Business Growth

The first job I had out of college was as an assistant restaurant manager. I was twenty one at the time and had never managed anyone. I got pretty thorough training in all the aspects of running the restaurant- I spent time at each of the three kitchen stations and doing all the front of…

Are service businesses really the wrong choice? Matt reacts to the argument against service-based businesses and shares a more balanced view. The truth? Both models have tradeoffs. But the capital requirements, cash flow cycles, and margin differences between product and service businesses might surprise you. Let’s talk about what the original video got right—and what…

New Amazon sellers are being told to just “split the pie.” But in this reaction, Matt explains how sales actually get distributed — and why the top sellers eat first (and most). Whether you’re in wholesale or private label, you’ll want to rethink your strategy after watching this. There are tons of people out on…

 Managing your business finances just got a whole lot easier with QuickBooks Online. In this video, we’re walking you through how to download, review, and categorize your bank and credit card transactions step-by-step—whether you’re just getting started or looking to clean up your bookkeeping workflow. Here’s what we’ll cover: Downloading your latest transactions Reviewing and…

Reacting to advice from the CEO of 7-Eleven on scaling businesses, using debt, and balancing risk and reward. Is this advice useful for small business owners? Or is it out of touch with the reality most entrepreneurs face? In this video, Matt breaks down the nuances, points out what applies (and what doesn’t), and highlights…

Are these small business tips actually helping entrepreneurs or leading them astray? In this reaction, Matt dissects 5 popular strategies for business success—from the value of being unique to the risks of branding yourself too personally. Learn what really matters for long-term growth and customer loyalty. There are tons of people out on social media…

In this video, Matt reacts to a list of “5 Things You Need to Know Before Hiring Employees” — and let’s just say, not all of them hold up. The first tip? Absolutely essential. The second? Head-scratcher. The rest? Mostly vague statements. Matt breaks down what actually matters when hiring your first (or 100th) employee…

In this video, Matt reacts to a clip where an entrepreneur shares the intense pressure of running a high-debt, high-stakes business and the mindset he believes is necessary to succeed — always grinding, never getting complacent, and staying in constant motion to avoid collapse. While he respects the hustle, Matt dives into why this “always-on”…

In this video, Matt reacts to a great piece of advice about building a business that’s not tied to your personal brand. While having your name and face associated with your business might feel great at first, it can actually hurt your ability to scale and sell. If your business is reliant on you, it…