ownership18:47 Empowering the Right People22:44 Protecting the Team Culture25:46 Leading by Example at Work29:44 Growth Requires the Right People33:47 Changing Work to Support Family40:46 What Success Looks Like NowConnect with Brian:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-d-seitz-cic-64957379Leugers Insurance Agencyhttps://leugersins.com/Follow @PhilOnPurpose https://www.instagram.com/philonpurposehttps://www.facebook.com/philonpurpose

April 21, 2026Episode 5556 min

You Need Leaders Who Are Fully Alive (Jeremy Pietrocini)

Two in ten people love what they do. The other eight show up disconnected, going through the motions, or actively working against the team.Jeremy Pietrocini pulls from Gallup data to show how leaders misread this problem. They try to fix teams instead of looking at the energy they bring into the room each day. He and Phil discuss the difference between employees who are simply present and those who are actively disengaged (the ones who would make the organization more productive if they stayed home). The shift starts when leaders examine their own state. A leader who is fully charged creates trust, stability, and hope. A leader who is drained creates fear, confusion, and withdrawal. Jeremy ties this to simple patterns like how leaders listen, how they create freedom, and whether people feel safe to show up as themselves.The result is a move from compliance to real engagement, where people bring effort, ownership, and energy because they feel it from the person leading them.0:00 Intro02:10 Jeremy’s Backstory05:10 The Leadership Reality of Disengagement08:18 What Drives Engagement11:00 Aliveness as the Real Leadership Test14:15 What to Do When You’re Running on Empty18:00 Trust, Compassion, Stability, and Hope22:24 Work Life Integration vs. Balance27:19 Listen, Love, Liberate33:15 Freedom Inside Organizations38:21 Authentic Leadership and Psychological Safety43:52 Faith and Leadership at Work51:23 RECREATE Work’s MissionResources Mentioned:Connect with Jeremy:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-pietrociniRECREATE Work:https://recreatework.comGallup:https://www.gallup.comCliftonStrengths:https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths📚 Fully Charged by Tom Rath📚 Strengths Based Leadership by Tom Rath and Barry Conchie📚 First Break All The Rules by Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman📚 Beyond High Performance by Jason Jaggard📚 12: The Elements of Great ManagingFollow @PhilOnPurposehttps://www.instagram.com/philonpurpose https://www.facebook.com/philonpupose

April 14, 202657 min

From Small Town Ohio to a Deal on Shark Tank, and It Still Wasn’t Enough (Tom Burden of Grypmat)

Tom Burden built the company, got the recognition, and stepped onto Shark Tank at age 26…But it still didn’t settle anything internally.Even at that level, he found himself dealing with imposter syndrome and a persistent sense that something wasn’t adding up.So the question became: what actually changes that?Today, Phil and Tom unpack why success doesn’t resolve unworthiness, and how it often deepens the need to prove yourself.0:00 Intro04:29 Preparation for Shark Tank15:58 Using Value Instead of Money19:12 Origins of Grind Culture22:54 Healthy Motivation for Improvement27:48 Learning Through Failure28:51 Awareness as a Foundation35:46 Finding Direction Through Presence41:43 Future Based Thinking and Anxiety48:24 Purpose in the PresentResources Mentioned:🎙️ Intuition of a CEO YouTube Channelwww.youtube.com/@tom.theburden 📚 The Power of Now by Eckhart TolleFollow @PhilOnPurposehttps://www.instagram.com/philonpurpose https://www.facebook.com/philonpupose