For Profit Podcast

Matthew Pearce
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Bringing accessible business education to Louisiana youth.

  1. 1d ago

    She Opened a Boutique With No Degree or Business Plan | India Davis

    India Socials: @indiaa_davis https://shoppejml.com/ For Profit Links: https://matthewpearce.biz/ https://www.instagram.com/forprofitpod/ India Davis never went to business school, had no formal business background, and opened her boutique without a traditional business plan. She simply believed she could do it—and got to work. In this episode of the For Profit Podcast, Matthew Pierce sits down with his lifelong childhood friend to discuss India’s journey from helping at her grandmother’s snowball stand to becoming the co-owner of Jolie & Myrtle Boutique in Donaldsonville, Louisiana. India shares how being raised by her grandparents shaped her work ethic, why she refuses to see herself as a victim, and how years of side hustles prepared her to take the biggest risk of her career. She also takes us behind the scenes of sourcing products at the Dallas Market, building a storefront from scratch, navigating customer feedback, and opening a thriving local business in only a few months. This conversation is for anyone who has a dream but feels unqualified, unprepared, or afraid to begin. In this episode: The childhood experiences that created India’s work ethic Choosing responsibility instead of a victim mindset The role her husband and family played in her journey How Jolie & Myrtle Boutique began Opening a storefront without a formal business plan What it is really like to source boutique inventory Serving a small town without overcharging customers Learning from the market and adapting quickly Building a business while raising a family Why profit means more than money Subscribe for more conversations with Louisiana entrepreneurs, leaders, and community builders. Know someone in Louisiana doing incredible work? Share their name in the comments so we can consider inviting them onto the show. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and meeting India Davis 01:44 Learning business at her grandmother’s snowball stand 06:26 Refusing to adopt a victim mindset 09:09 Work ethic, side hustles and her husband’s support 12:31 How Jolie & Myrtle Boutique began 16:30 Opening a store without a business plan 17:23 Buying inventory at the Dallas Market 20:14 Advice for small-town dreamers 24:28 Building the store, opening day and early growth 33:38 Routines, mentors and what profit really means

  2. Jul 15

    From Oilfield Worker to Gym Owner: How Jace Lopez Built Apex

    Website: https://matthewpearce.biz/ Jace Lopez joins Matthew Pierce on the Forprofit Podcast to share how he went from playing college football and working offshore to building Apex Training, a successful coaching business, and a community centered on personal growth. Jace opens up about waiting months for his first personal-training client, working from 4:00 a.m. until late at night, and eventually growing from a small rented space into his own gym. He also explains why attempting to manage the business from California failed—and how systems, culture, mentorship, and business coaching helped him become a stronger entrepreneur. Beyond fitness, Jace shares the personal transformation that changed the direction of his life. He discusses leaving the party lifestyle behind, strengthening his relationship with God, learning to lead his family, and coaching clients through the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical areas of their lives. Matthew and Jace also discuss choosing the right mentors, investing in yourself, overcoming procrastination, raising the next generation, and the future expansion of Apex Training. For Jace, success is not simply about revenue, clients, or assets. Real profit is having the peace and freedom to be present with the people who matter most. Subscribe for more conversations with Louisiana entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals who are building meaningful careers and businesses. Chapters 00:00 Meet Jace Lopez 03:25 From College Football to Offshore Work 06:10 Starting Apex and Landing the First Client 11:29 Why Managing the Gym Remotely Failed 12:48 Systems, Business Coaching and Scaling Apex 17:00 The Four Pillars and Jace’s Faith Transformation 27:43 How to Choose the Right Mentor or Coach 31:27 Procrastination, Growth and the Future of Apex 41:48 Fatherhood, Marriage and Building a Legacy 47:20 Entrepreneurial Lessons and the Real Meaning of Profit

  3. Jul 8

    Doing Less, Letting Go, and Changing Your Life - Kyle Bramley & Dustin Drewes

    Website: https://matthewpearce.biz/ In this episode, we get into identity, habits, emotional patterns, feminine energy, business, faith, discipline, and what it really looks like to change without constantly fighting yourself. If you’ve been feeling like you’re doing “all the right things” but life still feels harder than it should, this episode is for you. Subscribe for more conversations on growth, faith, femininity, business, and building a life that feels peaceful, purposeful, and free. 00:00 — Why I Thought I Needed More Discipline 05:48 — The Hidden Reason Life Felt So Hard 12:35 — When Trying Harder Stops Working 19:42 — The Identity Shift That Changed Things 27:10 — Why Willpower Was Never the Real Answer 34:25 — Building a Life That Supports You 42:18 — Feminine Energy, Faith, and Letting Go of Force 50:06 — The Pattern I Had to Break 58:20 — What Actually Made Life Feel Easier 1:04:12 — Final Thoughts

  4. Jul 1

    From Nothing to Millions in Roofing: Tabitha Johnstone

    https://matthewpearce.biz/ https://skyshieldroofing225.com/ 00:00 Intro: Meet Tabitha Johnstone of SkyShield Roofing 01:35 Growing Up in Clinton, Louisiana 02:18 Learning Work Ethic at the Public Defender’s Office 05:35 The Grandfather Who Sparked Her Entrepreneurial Spirit 08:30 Lessons from Every Job and Every Mentor 16:00 Being Underestimated in Sales and Roofing 20:55 From Generators to Roofing Sales 27:10 Interview Confidence, Negotiating, and Knowing Your Worth 32:45 Becoming an Owner and Building the Right Team 41:00 Final Advice: Take the Leap and Keep Going

  5. Jun 24

    Ken Rhea Built a Media Business Without Losing His Values

    Matthew: https://matthewpearce.biz/ Ken: https://www.rheamediagroup.com/ Chapters: 0:00 Intro: Meet Ken Ray of Ray Media Group 3:46 Big vision, fear, and growing through discomfort 6:10 Why handwritten notes and relationships still matter 8:25 From church video to the first Ray Media studio 12:12 Pricing, value, and choosing the right clients 18:32 Integrity, faith, and listening when it’s hard 20:08 Pressure, mastery, and becoming who success requires 28:21 Culinary roots, sobriety, and the path into videography 34:32 Authenticity, vulnerability, and why people choose you 40:02 Affordable studio, AI, family, and what “For Profit” means

  6. Jun 17

    Jordan Arcement on LSU, NIL, and the Decision That Changed Everything

    Jordan's Info: https://lsusports.net/staff/jordan-arcement/ For Profit Website: https://matthewpearce.biz/ In this episode of the For Profit Podcast, Matthew Pierce sits down with Jordan Arcement, an NIL agent representative for collegiate athletes, to talk about the path that took him from Thibodaux, Louisiana, to college football recruiting, LSU, and the evolving world of NIL. Jordan shares how sports, mentorship, faith, and adversity shaped his life — from losing his father at a young age, to betting on himself with a $25,000 opportunity, to helping athletes navigate life-changing decisions in the new era of college sports. This conversation goes beyond football. It’s about leadership, discipline, trusting the process, protecting your dreams, and learning how to turn painful experiences into purpose. If you’re an athlete, entrepreneur, leader, or young person trying to figure out your next step, this episode is packed with lessons on faith, resilience, and what it really means to live “in the profit.” Drop a comment with your biggest takeaway, and let us know who in Louisiana we should bring on next. Chapters 00:00 Intro + Why This Podcast Exists 01:00 Meet Jordan Arcement 01:22 Growing Up in Thibodaux and Finding Sports 02:16 From High School Coaching to College Recruiting 04:15 How NIL Changed Jordan’s Career Path 08:00 The Dream of Working at LSU 10:10 The Mentors Who Changed His Life 13:40 Betting on Yourself Before It Makes Sense 17:15 Why Jordan Moved From LSU to Athlete Representation 20:30 How NIL Really Works Today 24:00 Faith, Adversity, Discipline, and Living “In the Profit”

  7. Jun 10

    A 61-Year Sentence Couldn’t Break Them - Fox and Rob Rich

    Visit our website: https://matthewpearce.biz Fox and Rob's Website: https://foxandrob.com/about-us/ Fox and Rob are Sibil Fox and Robert Richardson, a New Orleans-based couple who survived 21 years as an incarcerated family. Rob was sentenced to 61 years in Louisiana in 1997, Fox led the fight for his freedom after her release, and he was granted clemency in 2018. Their story is told in the documentary Time, and they now continue advocacy through Rich Family Ministries and the Participatory Defense Movement.

  8. Jun 3

    How Clint LaCour Built Louisiana’s #1 Independent Brokerage

    Learn More  Here: https://matthewpearce.biz/ In this episode of The For Profit Podcast, Matthew Pierce sits down with Clint LaCour, Co-Founder and CEO of Rêve | Realtors, one of Louisiana’s leading independent real estate brokerages. Clint shares how his small-town upbringing, family work ethic, and early exposure to real estate shaped the way he thinks about business, leadership, and culture. From getting his real estate license in 2006 to launching Rêve in 2018, Clint walks through the decision to leave the easier franchise path behind and build something independent, intentional, and agent-focused. He talks about the importance of collaboration, difficult business conversations, seeking expert help, and creating an environment where agents can grow. This conversation is about more than real estate. It’s about building a company with values, making hard decisions, and defining profit as fulfillment, happiness, and impact. Clint LaCour is listed as CEO and Partner of Rêve | Realtors, and Rêve’s own materials describe the company as built around relationships, integrity, collaboration, and agent support. 00:00 — Intro & mission of the podcast 01:15 — Meet Clint LaCour of Rêve Realtors 02:00 — Growing up around business and real estate 05:30 — The lesson Clint learned from his father 07:30 — Getting started in real estate 10:15 — The opportunity that led to Rêve 12:30 — Choosing independence over a franchise 16:00 — Building the brokerage with intention 22:00 — Leadership, culture, and agent success 29:30 — Advice, success, and what profit really means

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Bringing accessible business education to Louisiana youth.

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  • Creator
    Matthew Pearce
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
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