Anecdotes for Success.

Matt and Paul discuss that although over half of all new businesses fail, there are things under your control so it doesn't have to be you.

There are several ways do obtain funding for a new business. Sacrifice and borrowing off of your own assets, provide the most skin in the game, usually yielding the greatest success.

Matt and Paul will discuss the most important thing to do, when starting anything. Change, in life, career or business depends on starting. Freedom, choice and happiness are not obtained through the path of least resistance.

Matt and Paul catch up with each others latest endeavors and announce their new upcoming series.

Matt and Paul and catch up on all things. Business endeavors, growth and how collaboration is a necessary ingredient for both.

Matt and Paul discuss how life experience is meant to supplement learning, and make it the life-long process is it meant to be.

Everyone knows how to "start a fire". Matt and Paul discuss how so few are willing to put in the actual work to sustain it for long periods of time.

Is it balance or tolerance? Matt and Paul discuss the concept and also explain, with no excuses, why it has been part of the exact reason they haven't recorded an episode in the past few weeks.

Neil is a high school English teacher after making a pivot a few years back. He discusses how a successful business career left him feeling comfortable and complacent and what led him to finally take the leap to make a change. Neil discusses the importance of never settling, initiating change and always preparing for what's next. "Comfort is a killer."

Jeff is an engineer by education, but an entrepreneur and business developer by trade. He discusses his journey and how he just keeps seizing opportunities through consistent effort. As for the ups and downs, "failure is part of the process."

Matt and Paul discuss how the podcast started, has evolved and the meaning and purpose behind what they do. "You can learn and sharpen your game, from the inspiring stories of others."

Successful people have a tendency to take on too many projects and can over extend themselves. Why? Matt and Paul think they know the answer.

Val discusses his departure from Poland as a 20 year old and how his journey gives him a very valuable perspective to this day. Keep moving, never give up and work hard. If you stop, someone else will take your place.

Structure is a necessary part of personal and professional life. Daniella discusses how this structure has led to both more freedom and happiness on her journey.

Paul's favorite phrase is discussed, in detail. Day by day, non-negotiables and why so many struggle with this simple concept. Matt and Paul both agree on three basic actions that will lead to greater consistency in all one does.

Matt and Paul discuss recent encounters with successful people they know and what they all have in common....they took action.

Weekly uncut episodes with people who are leveling up to their best life, through truth, meaning, tradeoffs and perspective. Also "anecdotal extras", if you are a paid subscriber. Extra content, contacts, resources and calls to action. Who are Matt and Paul? Matt is an entrepreneur and multi-franchise owner. He is also involved in real estate, a show promoter and college professor. Paul...

Lou Bishop, runs one of the best travel softball organizations in the Northeast. He has helped 227 (and counting) young ladies achieve their dream of playing college softball. He sits down with Paul and talks all things softball, from practice, finding the right fit, competition, team culture, the recruiting process, and most important, life lessons. "The most successful players, and people,...

Bob discusses the concept and meaning behind both his career evolution and the concept of generosity. "People want to be part of something that is bigger then themselves. Generosity, is a mindset, not an event." Check out more of his work at https://www.bobdepasquale.com/.

A conversation with Senior Associate Business Director, Tom Casey, about storytelling, culture, accountability vs. ownership and the structure behind it. "Important decisions about you are often made when you are not in the room. Who is going to carry your paperwork?"

Mark discusses how his passion for financial literacy has led him to change careers, build his brand, while focusing on work-life balance. "The challenge is to be present while simultaneously building towards your future."

Jeremy is a father and entrepreneur who continues to search for ways to challenge himself through multiple endeavors. He believes if you learn from a specific failure it will only happen one time, but successful experiences will compound. He believes strongly in celebrating others. "It's all about the community and giving back."

Matt and Paul discuss the concept of change. Why so some pursue it and others stay stagnant? What are the key indicators? At the end of the day, most do nothing.....but the few that work at it never seem to regret it.

Willing to do what is not popular, Larry works hard to be the best husband, father, mentor and author he can be. A true testament to deciding to take action and not giving up. "I want to be the person I wish I had back then." Check out his books Get it? Got it? Good!: A Simple Process to a Complex Life and The All-In Initiative: A Parable to Save a School.

Paul tells his story. Work ethic and consistency are not things you can turn on and off. To be successful, they need to be consistent. Learn from every failure and never be afraid to take an exit on your life journey. "I'm not where I thought I would be, but right where I should be."."