Is being the number one business really a burden, or is that just a bad excuse? In this reaction, Matt breaks down the idea that being at the top is somehow worse than being second or third. The truth is, being number one comes with more opportunities, more recognition, and more control over your industry….
The best businesses don’t start with “How can I make the most money?”—they start with “How can I serve my customers better?” This reaction video breaks down why focusing on value over profit is the key to long-term success. Whether you’re detailing cars, running an online store, or offering a service, your mindset matters. Success…
Print-on-demand sounds like the perfect side hustle—you don’t need inventory, you don’t handle shipping, and all you have to do is upload designs. But is it really the best way to make six figures online? In this reaction, Matt breaks down the real challenges of print-on-demand that often get overlooked. Nothing in this video is…
Is the best way to build a strong sales team to find great salespeople first and then train them? While handling rejection is important, is it really the most important skill for success in sales? In this reaction, Matt breaks down why rapport-building, empathy, and communication skills might matter even more. People buy from those…
One of the recommendations I’ve heard from marketing people pretty much since the day I started in business twenty-five (!) years ago was that you should have a free gift to offer potential customers. You have to think any advice that’s been around that long has probably survived for a reason. And it does make…
A tiny home rental business sounds like a great idea, right? Buy a few units, rent them out, and start making passive income. But is it really that simple? In this reaction, Matt breaks down the real costs and challenges of this business model. Buying the homes is just step one—you also need land, permits,…
I think the temptation of most business owners is to focus on bringing in more customers as the one thing that will solve nearly all problems. I understand the thinking! More customers mean more revenue and fresh work to keep employees busy and the firm in growth mode. If you are bringing in new business…
So, are CPAs really out here just filing your taxes without trying to save you money? Well… it depends. In this reaction, Matt breaks down why choosing the right accountant matters way more than you think. If your CPA doesn’t know what cost segregation is, it’s probably because they don’t specialize in real estate—not because…
So, can you really buy an airplane and pay zero taxes? Sounds great, right? But let’s talk about the reality behind this so-called tax hack. Yes, business equipment—including planes—can be deducted, reducing taxable profits. But this strategy isn’t as simple as it sounds. You still need to pay for the plane, cover maintenance, fuel, insurance,…
In this version of “Would I Buy This”, we’ve got an auto repair shop in Paradise, which is Maui, Hawaii, if they’re being specific. So it’s an auto repair place. The asking price is 525,000, gross revenue is just over a million [1,070,120], and cash flow is 285,000. So just at first pass, I mean,…
