When Things Go Bad In Business

When things go bad in business, as they inevitably will, handling business challenges becomes a critical skill. I recently spoke with a small business owner who had just faced his first major setback. His company had been growing significantly throughout the year, and things were going extremely well. He was riding the entrepreneurial roller coaster, […]

3 Keys To Success in Life, Leadership and Business

Through my encounters with successful entrepreneurs and leaders, I’ve uncovered the key strategies that form the foundation of success in life and leadership. In doing so, I discovered 3 things that all of them shared. When it comes to being successful not just in business, but also in leadership, family, friendship, hobbies, and life in […]

How to Lead When Things Don’t Go As Planned

When we decided to take our company’s leadership team to Spain for a weeklong leadership immersion retreat, we knew there would be a lot of planning involved.  In the months leading up to our Ultimate Immersion Experience, the planning team, consisting of my wife, Emily, Marketing and Events Manager, Danielle, and Executive Assistant, Frances, spent […]

How to Market to Grow Your Business

If you are an entrepreneur and the owner of a business, there is a good possibility that you have pondered this topic at some point: What is the best method of marketing to grow my business? Over the course of my career as a business coach, I have had the opportunity to consult with and […]

How to Win Business Awards

Matt Shoup Award Winning Company

I have been self-employed and the proprietor of my own company for the past two decades. Many business owners have approached me for assistance in running their companies or to inquire about hiring me as a business coach. When it comes to matters of marketing and advertising, one of the first questions that I am […]

5 Steps to Embrace The Unexpected in Business and Leadership

My son, Riley, and I recently hiked the last 72 miles of the Camino de Santiago. This week’s blog is part of a series titled: Leadership Lessons from the Camino de Santiago.  Riley and I began our hike on day 1 filled with excitement and energy to spend the next 6 days hiking to Santiago […]

A Small Act of Kindness Can Bring Massive Joy And Happiness To Others.

I recently hiked the last 115 km/72 miles of the Camino de Sanitago in Spain with my son, Riley.  This adventure was filled with many memories that Riley and I will cherish for the rest of our lives.  Along this 6-day journey we learned many lessons that I promised I would share and expand on […]

Leadership Lessons from the Camino de Santiago

I just returned from Spain from a three-week adventure with my son, Riley. It was an adventure filled with fun, sun, cuisine, culture, and some much-needed father-son time. One of the highlights of our three weeks in Spain was a 6-day, 72-mile hike on the Camino de Santiago. We hiked the last 115 km (72 […]