The Greatness Machine

TGM Classic | Matthew Gallagher | Breaking Barriers with Time: How a Self-Made Entrepreneur Founded the World’s Largest Watch Club


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Who holds the key to your success? And what fuels your drive to do what you do every day?


Matthew Gallagher’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming the founder of the world’s largest watch club is nothing short of inspiring.


Growing up poor, he found creative ways to make money by creating and selling and eventually taught himself how to build websites. Despite facing financial hardships early in life, Matthew refused to let his circumstances define his future. He was determined to build a better life for himself and his family, and he did so by combining his entrepreneurial spirit with his passion for watches.


Watch Gang, a subscription-based service that delivers a variety of watches to its members every month, quickly became a hit and propelled Matthew to become one of the most influential figures in the watch industry.


In this episode, Darius and Matthew talk about some of their personal experiences working at a young age, finding their passion for entrepreneurship, and what it took them to reach success. They also discuss the importance of profitability and delivering quality service, and share some tips on how to start a business.


Topics include:

  • What inspired Matthew to create and sell things independently
  • How Matthew got involved in website creation at a young age
  • What made Matthew quit his job and start doing website building on his own
  • Transitioning from building websites into the watch club
  • The story behind the name and creation of Watch Gang 
  • How to start a business with just an idea, a quick website, and a social media presence
  • Partnering with brands as a more profitable approach to curating products for business
  • How COVID affected the watch market
  • Why Matthew is focusing on profitability over rapid scaling and revenue growth
  • What the future looks like for Watch Gang
  • And other topics…

  • Connect with Matthew:

    Website: https://www.watchgang.com/

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

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


    Connect with Darius:

    Website: https://therealdarius.com/

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/

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

    YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube

    Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708


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