It\u2019s hard to imagine Dustin Mathews\u2014host of the <\/span>Get WealthFit!<\/span><\/i> podcast\u2014watching endless loops of Larry King, but that\u2019s where it all started\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Okay, not really. The Larry King obsession was just one way Dustin calmed his nerves and zeroed in on how to be the kick-ass interviewer he is today.<\/span><\/p>\n

In reality, his business partners drafted him to host the <\/span>Get WealthFit!<\/span><\/i> show as a way to connect more with the community they\u2019ve built at WealthFit and as another path to inspire the WealthFit nation to take action.<\/span><\/p>\n

It wasn\u2019t a hard sell, considering Dustin\u2019s love of public speaking\u2026 wait, let\u2019s rewind again!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Truth be told, Dustin\u2019s the guy who found a loophole to get out of the required public speaking class in college.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI had that same fear a lot of people have when they enter that new territory or area of life. But you just gotta do it. I read some books on it, and then just dove into it,\u201d <\/span><\/i>he shared.<\/span><\/h2>\n

In fact, Dustin hit the record button and said, <\/span>\u201cLet\u2019s play full out.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

And that\u2019s just what they did. Publishing 25 episodes on launch day and a brand-new episode every business day for seven weeks, Dustin and team produced 60 episodes in less than two months.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The goal? Make it binge-worthy, and then let listeners binge!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Although Dustin\u2019s biggest fear (next to public speaking) when he began podcasting was running out of questions, he quickly discovered that everyone has a story. And the stories from high achievers featured on <\/span>Get WealthFit!<\/span><\/i> are about more than success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

They\u2019re about the setbacks, too: bankruptcies, health challenges, deaths, and the tough moments that define their journeys.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gifted in getting inside the world and head of each of his guests to reveal those pivotal moments, Dustin\u2019s approach is to simply stay curious. He asks the questions that get to the story behind the story around the overarching theme: What makes successful people tick?<\/span><\/p>\n

That curiosity has led to some\u2026 <\/span>interesting<\/span><\/i> moments over the years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A couple years ago, when Dustin found out that an Entrepreneur.com event he was headed to in New York would feature Danica Patrick, he immediately went after the interview.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Doors kept closing, but he finally got through to her people and they agreed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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He excitedly shared with the entire Get WealthFit company that they\u2019d secured the interview. (Lesson #1: It\u2019s not done until it\u2019s done\u2014don\u2019t share prematurely!)<\/span><\/p>\n

When he landed in NY, Danica\u2019s PR agent greeted him with <\/span>\u201cWho are you?\u201d<\/span><\/i>
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\n<\/span>\u201cI\u2019m Dustin, we talked on the phone\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/i>
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\n\u201cOh\u2026 wait, we\u2019re doing that interview in person?\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Instantly deflated and crazy nervous, Dustin began to mentally prepare for the worst as the agent headed back to the greenroom to see if the interview was even possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019ve got seven minutes with her.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Dustin had prepped for an hour show.<\/span><\/p>\n

But he saw it was another opportunity to step up and go for it, so he did. (Lesson #2: Things might not go as planned, but keep rolling.)<\/span><\/p>\n

He grabbed his equipment and headed into the media pressure cooker of Danica\u2019s greenroom, armed with her book for signature.<\/span><\/p>\n

And then it happened.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In slow motion, the book flew out of Dustin\u2019s hand and smacked the winningest female race car driver of all time in the back of the leg. (Lesson #3: Practice grip, and think quick.)\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u201cHey, I\u2019m just trying to make sure you\u2019re on your toes!\u201d <\/span><\/i>Dustin blurted out.<\/span>
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Danica laughed, and the interview began.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Seven minutes turned into 12 of rapid-fire Q&A covering insights on her business, her perspectives on wealth, and her life.<\/span><\/p>\n

I couldn\u2019t help but think this episode had to be his favorite, but Dustin said, <\/span>\u201cThey’re all such cool people. You sort of fall in love with the stories. They’re like my children, I love them all.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

We\u2019ll let him get away with that for now.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, what\u2019s next for the show?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

They might be making some pretty impressive power moves to expand into a whole network of shows for listeners to explore.<\/span><\/p>\n

As for Dustin, after the Danica Patrick experience, he may consider improv\u2026 so watch for him on a comedy stage near you (if he takes his bravery up a notch!).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Until then, hit \u201cplay\u201d on the next episode of <\/span>Get WealthFit!\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

It\u2019ll help you get off the sidelines and take action to <\/span>Get WealthFit!…<\/span><\/i> because remember, <\/span>\u201cYou\u2019ve just gotta do it.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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