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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…

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…

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…

Everyone says “take risks” and “be transparent” in business—but what does that really mean? In this reaction video, Matt dives into a trending list of business do’s and don’ts and gives his take on what works, what’s dangerous, and what’s often misunderstood. If you’re building a business, you need to hear this BEFORE you follow…

One of the most overlooked ways to make your business bigger is by making your business smaller. The usual reaction to that is No, I don’t think so, not for my business. And I get it- the natural reaction of the small business owner is to take everything that comes in and then afterwards figure…

In this video, Matt reacts to a popular clip from an 18-year-old entrepreneur sharing his advice for young people starting out in business. The core message? “Turn your hobby into a business.” While that sounds appealing, Matt offers a more grounded take—what works for one person may not work for everyone. Learn the risks, realities,…

This video reacts to a viral claim that you can get $200,000 in business funding with no revenue, no tax returns, and no bank statements—just an LLC. Sounds too good to be true? That’s because it probably is. Matt breaks down exactly why this kind of “capital stacking” pitch raises red flags, and why you…

 Welcome to our QuickBooks tutorial! Today, we’ll walk you through how to apply, edit, and delete credit memos in QuickBooks Online. Whether you’re new to QuickBooks or just need a refresher, this guide will help you manage customer credits efficiently. Credit memos are essential for adjusting customer balances, whether due to returns, overpayments, or billing…

The 80/20 Rule, also known as the Pareto Principle, states that roughly 80% of outcomes come from 20% of causes. In business, this concept is powerful for identifying what activities, customers, or products yield the greatest results. The problem is, it’s easy to forget and easy to ignore. When we make a to-do list, we…