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"In business you need a little bit a of luck, and maybe just a damn good idea and I think we had both of those things."

Let's take it back to 1993 where after a $500 investment and access to his fraternity house's kitchen, Matt's life changed in an unbelievable way.

Throughout his college career, Matt kept finding himself drawn to the concept of food delivery, and specifically how there were little to no options on college campuses. When combining that with his love for chicken wings, Wing Zone was born and over the course of 27 years has been able to reach 6 different countries with 140+ locations.

However, after a five year hiatus, Matt came back into the business but this time with Epic Wings - and they have taken San Diego by storm!

Tune in to episode 243 to find out how Matt opened his first storefront, details publishing an Amazon best-seller and much more!

For more information about Matt Friedman:

Website: https://mattfriedman.com/
Facebook: Matt Friedman Speaks
LinkedIn: Matt Friedman

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"There's a lot of things in life that are easy to do but hard to do well, and we just want to focus on the things that we can do well."

Tom and the team over at Interview Valet are only interested in amplifying the good messages - there is already enough darkness in the world. The mission since day one has been to introduce inspiring thought leaders to millions of people they could serve for the betterment of all.

While they may start with getting these leaders on podcasts, it goes beyond just sitting down with someone and having a conversation.

Tune in to episode 242 as Tom discusses developing a fully remote team of 22 people, breaks down how they are using AI to their advantage and much more!

For more information about Interview Valet:

Website: https://interviewvalet.com/d2b/
Facebook: Interview Valet
LinkedIn: Tom Schwab ; Interview Valet

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"My goal is to help you create financial security by monetizing what you already know and do."

What happens when life throws you a curveball and something you wanted since a teenager is no longer a reality for you?

Bart never imagined losing out on his FBI dreams because of an eye surgery, but he knew he had to pivot one way or another. It all started with a trip to Japan where he began exporting trailers.

From there, anything that crossed his path - he always thought to himself...how can I monetize this?

Tune in to episode 241 as Bart recalls his leg amputation in 2024, explains how he uses AI to create music and much more!

For more information about the Side Hustle Samurai:

Website: https://thesidehustlesamurai.com/ ; https://ai.bartmerrell.com/blindspot
Facebook: Bart Merrell
LinkedIn: Bart Merrell

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"I wanted to approach health differently. I was more interested in not only just longevity and living longer, but living better for as many of those years as possible."

We hear it all the time: Health is wealth. There is so much out there to learn and choose from, that taking care of the body can be easier said than done. Companies want to make money, and not everyone is doing it the honest way.

Carl experienced this frustration and confusion firsthand and decided to pivot into the health and wellness space to tackle things head on. Nature City is a collaboration between Carl and his wife, Beth with a true focus on healthy aging.

Tune in to episode 240 as Carl breaks down the importance of scientifically studied ingredients, reveals their top selling product and much more!

For more information about Nature City:

Website: naturecity.com
Instagram: @naturecityus
Facebook: NatureCity
YouTube: @naturecitysupplements

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"The right words at the right time to the right people can change your life."

Simply put: Words Matter! Aurora recognizes that entrepreneurs, experts and leaders sometimes need help defining their message and being more clear in the way they communicate.

In a world where AI is rapidly proliferating, it is imperative to maintain your story, style, smile and Socrates.

Tune in to episode 239 as Aurora speaks to the prevalence of audiobooks, YouTube and Amazon, reveals what all thought leaders must have and much more!

For more information:

Website: aurorawinter.com ; turnwordsintowealth.com
LinkedIn: Aurora Winter

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"The path to being in business is a lot easier if you do it correctly now, than it was 10 years ago, 20 years ago, 30 years ago."

When Matthew became a lawyer, he directly witnessed clients being underserved by law firms locally, in the suburbs and larger ones worldwide. On top of that his father owned a business and also faced similar issues.

As a result, Matthew decided to place his focus on helping small businesses, entrepreneurs and startups with various legal issues.

For all those who are located in Florida, New York or Washington D.C. - look no further, help has arrived.

Tune in to episode 238 as Matthew explains the difference in reciprocity amongst various states, discusses some things to avoid as a business owner and much more!

For more information:

Website: https://fornarolegal.com/
Instagram: @fornaro_legal
LinkedIn: Matthew Fornaro, P.A.
YouTube: @matthewfornarop.a.7953

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"Every stage of your business growth requires a different version of you as the business owner."

Antwon is all about removing the complexities from being a business owner or entrepreneur and focusing on what it takes to execute. Scaling your business will not be possible if you are not changing the capacity in which you operate.

They are not asking you to relinquish control completely, but rather truly step into the role of CEO and take advantage of the resources at your disposal. As you work with Antwon and the team, you'll come to the realization that they don't call him "The Skillful Advisor" for no reason.

Tune in to episode 237 as Antwon reveals his ideal client, recalls how two decades in the Army contributed to the experience he has today and much more!

For more information about The Skillful Advisor:

Website: antwonperson.com
LinkedIn: Antwon Person

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"My big belief is let's get off the sidelines, quit talking in hypotheticals and jump in...that's just where the magic happens."

You may not have everything 100% figured out, but movement towards the goal is always a step in the right direction. Jon got his start in non-food franchising around 10 years ago and it wasn't long before he began helping others do the same.

FranBridge Consulting will teach you the various ways to acquire a franchise, maintain it and what it takes to continue to scale. Jon and the team are here to serve YOU - and allow you to develop a new perspective around business ownership.

So what was the lightbulb moment for Jon that allowed him to transition from the corporate world to consulting and non-food franchising?

Tune in to episode 236 as Jon reveals his ideal client, breaks down why net worth is important in this industry and much more! 

For more information about FranBridge Consulting:

Website: https://franbridgeconsulting.com/
LinkedIn: Jon Ostenson
YouTube: @JonOstensonFBC

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"What I learned in my business is do marketing before you need marketing."

When you hit a rough patch in business or in life, what is your response? Matt knew that he was destined for greatness and although his business took a hit at one point, he refused to accept defeat.

Instead he decided to shift his focus on marketing and being intentional with building an authentic team around the business. Scaling your company can be a process, but Eightx is here to help you analyze the data to know what it takes to make it happen.

Tune in to episode 235 as Matt reveals what website's algorithm took him back to square one, debuts a new company and much more!


For more information:

Website: https://eightx.co/
LinkedIn: Eightx - Fractional CFOs for FMCG Brands ; Matt Putra
Facebook: Eightx
Email: [email protected]

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"What if someone is able to figure out a way to use your technology in 10 years and they made all the money in the world?"

It's not everyday that you get to pick the brain of a patent attorney, but do you know the ins and outs of what they do? Austin will walk you through the entire process, but also let you know that engineering school is where it all started for him.

So how did a smoke detection system and wireless doorbells bring us to where we are today?

Tune in to episode 234 as Austin explains how important names are for products, breaks down the longevity of patents and much more!

For more information:

Website: https://bondererpatents.com/
Instagram: @austin_the_patent_attorney
LinkedIn: Austin Bonderer
YouTube: ⁨@AustinThePatentAttorney⁩
Facebook: The Law Office of Austin Bonderer, Patent Attorney 

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