From $12 In Savings To Living Your Travel Dreams w/ Matt Fetbrandt

Has a big epiphany ever caused you to instantly alter the trajectory of something in your life?

Today I am joined by loyal listener and international piano entertainer Matt Fetbrandt. When Matt reached out to tell me about the epiphany that changed his life, I knew right away his story had to be shared.

Over the past year, Matt has traveled over 16,000 miles, through 34 U.S. states, and 18 national parks, with no plans of stopping. Tune in to today's episode to find out how in just 7 months Matt went from staying in a sober living home with only $12 to his name to saving $20,000 and living out his travel dreams.

When is the last time you acted on a spontaneous urge to travel? I'd love to hear all about your adventure and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.

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Tune In To Learn:
11:40 A musician's take on the Nashville music scene

19:30 The root & growth of Matt's passion for music

29:10 Lessons from living in New York City for 10 years

32:00 What it's like to be a performer as an introvert

36:10 Creating community through music & setting the right vibe as a piano man

41:30 How the journey from addiction to recovery led to a passion for travel

46:20 What it's like to live in a sober living home

49:20 The moment Matt's life changed forever

50:40 How Matt saved $20,000 in less than a year

55:00 Why choose a lifestyle centered around growth

1:03:20 How Matt's road trip got trip started

1:09:20 Finding the balance between spontaneity

1:11:10 What's next in becoming a full-time nomad

1:14:30 Matt's Top 3 Favorite Piano Tunes

1:19:20 Counterintuitive advice that could majorly pay off

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