Episode #27
Episode 27: Vibe Dealers | Turning a Love for Music Into a Movement
What started as a lifelong love for music has turned into something much bigger. On Episode 27 of Forged for Greatness, Chris sits down with Matt, the creator of Vibe Dealers, to talk about the story behind the page, his love for ’90s and early 2000s dance music, and how simply sharing the songs he considers “bangers” has grown into a community and opened doors to work alongside names like Louie DeVito. But Matt’s story goes much deeper than music. He opens up about his parents’ divorce, why music became an escape for him at a young age, and the impact his mom had on his life as a hardworking single mother who always kept the family grounded. Matt also shares a lesson from his father that stuck with him for life. During a basketball league, his dad had the opportunity to draft him onto his team — and didn’t. The message was simple: you’re not the best player yet. Instead of letting it break him, Matt went to work. He shot hoops every day, put in the reps, and learned that when talent isn’t enough, work ethic can close the gap. Years later, that same mentality helped him build Vibe Dealers from an idea sparked during a conversation on the golf course into a growing name in the dance music community. They also talk about family, marriage, staying grounded as the following grows, and why Matt refuses to make big decisions without putting his wife and family first. From basketball courts to dance-floor bangers, this one is about work ethic, family, music, and betting on something you genuinely love.
