The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt Brauning

Joshua Best, the owner of Unprecedented Press, an active church pastor, and a freelance art director in the advertising industry, stops by the show today for a fantastic interview about entrepreneurship and business. Joshua and his company, Unprecedented Press, were the publishers for Matt's new book, "The Firebox Principle." In this interview, Matt reveals just how much of an impact Joshua had on his book including the ideas for the title, the cover design, and the editing. It's a great conversation and there are lots of key insights and takeaways for everyone. Check out the Unprecented Press website here: http://unprecedentedpress.com/ Order a copy of Matt Brauning's new book, "The Firebox Principle," [hardcover edition] from Unprecedented Press here: http://unprecedentedpress.com/shop/the-firebox-principle-hardcover Coming up today, August 25th, Matt Brauning will be leading and keynoting for an event called 'Splash' in Grand Rapids, MI. Joshua Best will also be a speaker at the event so if you can make it, we'd love to see you there. If you catch this in time and want FREE tickets to the event, you can still get them by going to this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/splash-tickets-47717955690 We hope you can make it as it's going to be a great experience for everyone. As always, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe if you have not already done so. We love to hear from you. Please share your feedback and ideas with me on social media. Facebook: @mattbrauningInstagram: @mattbrauningTwitter: @mattbrauning www.mattbrauningpodcast.com www.fireboxbook.com

In today's episode, Matt Brauning shares all about transitions and how to deal with them in life and business. This podcast session comes fresh off of Matt's move from Orange County to Michigan where he will now reside full time. In the wake of this move, Matt wanted to share about the experience of undergoing such a major life transition and three key points that he has learned along the way. Here are the three key points Matt will break down on the show: #1 Expect to Be Overwhelmed#2 Learn How to Ask For Help#3 Get a Clear Vision for the Future (What Happens After the Transition) These keys will benefit you anytime that you face a big transition in your life and/or business.  Listen in and be sure to take notes because these points can help you to ensure successful transitions. For those listeners in the Michigan area, Matt Brauning will be keynote speaking at a live event coming up. The event is called 'Splash' and it is for creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs in Grand Rapids, MI, on August 25th from 9:30am to 4pm. Tickets are FREE and you can find them here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/splash-tickets-47717955690 Matt Brauning will be signing books and available for Q&A from 4pm to 5pm after the event. If you can make it, we would love to see you and be sure to mention you are a fan of the podcast. On the next podcast episode, Matt will sit down with Joshua Best, the owner of Unprecedented Press, an incredible publishing house that is very unique in the space. You will hear all about it on Friday's podcast interview. As always, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe if you have not already done so. We love to hear from you. Please share your feedback and ideas with me on social media. Facebook: @mattbrauningInstagram: @mattbrauningTwitter: @mattbrauning www.mattbrauningpodcast.com www.fireboxbook.com

In today's episode, Matt Brauning hosts master negotiator, corporate trainer, and retired Air Force Veteran, Eldonna Lewis Fernandez, for a special one-on-one interview. Eldonna is an amazing business woman and leader. You will learn about her upbringing, her experience in the military, and how her life events influenced her transition into becoming a business owner. She is the CEO of Dynamic Vision International Inc and she has been featured in media outlets such as Fox, Fast Company, and many more. One of her core specialties is the topic of negotiation and contracts. You will hear more about this in the interview as well as how this skillset has affected her career path. It's a great interview and you're going to learn a ton from an amazing woman. Learn more about Eldonna, get her two books, and feel free to contact her directly to negotiate your book price. Website: https://eldonnalewisfernandez.com/ Store: https://eldonnalewisfernandez.com/online-store/ Her books are also available on Amazon. You can find them at the links below: "Think Like a Negotiator" - https://amzn.to/2AZJrA2 "Heart of a Military Woman" - https://amzn.to/2AVeIEo Be sure to check out these amazing resources and learn more about Eldonna. Also, Matt Brauning will be hosting his hardcover book launch party for "The Firebox Principle" which will take place this coming Monday, August 13th at the Evolution office in Costa Mesa. For details on this event and to grab tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-release-party-the-firebox-principle-tickets-48735986648?aff=efbeventtix As always, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe if you have not already done so. We love to hear from you. Please share your feedback and ideas with me on social media. Facebook: @mattbrauningInstagram: @mattbrauningTwitter: @mattbrauning www.mattbrauningpodcast.com    

This week's episode looks at why people don't take action, even though they want to. This is a recurring issue that has come up time and time again in Matt's seminars and coaching.  Often times, people will report feeling stuck in their business or life, even comparing the feeling to being stuck in a hamster wheel. There are 3 different places you can be in your life or business: 1) You are doing things2) You are preparing to do things3) You aren't doing things at all Matt will break down each of these areas and discuss how people can get trapped in each of these pitfalls. He will also share how he has helped others to escape the traps. Listen in and enjoy the discussion. During the episode, Matt shared about several upcoming events. If you would like additional info on these events, check out the links below. Register for Matt Brauning's "The Firebox Principle" Hard Cover Book Release Party on August 13th in Costa Mesa, CA: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-release-party-the-firebox-principle-tickets-48735986648?aff=efbeventtix Find Tickets for The Joyful Living Conference on August 10th and 11th in Vernal, UT: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vernal-ut-joyful-living-womens-conference-tickets-41502631488 As always, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe if you have not already done so. We love to hear from you. Please share your feedback and ideas with me on social media. Also, let Matt know the answer to his question: What is the perfect vacation length? Facebook: @mattbrauningInstagram: @mattbrauningTwitter: @mattbrauning www.mattbrauningpodcast.com

In this episode, Matt sits down with Sean Stewart, an entrepreneur, coach, and artist. Sean is the founder of The Creative Track, a business training and mentoring company that helps coaches, holistic practitioners, and heart centered service providers to attract more ideal clients, build a leveraged business model, and grow to six figures and beyond.  During this interview, Sean opens up about growing up with a father in the entertainment industry and being a person connected deeply with art. He will share how art connects to his current business and how he got started in the coaching industry. Sean previously was trained directly under Tony Robbins and he's been featured on NBC News, Fox the NY Times, and other media outlets.  Listen to the interview for a great conversation and some very inspiring nuggets of wisdom. If you would like to connect with Sean and learn more about his business, visit www.thecreativetrack.com . You can also follow and connect with Sean on the following social media networks: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/seandouglasstewart LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/seandouglasstewart/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCreativeTrack/videos Enjoy the interview and remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show if you have not already done so.  We love to hear from you. Please share your feedback and ideas with me on social media. Facebook: @mattbrauningInstagram: @mattbrauningTwitter: @mattbrauning www.mattbrauningpodcast.com  

The big question asked in this episode is "Can a customer change their stripes?" Matt starts this conversation by referencing a simple three-step formula that comes from a book written by Keith Cunningham called "The Road Less Stupid." This is how the formula goes: Step 1 - Find Out what Your customer wants Step 2 - Go Get It Step 3 - Give It To Them It's the most obvious thing in the world, but most entrepreneurs will complicate this severely. Many entrepreneurs tend to sell things that they believe people need rather than asking what they actually want. The problem with this is that they fail to assess the culture and environment of their market ahead of time. This is a big mistake and Matt will share why it is absolutely critical to know the culture of your customers before getting started.  If you'd like to read Keith Cunningham's full book, "The Road Less Stupid," you can find it on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2mYyp4o The official "The Firebox Principle" hard cover book launch is coming up on August 13th in Orange County, CA. General admission will be absolutely free and VIP tickets will also be available. The VIP tickets include a signed copy of the book, early admission, a special Q&A with Matt, and VIP food and drinks. You can get these tickets for just $30.  If you'd like additional information about any of Matt's upcoming book launch events in Orange County, CA or Grand Rapids, MI, as well as details on his speaking engagement in Utah, email us at support@evolutionseminars.com .  As always, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe if you have not already done so.  We love to hear from you. Please share your feedback and ideas with Matt on social media. If you want to follow his videos and journeys, connect with him at the addresses below as well. Facebook: @mattbrauningInstagram: @mattbrauningTwitter: @mattbrauning www.mattbrauningpodcast.com www.fireboxbook.com

Matt Brauning sits down with visionary entrepreneur and thought leader, Iain Grae. Matt met Iain a while back at a podcast conference and was taken in by his incredible story. Iain is a man with tremendous vision and he has used it to make big things happen in his life. He has a unique ability to lead people and has leveraged this skill to create major companies and rebuild others.  In his mid-twenties, he founded and grew an advertising agency in New York from just himself to over 150 employees. He also has been the owner of the 'San Antonio and Cycle Ranch' down in San Antonio, TX. He was able to buy this business, grow it tremendously, and has currently entered the process of selling it. Iain has a knack for building and rebuilding companies along with a tremendous story to share.   In this interview, Iain will talk about his start in business, his connection to spirituality, and what has driven his success. It's a great conversation with lots of insights related to entrepreneurship and money. Iain Grae is currenly on a mission to help 1000 people become millionaires by 2023. If you want to be a part of Iain's mission and learn more, he is now taking applicants. Apply for Iain's millionaire mission at http://iaingrae.com/ Iain is also the other of "10 Principles that Brought me MILLIONS (It can work for you too)." If you would like to get his ebook, there are two ways you can get yourself a copy: 1) You can visit https://www.evolvedlyfe.com/free-millionaire-prowess/ to get the ebook for free along with one week of access to Iain's "Millionaire Prowess" course. 2) You can purchase the ebook on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2JZlhol for just $0.99. Listen in for a great interview and some fantastic content. As always, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe if you have not already done so.  We love to hear from you. Please share your feedback and ideas with me on social media. Facebook: @mattbrauningInstagram: @mattbrauningTwitter: @mattbrauning www.mattbrauningpodcast.com

In this episode of the podcast, Matt breaks down "The Avenger Drive" which is one of the seven drives that fuel every entrepreneur. The Avenger Drive has the catchphrase "This Must Change!" This drive often originates when an entrepreneur feels they were wronged or that an injustice was committed against them. The result is that a business is created outside of someones anger. The person becomes so mad that they decide to take action and do something to change the situation. Anger is one of the most powerful motivators that inspire people to create something. An example of an entrepreneur that created a business from "The Avenger Drive" would be Ferruccio Lamborghini, the founder of Lamborghini. Listen to the episode for a detailed account of his story, additional examples, and a full descritption of this entrepreneurial drive.  This episode marks the third and final drive to be discussed here on the podcast and it relates back to the launch of Matt's brand new ebook, "The Firebox Principle: The 7 Drives That Fuel Every Entrepreneur." The ebook is brand new on Amazon and has already hit #1 best-seller status in 5 different categories and general best-seller status in many more.  You can purchase a copy of "The Firebox Principle" on Amazon for just $0.99 [limited launch price] at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1532503283&sr=8-1&keywords=the+firebox+principle When you buy the book and visit the website, www.fireboxbook.com, you can enter your Amazon order number to be eligible for Matt's upcoming Firebox training which is valued at $997. Visit www.fireboxbook.com and click the 'access training' button to get on the list. You will be prompted to enter your Amazon order number related to your book purchase to confirm eligibility. When you register for the training, you will also be put on the list to receive access to the upcoming Firebox quiz which will be released later this summer.   As always, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe if you have not already done so.  We love to hear from you. Please share your feedback and ideas with me on social media. Facebook: @mattbrauningInstagram: @mattbrauningTwitter: @mattbrauning www.mattbrauningpodcast.com

Fall in love with the hustle! That is the theme for today's epsiode as Matt Brauning just completed a three-day live NLP coaching seminar called Excelerate, a multi-state media promotion tour, and the successful launch of his brand new ebook, "The Firebox Principe: The 7 Drives that Fuel Every Entrepreneur." The ebook launched as a #1 best-seller on Amazon in 5 categories and hit best-seller status in another 15 categories.  In reflecting on all of the hard work and successes that have taken place over the last few weeks, Matt wanted to share his insights as to what it takes to create a major impact through your business. The reality is that we don't always see the hustle and grind that takes place day-in and day-out behind the scenes of a business. Matt has some inspirational thoughts on this and it's a powerful episode for any business owner, professional, or person wanting to break into the entrepreneurial space.  Listen in and enjoy the show. As always, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe if you have not already done so. We love to hear from you. Please share your feedback and ideas with me on social media. Facebook: @mattbrauningInstagram: @mattbrauningTwitter: @mattbrauning www.mattbrauningpodcast.com

In this episode, Matt Brauning discusses one of the seven primary drives that fuel entrepreneurs, The Artisan Drive. The catch phrase behind the artisan drive is "Because it's beautiful."You will learn the details of the artisan drive, famous entrepreneurs that are influenced by it, and how it shows up in leadership. This is the second part of a series of podcast episodes focused on Matt Brauning's new book, "The Firebox Principle: The 7 Drives That Fuel Every Entrepreneur."Matt's book is now available for purchase on Amazon. You can get it now for the launch price of just $0.99, but be sure to act fast because this promotional discount is temporary. Grab your copy on Amazon at the link below:https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1531457858&sr=8-1&keywords=the+firebox+principleWhen you buy the book and visit the website, www.fireboxbook.com, you can enter your receipt information to be eligible for Matt's upcoming Firebox training which is valued at $997.Visit www.fireboxbook.com and click the 'access training' button to get on the list. You will be prompted to enter your receipt number for your book purchase to confirm eligibility.When you register for the training, you will also be put on the list to receive access to the upcoming Firebox quiz which will be released later this summer. At the start of this podcast episode, Matt Brauning shared about his recent appearance on ABC Tuscon. If you would like to watch Matt's interview, click the link below to check it out.https://www.kgun9.com/morning-blend/superhero-skills-every-leader-must-avoidAs always, please share your feedback for the podcast, the book, or Matt's television interview, by reaching out to us.You can contact Matt using the info below.Facebook: @mattbrauningInstagram: @mattbrauningTwitter: @mattbrauning

If you are a leader, visionary, starter, founder, coach, expert, or podcaster, this episode is for you. In today's session, Matt Brauning is going to give you an eye under the hood of what has been driving you to create ripples and waves in your life and business. He will break down the specific drives that fuel every entrepreneur. In this episode, Matt begins a series of describing each of the 7 drives. This session focuses on the first of the seven, the significance drive. The catchphrase for this drive is "something to prove." This information comes from Matt's brand new book, The Firebox Principle: The 7 Drives That Fuel Every Entrepreneur. The book is going to peel the curtain back and let you in on the mindsets and motivations that have been behind the most successful entrepreneurs on the planet.  Matt recorded this episode on the road in Tucson, Arizona, as part of his book promotion tour. He will be going on TV in Tucson on Tuesday morning.  As part of this book launch, Matt has had some very special guests on the podcast recently. If you missed our interviews with Larry Broughton or Ruben Gonzalez, go back and check them out. The episode numbers and descriptions are listed below. Ep 40 - Larry Broughton - CEO, Hotelier, Media Personality, Author, and Former US Army Green Beret Ep 44 - Ruben Gonzalez, 4-Time Olympian and Motivational Speaker Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review, and reach out with your comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes. For a full list of links and details about this podcast, visit Mattbrauningpodcast.com Catch the video podcast on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/mattbrauning Remember to keep checking Amazon this week as the The FIREBOX Principle will be available for pre-sale any day now. The book will officially be available for purchase on Saturday, July 14th. Make sure to look for it as the ebook will be available for a limited time launch price of just $0.99  For further book related updates and supplemental material, go to https://www.fireboxbook.com You can contact Matt using the info below. Facebook: @mattbrauningInstagram: @mattbrauningTwitter: @mattbrauning

In this very special episode, Matt Brauning sits down with 4-time Olympian and motivational speaker, Ruben Gonzalez. In 1983, Ruben was a benchwarmer for his college soccer team and did not have any major athletic accomplishments. Since then, he has gone on to be a 4-time Olympian and he will be competing for a record coming up. He is the first Winter Olympian in history to compete in four different decades. He is now a motivational speaker and has been invited to speak for 100 of the Fortune 500 companies. Ruben has the intention of competing in the 2018 Winter Olympic Games at the age of 55 and to again compete in 2022 in Beijing. If he succeeds in that goal, he will become the oldest Winter Olympian in history at 59 years old and he will have competed in five total decades. Listen to the interview and hear about Ruben's journey to success and his philosophies for athletics, business, and overcoming adversity. To learn more about Ruben Gonzalez, visit his website: http://ruben-gonzalez.com/ Get his books on Amazon at the links below: The Courage to Succeed at https://amzn.to/2u0dSQR The Inner Game of Success at https://amzn.to/2u0R6bj Fight For Your Dream at https://amzn.to/2tZN9ng Ruben has also been kind enough to read an early edition of Matt's new book, The Firebox Principle: The 7 Drives that Fuel Every Entrepreneur, and share his feedback. Here’s what Ruben Gonzalez had to say about the new book: “Matt’s ability to understand patterns and really dig into the forces that shape great visionaries is amazing. We all should start thinking like this.” The Firebox Principle book will be released next week on Amazon so stay tuned for full details. Go to www.fireboxbook.com to keep up with book updates for the coming launch. As always, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe if you have not already done so.  We love to hear from you. Please share your feedback and ideas with me on social media. Facebook: @mattbrauningInstagram: @mattbrauningTwitter: @mattbrauning Catch the video podcast on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/mattbrauning www.mattbrauningpodcast.com  

Hey everyone, we are on the cusp of the launch of my brand new book, The Firebox Principle: The 7 Drives Fuel Every Entrepreneur and I wanted to get into the content that you can expect in this great resource. I have studied the most successful entrepreneurs on the planet and have distilled down the key drives that fuel the actions of these key people.  In this episode, I will walk through the names and motives behind each of these 7 drives and relate them back to how they show up in business. To get all the details, check out my brand new book, The Firebox Principle: The 7 Drives that Fuel Every Entrepreneur, which will be released on Amazon next week. A quiz which will allow you to identify which drive you fit into will be coming soon to accompany the book. For a limited time, you will have a chance to take the quiz free before I begin charging later this year. To stay current on the latest updates and to get a purchase link for when the book goes live, go to www.fireboxbook.com As always, please share your comments, opinions, and ideas so that we continue to improve the show. To contact me, please connect on social meda using the info below: Facebook: @mattbrauningInstagram: @mattbrauningTwitter: @mattbrauning Catch the video podcast on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/mattbrauning www.mattbrauningpodcast.com

Matt Brauning recorded this bonus session of the Purpose Driven Entrepreneur Podcast while in Las Vegas for a conference. The quote of the night for this episode is this: “We must go through the fire of not knowing...” If you think about your life and your experiences which have brought you all the way to where you are now, would you have done things differently? Would you still be where you are without the knowledge gained from going through the "fire" of your past experiences? Matt postulates the question here and shares some great insights and information. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review, and reach out with your comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes. For a full list of links and details about this podcast, visit Mattbrauningpodcast.com Catch the video podcast on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/mattbrauning Also, be sure to stay tuned for continued updates on Matt's upcoming book, The FIREBOX Principle, which will be released next month. You can contact Matt using the info below. Facebook: @mattbrauningInstagram: @mattbrauningTwitter: @mattbrauning

Today's bonus session looks into why Matt Brauning chose to write his first new book in over ten years. After sitting down at the iHeart Media Studios for an interview with Maggi Mayfield, Matt came to a few realizations about the reason he wrote the book and why he even got started on the path of business and entrepreneurship in the first place. There's some strong reflection and insights that get shared about business and storytelling. Give it a listen and enjoy. **We are just a few weeks out from the launch of Matt Brauning's brand new book The FIREBOX Principle: The 7 Drives that Fuel Every Entrepreneurial Movement. Stay tuned for additional updates*** As always, please share your feedback with us on social media. You can contact Matt using the info below. Facebook: @mattbrauningInstagram: @mattbrauningTwitter: @mattbrauning Catch the video podcast on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/mattbrauning www.mattbrauningpodcast.com www.fireboxbook.com