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Matt Troyer: From Fired to Founder of Emergent Construction | Building with Grit and Heart

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September 12, 2025•1 min read

When Matt Troyer was unexpectedly fired while supporting a young family, he faced a choice: play it safe or go all in on his side business. That leap turned Emergent from a $200K venture into a million-dollar company in its first year. In this episode, Matt shares how his early construction roots, family influence, and lessons from partnership challenges shaped his leadership. From creating a people-first culture in a tough industry to expanding into architecture and entrepreneurship hubs, Matt’s story is one of resilience, vision, and integrity.

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Matt Troyer - Founder/CEO, Emergent Construction
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Kelly Bohm is the Co-Founder and Director of Sales, Teams & Marketing at DRIVEN Relationships Kelly Bohm, originally from Indiana, has been thriving in marketing roles since 2003. After graduating from Palm Beach Atlantic University, she began her marketing career at a high-end dental office in Syracuse, NY. Since then, Kelly has worked with a variety of organizations including non-profits, large and small businesses, and school groups. Her extensive experience has allowed her to excel in raising funds, building meaningful relationships, and leading successful teams. As the Co-Founder and Director of Sales, Teams & Marketing at DRIVEN Relationships, Kelly is passionate about helping clients build strong, lasting connections. She approaches her work with empathy, strategy, and a commitment to making others feel valued. Kelly is happily married and has three incredible kids. She lives by Maya Angelou's timeless words: "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

Kelly Bohm

Kelly Bohm is the Co-Founder and Director of Sales, Teams & Marketing at DRIVEN Relationships Kelly Bohm, originally from Indiana, has been thriving in marketing roles since 2003. After graduating from Palm Beach Atlantic University, she began her marketing career at a high-end dental office in Syracuse, NY. Since then, Kelly has worked with a variety of organizations including non-profits, large and small businesses, and school groups. Her extensive experience has allowed her to excel in raising funds, building meaningful relationships, and leading successful teams. As the Co-Founder and Director of Sales, Teams & Marketing at DRIVEN Relationships, Kelly is passionate about helping clients build strong, lasting connections. She approaches her work with empathy, strategy, and a commitment to making others feel valued. Kelly is happily married and has three incredible kids. She lives by Maya Angelou's timeless words: "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

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