small business

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…

You might’ve heard you can buy a million-dollar business with a seller note and a bank loan — all without using your own money. Sounds great, right? Here’s the catch. Matt dives into what actually happens when you try that in the real world — and why having some of your own cash (and a…

The video Matt is reacting to nails the basics of private equity due diligence, but here’s what it leaves out: Due diligence is for everyone investing in a business. From checking financials to uncovering legal risks, this process is about knowing what you’re buying and how you can make it better. There are tons of…

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,…

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…

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…