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The Edge Of Excellence Podcast

Matthew Stewart
Entrepreneurship
College Works
Leadership
Collegeworks
Real Estate
Finance
Excellence
Real Estate Development
Goal Setting
Networking
Mentorship
Sales
Time Management
Wealth Management
Personal Development
Higher Education
Education
Cybersecurity
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The Edge Of Excellence Podcast is about exploring how young aspiring leaders can create a personal impact today, tomorrow, and create their dream future now. The goal is to deconstruct and synthesize successful archetypes and proven principles from high-profile entrepreneurs, systems, and resources that work, successful peers, mentors, and creators. Learn more: www.collegeworks.com/

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Latest Episodes

What if you really can have it all, just not all at once?

For the milestone 200th episode and the season 7 finale, Matt Stewart brings on two of the sharpest leaders he knows, Nicole McMackin and Lisa Bhathal Merage, for a raw, funny, and honest loo... more

What if chasing perfection is the very thing that keeps you stuck?

Matt Stewart reconnects with Cameron Herold, the former COO who scaled 1-800-GOT-JUNK from 2 million to 106 million in revenue, founded the COO Alliance, and now hosts the Second in ... more

What if the fastest way to build something big is to stop chasing fast money?

Sean Phelps reconnects with Colin McGuire, a College Works alum he worked alongside in the Illinois division two decades ago. Colin went from a self-described, generally u... more

What if the reason you feel stuck is that you keep believing you have to pick just one thing?

In this episode, Matt Stewart sits down with Caleb Hyman, a 20-year-old who plays college football, runs a district for College Works, and still makes time... more

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Recent Guests

Lisa Merage
Governor of the Portland Thorns and Portland Fire, business leader
RAJ Sports / Revitate / Thorns & Fire
Episode: 200: Nicole McMackin and Lisa Bhathal Merage - The Rise of the Female CEO
Cameron Herold
COO Alliance founder, international speaker
COO Alliance, BackPocket COO
Episode: 199 - Cameron Herold - How To Grow a $2M Company Into $106M
Colin McGuire
College Works alum; CEO of Glimmr; founder of Boomn
Glimmr; Boomn
Episode: 198: Colin McGuire - How a “Hustle Portfolio” Ignited a National Brand
Caleb Hyman
20-year-old multi-sport athlete and high-performing College Works participant
College Works
Episode: 197: Caleb Hyman - How to Do It All Without Choosing Just One Thing
Tyler Walden
Team member and intern standout (College Works Painting)
College Works Painting
Episode: 196: How To Turn Ordinary Days Into Extraordinary Results - (Tyler Walden, Justin Bauer, Brad Bond, Brady Druecke, and Sean Phelps)
Justin Bauer
Internship participant from Iowa, high growth trajectory
College Works Painting
Episode: 196: How To Turn Ordinary Days Into Extraordinary Results - (Tyler Walden, Justin Bauer, Brad Bond, Brady Druecke, and Sean Phelps)
Brad Bond
Internship participant from Emporia, Kansas
College Works Painting
Episode: 196: How To Turn Ordinary Days Into Extraordinary Results - (Tyler Walden, Justin Bauer, Brad Bond, Brady Druecke, and Sean Phelps)
Brady Druecke
Internship participant focused on recruiting and mentorship
College Works Painting
Episode: 196: How To Turn Ordinary Days Into Extraordinary Results - (Tyler Walden, Justin Bauer, Brad Bond, Brady Druecke, and Sean Phelps)
Todd Baldwin
Real estate investor and educator, known as the millennial millionaire
Independent real estate investor
Episode: 195: Todd Baldwin - Life, Losses, and the Victory Mindset to Really Build Wealth

Hosts

Matt Stewart
Host of The Edge Of Excellence Podcast, CEO of College Works; leads interviews and guides guest conversations with a focus on entrepreneurship and leadership.
Sean Phelps
Co-host and entrepreneur; participates in interviews, provides operational and relational insights.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
  • Humble Gen X Advice to Gen Z

    Matt has a gift of teasing out the meat of a discussion because he is so focused on providing 20 somethings with critical advice that can help turn passion (that they might not know about yet) into a career.

    His connections in Orange County are not only priceless and endless…but he continues to make a significant difference by filling an incredibly important gap. Well done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nelma M
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great variety of careers

    This show is great for exposing people to different careers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sphelps94
    United States2 years ago
  • Great show!

    Very helpful tips for entrepreneurs and business leaders! If you’re wanting to up your game in business and life, you’re in the right place.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dianegervacio
    Philippines2 years ago
  • enjoy all the different career examples and highlight of younger people who are succeeding in their careers and lives

    Audible
    5
    Kindle Customer
    United States4 years ago
  • great show

    enjoy all the different career examples and highlight of younger people who are succeeding in their careers and lives

    Audible
    5
    Kindle Customer
    United States4 years ago

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199 - Cameron Herold - How To Grow a $2M Company Into $106M
Q: How did you discover your three core strengths or unique ability?
Through deliberate self-reflection, journaling, and listing what I loved, what I was good at, and what drained me; the intersection of those insights revealed my three core activities: speaking, coaching, and networking.
199 - Cameron Herold - How To Grow a $2M Company Into $106M
Q: What's your definition of excellence?
Excellence to me is less about perfection and more about momentum and speed—getting things done, learning from action, and continuously moving forward while delegating what you don't love to do.
200: Nicole McMackin and Lisa Bhathal Merage - The Rise of the Female CEO
Q: What is a great book that helped you succeed in business, Lisa?
The Doublers Prada guided her on leadership and showing up with kindness and preparation, reinforcing the importance of appearance and demeanor in influencing outcomes.
200: Nicole McMackin and Lisa Bhathal Merage - The Rise of the Female CEO
Q: What is the one pivotal decision you made when you were young that changed the rest of your future?
Taking a chance on a little student painter business during college, which opened doors to leadership roles earlier than expected and steered away from a conventional path.
200: Nicole McMackin and Lisa Bhathal Merage - The Rise of the Female CEO
Q: What's one habit, Lisa, that's had the greatest impact on your success?
Prioritizing positive thinking and a habit of gratitude, which shapes decision-making, resilience, and overall approach to leadership; combined with a practical view on prioritization and time management.

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What is The Edge Of Excellence Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A show focused on helping young professionals and aspiring leaders accelerate their career paths through practical leadership habits, entrepreneurship insights, and real-world case studies. Episodes feature veterans and rising stars from business, sports leadership, technology, finance, and healthcare, sharing frameworks for decision-making, risk-taking, and scaling initiatives while balancing school, work, and life. Notable strengths include candid roundtables, actionable takeaways, and a consistent emphasis on ownership, mentorship, and personal development that listeners can apply immediately. The format often blends storytelling with systems-thinking and peer-leadership dynamics, offering relatable paths to high performance for early-ca... more

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1. Lisa Merage
2. Cameron Herold
3. Colin McGuire
4. Caleb Hyman
5. Tyler Walden
6. Justin Bauer
7. Brad Bond
8. Brady Druecke

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