Guest: Matt Davis, Owner & Head Coach, Louisiana Judo
Date: March 22, 2023
Runtime: 47 min
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7LZiDntzWhigNqyXkWdghl
Guest links: https://louisianajudo.com · https://www.facebook.com/Shinkai.Judo
John and Matt Davis go back to the early 2000s, when both trained under Coach Connie Lavergne on one of the largest collegiate judo programs in the country at UL. In this episode, Matt shares how that experience shaped him into opening Louisiana Judo in Broussard — a club that today trains athletes competing at the international level.
It’s a conversation about passion outlasting circumstance, and what it takes to build something lasting around a sport you love. Matt also shares his take on the best things about living in Acadiana, plus some solid advice for anyone thinking about starting a business of their own.
John Ray Perkins III is a Lafayette, Louisiana REALTOR®, founder of The John Ray Group, and a storyteller at heart. After nearly 20 years in youth and family ministry, John Ray brought his passion for people, relationships, and community into real estate in 2019. Today, he helps families navigate one of life’s biggest decisions while sharing stories, local insights, and a little South Louisiana humor along the way. A husband, father of four, and proud Acadiana local, John Ray believes real estate is about more than houses. It’s about people, their stories, and the places they call home.
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