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In this video, Matt reacts to a viral pitch claiming that AI is not the future—because it’s already here—and that you can start making $10K/month offering AI services to businesses. But here’s the problem: if it’s such a golden opportunity, why is the speaker selling a course instead of doing it herself? Matt breaks down…

Matt watched a video claiming these three businesses will thrive in a 2025 recession: junk removal, digital marketing, and HVAC. Here’s his honest reaction. He breaks down the real challenges, hidden costs, and what it actually takes to succeed in each one. Spoiler: it’s not as easy as it sounds. There are tons of people…

Matt reacts to a short video on the “3 golden rules of selling” and breaks down what really matters in a sales conversation. From talking to the right person to building trust, he shares practical insights and where these tips hit—or miss—the mark. There are tons of people out on social media giving business advice.…

I assume you know what Shark Tank is, but just in case you don’t own a TV or hate reality television, let me briefly explain. In this show, entrepreneurs present their business briefly to five experienced investors in the hopes of getting an investment and the investors pepper the business owners with questions about why…

Matt reacts to a popular clip explaining how companies built on subscriptions are seen as massively more valuable — but is it always true? He unpacks the logic behind recurring revenue, challenges the “8x valuation” claim, and offers real-world advice for entrepreneurs thinking about starting (or pivoting) a business. There are tons of people out…

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…

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…