Matt Brown Show - Telling the stories of influencers and business thought leaders, one conversation at a time
901 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe Matt Brown Show features over 800+ episodes, an audience in 100+ countries and is ranked in the top 2.5% of all podcasts globally. Today the show is a lexicon of high-value content for entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, and technologists around the world. www.MattBrownShow.com.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
MBS426 - Innovation For The Fatigued With Alf Rehn
April 22, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBHow many presentations on innovation have there been recently? Thousands? Millions? We are experiencing 'innovation fatigue': we feel cheated by the endless rounds of consultants who come into our organizations, deliver conceptual models that don't stick with the realities of business, and then leave again. Companies and teams are left feeling more deflated than before, and with not one idea that's impacted the bottom line. Innovation for the Fatigued argues it is worth fighting for the conc...
MBS425 - Hyper Learning: How to Adapt to the Speed of Change With Edward D. Hess
April 21, 2022 13:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBThe Digital Age will raise the question of how we humans will stay relevant in the workplace. To stay relevant, we have to be able to excel cognitively, behaviorally, and emotionally in ways that technology can't. Professor Ed Hess believes that requires us to become Hyper-Learners: continuously learning, unlearning, and relearning at the speed of change. To do that, we have to overcome our reflexive ways of being: seeking confirmation of what we believe, emotionally defending our beliefs a...
MBS424 - Peter Newell, Retired U.S. Army Colonel & CEO BMNT
April 20, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBPeter Newell is a retired US Army colonel of 32 years and a nationally recognized innovation expert whose work is changing how the government and companies compete and drive growth. Support the Show.
MBS423 - Acquisition Entrepreneur
April 19, 2022 07:00 - 10 minutes - 7.31 MBWhat type of entrepreneur are you? In this episode, Matt chats about being an acquisition entrepreneur and why that is important for him. Whether acquisition entrepreneurship is right for you depends on your preferences and temperament. If you want a business to meet your lifestyle expectations then perhaps this isn't the best route for you. Support the Show.
MBS421 - Alexander Osterwalder, Entrepreneur, Speaker, Author, & Business Theorist
April 14, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBDr. 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...
MBS420 - Dr. Ivan Misner, Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of BNI
April 13, 2022 07:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBDr. 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 wor...
MBS419 - The Introverts Edge with Matthew Pollard CEO of Rapid Growth
April 11, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBWe 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, ...
MBS418 - Tap Into The Future With Halo Dot: Episode 3
April 08, 2022 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBHalo Dot is a contactless card payment technology that allows merchants to make sales and accept payments directly on their mobile phones. Customers simply tap their payment card on the Merchant’s device to complete a safe and secure contactless payment. In the final installment of this series, Matt chats to the Halo Dot team about some real-world practical examples of Halo Dots technology. For more information visit - https://www.halodot.io/contact
MBS417 - Tap Into The Future With Halo Dot: Episode 2
April 08, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBHalo Dot is a contactless card payment technology that allows merchants to make sales and accept payments directly on their mobile phones. Customers simply tap their payment card on the Merchant’s device to complete a safe and secure contactless payment. In this episode, Matt chats to the expert team at Halo about the benefits of contactless payments.
MBS416 - Tap Into The Future With Halo Dot: Episode 1
April 07, 2022 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.6 MBHalo Dot is a contactless card payment technology that allows merchants to make sales and accept payments directly on their mobile phones. Customers simply tap their payment card on the Merchant’s device to complete a safe and secure contactless payment. In this episode, Matt chats to the expert team at Halo Dot about their technology and how Halo Dot was founded. For more information visit- https://www.halodot.io/
MBS415 -Cybersecurity 2022 Expect The Unexpected With Performanta
April 06, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBToday’s digital environment is all-encompassing. Risk is wedded to every customer interface. That’s why cyber safety is not a destination: it is a constant interpretation of moving risks. Matt chats to the CTO of Performanta Gerhard Swart about some of the trends of Cybersecurity and how organizations can protect their networks from cyber threats. If you’re a financial technology business enabling online payments your risk profile will be different to that of a small hardware manufacturer,...
MBS414 - Attract A Million Dollar Team (Million Dollar Principles)
April 04, 2022 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.55 MBYou 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.
MBS413 - Scale On Your Terms (Million Dollar Principles)
March 31, 2022 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.36 MBIn 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 S...
MBS412 - Be A Media Mogul (Million Dollar Principles)
March 30, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.08 MBIn 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.
MBS412-Seek & You Shall Sell (Million Dollar Principles)
March 28, 2022 14:00 - 9 minutes - 6.36 MBIn business, we all want to sell when building a million-dollar business but how much should you charge? and what is your top-end price point in other words what is the price your market or customer is willing to pay? Find out more in this million-dollar principle episode.
MBS411 - Brandalism, Building Brands By Vandalizing The Status Quo With Mike Sharman
March 27, 2022 14:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBIn 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...
MBS410 - The Future of Board Diversity: Episode Three With Martin Rowinski
March 24, 2022 17:00 - 11 minutes - 7.91 MBBoardsi is an opportunity based platform that connects you with the right executives based on your company’s needs. We make putting a board together a fast task; something that could take months up to a year to accomplish. They put your available positions in front of thousands of qualified executives with diverse skill sets. Learn more about Boardsi and how they have been helping multiple companies have the right people in the right place. Find out more - https://boardsi.com/
MBS409 -The Future of Board Diversity: Episode Two With Martin Rowinski
March 24, 2022 14:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBIn this episode, Matt chats to Martin about the consequences of picking the wrong board member and how you can avoid this to protect your vision. The Boardsi platform uses custom AI matching technology to make connections between executives and companies seamless. Our advanced technology mixed with meaningful human connection allows us to fill positions that are the right fit for the individual and directly benefit the company.
MBS408 - The Future of Board Diversity: Episode One With Martin Rowinski
March 24, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBBoardsi is a modern recruiting company providing executives with advisory positions and companies with top talent. Through our advanced technology, human connection, and private network we help revolutionize businesses and grow careers. In this episode, Matt chats to Martin about why Board diversity is important.
MBS407 - Risk Radar (Million Dollar Principles)
March 22, 2022 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.13 MBThe 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.
MBS406 - Steve Blank The Startup Owner's Manual: The Step-By-Step Guide for Building a Great Company
March 17, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBThe 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.
MBS405 - The Power of Speed (Million Dollar Principles)
March 15, 2022 06:00 - 7 minutes - 4.95 MBMatt talks about the power of speed and how Digital Kungfu shot the lights out beating the competition in value and speed. Support the Show.
MBS404 - The Positive Shift With Catherine A. Sanderson
March 14, 2022 11:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBIn 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 ...
MBS403 - The Formula with Albert-Laszlo Barabasi (American-Hungarian-Romanian Physicist)
March 10, 2022 18:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBIn 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 d...
MBS403 - The Formula with Albert-Laszlo Barabasi (American-Hungarian-Romanian Physicist)
March 10, 2022 18:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBIn 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 d...
MBS402 - The Creator Mindset with Nir Bashan
March 10, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBJust 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 ...
MBS401 - How Great Teams Find a Purpose Worth Rallying Around with David Burkus
March 09, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBWhy 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 ...
MBS400 - The SELLER Framework
March 08, 2022 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.37 MBIn 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.
MBS399 - Think Like a Rocket Scientist with Ozan Varol
March 08, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBIn 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 Ma...
MBS398 - The Code: The Power of "I Will" with Shaun Tomson
March 07, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBIn 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.
MBS395 - Trash Talk: Should John Foley (CEO, Peloton) Have Been Booted?
February 17, 2022 10:00 - 4 minutes - 2.95 MBSo, Peloton CEO John Foley has been booted from his position and replaced by Spotify's former CTO. Should John have gotten the boot? or is this because of their recent drop-in shares? Find out here.
MBS394 - Trash Talk: Why Should We Go Back To The Office?
February 17, 2022 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.54 MBA question on everybody's mind ' why do we need an office' Twitter recently allowed for a fully remote workforce. If you are having a good quarter and business is as usual do you need an office?
MBS393 - Trash Talk: Not vaccinated? You're fired
February 17, 2022 10:00 - 3 minutes - 2.31 MBIn this episode, I talk about how unvaccinated employees are getting fired for refusing to comply with mandatory company compliance.
MBS391 - Trash Talk: Peter Thiel Leaves Meta
February 17, 2022 10:00 - 3 minutes - 2.57 MBPeter Thiel, one of the earliest investors in Facebook and a board member since 2005, is leaving the company's board. Thiel won't stand for reelection at the 2022 annual meeting, Meta said Monday. Thiel had reportedly considered leaving the board of Facebook back in early 2018 over political tensions between him and another Facebook director, according to The Wall Street Journal.
MBS392 - Trash Talk: Are The Rich Taking Advantage of Us?
February 17, 2022 10:00 - 2 minutes - 2.01 MBLuxury items have become expensive to own but are the rich taking advantage of us by increasing their prices?
MBS397 - Trash Talk: Who Should Buy Peloton?
February 17, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 3.89 MBAmazon, Nike, & Apple are in the running to purchase Peloton. In this episode, I investigate who could be the potential buyer with the best outcome.
MBS396 - Trash Talk: Should We Get Neuralink Chips In Our Brain?
February 17, 2022 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.13 MBElon Musk recently came under fire with the SEC again, he is missing from important day-to-day decisions, and have been accused of animal cruelty while testing Neuralink.
MBS390- Trash Talk: Should Facebook Exit The EU
February 17, 2022 08:00 - 2 minutes - 1.8 MBShould facebook exit the EU? In this episode, I talk about Facebooks recent 'warning' against the EU, Meta has already warned in its previous annual report that if it is not allowed to use standard contractual clauses, it would be “unable to operate” parts of its business in Europe, without naming its two key social media platforms.
MBS389 - Trash Talk: Real Truth Behind Starbucks Price Rise
February 17, 2022 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.43 MBSo, why has Starbucks increased the price of its brewed cup of coffee? In this video, I break down the real reason behind Starbucks ' price hike and how this affects its customer base.
MBS388 - Trash Talk: Why Did Microsoft Buy Activision?
February 15, 2022 13:00 - 3 minutes - 2.73 MBWelcome to Trash Talks a new series brought to you by the Matt Brown Show team. In the very first episode, I talk about Microsofts decision to purchase Activision Blizzard and how that might complicate things for Playstations' future.
MBS387 - The Do's and Don'ts of Raising Money
February 14, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.66 MBMatt 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.
MBS386 - $1 MILLION Business Insights with "Spilly" (The $1 Million Business Coach)
February 11, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBBusiness 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...
MBS385 - Your Questions Answered About Entrepreneurship
February 09, 2022 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.5 MBIn 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.
MBS384 - Pieter Tritton: Inside The Mind of An International Drug Smuggler
February 02, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBPieter Tritton walked out of Wandsworth Prison on 26 August 2015, after serving the last two years of his sentence there. He has returned to his hometown and with the help of a loving family and friends is building a new life. Matt talks to Pieter about the addiction of smuggling, what jail was like for him, and what it was like after his sentence. Support the Show.
MBS383 - Lies About Entrepreneurship
February 01, 2022 14:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBMatt discusses lies and misconceptions around entrepreneurship and how you can work around these by using the QBE (Qualified By Experience) method where you put yourself out there and execute on a daily basis. Support the Show.
MBS382 - Buy and Acquire or Build
January 31, 2022 12:00 - 6 minutes - 4.23 MBMatt talks about the concept of buying and selling businesses and how entrepreneurs can tap into a new strategy for businesses.
MBS382 - Buy or Acquire and Build
January 31, 2022 12:00 - 6 minutes - 4.77 MBMatt talks about the concept of buying and selling businesses and how entrepreneurs can tap into a new strategy for businesses. Support the Show.
MBS381 - How To Use Anxiety To Get What You Want In Business
January 28, 2022 15:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBIn this episode, Matt talks about the struggle with Anxiety and how for a long time he was in denial about suffering from it. Matt breaks down 3 key points to using anxiety for the benefit of your business. Support the Show.
MBS380 - What Makes A Great Startup Idea
January 27, 2022 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.17 MBIn the last 20 years, Matt has founded 14 startups with many growing to be multi-million dollar businesses, but what makes a good startup idea? and how can you commercialize an idea? Support the Show.
MBS379 - The Power of Saying No
January 26, 2022 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.38 MBAfter niching down on the technology sector Matt talks about turning down a million-dollar deal and how that was the best thing he did for business. Learn more now. Support the Show.