small business

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…

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…

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 watches a video that explores the four key strategies for cultivating a strong and lasting company culture. From hiring people based on their attributes and values, rather than just their experience, to empowering employees to take ownership and make decisions, these principles are crucial for creating a team that works well…

After you’ve been in business a while, you will hit a point where it seems like you’ve stalled. This happens to everyone. And it might be true- you might level off or even go backwards. I’ve struggled with this myself and even now- when I know better- it still is something that I have to…

In this reaction, Matt dives into the idea of using hourly reminders to keep yourself aligned with your “highest self” and avoid distractions. While the concept sounds good in theory, is it really practical for staying productive as a business owner? The idea of stopping everything every hour to question if you’re on the right…