Matt Aston, GPRS & Michael Atkin, Prosperous AI

In this episode of The Results Loading… Podcast, Matt Aston shares the journey of GPRS, from its inception to becoming a nationally scaled enterprise. He reflects on his father's advice and the early challenges faced, emphasizing the importance of an entrepreneurial culture in driving growth. The discussion delves into the company's culture and efficiency at scale, highlighting key attributes that contribute to success. He offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and shares insights on the future outlook for the company.
Time stamps:
01:00 - Matt reflects on the 23rd anniversary of GPRS.
02:00 - The inspiration behind starting GPRS and Matt’s early career goals.
04:30 - Matt's father’s advice about starting his own business.
07:00 - Expansion plans: Growing GPRS from a local to a national company.
10:00 - How GPRS scaled with remote offices across the U.S.
13:00 - Challenges in the early years and sustaining growth.
17:30 - Transition from working in the field to focusing on business growth.
20:00 - Key strategies for expansion and hiring in major U.S. cities.
23:30 - Building a culture of entrepreneurship within GPRS.
27:00 - Importance of maintaining company culture as the business grows.
30:00 - Leadership development and training at GPRS.
33:00 - Technology in GPRS: Ground-penetrating radar and laser scanning.
37:00 - Introduction of the Site Map software for underground infrastructure.
42:00 - GPRS's leadership development program with a Navy SEAL influence.
45:30 - Reflections on business growth and leadership advice for new entrepreneurs.