Today we’d like to introduce you to Matt LaFlamme and Ryan Miller.
Hi Matt and Ryan, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
The Finding Fire Company started because of a missing piece within both of our lives. We (Ryan and Matt) both worked at regular 9-5 jobs, and although successful at those roles, we kept having the same conversation “there has to be something more out there”. It dawned on us that although we found success with our own accomplishments, we thrived on teaching and helping others reach their own goals and reach new heights within their personal and professional lives. We talked it over and decided that we wanted to help other people realize that there is in fact “more out there” and that people all around us are going out and pursuing their passions everyday. So, what better way to encourage people to chase their dreams than to start a podcast showcasing high achievers and entrepreneurs.
The Finding Fire Company was born so we could pursue our dream of helping others and allowing ourselves to grow as we hit the ground running having interviewed local and national guests.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
There weren’t many challenges until we decided to put ourselves out there. That’s when imposter syndrome kicked in. What would our friends and family think of us? Would they judge us? What if we fail? Would we look silly on video? Those types of internal questions started to trickle in. But, we put a stop to those negative thoughts and instead re-focused on our mission and purpose, to help others pursue their passions and dreams. Your mindset is a powerful tool. It is important to use it as one of your biggest advantages.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
The Finding Fire Company provides content that impacts individuals in hopes to inspire, educate and motivate them to take action to achieve their personal and professional passions through consultations with high level achievers and entrepreneurs at the top of their game.
The thing that we are most proud of is the positive feedback that we have received from individuals. Specifically, those who have heard us and have given us the credit for them either taking the leap and starting something new or reaching a new milestone.
The thing that sets us apart is we both have a traditional background in education, in addition to both of us having an MBA with a focus in Marketing. We both hold regular 9-5 jobs, have a combined 30 plus years of sales and marketing experience, both have families with multiple children under 5, and have continued to grow and refine Finding Fire. Here’s the cool thing about it all, we’ve been in the trenches of the day to day rigamarole, and we’ve also pushed ourselves to invest in our own futures. We like to have fun and have a bonded friendship that allows for a symbiotic relationship. The thing we like the best is that each of us brings something different to the table to craft a well diversified conversational interview with our guests.
Can you share something surprising about yourself?
Our intro music was created and produced by an individual who has since become a music producer for Disney Music.
Contact Info:
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findingfirepodcast/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findingfirepodcast/
