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The Business Owner Rollercoaster

By Matt · July 15, 2025
I was probably lucky in my entrepreneurial journey that the first business I ever was part of launching was an investor backed startup. I was in the MBA program at SDSU, and in my second year, I got an internship to work with two experienced business owners who wanted to launch a new business. This…
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7 Strategies to Successfully Scale Your Business in 2025

By Arvin Faustino · July 8, 2025
The word “growth” used to feel simple enough. Just sell more, hire more, open more doors. But in 2025, the rules have changed. Small businesses are finding themselves juggling shifting customer expectations, labor shortages in some areas, and a relentless wave of technology that’s equal parts blessing and headache. Scaling your business no longer means…
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Should You Take Out a Loan to Start a Business?

By Arvin Faustino · July 8, 2025
So you’ve got an idea, maybe it came to you in the shower, maybe you’ve been stewing over it for years, and now you’re itching to turn it into a business. There’s just one hiccup: money. So, should you take out a loan to get things rolling? It’s a question that keeps plenty of would-be…
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8 Ways to Handle Difficult Employees Like a Pro

By Arvin Faustino · July 8, 2025
Every leader, at some point, encounters difficult employees whose behaviors disrupt the team’s rhythm. These are the ones who drain morale, resist direction, or create tension where there should be trust. For small business owners, these situations can feel especially daunting. Unlike large corporations, you may not have a dedicated HR department or layers of…
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5 Red Flags To Be Aware of When Buying a Business

By Arvin Faustino · July 8, 2025
Buying a business can feel like buying a house, except the foundation is invisible, the walls can talk, and the kitchen might be run by someone planning to quit next week. On the surface, everything may look perfect. A charming little café with exposed brick walls, a steady stream of loyal customers, and numbers that…
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How to Avoid Wheeling Spinning- My Time Management Technique

By Matt · July 1, 2025
As a business owner, you are constantly being pulled in different directions. It comes with the territory- everyone wants a piece of your time. The problem is not all demands are created equal (see my recent article on the 80/20 rule!), and if you just spent your time doing things other people asked you to…
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No Equity? No Problem? Think Again…

By April · June 23, 2025
You might’ve heard you can buy a million-dollar business with a seller note and a bank loan — all without using your own money. Sounds great, right? Here’s the catch. Matt dives into what actually happens when you try that in the real world — and why having some of your own cash (and a…
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Buying a Business? Why Due Diligence Could Save You Millions

By April · June 19, 2025
The video Matt is reacting to nails the basics of private equity due diligence, but here’s what it leaves out: Due diligence is for everyone investing in a business. From checking financials to uncovering legal risks, this process is about knowing what you’re buying and how you can make it better. There are tons of…
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Why Buying a Business Still Isn’t “Easy”

By April · June 18, 2025
Thinking of buying a business instead of starting one? Matt breaks down what that really means in terms of risk, funding, and long-term success. This is his reaction to a common argument that buying is the “easier” path—something he’s seen play out both ways in real life. Watch before you jump in! There are tons…