We all have those pivotal moments in life where we just know it's time to strike out on our own and be the boss. We're going to delve into what it takes to start your own business and totally own it.

But let's get down to business – the real estate business, that is. We're going to take a deep dive into the market and give you the lowdown on what's hot.

And we all know buying and selling can be a little daunting. That's why we're going to give you the inside scoop on how to tell if a property is overpriced or underpriced. Plus, we'll let you in on some killer marketing strategies that'll get your property sold in no time.

Communication is key, so we're going to show you how to talk with both buyers and sellers.

Last but not least, we're going to give you the things you absolutely need to do if you want to sell your home like a total pro.

Don't wait – jump on in, pop in those headphones, and get ready to level up your real estate game!

If you’ve enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more. 

Episode Highlights:

• Welcome to the I Drink From Skulls Podcast [00:00]
• The defining moment where Adam knew he had to go out on his own [2:58]
• How to balance work and family life [5:26]
• Social media is a highlight reel [7:55]
• The real estate market in Southeast Queensland [10:19]
• The difference between overpriced and underpriced property [18:17]
• A good marketing strategy that can deliver results quickly [21:00]
• The importance of communicating with sellers and buyers [23:58]

About our Guest

Adam Boettcher is the Director of Boettchers Estate Agents. He has a portfolio of customers that range from investors, renovators and frequent referrals from satisfied customers. He focuses on mentoring his team to take the same flexible approach he uses to quickly develop a rapport that leads to direct and honest communication. His team takes pride in quick presentation of a more effectively tailored and focused property list.

Connect with Mat Smith:

• Website: https://matsmithconsulting.com/ 

• Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matsmithconsulting
• Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/straighttalkforbusinessownersandsalesclosers
• Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@matsmithconsulting
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Connect with Adam:

Website: https://boettchers.com.au/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamboettcher1/ 

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/adam.boettcher.96 

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Business and entrepreneurship can be a wild ride! One minute you're up, and the next, you're down in the dumps. It's crazy, tough, and sometimes downright frustrating!

In this episode, we're spilling the tea on how to power through those pesky hurdles and stay on track as a boss.

We'll be diving deep into some serious business talk: how to build your own biz machine, and the power of having an offensive mindset.

We're all about keeping it real and sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly.  Authenticity is key, and we're not afraid to get real and share the struggles that come with being a business owner.

So grab a drink, kick back, and join us for an honest and insightful talk with Adam Niec. We'll give you the lowdown on how to avoid common business problems and stay in the game. Don't miss out on this awesome ride, tune in now!

If you’ve enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more. 

Episode Highlights:

• Welcome to the I Drink From Skulls Podcast [00:00]
• The moments that define you as an entrepreneur [2:47]
• Shiny object syndrome leads to burnout [9:07]
• How to get your credit score back up [15:55]
• The importance of building your machine [21:21]
• Difference between a good business and a bad business [30:58]
• Sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly [37:02]

About our Guest

Adam Niec has 8 years of payment processing experience and over 750+ merchants served. He brings a genuine and consultative approach to a business' payment ecosystem. He is the owner and creator of Rate Tracker. His company helps business owners find the most secure, efficient, and streamlined payment processing solution(s).

Connect with Mat Smith:

• Website: www.matsmithconsulting.com

• Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matsmithconsulting
• Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/straighttalkforbusinessownersandsalesclosers
• Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@matsmithconsulting
• Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matsmithconsulting/

Connect with Adam:

• Website: https://ratetracker.io/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamniec/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adam.niec.9
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepaymentsdude/

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Are you ready to take your business to the next level in 2023? Do you want to stay ahead of the game this year? 

In this episode, you'll get the inside scoop on money and learn how to make your business more profitable. Find out why focusing on one specific area is key to your success, and get tips on making killer buying decisions.

And if you're wondering about financing options for your clients, we've got you covered with all the deets.

And for all you networkers out there, don't miss the tips on how to keep track of the people you meet. It's the ultimate hack for growing your business and making the connections you need to succeed.

So what are you waiting for? Tune in now to this episode of the I Drink From Skulls Podcast as Christopher Scoville joins us to get the inside scoop on money and business in 2023… and you might even have some laughs along the way!

If you’ve enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more. 

Episode Highlights:

• Welcome to the I Drink From Skulls Podcast [00:00]
• The inside scoop on money and things that are happening in 2023 [3:18]
• Why you need to focus on one specific area of your business [8:33]
• Offering financing for your clients [12:02]
• How to make a good buying decision [17:27]
• The Field of Dreams story [22:03]
• Tips when it comes to selling a home [30:40]
• How do you keep track of the people that you meet? [38:34]

About our Guest

Christopher Scoville has been in the trades for a long time. He has also been in the financing side of home improvement, commercial, and residential for over twenty-six years now. He owns a little software company that's got about 13,000 members now called BluePagesPro.

Connect with Mat Smith:

• Website: www.matsmithconsulting.com
• Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matsmithconsulting
• Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/straighttalkforbusinessownersandsalesclosers
• Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@matsmithconsulting
• Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matsmithconsulting/

Connect with Christopher:

Website: https://christopherscoville.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheScoShow 

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Mastering the Art of Leadership: A Journey Without End. 

Be inspired by good leaders and follow in their footsteps. Read what they read, learn what they learn, and watch yourself soar to new heights.

Successful businesses are built on a foundation of leadership and trust. Great leaders trust their team to tackle tasks, freeing them up to focus on other important leadership duties. In return, employees trust their leaders to empower them to do their best at work.

In this episode of the I Drink From Skulls Podcast, Dan Costantino joins us on his journey from humble beginnings until taking a bold step towards entrepreneurship and builds a multi-million-dollar property empire!

If you’ve enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more. 

See you on the next one! 

Episode Highlights:

• Welcome to the I Drink From Skulls Podcast [00:00]
• The battles and struggles along the way [6:41]
• How to protect yourself when dealing with contractors [08:59]
• Becoming a good leader [11:37]
• What investing looks like in 2023 [18:41]
• How to get started in real estate investing [23:36]
• What is Apex Investors and how does it work?[29:57]

About our Guest

Dan Costantino is a Real Estate Entrepreneur in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His companies specialize in Renovations, Flips, Rentals, and Hard Money Lending. With a Partner, they own a Property Management company that services their properties. After 20 years in sales, he leverages the value of relationships and prides himself in doing things the right way.

Connect with Dan:

• Website: https://www.412ah.com/ 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dancostantino/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancostantino_/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-costantino/

Connect with Mat Smith:

• Website: www.matsmithconsulting.com
• Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/matsmithconsulting
• Join our Facebook Group: straighttalkforbusinessownersandsalesclosers
• Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @matsmithconsulting
• Follow us on Instagram: @matsmithconsulting

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Having a united goal is powerful.

Oftentimes, business owners and entrepreneurs focus only on one thing: PROFIT. 

There is nothing wrong with it, but only a few go out of their way to help fellow business owners become better. No competition, just a group of people with the same mindset of making the industry a pleasant place to work. 

In this episode of the I Drink From Skulls Podcast, Corey Combes joins us to give insights on his journey from recovery to making a big impact in the industry through his personal values. 

Tune in to learn more about how to make yourself stand out from a competitive market. 

If you’ve enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more. 

See you on the next one! 

Episode Highlights:

• Welcome to the I Drink From Skulls Podcast [00:00]
• Corey’s view on recovery [01:59]
• The power of having a united goal [07:31]
• Having people with the same mindset [09:56]
• Challenges experienced in the field [14:34]
• How do you separate yourself in a very competitive market? [20:40]
• Advice for people who want to start their own business [29:53]

About our Guest

Corey Combes is the Founder of SouthShore Roofing & Exteriors. His primary focus is new home construction and large-scale historic renovations. When he was a student, he did some work for a residential remodelling company in New York City. He carried the lessons he learned there about hard work and integrity which formed the stand of his current company which are: integrity, transparency, and honesty. The company is also known for their educational approach to the roofing industry. They have educators who help the people to know about their project's needs from start to finish.

Connect with Corey:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/corey.corey.718689

Facebook business page: https://www.facebook.com/SouthShoreRoofingandExteriors

Website: https://southshorecontractorstampa.com/

Connect with Mat Smith:

• Website: www.matsmithconsulting.com
• Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/matsmithconsulting
• Join our Facebook Group: straighttalkforbusinessownersandsalesclosers
• Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @matsmithconsulting
• Follow us on Instagram: @matsmithconsulting

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Crush the day before it crushes you.

While most people hit the snooze button and scramble through the day, there are folks who dive head first into what needs to be done and turn this into a massive opportunity to set up a daily routine for success.

In this episode of the I Drink From Skulls podcast, Drewbie Wilson joins us to deep dive into his personal development and his journey in the entrepreneur world. Living through his personal mantra… ‘’Crush the day before it crushes you’’

Tune in to learn more about what it takes to be relentless in your approach and manifest the kind of success you deserve.

Put your finger on the pulse… Keep slaying my friends!

If you’ve enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more. 

See you on the next one! 

Episode Highlights:

• Welcome to the I Drink From Skulls Podcast [00:00]
• Crush the day before it crushes you [1:34]
• Drewbie’s journey before APEX [3:44]
• Generating leads in social media [6:25]
• How to deal with the fear of not having the money to invest [9:30]
• Don’t be afraid to give free stuff  to help some people to get the thing that you want [16:10]
• Unlocking the scarcity mindset [17:21]
• You don’t have to bring monetary value to a relationship for it to be a valuable relationship [20:26]
• The importance of calling the damn leads [22:57]
• Why it’s important to monitor the sales team [26:22]
• Time management [29:08]
• The importance of being intentional about your family time [34:25]

About our Guest

Drewbie Wilson is a sales and systems strategist with a proven track record of success. He has been in the sales industry since 2008, managing teams and helping businesses build and maintain client relationships. From tech support in a software startup to Vice President of a multi-million dollar consulting company, Break Free Academy, he understands what it means to start at the bottom and work to the top. Over the last 10 years, he's helped build systems that have generated millions of dollars in sales for small businesses. 

Connect with Mat Smith:

• Website: www.matsmithconsulting.com
• Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/matsmithconsulting
• Join our Facebook Group: straighttalkforbusinessownersandsalesclosers
• Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @matsmithconsulting
• Follow us on Instagram: @matsmithconsulting

Connect with Drewbie Wilson:

• Website: https://www.drewbiewilson.com/

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There has always been a hunger for instant business success.

The idea of big cash flows and immediate return of investments is tempting, isn't it?

But still, no single business strategy is a guarantee of success. There are many brilliant business ideas and strategies out there that still fail. The big question is… WHY?

In this episode of the I Drink From Skulls Podcast, Andrew Ammons joins us to talk about a secret in what causes success and the importance of knowing yourself better in the way you plan and scale your business. We deep dive into the most underutilized business strategy which could be a gold mine for many entrepreneurs… But only if you play it right. 

If you’ve enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more. 

See you on the next one! 

Episode Highlights:

• Introducing Andrew Ammons (0:00)
• More into who Andrew Ammons is (1:43)
• How relationships and people contribute to business traction (4:02)
• The importance of coaching and teaching the lifetime value of a customer (8:33)
• An example of a typical telemarketer who disregarded customer value (10:22)  
• A look on the scaling and building of Andrew's business (15:14)
• What business owners or entrepreneurs often overlook (18:21)
• How was growing and diversifying his business looked like before (19:41)
• How he pulled the business back up from a struggle (22:43) 
• What would he do differently if he could go back? (25:00)
• Why you need to be intentional in every area of business(27:44)
• A self definition of business success and fulfillment (28:42)
• Pivoting from roofing to real estate investing (35:47)
• How to figure out what a customer really needs (37:44)

About our Guest

Andrew Ammons is an expert in business building, strategy and problem solving. A trained people-centered salesman with more than ten years of business development expertise. With a family background in general contracting, he is on a mission to level up professionalism in the industry by educating customers and fellow contractors alike.

Connect with Mat Smith:

• Website: www.matsmithconsulting.com
• Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/matsmithconsulting
• Join our Facebook Group: straighttalkforbusinessownersandsalesclosers
• Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @matsmithconsulting
• Follow us on Instagram: @matsmithconsulting

Connect with Andrew Ammons:

• Website: www.andrewammons.com

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Fail fast or win BIG. One reason why most people don't succeed in life is simply because they don't drink from the skulls of their enemies anymore.

You see, unlike most people, I have a real message to share.

I've faced a lot of adversities in life, whether it's been drug addiction, prison or breaking my neck.

But despite the odds, I've been able to overcome those adversities. Fight through the BS and create a successful business that's helped hundreds of people become millionaires… including myself. And I say that not to flex my friends, I say that to grab your attention, because I want you to be next. 

Let’s get ready to drink from skulls!

If you're someone who wants to level up in all areas of life, if you're sick of the excuses, if you want to be the best version of yourself…

This podcast show is for you. 

Stay thirsty my friends!

If you’ve enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more. 

See you on the next one! 

Episode Highlights:

• Welcome to the I Drink From Skulls Podcast [00:00]
• Who this show is for [1:08]
• Who this show is NOT for [1:26]
• My personal journey [2:14]
• My marketing, branding, and advertising obsession [2:36]
• The Mat Smith Consulting business [3:39]

Connect with Mat Smith:

• Website: www.matsmithconsulting.com
• Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/matsmithconsulting
• Join our Facebook Group: straighttalkforbusinessownersandsalesclosers
• Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @matsmithconsulting
• Follow us on Instagram: @matsmithconsulting

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