This week, Matt and Garrett kick things off with a behind-the-scenes look at their podcast setup (aperture, shutter speed, ISO — Matt's turning into a real content creator), before diving into a Fourth of July special: as America turns 250, they unpack the core values — freedom, opportunity, growth — that built the country, and how entrepreneurs can apply those same principles to their own businesses.

The conversation shifts into sports, where Matt and Garrett break down why talent alone doesn't build lasting organizations. From Stefan Diggs bouncing between teams to Stephen Curry's two decades with the Warriors, they explore why character and culture fit often matter more than raw skill — a lesson that applies just as much in business as it does on the field.

This is exactly the kind of thinking Matt and Garrett bring to their work every day. Matt Jones started his career at a top U.S. CPA firm before co-founding The Jones Group, bringing CFO-level insight with a relationship-first approach. Garrett Paul spent years in sales and business development — managing over $16M in product sales — before joining Matt to help redefine what the CPA-client relationship can look like: proactive, year-round, and built on partnership rather than a once-a-year tax appointment. Their conversation about core values and culture fit isn't just sports talk — it's the same philosophy they apply when building their own team and client relationships.

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