In episode 2 of Built Without Permission, Matthew Mak discusses the importance of commitment and vision, detailing how he crafted a life plan in his teenage years that included milestones such as marriage and becoming a parent.

Tune in to hear inspiring stories and insights on what it truly takes to build something from nothing.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:44] The power of belief.

[00:06:04] Building without permission.

QUOTES

• "Not wishful thinking, not a daydream, a plan."
• "The ability to envision something and believe it into existence, to build without permission, without a blueprint handed to you, with anyone telling you it's possible, that's what this show is here to pass on."

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Matthew Mak

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattmak.builds/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matt.ozoriomak

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-mak-715bb825/ 

J and J Equipment Rental

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jandjequipmentrental/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/JJ-Equipment-Rental/

LinkedIn:  https://ca.linkedin.com/company/j-j-equipment-rental 

In this first-ever episode of Built Without Permission, Matthew Mak, co-founder of J & J Equipment Rental, discusses his transition into architecture and his commitment to building a life and career without waiting for the perfect moment—because he believes the right moment is always now.

Tune in for real stories and insights on building your own success without needing permission.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:46] Messy paths to success.

[00:04:22] Start building something of your own.

QUOTES

• "The right moment was always right now."
• "You don't need permission to start building."

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Matthew Mak

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattmak.builds/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matt.ozoriomak

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-mak-715bb825/ 

J and J Equipment Rental

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jandjequipmentrental/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/JJ-Equipment-Rental/

LinkedIn:  https://ca.linkedin.com/company/j-j-equipment-rental 

Everyone loves the idea of building a business…

Until it’s time to actually do it.

No one talks about the part where you quit the “safe” thing…

Pick up something completely different…

And figure it out while the bills are still due.

That’s where this show lives.

Built Without Permission isn’t about theory.

It’s not another “10 steps to success” podcast from someone who’s never had to pivot mid-month because reality punched them in the face.

This is for the ones who’ve started over. The ones who’ve been told, “That doesn’t make sense.”

The ones who didn’t wait for a green light… they just went.

Matthew Mak went from folding dress shirts…

To landscaping…
To bussing at night clubs...
To architecture during the day, tow trucking at night…
To build multiple businesses the hard way—
Trial, error, and expensive lessons.

And now he’s pulling back the curtain on what it actually takes.

The decisions.
The pivots.
The moments where you either figure it out… or you don’t eat.

If you’ve got that itch to build something…
But you’re tired of waiting for the “right time”…
Good.

You’re exactly who this is for.

Because the truth is—The people who win?

They didn’t wait for permission.