This week on The Process, I’m joined by Benjamin Lloyd, one of Miami’s most promising up and coming DJs making serious waves in the scene.
Ben has already played legendary venues like LIV, opened for major acts including John Summit, and founded his own record label, Hologram. Beyond the booth, he’s built his own events from the ground up successfully bringing out crowds of thousands of people and proving he understands both the music and the business behind it.
We break down his rise in Miami, what it takes to stand out as a DJ right now, and how he’s building something bigger than just shows.
Welcome to The Process: Benjamin Lloyd.
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Feb 4
51 min
This episode is wild.
I sat down with Yofray Fray, the founder of IM Shmacked, to break down the real story behind building the largest college media company in the country.
We get into everything—from navigating an FBI investigation, to scaling chaos into a legitimate media empire, to the mistakes, pressure, and moments most founders never talk about publicly. This is a raw conversation about risk, resilience, and what it actually takes to build something massive when the odds (and the spotlight) are against you.
If you’re an entrepreneur, creator, or anyone who’s ever felt like the system was stacked against them, this episode will hit.
No fluff. Just lessons, scars, and real game from someone who lived it.
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Jan 28
1 hr
I break down why this project mattered to me, what was happening behind the scenes while everything felt stuck, and how a lot of the “bad” moments I was frustrated by ended up being the exact reason things worked out the way they did.
We talk about patience without passivity—how waiting doesn’t mean doing nothing, and how getting bitter, panicked, or stuck in your own head is usually what keeps people from leveling up. A lot of the stuff you think is going wrong is actually setting you up… you just don’t see it yet.
And yeah—we also talk about discipline, ownership, and why at some point you have to stop feeling sorry for yourself, write your goals down, and actually execute on them. No manifesting, no excuses, no hiding.
If you’re in a season where things feel slow, unfair, or confusing—or you know you’ve been bullshitting your own potential—this one’s for you.
While You Waited is out now.
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Jan 14
29 min
This week’s episode gets real. I talk about that weird end-of-year feeling where you’ve done a lot — music, podcasts, comedy, content — but still don’t know exactly what the next chapter should look like. I break down my Spotify Wrapped, reflect on the wins, and get honest about what’s next for 2026. It’s been a wild ride this year, and I want to hear from you — what do you want to see more of next year? Music? Podcasts? Funny stuff? Let’s figure it out together.
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Dec 9, 2025
25 min
In this episode, Matt dives into the story of Jan Koum — the Ukrainian immigrant who went from living on food stamps to selling WhatsApp for billions. It’s a masterclass in persistence, vision, and betting on yourself when no one else believes. Matt breaks down what made Koum different, why simplicity beats hype, and how starting with nothing can actually be your biggest advantage.
It’s not just about tech — it’s about mindset. How you keep pushing when you’re broke, how you see opportunity when others see struggle, and how to make it happen even when your circumstances say otherwise.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re grinding in silence, this one’s for you.
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Nov 26, 2025
26 min
In this episode, I break down why the real cheat code in life is finding something you can become obsessed with. Not a hobby, not a side interest — a purpose. I talk about how passion isn’t something you magically discover, it’s something you build through consistency, curiosity, and doing the work every single day. When you finally find that one thing you’re willing to chase with your whole heart, your life gets direction. You stop drifting. You stop comparing. You start moving with intention.
I share how obsession has shaped my own life — from music to content to fitness — and why locking in on one purpose can change everything about how you show up. If you’re feeling lost, stuck, or like you’re searching for meaning, this episode will help you understand why becoming obsessed with something is one of the healthiest, most powerful decisions you can make.
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Nov 19, 2025
29 min
This week, I dive into the wildest headline in music right now — the number one country song in America was created by AI. No singer. No studio. No human emotion. Just algorithms and code that somehow topped the charts.
I talk about what that means for real artists — the ones who bleed for every lyric and grind for every fan — and why this moment honestly scares me a little. Are we watching the beginning of the end for human creativity, or is this just the next evolution of it?
From AI songwriting tools to deep-fake vocals, I break down where this is headed, what it means for the future of the industry, and whether there’s still a place for real emotion in a world run by machines.
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Nov 12, 2025
18 min
In this episode, Matt Corman breaks down one of the hardest things every creator, entrepreneur, and human has to face — judgment. From strangers on the internet to people you grew up with, everyone has an opinion. Matt shares how he learned to stop letting outside noise dictate his path, and how you can build the kind of confidence that can’t be shaken.
It’s about letting go of what people think, trusting your process, and finally doing the things you’ve been too scared to do.
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Nov 5, 2025
21 min
In this episode, Matt Corman sits down with Ronan, co-founder of Boost Collective, to break down what it really takes to grow as an independent artist in 2025. They dive into the world of music promotion ads, how to effectively use platforms like Spotify, TikTok, and YouTube to build momentum, and what separates artists who blow up from those who stay stagnant.
Whether you’re an up-and-coming musician or a creative trying to level up your marketing game, this episode gives you the blueprint to promote smarter and build a real audience in today’s industry.
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Oct 29, 2025
55 min
In this episode, Matt Corman sits down with Ryan Oakes — one of the most successful independent artists in the game. From being relatively unknown to building a multi-million-dollar career on his own terms, Ryan breaks down how he did it without a label, the business moves that changed everything, and the mindset it takes to survive in today’s music industry.
If you’re an artist trying to make it on your own, this episode will show you what’s possible when talent meets strategy and relentless execution.
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Oct 22, 2025
49 min
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