How to Stop Drowning in Debt
Over the years I have coached and spoken to many entrepreneurs surrounding money, debt, and business finance. I remember just over a decade ago, I was massively in debt to the tune of $172,000. I always share the story of climbing out, and the challenge of conquering debt and kicking it in the face. The […]
What Entrepreneurial Voices Do You Listen To?
As entrepreneurs, we hear voices everyday. We hear voices from the outside and hear voices from within. These voices, when received, processed and implanted into our lives, businesses and permanent thought patterns are what ultimately determine our outcomes. There are two distinct categories of voices that we pick up. Fear, doubt, and discouragement are all […]
Why Entrepreneurs Need Adversity
As business owners, each morning presents us with the challenge of expanding our company and propelling it forward. Along the journey, unexpected issues arise and barriers obstruct our progress. Despite our aversion to them, these challenges, which I refer to as adversity, are essential for entrepreneurs and anyone aspiring to succeed in life, commerce, and […]
Social Media and Facebook Etiquette
Wherever the eyes and attention are, business follows. In 2016, it is obvious that people are staring down at their phones, tablet, or computer when they are cruising and checking social media, often more focused on their online interactions than their real-life interactions. Understanding appropriate social media etiquette is essential when a business learns how […]
What Profit Really Means
One of the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur is they consistently make profit. Along with making a profit, they consistently keep and reinvest their profits to win financially. Last week, I wrote about how to be more profitable as an entrepreneur and discussed three key things relating to being more profitable. I left out the fact […]
How to Improve Customer Service
Entrepreneurs are constantly looking for methods to enhance customer service, which is becoming more of a lost art in modern society. The fundamentals of good customer service advise you, the business owner, to express gratitude to your clients for their business, their time, and their investment in your good or service. This fundamental idea is […]
Traits of a Successful Entrepreneur
What are the requirements for entrepreneurship success? What characteristics do successful and influential entrepreneurs share? Here is what I have discovered holds true for all of the incredible entrepreneurs I have met over the years and learned from as well as spent time with. Passion. If you were paid a billion dollars tomorrow, what would […]
Entrepreneur Lessons from Las Vegas
Las Vegas hold lots of lessons entrepreneurs can apply to their business and life. The lights, energy, emotion, experience and life on the strip is a must see for many reasons. I always view and observe things through an entrepreneurial lens. Here are a three quick insights, experiences and lessons I have taken away from […]
What Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Cam Newton
Cam Newton is getting a lot of attention following Super Bowl 50. Entrepreneurs may learn a lot from the public’s reaction to Cam and his Super Bowl 50 performance. Here are a few things for businesses to think about on this topic. When you play in a big game, like the Super Bowl, all eyes […]
The Myth of Time Management
During the course of my career as an entrepreneur and business coach, I have had the opportunity to network with business owners and entrepreneurs operating enterprises in a wide variety of fields. One of the questions that I get asked the most often is this one. “Matt, I am struggling with time management. Can you […]