The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt Brauning

In today's episode, Matt Brauning shares all about transitions and how to deal with them in life and business. This podcast session comes fresh off of Matt's move from Orange County to Michigan where he will now reside full time. In the wake of this move, Matt wanted to share about the experience of undergoing such a major life transition and three key points that he has learned along the way.

Here are the three key points Matt will break down on the show:

#1 Expect to Be Overwhelmed
#2 Learn How to Ask For Help
#3 Get a Clear Vision for the Future (What Happens After the Transition)

These keys will benefit you anytime that you face a big transition in your life and/or business. 

Listen in and be sure to take notes because these points can help you to ensure successful transitions.

For those listeners in the Michigan area, Matt Brauning will be keynote speaking at a live event coming up.

The event is called 'Splash' and it is for creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs in Grand Rapids, MI, on August 25th from 9:30am to 4pm.

Tickets are FREE and you can find them here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/splash-tickets-47717955690

Matt Brauning will be signing books and available for Q&A from 4pm to 5pm after the event.

If you can make it, we would love to see you and be sure to mention you are a fan of the podcast.

On the next podcast episode, Matt will sit down with Joshua Best, the owner of Unprecedented Press, an incredible publishing house that is very unique in the space. You will hear all about it on Friday's podcast interview.

As always, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe if you have not already done so.

We love to hear from you. Please share your feedback and ideas with me on social media.

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Twitter: @mattbrauning

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www.fireboxbook.com

Ep #53 - In today's episode, Matt Brauning hosts master negotiator, corporate trainer, and retired Air Force Veteran, Eldonna Lewis Fernandez, for a special one-on-one interview.

Eldonna is an amazing business woman and leader. You will learn about her upbringing, her experience in the military, and how her life events influenced her transition into becoming a business owner. She is the CEO of Dynamic Vision International Inc and she has been featured in media outlets such as Fox, Fast Company, and many more. One of her core specialties is the topic of negotiation and contracts. You will hear more about this in the interview as well as how this skillset has affected her career path. It's a great interview and you're going to learn a ton from an amazing woman.

Learn more about Eldonna, get her two books, and feel free to contact her directly to negotiate your book price.

Website: https://eldonnalewisfernandez.com/

Store: https://eldonnalewisfernandez.com/online-store/

Her books are also available on Amazon. You can find them at the links below:

"Think Like a Negotiator" - https://amzn.to/2AZJrA2

"Heart of a Military Woman" - https://amzn.to/2AVeIEo

Be sure to check out these amazing resources and learn more about Eldonna.

Also, Matt Brauning will be hosting his hardcover book launch party for "The Firebox Principle" which will take place this coming Monday, August 13th at the Evolution office in Costa Mesa.

For details on this event and to grab tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-release-party-the-firebox-principle-tickets-48735986648?aff=efbeventtix

As always, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe if you have not already done so.

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Ep #52 - This week's episode looks at why people don't take action, even though they want to. This is a recurring issue that has come up time and time again in Matt's seminars and coaching. 

Often times, people will report feeling stuck in their business or life, even comparing the feeling to being stuck in a hamster wheel.

There are 3 different places you can be in your life or business:

1) You are doing things

Matt will break down each of these areas and discuss how people can get trapped in each of these pitfalls. He will also share how he has helped others to escape the traps.

Listen in and enjoy the discussion.

During the episode, Matt shared about several upcoming events. If you would like additional info on these events, check out the links below.

Register for Matt Brauning's "The Firebox Principle" Hard Cover Book Release Party on August 13th in Costa Mesa, CA: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-release-party-the-firebox-principle-tickets-48735986648?aff=efbeventtix

Find Tickets for The Joyful Living Conference on August 10th and 11th in Vernal, UT: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vernal-ut-joyful-living-womens-conference-tickets-41502631488

As always, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe if you have not already done so.

We love to hear from you. Please share your feedback and ideas with me on social media. Also, let Matt know the answer to his question: What is the perfect vacation length?

Facebook: @mattbrauning

www.mattbrauningpodcast.com

This week's episode looks at why people don't take action, even though they want to. This is a recurring issue that has come up time and time again in Matt's seminars and coaching. 

Often times, people will report feeling stuck in their business or life, even comparing the feeling to being stuck in a hamster wheel.

There are 3 different places you can be in your life or business:

1) You are doing things
2) You are preparing to do things
3) You aren't doing things at all

Matt will break down each of these areas and discuss how people can get trapped in each of these pitfalls. He will also share how he has helped others to escape the traps.

Listen in and enjoy the discussion.

During the episode, Matt shared about several upcoming events. If you would like additional info on these events, check out the links below.

Register for Matt Brauning's "The Firebox Principle" Hard Cover Book Release Party on August 13th in Costa Mesa, CA: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-release-party-the-firebox-principle-tickets-48735986648?aff=efbeventtix

Find Tickets for The Joyful Living Conference on August 10th and 11th in Vernal, UT: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vernal-ut-joyful-living-womens-conference-tickets-41502631488

As always, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe if you have not already done so.

We love to hear from you. Please share your feedback and ideas with me on social media. Also, let Matt know the answer to his question: What is the perfect vacation length?

Facebook: @mattbrauning
Instagram: @mattbrauning
Twitter: @mattbrauning

www.mattbrauningpodcast.com

Ep #51 - In this episode, Matt sits down with Sean Stewart, an entrepreneur, coach, and artist. Sean is the founder of The Creative Track, a business training and mentoring company that helps coaches, holistic practitioners, and heart centered service providers to attract more ideal clients, build a leveraged business model, and grow to six figures and beyond. 

During this interview, Sean opens up about growing up with a father in the entertainment industry and being a person connected deeply with art. He will share how art connects to his current business and how he got started in the coaching industry. Sean previously was trained directly under Tony Robbins and he's been featured on NBC News, Fox the NY Times, and other media outlets. 

Listen to the interview for a great conversation and some very inspiring nuggets of wisdom. If you would like to connect with Sean and learn more about his business, visit www.thecreativetrack.com .

You can also follow and connect with Sean on the following social media networks:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/seandouglasstewart

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/seandouglasstewart/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCreativeTrack/videos

Enjoy the interview and remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show if you have not already done so. 

We love to hear from you. Please share your feedback and ideas with me on social media.

Facebook: @mattbrauning

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Ep #50 - The big question asked in this episode is "Can a customer change their stripes?"

Matt starts this conversation by referencing a simple three-step formula that comes from a book written by Keith Cunningham called "The Road Less Stupid." This is how the formula goes:

Step 1 - Find Out what Your customer wants

Step 2 - Go Get It

Step 3 - Give It To Them

It's the most obvious thing in the world, but most entrepreneurs will complicate this severely.

Many entrepreneurs tend to sell things that they believe people need rather than asking what they actually want. The problem with this is that they fail to assess the culture and environment of their market ahead of time.

This is a big mistake and Matt will share why it is absolutely critical to know the culture of your customers before getting started. 

If you'd like to read Keith Cunningham's full book, "The Road Less Stupid," you can find it on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2mYyp4o

The official "The Firebox Principle" hard cover book launch is coming up on August 13th in Orange County, CA. General admission will be absolutely free and VIP tickets will also be available. The VIP tickets include a signed copy of the book, early admission, a special Q&A with Matt, and VIP food and drinks. You can get these tickets for just $30. 

If you'd like additional information about any of Matt's upcoming book launch events in Orange County, CA or Grand Rapids, MI, as well as details on his speaking engagement in Utah, email us at [email protected] . 

As always, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe if you have not already done so. 

We love to hear from you. Please share your feedback and ideas with Matt on social media. If you want to follow his videos and journeys, connect with him at the addresses below as well.

Facebook: @mattbrauning

www.mattbrauningpodcast.com

www.fireboxbook.com

Welcome to Episode #50 of the Purpose Driven Entrepreneur Podcast with Matt Brauning. Matt is currently visitng Scotland and recorded this session while overseas.

The big question asked in this episode is "Can a customer change their stripes?"

Matt starts this conversation by referencing a simple three-step formula that comes from a book written by Keith Cunningham called "The Road Less Stupid." This is how the formula goes:

Step 1 - Find Out what Your customer wants

Step 2 - Go Get It

Step 3 - Give It To Them

It's the most obvious thing in the world, but most entrepreneurs will complicate this severely.

Many entrepreneurs tend to sell things that they believe people need rather than asking what they actually want. The problem with this is that they fail to assess the culture and environment of their market ahead of time.

This is a big mistake and Matt will share why it is absolutely critical to know the culture of your customers before getting started. 

If you'd like to read Keith Cunningham's full book, "The Road Less Stupid," you can find it on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2mYyp4o

The official "The Firebox Principle" hard cover book launch is coming up on August 13th in Orange County, CA. General admission will be absolutely free and VIP tickets will also be available. The VIP tickets include a signed copy of the book, early admission, a special Q&A with Matt, and VIP food and drinks. You can get these tickets for just $30. 

If you'd like additional information about any of Matt's upcoming book launch events in Orange County, CA or Grand Rapids, MI, as well as details on his speaking engagement in Utah, email us at [email protected] . 

As always, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe if you have not already done so. 

We love to hear from you. Please share your feedback and ideas with Matt on social media. If you want to follow his videos and journeys, connect with him at the addresses below as well.

Facebook: @mattbrauning
Instagram: @mattbrauning
Twitter: @mattbrauning

www.mattbrauningpodcast.com

www.fireboxbook.com

Ep #49 - Matt Brauning sits down with visionary entrepreneur and thought leader, Iain Grae. Matt met Iain a while back at a podcast conference and was taken in by his incredible story. Iain is a man with tremendous vision and he has used it to make big things happen in his life. He has a unique ability to lead people and has leveraged this skill to create major companies and rebuild others.  In his mid-twenties, he founded and grew an advertising agency in New York from just himself to over 150 employees. He also has been the owner of the 'San Antonio and Cycle Ranch' down in San Antonio, TX. He was able to buy this business, grow it tremendously, and has currently entered the process of selling it. Iain has a knack for building and rebuilding companies along with a tremendous story to share.  

In this interview, Iain will talk about his start in business, his connection to spirituality, and what has driven his success. It's a great conversation with lots of insights related to entrepreneurship and money.

Iain Grae is currenly on a mission to help 1000 people become millionaires by 2023. If you want to be a part of Iain's mission and learn more, he is now taking applicants.

Apply for Iain's millionaire mission at http://iaingrae.com/

Iain is also the other of "10 Principles that Brought me MILLIONS (It can work for you too)." If you would like to get his ebook, there are two ways you can get yourself a copy:

1) You can visit https://www.evolvedlyfe.com/free-millionaire-prowess/ to get the ebook for free along with one week of access to Iain's "Millionaire Prowess" course.

2) You can purchase the ebook on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2JZlhol for just $0.99.

Listen in for a great interview and some fantastic content.

As always, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe if you have not already done so. 

We love to hear from you. Please share your feedback and ideas with me on social media.

Facebook: @mattbrauning

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Ep #48 - In this episode of the podcast, Matt breaks down "The Avenger Drive" which is one of the seven drives that fuel every entrepreneur. The Avenger Drive has the catchphrase "This Must Change!"

This drive often originates when an entrepreneur feels they were wronged or that an injustice was committed against them. The result is that a business is created outside of someones anger. The person becomes so mad that they decide to take action and do something to change the situation. Anger is one of the most powerful motivators that inspire people to create something.

An example of an entrepreneur that created a business from "The Avenger Drive" would be Ferruccio Lamborghini, the founder of Lamborghini. Listen to the episode for a detailed account of his story, additional examples, and a full descritption of this entrepreneurial drive. 

This episode marks the third and final drive to be discussed here on the podcast and it relates back to the launch of Matt's brand new ebook, "The Firebox Principle: The 7 Drives That Fuel Every Entrepreneur." The ebook is brand new on Amazon and has already hit #1 best-seller status in 5 different categories and general best-seller status in many more. 

You can purchase a copy of "The Firebox Principle" on Amazon for just $0.99 [limited launch price] at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1532503283&sr=8-1&keywords=the+firebox+principle

When you buy the book and visit the website, www.fireboxbook.com, you can enter your Amazon order number to be eligible for Matt's upcoming Firebox training which is valued at $997.

Visit www.fireboxbook.com and click the 'access training' button to get on the list. You will be prompted to enter your Amazon order number related to your book purchase to confirm eligibility.

When you register for the training, you will also be put on the list to receive access to the upcoming Firebox quiz which will be released later this summer.  

As always, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe if you have not already done so. 

We love to hear from you. Please share your feedback and ideas with me on social media.

Facebook: @mattbrauning

www.mattbrauningpodcast.com

In this episode of the podcast, Matt breaks down "The Avenger Drive" which is one of the seven drives that fuel every entrepreneur. The Avenger Drive has the catchphrase "This Must Change!"

This drive often originates when an entrepreneur feels they were wronged or that an injustice was committed against them. The result is that a business is created outside of someones anger. The person becomes so mad that they decide to take action and do something to change the situation. Anger is one of the most powerful motivators that inspire people to create something.

An example of an entrepreneur that created a business from "The Avenger Drive" would be Ferruccio Lamborghini, the founder of Lamborghini. Listen to the episode for a detailed account of his story, additional examples, and a full descritption of this entrepreneurial drive. 

This episode marks the third and final drive to be discussed here on the podcast and it relates back to the launch of Matt's brand new ebook, "The Firebox Principle: The 7 Drives That Fuel Every Entrepreneur." The ebook is brand new on Amazon and has already hit #1 best-seller status in 5 different categories and general best-seller status in many more. 

You can purchase a copy of "The Firebox Principle" on Amazon for just $0.99 [limited launch price] at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1532503283&sr=8-1&keywords=the+firebox+principle

When you buy the book and visit the website, www.fireboxbook.com, you can enter your Amazon order number to be eligible for Matt's upcoming Firebox training which is valued at $997.

Visit www.fireboxbook.com and click the 'access training' button to get on the list. You will be prompted to enter your Amazon order number related to your book purchase to confirm eligibility.

When you register for the training, you will also be put on the list to receive access to the upcoming Firebox quiz which will be released later this summer.  

As always, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe if you have not already done so. 

We love to hear from you. Please share your feedback and ideas with me on social media.

Facebook: @mattbrauning
Instagram: @mattbrauning
Twitter: @mattbrauning

www.mattbrauningpodcast.com