Matt Brown Show

Dr. Alexander (Alex) Osterwalder is one of the world’s most influential innovation experts, a leading author, entrepreneur and in-demand speaker whose work has changed the way established companies do business and how new ventures get started.Ranked No. 4 of the Thinkers50 list of the most influential management thinkers worldwide, Osterwalder is known for simplifying the strategy development process and turning complex concepts into digestible visual models. He invented the Business Model Canvas, Value Proposition Canvas, and Business Portfolio Map – practical tools that are trusted by millions of business practitioners from leading global companies.Strategyzer, Osterwalder’s company, provides online courses, applications, and technology-enabled services to help organizations effectively and systematically manage strategy, growth, and transformation.His books include the international bestseller Business Model Generation, Value Proposition Design: How to Create Products and Services Customers Want, Testing B

Dr. Ivan Misner is the Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, the world’s largest business networking organization.  Founded in 1985, the organization now has over 10,600 chapters in 76 countries throughout every populated continent of the world.  Last year alone, BNI generated 12.4 million referrals resulting in more than $18.6 billion dollars worth of business for its members.Called the “Father of Modern Networking” by both Forbes and CNN, Dr. Misner is considered to be one of the world’s leading experts on business networking and has been a keynote speaker for major corporations and associations throughout the world.  He has been featured in the L.A. Times, Wall Street Journal, and New York Times, as well as numerous TV and radio shows including CNN, the BBC, and The Today Show on NBC.Among his many awards, he has been named “Humanitarian of the Year” by the Red Cross and has been the recipient of the John C. Maxwell Leadership Award.  He is proud that he and his late wife, Elisabeth, are the Co-Fou

We are joined by Matthew Pollard who is an internationally-recognized consultant, speaker, blogger, author, mentor, coach, and serial entrepreneur with five multi-million dollar business success stories under his belt, all before the age of 30. An introvert salesperson? Isn’t that an oxymoron? Not at all. Sales is a skill just like any other, which anyone can learn and master--including the introvert who is more comfortable alone than in the sales field. As with finding any type of success, it’s all about learning how to leverage one’s own natural strengths. Extroverts are rarely short on words, and their conversations and sales pitches never feel sales-y to them. Join us for a deep dive into the world of introverts. Support the show

You cannot build a million-dollar business without a team. In this episode, Matt breaks down what you need to attract a million-dollar team and how you can leverage your mission and vision to not only get your future employees to buy into it but also your clients! Support the show

In this episode, Matt breaks down one of the most talked-about topics in business, scale. Matt talks about scale in three stages, 50 people, 100 people, and 150 people, and in each stage, there are pros and cons but ultimately you need to think about scale on your own terms. Do you want a team that can fit in your kitchen for lunch? or a big enough team turning over $5 million dollars in revenue?Find out what scale means for you in this edition of Million Dollar Principles. Support the show

In this episode, Matt shares some practical tips on how to leverage the media to boost the credibility of your start-up or organization. From using third-party media outlets to employees resharing content listen in as Matt shares these important million-dollar tips and more.Support the show

In Brandalism, the follow-up to his bestselling, award-winning debut book The Best Dick, Mike Sharman delves into the (start)ups and downs associated with brand building and the need for business to dismantle and vandalise its perceived, public-facing, persona.The future of PR and influence, when - or if - to launch a new business as opposed to a division, raising capital, the impact of presentations, start-up school fees, and emphasis on a manifesto rather than the purpose, are the aspects Mike obsesses over in this insightful read, wrapped in his trademark, comedic, copy.Mike Sharman, the co-founder of the creative, digital agency Retroviral that has made more brands 'go viral', globally than any other agency in Africa, uses his unique storytelling proposition to provide insight into 12 years of building a business from scratch while elevating his clients to emotional, (commercial) cult status. Support the show

The risk radar is essentially a radar for risks, so to build a multi-million dollar business there is a framework that you can use to determine where you stand in time.In this episode, Matt breaks down the 4 most common types of risks and how you can identify them in your business. Support the show

The Startup Owner's Manual guides you, step-by-step, as you put the Customer Development process to work. This method was created by renowned Silicon Valley startup expert Steve Blank, co-creator with Eric Ries of the "Lean Startup" movement, and tested and refined by him for more than a decade. Support the show

Matt talks about the power of speed and how Digital Kungfu shot the lights out beating the competition in value and speed. Support the show

In The Positive Shift: Mastering Mindset to Improve Happiness, Health, and Longevity, Dr. Catherine Sanderson breaks down the science of thought and shows how our mindset—or thought pattern—exerts a substantial influence on our psychological and physical health. Most importantly, this book demonstrates how, no matter what our natural tendency, with practice we can make minor tweaks in our mindset that will improve the quality—and longevity—of our life. Combining cutting-edge research from the fields of psychology, neuroscience, and medicine, as well as vivid real-world examples of the power of mindset, The Positive Shift gives readers practical and easy strategies for changing maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors so they can live longer happier lives. Support the show

In this episode, Matt chats to Albert-Laszlo Barabasi, about his book The Formula.Too often, accomplishment does not equal success. We did the work but didn't get the promotion; we played hard but weren't recognized; we had the idea but didn't get the credit. We convince ourselves that talent combined with a strong work ethic is the key to getting ahead, but also realize that combination often fails to yield results, without any deeper understanding as to why. Recognizing this striking disconnect, the author, along with a team of renowned researchers and some of the most advanced data-crunching systems on the planet, dedicated themselves to one goal: uncovering that ever-elusive link between performance and success.Now, based on years of academic research, The Formula finally unveils the groundbreaking discoveries of their pioneering study, not only highlighting the scientific and mathematic principles that underpin success but also revolutionizing our understanding of: Support the show

Just about every book on creativity is bullshit. Filled with lofty theoretics and complexity about why you should be creative, they lack sound, practical tools about how to become more creative.The Creator Mindset is designed to bring you simple, sound, and practical tools to awaken your creativity at work—even if you don’t think you are creative. Not fluff or theories. No bullshit or fillers. Bashan draws on a lifetime of success in business to give you real actionable tools that you can use to become more creative.  Support the show

Why are some people and teams more motivated, more innovative, and more successful than others? Why do some teams of talented and seemingly compatible people fall short against lesser teams with less suitable members? Why do some leaders cast bold inspiring visions that fail to materialize, while other, seemingly inconsequential leaders rally their teams to victory? Join in as Matt chats to David Burkus author of 'pick a fight' to talk about vivid visions, rallying around something to fight for, and leadership. Support the show

In this episode, Matt breaks down a method that he has used in the past 20 years of building start-ups.The SELLER framework will help you understand your prospective client's problem and 'explain away' why your business will meet their needs and future goals. Support the show

In this episode, Matt is joined by rocket scientist Ozan Varol. Ozan is a rocket scientist turned award-winning professor and author.A native of Istanbul, Turkey, Ozan grew up in a family of no English speakers. He learned English as a second language and moved to the United States by himself at 17 to attend Cornell University and major in astrophysics. While there, he served on the operations team for the 2003 Mars Exploration Rovers project that sent two rovers–Spirit and Opportunity–to Mars. He built stuff that went to the red planet and wrote code that snaps photos of the Martian surface.Fortunately, you don't have to be a rocket scientist to think like one as this episode provides you with some practical tips that you can use in your daily life. Support the show

In this episode Matt chats to Shaun Tomson author of the book The Code: The Power of "I Will" taken from Shaun Tomson’s own life experiences in and out of the surfing world, offer the simple message―I Will―as a model to face life’s challenges and help you achieve your goals. All you need is to be encouraged to find your voice and commit yourself to positive values. Listen closely as Shuan talks about the tragic loss of his son, the struggles of being a parent and surfing. Support the show

Matt has spent the last 20 years raising money for multiple startups and has learned alot along the way so in this episode he talks about raising money and the dos and don'ts of both sides.Support the show

Business insights and debate from Spillly, the $1 Million business coach.Brent Spilkin, affectionately called “Spillly with 3 Ls” has spent the last 25-odd years discovering what makes him happy besides architecture, driving ambulances, pickling mango achaar, distribution and redeveloping the inner city. He now gets his kicks from growing talented creative individuals and entrepreneurs in their businesses around the world by putting them through his business coaching methodology. Support the show

In this video, I answer some of the questions that have come through our community. We chat about business plans, the great resignation, and exit plans, and why you need them.Head over to our Facebook or Linkedin page and post your questions in the comments section below and my team will get me to answer them in the next session. Support the show