In today’s episode, Jeff interviews Matt Shoup, founder of M&E Painting. As a little boy, his parents taught him to work for what he wanted. He took that knowledge into college where he started a painting business and then went into the corporate world as a banker. But one day the worst day of his life turned into the best day of his life. Using anger and later on his wife and son as his fuel to succeed, Matt went on to build multiple millions in his businesses.

Matt and Jeff discuss:

1. Matt shares his story.
2. He was fired from a job he hated and started his own business with $100.
3. He went back to painting something he started in college.
4. This decision led to multiple businesses.
5. Matt takes entrepreneurs over to Spain for really cool leadership adventures.
6. Matt shares his new book that talks about his biggest embarrassment in business.

Fast Five Questions

1. If you woke up and your business was gone, you have $500, a laptop, a place to live, and food, what would you do first? “I'm gonna restart another business.”
2. What is the biggest mistake that you have made in business? “Thinking that it's all about me and for me.”
3. What is a book that you would recommend? “Check out books by Mike Michalowicz. He does a great job of breaking things down to implement in your business.”
4. What is a tool that you use every day that you would recommend? “Outlook.”
5. What is your definition of freedom? “It's being able to wake up every day and do what you want, when you want, be excited about what you're doing, and knowing that you have enough resources coming in from different avenues.”
6. What is the best way to contact you? “The best place is my website mattshoup.com .”

Jeff spent the early part of his career working for others. Jeff had started 5 businesses that failed before he had his first success. Since that time he has learned the principles of a successful business and has been able to build and grow multiple seven-figure businesses. Jeff lives in the Austin area and is actively working in his community and supporting the growth of small businesses. He is a board member of the Incubator.Edu program at Vista Ridge High School and is on the board of directors of the Leander Educational Excellence Foundation

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