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On today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt is joined by Bret Apel as he shares his journey from a college student to becoming an entrepreneur and business executive. Bret emphasizes the importance of hard work, continuous learning, and pushing boundaries to achieve success. He discusses his initial uncertainty about his career path and how his experience with College Works Painting opened the door to entrepreneurship, teaching him valuable business and life skills. Bret's story is a testament to the idea that with the right mindset and work ethic, one can turn challenges into opportunities and achieve remarkable success at a young age.The conversation explores the concept of excellence, exploring how Bret's definition of excellence as a constant pursuit of self-improvement and challenging oneself has propelled him forward. They highlight the importance of resilience, open-mindedness, and taking ownership of one's actions to overcome obstacles and seize opportunities. Bret stresses the significance of not resting on past laurels but instead, using previous successes as a foundation for future achievements.The episode touches on the sacrifices required for success, with Bret recounting the social pressures and the need for balance between work, personal growth, and social life he faced during college. He emphasizes the value of making tough choices early in life to set oneself up for long-term success, framing his sacrifices as a means to gain a head start in life. Bret's journey underscores the message that embracing challenges, maintaining a positive and resilient attitude, and continuously striving for excellence can lead to fulfilling and successful outcomes.Join Matt and Bret for this fascinating episode. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show:Bret's decision to pursue entrepreneurship, emphasizing hard work, the desire to learn, and the ambition to succeed without constraints.His personal definition of excellence as the continuous pursuit of challenging oneself to be the best version possible.The significance of resilience and keeping an open mind to overcome obstacles and find one's path.The role of effort and time in developing strong relationships, whether with friends, coworkers, or family.Bret's approach to learning from both successes and failures, without dwelling on the past.The importance of balance and prioritizing long-term goals over short-term pleasures.Bret's belief in embracing challenges as opportunities for growth.And so much more...

On today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt is joined by entrepreneur Gavin Lantzy, CEO of SaaviHome, a company specializing in home technology installation and now venturing into franchising. Gavin discusses the importance of accountability and discipline in achieving business goals, emphasizing a culture of determination where goals are pursued ‘hell or high water.' He shares his journey from an executive in home entertainment to taking over the family business from his father, transforming it into a leader in its industry. This transformation was fueled by his belief in continuous improvement and his passion, not just for the business itself, but for the process of learning and growth.Gavin's story also explores personal challenges and pivotal moments, including a serious injury that shifted his path from aspiring professional skier to entrepreneur. This adversity led him to embrace new opportunities, including starting his own business through the entrepreneurial training program College Works Painting. He credits his early start and the mentors who guided him for his success, highlighting the sacrifice and time investment required to achieve long-term goals. Gavin's approach to balancing life and work emphasizes the necessity of occasional imbalance to ensure overall life balance and success.The conversation transitions into Gavin's current challenges and aspirations as he leads Savvy Homes into the franchising world. He discusses the need to develop new skill sets, such as strategic vision, execution framework, and financial management, crucial for navigating the complexities of a growing business. The loss of his father in a tragic accident emerges as a profound moment, inspiring Gavin to honor his father's legacy through his work. This personal loss transformed into a driving force for Gavin, underscoring the episode's theme of finding opportunity in adversity and the continuous journey towards excellence.Join Matt and Lisa for this fascinating conversation. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show:The necessity of creating a culture where goals are pursued with utmost dedication.Gavin's transition from a potential skiing career to entrepreneurship after a significant injury.His evolution from working in home entertainment to taking over and expanding the family business into a leading brand.Gavin's personal definition of excellence as a continuous process of improvement, rather than a final destination.The nuances of transitioning leadership within a family business, including setting up a formal buyout and aligning on a shared vision.The new skills and mindset required as SaaviHome shifts towards franchising, from strategic vision to financial management.How the tragic loss of Gavin's father became a driving force, the power of legacy and the motivational aspect of personal connections in business.Gavin's choice to prioritize his career in his youth, setting a foundation for future freedom and success.And so much more...Resources:SaaviHome

Why are values important to succeed in business and in life? Today's guest shows us what really happens behind the scenes of a successful company and how values factor into the equation. In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius is joined by Matthew Stewart, co-founder and CEO of National Service Group (NSG), which operates College Works Painting, Empire Community Construction, Home Genius Exteriors, and SMJJ Investments. From a small Southern California company, NSG has grown into an international company with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada. Matthew currently serves on the boards of several organizations in addition to his role at NSG. In his past role, he was chairman of the global board of Entrepreneur's Organization (EO), a worldwide business network representing more than 142 chapters across 46 countries. In this episode you'll discover: - The entrepreneurial advice Matthew would give to his younger self. - How values help his company succeed. - The secrets to running a successful business. Join Darius and Matthew for this fascinating discussion as they explore how our values and even our mistakes provide lessons that we can use to create success. They also discuss the reasons why being patient and having a strategy are vital to achieving greatness. Topics include: The advice Matthew would offer to his younger self as an entrepreneur How values have become vital to making his company a success The inside scoop on running a successful business And other topics... Connect with Matt: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-stewart-5257314 Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Millennials and Gen Z often get a bad rap, but they may be the best generation to hire. As they've watched their parents and grandparents steeped in hustle culture to stay ahead, it's given them insight into what they don't want for their own careers. Their mantra seems to be, “Work smarter, not harder.” While they may not believe in hustling to get where they want to be, millennials and Gen Z value purpose and relationships. They want meaning behind the work they're doing. And they don't want their personal relationships to be collateral damage from hustling too much. They've experienced a professional awakening Matthew Kennedy Stewart is co-founder and CEO of National Service Group (NSG), which operates College Works Painting, Empire Community Construction, Home Genius Exteriors, and SMJJ Investments. In addition to his role at NSG, Matt serves on the board of directors for multiple organizations and is consistently recognized for his leadership and management expertise. In particular, Matt is passionate about mentoring millennials and generation Z.  He is the host of “The Edge of Excellence” Podcast and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur magazine, Inc. magazine, and Fox Business News and on ABC, CBS, and more. Matt is a University of California, Santa Barbara graduate, living in Laguna Niguel, California, with his wife, Jill, and their two children. In this episode of The Customer Service Revolution, Chief Revolution Officer John DiJulius of the DiJulius Group talks with Matthew about how he built numerous successful brands from the ground up, incorporating his unique leadership philosophies. More importantly, all his businesses depend on millennials and generation Z. Hear how Matthew helps keep them inspired and motivated. Here are just a few takeaways: Matthew Stewart's first exposure to entrepreneurship, how that led to his career as a business owner, and what a typical week looks like for him What Human Service means to him How millennials and Gen Z approach work ethic and why meaning and purpose play a significant role in what they want from work The Five Factors of Success for college students How Matthew nurtures his relationships at home and maintains life balance The hardest things about being an entrepreneur and leader What he finds most challenging about being a father and husband The accomplishments he's most proud of Why millennials and Gen Z are the best generations to hire Resources mentioned: www.thedijuliusgroup.com The Family Economy EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com. Let them know I sent you.

On today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt talks to Spencer Pepe, co-CEO at College Works Painting. Spencer graduated with a business degree from the University of California.With more than 30 years of experience in entrepreneurship, Spencer talks about his career path, specifically his college experience and why he focused more on friendships and networking. His father's bankruptcy was a defining moment in his life. You'll learn how he refocused his life and how College Works proved to be a great opportunity for him. He'll discuss going out of business and the valuable lessons he learned. After being in the mortgage banking business for 10 years, Spencer has developed a special interest in marketing. He'll explain to you why he chose this niche and why it's the most important role as he talks about his marketing-driven model. You'll also understand why every entrepreneur needs to be an intrapreneur. As you probably know, it's important to live within your means. Spencer will share why he advises entrepreneurs not to take on debt. Listen as he recommends financial literacy books that address these topics.Matt and Spencer will talk about their 30-year partnership that began with College Works and the various businesses they have started since. Join Matt and Spencer for an exciting conversation about leveraging the lessons and struggles of his past, the evolution of his entrepreneurship, and the power of marketing.Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show:Spencer's definition of excellence.Leveraging pain and grief to get ahead in life.Why you should avoid personal debt in your life.How and why they relaunched College Works and the role of each partner.The importance of having a marketing-driven model for your business.Learning and growing as an entrepreneur.And so much more...Resources:The Edge of ExcellenceRich Dad Poor DadSpencer Pepe

On today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt talks to Leah Engstrom, Senior District Manager at College Works Painting, where she has managed hundreds of thousands in revenue. Leah is an undergraduate business student at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.She will talk about her previous jobs before joining College Works, including all the valuable lessons she learned while working at Old Navy. Along the way, she figured out she was not cut out for working behind a desk and will share how she came to that realization. She will explain why she switched her biology major and how College Works helped her find her place in the business world. You will discover how her father influenced her to pursue her passion and find her path. What do you do when your business income is hit? Find inspiration from her story on her booking rate dropping and how she dealt with it to continue to inspire her interns. Leah will also give tips on how to uncover your passion and turn it into a career. You'll learn about some of the most significant sacrifices Leah has made in her life.Join Matt and Leah for a fascinating conversation about finding your path, the power of perseverance and how and why you should strive for excellence.Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show:Leah's definition of excellenceThe biggest takeaways from her part-time jobsWhy perseverance is so importantHow she improved her sales skills and became one of the best interns at College WorksHow important it is to trust your intuitionAnd so much more...Resources:The Edge of ExcellenceLinkedIn Leah-Engstrom

On today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with Jason Reid, co-founder of National Services Group, partner at CEO Coaching International, co-founder of College Works Painting and founder of Chooselife.org. Jason has spent most of his adult life building businesses with his partners. Over the past 25 years of experiencing both success and failure, Jason has learned one key lessons: RELATIONSHIPS ARE EVERYTHING. He will talk about who he was before College Works and how it changed his mindset. He will also share some of his greatest accomplishments at College Works. You'll learn about his transition from running his own business at College Works to becoming one of its leaders and then its owner. He will talk about how the business fell through just days before his wedding and how he and his partner Spencer were able to start their own business and generate millions in revenue in less than a year. You'll discover when and how Matt joined the College Works team, as well as their amazing 30-year partnership and friendship.You will learn everything that scaling a business involves, including leveraging a core competency and marketing and sales systems. Jason will also talk about what most people are looking for instead of pursuing hard work, mentorship, coaching and learning. You'll learn about his charity, ChooseLife.org, which aims to end End Teen Suicide By 2030. He will explain how he manages to coach the world's best entrepreneurs, CEOs and companies, as well as produce successful films through his production company and still spend time with his family and friends. Join Matt and Jason as they delve into a fascinating conversation about relationships being the foundation of business and excellence.Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show:Jason's definition of excellenceWhy Jason places such a high priority on relationships.How to start a business before you spend a lot of money on marketingWhy you need a mentor and a coachHow Jason manages to work from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week.The importance of being passionate about your job or businessHow they saved their businesses during the recessionWhat Jason considers to be some of the most significant decisions he's madeAnd so much more...Resources:The Edge of ExcellenceEmpireWorks | CHOOSELIFE.ORG

On today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with Tanner Halling, senior district manager at College Works Painting, prominent communicator, striving leader, and aspiring entrepreneur. Tanner is a junior at Fort Hays State University who is dedicated and hardworking in search of new opportunities. He'll talk about growing up in a small town and all his efforts to stand out during high school. He'll also discuss why he felt lost after playing basketball for over 12 years and who he was before joining College Works. You'll learn about his early midlife crisis and how he overcame it. He'll talk about shifting from engineering to entrepreneurship and how College Works inspired him.You'll learn about his path to the edge of excellence. This will entail working as a direct, mid-level, and upper-level manager and earning thousands of dollars in sales while still in college. You'll learn how he balances his personal and business lives. He'll explain why he switched to online classes and what he's now doing to differentiate himself. He'll reveal the greatest approach to maintaining a positive mindset and having a productive day. You'll learn about the importance of initially being in tune with yourself so that your other relationships can thrive and the concept of low-hanging fruit. He'll describe how he became in tune with his psyche. You'll learn about Tanner's thoughts on some of his most impactful decisions.Join Matt and Tanner as they dive into a fascinating conversation about how Tanner is finding his path to excellence, overcoming anxiety, and customizing his life plan.Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show:Tanner's definition of excellenceWhy an early mid-life crisis is universal.What to do if you're feeling anxious and scared.The importance of having like-minded friends How he maintains focus on his long-term goals.The importance of taking care of yourself.And so much more...Resources:The Edge of Excellence

On today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with Katie Kenny, a real estate broker at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and a former district manager for College Works Painting. Katie is a University of Illinois graduate with a degree in advertising. She has a passion for working with others and helping people solve problems. Katie will talk about who she was before she joined College Works and the important lessons she learned there. She will also talk about all the university majors she switched to and why advertising was right fit for her.  You will learn why gratitude and being present are essential for excellence. Katie will discuss why she became interested in residential real estate brokerage. Katie will reveal her biggest struggle during College Works and how it impacted her life.  Join Matt and Katie as they dive into a fascinating conversation about excellence, figuring out your root desire, and real estate brokerage. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show: Katie's definition of excellence. The importance of being present in the moment.   Katie's biggest takeaways from College Works and the impact it had on her career. The difference between a real estate broker and a real estate salesperson. Why you should focus on the process and not the outcome. And so much more... Resources: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-edge-of-excellence-podcast/id1554338077 (The Edge of Excellence) Personal Website: https://kkenny.starckre.com/ (https://kkenny.starckre.com) Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thekatiekenny/ ( https://www.instagram.com/thekatiekenny/ ) LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-kennyrealestate/ (www.linkedin.com/in/katie-kennyrealestate/ )

On today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, our guest host Sean Phelps, executive vice president at College Works Painting, talks with Tyler Morelan, president and owner of Midwest Flooring Company. Tyler originally wanted to be a professional athlete, but an unexpected incident changed his focus and ultimately led to a successful career in business. Tyler will talk about how overcoming physical challenges prepared him for the mental challenges of business. He will also talk about his work experience since the age of 12, as well as his past interests before he decided to start a business. You will learn how CollegeWorks has influenced his success as an entrepreneur. Tyler will also talk about the key ingredients for success and excellence in entrepreneurship. Join us as Sean and Tyler dive into a fascinating conversation about achieving excellence.  Enjoy. What You Will Learn In This Show: Tyler's definition of excellence. Key lessons Tyler took away from College Works. Why Tyler got into the flooring industry.  The key ingredients for success and excellence in entrepreneurship. And so much more... Resources: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-edge-of-excellence-podcast/id1554338077 (The Edge of Excellence) https://midwestflooringcompany.com/ (Midwest Flooring Company) (midwestflooringcompany.com) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-morelan-09b08810a (Tyler Morelan LinkedIn)

OUR CHATMatt and I discussed his favorite roles, how colleges are missing the mark in terms of preparing kids for job search and career success, and how this gap might get closed.He shared his observations on mistakes he sees kids making on the job search front, and shared advice he wish he'd have heard himself when he was first starting out!ABOUT MATTMatt is co-founder and CEO of National Service Group (NSG), which operates College Works Painting, Empire Community Construction, Home Genius Exteriors, and SMJJ Investments. Under his leadership, NSG grew from a small Southern California-based business into an international company. Matt serves on the Board of multiple organizations and is past chairman of Entrepreneur's Organization, a worldwide-business network.His accolades include the Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award from the Orange County Business Journal, the OC Metro 40 Under 40 and EY Entrepreneur of The Year Awards Finalist. Passionate about mentoring millennials and gen Z, Matt shares entrepreneurial insight with high-profile publications including the Wall Street Journal, Inc., ABC, CBS and more, and as the host of “The Edge of Excellence” Podcast.LEARN MORE: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthew-stewart-5257314/Website: collegeworks.com/Podcast: Edge of Excellence

Why are values important to succeed in business and in life? Today's guest shows us what really happens behind the scenes of a successful company and how values factor into the equation. In today's episode, Darius is joined by Matthew Stewart, co-founder and CEO of National Service Group (NSG), which operates College Works Painting, Empire Community Construction, Home Genius Exteriors, and SMJJ Investments. From a small Southern California company, NSG has grown into an international company with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada. Matthew currently serves on the boards of several organizations in addition to his role at NSG. In his past role, he was chairman of the global board of Entrepreneur's Organization (EO), a worldwide business network representing more than 142 chapters across 46 countries. In this episode you'll discover: - The entrepreneurial advice Matthew would give to his younger self. - How values help his company succeed. - The secrets to running a successful business. Join Darius and Matthew for this fascinating discussion as they explore how our values and even our mistakes provide lessons that we can use to create success. They also discuss the reasons why being patient and having a strategy are vital to achieving greatness. Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: The advice Matthew would offer to his younger self as an entrepreneur. How values have become vital to making his company a success. The inside scoop on running a successful business. And so much more... Resources: https://nationalservicesgroup.com (National Services Group website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-stewart-5257314/ (Matt's LinkedIn) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-edge-of-excellence-podcast/id1554338077 (Edge of Excellence podcast) https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (Community) https://www.dariusclass.com/training-video (ScaleMAP video) https://therealdarius.com/book-order/ (TCVE Book) https://therealdarius.com (The Real Darius) https://www.facebook.com/therealdariusm/ (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ (Instagram) https://therealdarius.com/YT (YouTube) https://twitter.com/kingdarius (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ (LinkedIn)

Why are values important to succeed in business and in life? Today's guest shows us what really happens behind the scenes of a successful company and how values factor into the equation. In today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius is joined by Matthew Stewart, co-founder and CEO of National Service Group (NSG), which operates College Works Painting, Empire Community Construction, Home Genius Exteriors, and SMJJ Investments. From a small Southern California company, NSG has grown into an international company with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada. Matthew currently serves on the boards of several organizations in addition to his role at NSG. In his past role, he was chairman of the global board of Entrepreneur's Organization (EO), a worldwide business network representing more than 142 chapters across 46 countries. In this episode you'll discover: - The entrepreneurial advice Matthew would give to his younger self. - How values help his company succeed. - The secrets to running a successful business. Join Darius and Matthew for this fascinating discussion as they explore how our values and even our mistakes provide lessons that we can use to create success. They also discuss the reasons why being patient and having a strategy are vital to achieving greatness. Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: The advice Matthew would offer to his younger self as an entrepreneur. How values have become vital to making his company a success. The inside scoop on running a successful business. And so much more... Resources: https://nationalservicesgroup.com (National Services Group website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-stewart-5257314/ (Matt's LinkedIn) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-edge-of-excellence-podcast/id1554338077 (Edge of Excellence podcast) https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (Community) https://www.dariusclass.com/training-video (ScaleMAP video) https://therealdarius.com/book-order/ (TCVE Book) https://therealdarius.com (The Real Darius) https://www.facebook.com/therealdariusm/ (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ (Instagram) https://therealdarius.com/YT (YouTube) https://twitter.com/kingdarius (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ (LinkedIn) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with Conrad Kaminsky, one of the "District Managers of the Year" at College Works Painting. Despite his immense success at College Works, Conrad decided to take an unconventional career path.  He started as a framer and now, at 23, is general manager of Saalfeld Construction Roofing. As he shares his story, Conrad will talk about his incredible achievement at College Works as the department's record holder and the important lessons he learned.  He will also talk about his journey as CEO and how the skills he gained at College Works have benefited his career.  You'll learn why Conrad gave up soccer and switched colleges.  Conrad will talk about his day-to-day work as CEO and new projects for Saalfeld.  Join Matt and Conrad as they dive into a fascinating conversation about continuous improvement, self-appreciation, and value creation. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show: Conrad's definition of excellence. What Conrad took away from College Works and the impact it had on his career and life. How to be proactive instead of reactive.  And so much more... esources: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-edge-of-excellence-podcast/id1554338077 (The Edge of Excellence) https://www.collegeworks.com/ (College Works) The Edge Of Excellence Podcast Episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-time-management-secrets/id1554338077?i=1000512677163 (5: Time Management Secrets ) College Works Painting Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBTqLm4H8QU (Time Management) http://collegeworks.com/podcast (collegeworks.com/podcast) https://www.linkedin.com/in/conradkaminsky (Conrad Kaminsky LinkedIn)

In today's episode of https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-edge-of-excellence-podcast/id1554338077 (The Edge of Excellence), Matt chats with Ashton Avery, Senior District Manager at College Works Painting. As far back as his high school days, Ashton has enjoyed activities that offered him fulfillment. Today, he defines excellence as surpassing what he considers ordinary standards, where outstanding is the new normal. It's something you are rather than something you achieve. You'll learn how to deal with adversity in your personal or professional life. You'll discover Ashton's biggest struggle during college and how he dealt with it. You'll discover Ashton's process of controlling your mindset. Join Matt and Ashton for this value-packed inspiring discussion. You don't want to miss this! What You'll Learn in this Show: Does celebrating one's own excellence create complacency? How to find a sense of fulfillment in your work. The importance of surrounding yourself with the best people. And so much more… Resources: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-edge-of-excellence-podcast/id1554338077 (The Edge of Excellence) Ashton Avery https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashton-avery-8974341ba/ (LinkedIn)

This week's guest is Jason Bay. Jason is the Chief Prospecting Officer at Blissful Prospecting, where he helps sales teams by providing systems, coaching, and accountability to grow their outbound sales. Jason's sales journey started in college working at College Works Painting, and due to doing an incredibly effective job, he worked his way to becoming both the VP of Sales, Director of Marketing, and Corporate Sales Trainer, all of which set the foundation to who he is today. In this episode, we discussed: Benefits of building brand internally to your company Focusing on being good at only 2-3 things Asking for help How sales reps need to be mini-marketers As well as enjoying the journey without trying to do too much Please enjoy this week's episode with Jason Bay ____________________________________________________________________________ I am now in the early stages of writing my first book! In this book, I will be telling my story of getting into sales and the lessons I have learned so far, and intertwine stories, tips, and advice from the Top Sales Professionals In The World! As a first time author, I want to share these interviews with you all, and take you on this book writing journey with me! Like the show? Subscribe to the email: https://mailchi.mp/a71e58dacffb/welcome-to-the-20-podcast-community I want your feedback! Reach out to 20percentpodcastquestions@gmail.com, or find me on LinkedIn. If you know anyone who would benefit from this show, share it along! If you know of anyone who would be great to interview, please drop me a line! Enjoy the show!

For a business partnership to work, you and your partner need the same values, vision, camaraderie, and strength in different areas. If you manage to find the right people to work with, success will come in no time. But not all partnerships are as straightforward as that. It takes time and patience to trust each. It's only growing pains; it happens to everyone. Learn how to build partnerships with Eric Anderton and his guest, Matt Stewart. Matt is co-founder and Co-CEO of National Service Group (NSG), which operates College Works Painting, Empire Community Construction, Home Genius Exteriors, and SMJJ Investments. He has been partnering with three other individuals for over 25 years. Join him as he talks about how they got through the rough times and how they communicate daily. Build strong partnerships today!

Matthew Stewart is co-founder and CEO of National Service Group (NSG, which operates College Works Painting, Empire Community Construction, Home Genius Exteriors, and SMJJ Investments. Over 28 years, NSG has grown from a small California-based business into an international company. Matt serves on the board of directors for multiple organizations and is past chairman of the global board for the Entrepreneur's Organization (EO).

#406: In this episode, Mike Gardon chats with Matthew Kennedy Stewart. Matthew is co-founder and CEO of National Service Group (NSG), which operates College Works Painting, Empire Community Construction, Home Genius Exteriors, and SMJJ Investments. NSG has grown from a small Southern California-based business into an international company located throughout the United States and Canada.

Chief Prospecting Officer of Blissful Prospecting, Jason Bay, joins Ashleigh and co-host Ollie to discuss his success in door-to-door sales, feeling pride in his ethnicity, and how leaders can better support people of color on their teams.SHOW NOTESHis Sales Journey-Jason was studying to be a Forensic Scientist when his friend came into one of his classes to talk about a company, College Works Painting, that hires college students and teaches them how to run a house painting business.-Much of this teaching was marketing and sales. Particularly door-to-door sales. And, he did well despite being introverted and coming from a culture that emphasizes blending in and isn't well-represented in sales.-This decision to pursue sales as a career was instant because doing well gave him the approval and validation he craved throughout his life. Once he received this approval, it didn't matter to him that no one else looked like him.Embracing Being Asian -He's accustomed to justifying racism and microaggressions in the people around him, so it's only recently, thanks to the help of his wife, that he fully embraced his Asian heritage.-And, though his mom was doing her best in a conservative Oregon town, her advice to ignore it only reinforced that this behavior was normal.The Absence of Asian Role Models in Sales -The first time he felt he could truly identify with someone was when he met his wife and watched how she fully embraced her Korean roots.-This absence of role models in his career path made him doubtful of what he could achieve. Not to mention the pressure to be a “model Asian.”Is Being Asian a Help or Hindrance?-Jason sees being Asian in sales as a hindrance to his mental health but great for his career because people aren't intimidated by him.Supporting Your Asian Employees -Empathize, validate, and offer. Let them know you recognize their experience is different, and you support them.-If you can't hire for diversity, take a look at who you can bring in to speak and provide a different perspective.Resources-Anti-racism resources to support Asian American, Pacific Islander community-Rise of Anti-Asian Hate Crimes-Compound Effect by Darren Hardy-The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck by Mark MansonConnect With Jason-Blissful Prospecting-LinkedInSend in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/othersideofsales/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/othersideofsales/support

Have you discovered the right career path that can transform your life and power you ahead? On today's show, Matt Stewart, CEO & Entrepreneur, College Works Painting who shares with us his life story, and reveals how he found his true calling. Growing up, Matt was fired from all sorts of jobs before he found his true path and unique ability. At the age of 20, he found the career path that was destined for him. Matt had his eyes set on becoming a lawyer when he was studying at UC, Santa Barbara. And inspite of being hugely success-motivated, he had not bothered to explore the different career options out there. Matt was going ahead with his blindfolds on. Once Matt discovered the right career, there was no holding him back. This discovery transformed his life and catapulted him ahead of the competition. So, if you are young, wildly ambitious, and are aspiring to be a leader, tuning in today will particularly help you out. You will learn how you can explore different paths and discover the perfect career with perfect life balance. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show Sharing my life story How to explore different career paths How discovering the right career had a transformation impact on my life And so much more… Resources:  CollegeWorks Website Edge Of Excellence Bundle   Edge Of Excellence Is Brought To You By College Works Painting Internship College Works Paintings provides college and university students a unique, life-transforming opportunity to build business management and leadership skills, hands-on. The internship empowers students to run their own local businesses, manage their own crew of people, and provide a much-needed service within their communities - while earning money as well as an invaluable experience. Their internship allows students to not only gain valuable work experience but to help finance their college educations as well. The company is known for having some of the highest customer satisfaction ratings in the industry. To learn more: https://www.collegeworks.com/students-home-page/

On this episode, we talked about: Limiting beliefs, being scared of failure, calculating risks, understanding your own self, speaking out emotions, giving hope to others, empathy and validating your feelings, being where your feet are and so much more! "It´s cool to see that therapy can impact and influence on other people" "No one it´s perfect, but I feel that I´m getting closer to perfect every day by being aware of my words" "You have to listen to the employees and feel what they think, so you can base your decisions on other people, not only yourself"   About RT: R.T. Custer is an Entrepreneur living in Fort Collins, Colorado. R.T. grew up on a Christmas Tree Farm near Reading, Pennsylvania and attended Penn State University where he studied Industrial Engineering. Besides helping to run the family farm, his first entrepreneurial journey was a franchise of College Works Painting. R.T. started Vortic Watch Company in college and has grown it to a 7 figure company through the help of his team, business partner Tyler, and advisors. Vortic manufactures one of a kind wrist watches using antique American pocket watch mechanisms. Vortic's tagline is “America Wasn't Assembled, It was Built” because they make one of the only truly American made wristwatches. R.T. also recently started an advertising agency focused on e-commerce called Conversation Piece Agency. His mission is to be the best in the world when it comes to consumer product marketing.   You can find and support RT at:  IG: @rtcuster IG: @vorticwatches Web: https://vorticwatches.com   Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.Elsasser

One thing about Brian is that he has the "growth mindset" imbedded in him since his days with painting franchise "College Works Painting" he knows that growth and scalability in the industry is possible, so he's aligning his business with this idea. Tune in! Follow Me On Instagram: http://Instagram.com/contractorcoach Download the Facebook ads blueprint: http://Fbmleadmachine.com/blueprint Free Paint Job Pricing Calculator: http://SellPaintJobs.com Web Design for contractors: http://www.tradethrive.com/webdesign Free Automations Training: http://sellpaintjobs.com/automationsoptin Painting Business Sales Academy: http://Sellpaintjobs.com/pbsa Contractor Secrets Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-secrets/id1477208973

You might already be cringing at the title to this episode, so first a little background. Jason and I are both alumni of an entrepreneurial training program called College Works Painting. My time in this program was hugely influential in my life and career and it’s where I got my first taste of sales training. I am constantly drawing on my sales experience from this business and Jason has taken this many levels beyond what we learned back in the day, so I’m excited for what he has to say. I know sales is a topic that musicians tend to cringe at. Actually, people in general tend to feel this way, but I think you’ll find Jason’s approach really refreshing and not at all icky. I thought this was a good topic to cover as the new year approaches and it’s often a season where we get a lot of inquiries. You’ll get tons of actionable advice on how to handle those initial inquiry emails, how to follow up with prospects, and even how to reach out to potential referring partners. Full show notes and transcript available at musicstudiostartup.com/episode067

In This Episode You Will Learn About: -Building conversation pieces -Getting funding for your startup -Solving unexpected problems in your industry -The resource bottleneck -Picking up lessons from history   Resources: -Learn more at vorticwatches.com -Instagram: instagram.com/vorticwatches   Show Notes: R.T. Custer is the founder and CEO of Vortic Watch Company, these incredible, reclaimed 100-year-old pocket watches turned into modern day wrist watches without losing any of their original integrity. He’s turned these living pieces of history into a million dollar company. He started this company in college, and he is a perfect example of what can happen when you take any crazy idea you may have and execute on it.   Question Highlights: -Where did the idea for this company come from? -How do you ensure your product works for a hundred years? -Do you have trouble finding people qualified to do this work? -How do you compete with the big watchmakers? -Why is this blowing up among entrepreneurs? -What is the best business lesson that you’ve pulled from history? -Why do we feel scarcity around building up the team we need? -Where are you taking this company in 5 years?   Guest Bio: R.T. Custer is an Entrepreneur living in Fort Collins, Colorado with his girlfriend and 2 young sons. R.T. grew up on a Christmas Tree Farm near Reading, Pennsylvania and attended Penn State University where he studied Industrial Engineering. Besides helping to run the family farm, his first entrepreneurial journey was a franchise of College Works Painting, an MLM in the exterior house painting business. R.T. started Vortic Watch Company in college and has grown it to a 7 figure company through the help of his team and advisors. Vortic manufactures one of a kind wristwatches using antique American pocket watch mechanisms. Vortic's tagline is "America Wasn’t Assembled, It was Built" because they make one of the only truly American made wristwatches.  Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

Segment 1: Dan Roam is the author of the international bestseller “The Back of the Napkin”, the most popular visual-thinking business book of all time. Fast Company, BusinessWeek, and The Times of London all named The Back of the Napkin the #1 creativity and innovation book of the year. Dan is the founder and president of Digital Roam Inc., a management-consulting firm that uses visual thinking to solve complex problems.Segment 2: John G. Miller is the founder of QBQ, Inc., an organizational development company dedicated to making personal accountability a core value for organizations and individuals. John who appears frequently on national television and radio, is the author of the new companion title “THE QBQ! WORKBOOK”, the bestselling “QBQ! The Question Behind the Question”, as well as “Flipping the Switch”, “Outstanding!”, and “Raising Accountable Kids”.Segment 3: Dave Fuller, MBA, is a Certified Professional Business Coach and the author of “Profit Yourself Healthy”. Segment 4:Barry Moltz shares how to get your business unstuck.Segment 5: Matt Stewart is co-founder of College Works Painting, which provides business experience for thousands of college students each year. The award-winning program also offers high-quality house-painting services for homeowners.Sponsored by Nextiva and Microsoft

It’s been a while but we are back with our Better Know a Millionaire segment and today the guys talk to an entrepreneur, speaker and house painter Matt Shoup.  Matt has an incredible story from being six figures in debt to becoming a millionaire. There were many ups and downs on his journey of success. Listen to hear how he started his business with a hundred dollars and how a customer’s baby ended up completely covered in paint. Yup, true story. From early on in his life, Matt had that entrepreneurial spirit. At the age of 10, he was shoveling snow for extra cash and started his first business selling candy out of his locker. He started to hustle in college when he joined College Works Painting where he received training on how to run a successful painting business. After training, it was up to him to grow his business and began simply by knocking on doors around the neighborhood selling his services. Before he knew it, Matt as making a six figure salary at 22 years old. The problem was he was also spending a six figure salary and then some. Two times his salary to be exact. He spent a lot of going out with friends and partied – but it didn’t stop there. After graduation, Matt got married and bought more house than he could afford to put himself in even more debt. Around the same time, he also left the painting business to find a “sexier” job and became an employee of a mortgage company- real sexy ;). He soon realized he hated it and didn’t like the practices that were going on. It was too corporate. The bank culture wasn’t for him, and the morals were too sketchy. On a March afternoon in 2005, his life came to a crashing halt after getting fired from the bank, and he stood in a parking lot with all he owned in a bankers box. Now a jobless 23 year old with $172,000 in debt he realized he had to get his shit together. Matt made a decision that changed his life forever. With the last $100 to his name Matt started M&E Painting Company. He made thirty bucks worth of business cards and just like he did in college, began knocking on doors and hanging out in the Home Depot paint aisle looking for work. After working his ass off and living as minimally as possible for three years, Matt was able to get himself out debt. He was able to breathe again and start saving for the future. He decided to grow M&E Painting into a multimillion dollar business and become financially free as fast as possible. Now in 2016, it has become one of the fastest growing companies in Northern Colorado and the United States. Show Notes Become an Award Winning Company -Matt’s Book Matt Shoup -Matt’s website Founders Brewing Company Porter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Duffy, a College Works Alumnus, is on the show today! Scott is the CEO and founder of Content.Market, and the author of the best-selling book Launch!: The Critical 90 Days From Idea to Market. Jason Reid and Scott reminisce about the good ole’ days, back when College Works Painting was known by another name. Scott talks about the business of people, why he spent the last $200 in his bank account on pizza, and how he and Richard Branson almost ended up buying the Amazon rainforest (seriously).

Jason Bay, a College Works Alumnus, is on the show today! Jason is the founder at GenY Success and former marketing director at College Works Painting. The two Jason’s—Reid and Bay—have a great discussion about how to figure out whether or not entrepreneurship is right for you, and the importance of consistent action as an entrepreneur. Show Notes: Jason wanted to be a forensic scientist (e.g. CSI) after his freshman year of college Jason ran a $100,000 business in his first year with College Works Painting How Jason’s experience with College Works Painting led him to entrepreneurship Why Jason started GenY Success (and how he helps other young entrepreneurs) How to figure out whether or not entrepreneurship is right for you How Jason’s podcast has helped him establish credibility and connect with potential clients The importance of building a platform (and how a platform can build your business) Why it’s critical that you find like-minded people who will support you Why it’s important to take action (even if you don’t really know what you’re doing) How Jason racked up $25,000 worth of credit card debt (then paid it all off) Jason also discusses the not-so-glamorous side of entrepreneurship Fast Five: Favorite quote: “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” — John Wooden Favorite app: Way Of Life Favorite TV show: Sons of Anarchy Favorite book: The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy (33:00 need to edit) Favorite technology: Macbook Pro

Jeff Long, a College Works Alumnus, is on the show today! Jeff is the co-founder at Slippa, and and one of the top grossing College Works Painting interns of all-time. Jason Reid and Jeff have a great discussion about how Jeff ultimately became an entrepreneur, and how his success even inspired his own mother to quit her job and start a business! Show Notes: Jeff and his brother have grown Slippa into an uber-successful business in just 10 months Jeff grew up around business owners, but wasn’t pushed to be an entrepreneur growing up Jeff produced $265,000 in revenue during his first year with College Works Painting Jeff says the most exciting thing about starting a business were the relationships he built How Jeff’s success has inspired his mother to quit her job and start her own business Jeff’s #1 piece of advice for young entrepreneurs: Don’t waste time, simply get started What a typical day might look like for Jeff: Out of bed before sunrise Usually eats a big breakfast Goes surfing early in the morning Visits clients a bit later Checks email around mid-morning Focuses on closing accounts in the afternoons Attends networking events in the evenings Fast Five: Favorite quote: “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson Favorite app: Instagram Favorite TV show: It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia Favorite book: The Creator’s Code, The 4-Hour Workweek Favorite technology: iPhone

Matt is the Co-founder and Co-CEO of National Services Group, a $60 million home improvement company. One of his companies, College Works Painting, teaches college students how to be entrepreneurs by running a small house painting company for the summer. This program has launched hundreds of successful entrepreneurs into the world.

Matt is the Co-founder and Co-CEO of National Services Group, a $60 million home improvement company. One of his companies, College Works Painting, teaches college students how to be entrepreneurs by running a small house painting company for the summer. This program has launched hundreds of successful entrepreneurs into the world.