McCLURE

Tenacious Drive

You can have all of the raw tal ent and knowledge in the world, but if you don’t apply it, hone it and put it to use with some effort, it can all go for naught.

Realizing that makes it even more special when you see someone who has all of those positive attributes — coupled with a tenacious drive to grow and be better for those he serves.

Those are the words that describe Matthew McClure, Commercial Associate with JP Weigand & Sons.

In the Center of the Action Matt grew up in New York. As he was coming of age, he and his family moved to Kansas City, and he finished high school in Olathe. Like more young adults, Matt wasn’t sure which direction he wanted to take at first in life.

“I dabbled in college at the University of Kansas until I decided what I wanted to do. I worked for a company in the fighting industry and that became a big part of my life,” Matt remembers. “I was very involved with Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I’m still active in BJJ and try to compete from time to time.

was a trying time. Eventually, I sold it to one of the trainers who worked for me.”

Searching for a New Step

As Matt considered his next professional moves, he thought about his wife and 2-year-old son.

“I was trying to figure out my next move and the best way to support my family … to that transition pretty seamless,” Matt says.

“When I first started in June of 2021, I felt like when I was opening my business. There was a learning curve, but my approach was diving in.”

Along the way, Matt has been grateful for the mentorship of senior agents who have been willing to help him navigate obstacles and keep learning.

“It is a fantastic environment here,” he says. “JP Weigand has always been run like a family business and that’s how they treat you.”

During 2022 (the year that Matt considers as his first full year), he earned the Rising Star award for Commercial for South Central Kansas and became the Commercial Rookie of the Year. He has kept moving forward from there.

Fueled by Family

My success has been with support of my family and friends, including my wife, Courtney, and our children — Maverick and Bodie,” Matt says.

“Courtney has been very supportive. She understood this is a long-term career.”

In his free time, Matt has a lifelong love of fitness and JiuJitsu that he continues.

“Fitness is a big part of my life. That’s a pretty big catalyst in my life. For the last 17 years my first love has been Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I have a very flexible schedule. I pick and choose when I can … I train at Fox Fitness with Jake Fox,” Matt says.

“I also recently got into cars. I’ve got two muscle cars, including a 1967 Chevelle SS and a 1993 Ford Mustang.”

The energy that Matt shares with the world is positive and

FITNESS IS A BIG PART OF MY LIFE. THAT’S A PRETTY BIG CATALYST IN MY LIFE. FOR THE LAST 17 YEARS MY FIRST LOVE HAS BEEN BRAZILIAN