Matthew Stern talks about his journey from digital marketing to becoming a telehealth startup entrepreneur, sharing insights on handling business challenges, celebrating milestones, and the importance of mental health. He also delves into his personal experiences with overcoming difficulties, including being homeless at 17, and how these experiences have shaped his entrepreneurial spirit. We talk about the significance of human connection in business, the impact of innovative healthcare solutions like GLP-1 medications, and why men's mental health is an essential focus in his ventures.

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• Matthew Stern: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewstern/
• MyStart Health: https://www.mystarthealth.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cacklemedia/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cacklemedia
• X: https://x.com/CackleMediaLLC
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CackleMedia
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cacklemedia/
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00:00 Introduction to Transferable Skills

00:15 Overcoming Startup Challenges

00:45 Embracing a Stoic Philosophy

02:11 Celebrating Milestones

04:11 Balancing Critique and Celebration

08:15 The Grind and Work Ethic

15:41 Early Life and Adversity

17:35 Early Hustles and Construction Work

18:21 College and Career Beginnings

19:38 First Job in Digital Marketing

21:35 Angel Rush Ventures and Mentorship

22:46 The Importance of Human Connection in Business

26:54 Telehealth and MyStart Health

32:36 Personal Motivations and Mental Health Advocacy

34:35 Final Thoughts and Encouragement