Sales prospecting often feels like searching for a needle in a haystack. You know your ideal customers are out there, but finding and convincing them to engage can be a challenge. Successful prospecting isn’t just about reaching out; it’s about starting meaningful conversations that lead to lasting relationships. Whether you’re a seasoned sales professional or…
Running a small business today means staying ahead of constant changes. What worked last year might not cut it in 2025. With new technologies, shifting consumer habits, and evolving market conditions, small business owners need to be proactive. Whether you’re looking to grow your business, improve efficiency, or better connect with customers, understanding key trends…
In this edition of “Would I Buy This Business” we are looking at a brand new built car wash with real estate, newly established, hundred percent employee-run. So car washes are one of those classic businesses that people talk about when they’re looking at putting some of their money to work. I don’t know if…
Ever heard of a product being compared to broccoli? Matt compares this Indiegogo product to broccoli. Watch to see why. CapForge has worked with 1000+ ecommerce businesses and other small businesses and has seen some great products out there! In this series, we look at new products on the market and see if they are…
In this video, Matt reviews a video that comes down to a lesson in pricing. If you have a service-based business and feel overbooked you might not be pricing high enough. Watch to learn why you should price higher. There are tons of people out on social media giving business advice. Some of it is…
In today’s video, Matt reviews how it can be costly in many ways if you don’t pay you’re employees the best you can. Matt agrees and goes into a little more detail as to why you should. Check out this video, especially if you’re best employees keep leaving for better pay. There are tons of…
Pretty much everything I write about in this newsletter comes directly from what I am experiencing in running my own business right now or have run into in helping other people with theirs. Today’s topic is very much what I’ve been thinking about for this business. It’s not anything splashy or “secret” or something you’ll…
The video Matt reviews today has made a crazy claim, but besides that point, it has some good tips. This video gives three tips on how to get the most value out of your business when you’re selling your business. There are tons of people out on social media giving business advice. Some of it…
In this version of today’s “Would I Buy This Business” is a luxury imported rug retailer and National Rug Service. I’m not sure what a National Rug Service is. Does that mean they sell online and you can buy it from anywhere even though it looks like they’re located in maybe the Seattle area? I…
In this startup review video, Matt goes over this pool safety alarm. Its main feature is AI-powered to help recognize people in the pool to alert you. Is this just a product really going to help with pool safety or is it just AI hype? Watch this video for Matt’s thoughts. CapForge has worked with…