ABOUT
Matthew Spanton
Contractor, Consultant, Coach
I am a construction and claims consulting expert with a proven track record of helping clients navigate their large loss claim restoration projects. Since 2002, I have built my brand and company CAT 5 Contracting into one of the nation's top 20 contracting firms. I started in door to door sales like a lot of you, but quickly moved into management and scaled the company by opening multiple branches simultaneously operating coast to coast and border to border. I did this by taking the process expertise which my team and I perfected and then built the first ever cradle to grave software (Acculynx) for the catastrophe restoration industry. Though the technology was cutting edge for our industry, it still lacked total customization to fit each company properly. I sold my interest and began building a solution which now can be offered and tailored to each client I serve. Through its inception, I began offering consulting on not only software integration but especially streamlining company protocols, reducing overhead, increased production capacity, and value.
While simultaneously building CAT5 to the premier coastal general contracting company in Florida and the east coast, I began honing my skills on large loss claims perfection for resorts, condominium associations and commercial properties. My reputation has grown for being recognized as the man to call when the jobs too big, the claim is denied or stuck, or your company is short on sales, process, or profit.
The Real Me...
I am a God fearing man and loving father of my two beautiful daughters Matysen and Olivia. They are truly are the best gifts God has graced me with. My daughters have taught me more about happiness and drive than any business accomplishment could ever offer. I am an avid big game hunter, back country skier, sports car collector, a fitness nut and you can catch me on fall Sundays with the kids rooting on our rising Jacksonville Jaguars.
While I can talk endlessly about my connection to God and my girls or swap hunting and fishing stories, you are likely here for a different purpose. You want to level up your life or business, win a big claim, or maybe bring your team to a higher level.
I am a winner. I do not feel the need to hide that. I am not ashamed of my success and do not feel the need to downplay it to appease others. I am also a devoted spiritual man and realize that humility goes further to truly connect with people than inspiring through fancy cars or big projects. This is the reason Ive formed a mens group for mentoring (thedivinewarriors.com).
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Overcoming Obstacles...
My story isn't all sunshine and rainbows. It's full of overcoming huge obstacles. I've been fired days before my daughters first birthday from the company I put my entire heart into for over a decade. I've lost huge deals, been defamed by those closest to me, been the victim of frivolous lawsuits which cost me millions just to clear my name. I overcame the widow maker heart attack and emergency quadruple bypass at the peak of my career while navigating a 3 year long volatile divorce. I continued through this, using the obstacles as fuel and overworking myself to the point of exhaustion.
While all these obstacles make most respond with compassionate condolences, (which i appreciate) my take-away is very different. Im grateful! These aren't the devils doing, but Gods work to help me grow where I was lacking. After I was fired, I founded my company. I used the bad deals and theft as FUEL to drive me when I was exhausted. I faced death in the eyes, put my shoulders back and chin up and rehabilitated my health in 30% of the time the doctors gave me all while strengthening my drive.
Something was missing though. I was dead inside spiritually. Im humbled to say I was abusing alcohol daily to numb out the pain. I was using working 12-14 hours per day as armor to keep away the arrows of fear coming at me from every direction that i am mortal and may lose this battle with heart disease. I used materialism and success as masks for a man who was always looking for my true purpose.
Through a tragic event which was followed by my spiritual awakening back in 2021, I have steadily been on a trajectory far different than the Matt Spanton of years past. I am now a person I'd be proud to call my friend, father, partner and mentor. This is the person who now stands before you. A man full of humility, integrity, love and happiness. A Divine Warrior.
