Episode 1: Matt Wilson

Episode 1 May 29, 2020 01:30:05
Episode 1: Matt Wilson
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Episode 1: Matt Wilson

May 29 2020 | 01:30:05

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Show Notes

When it comes to being the type of person that becomes a successful entrepreneur, is rebelliousness part of the package? Where does work ethic factor in? In today’s episode, your host and guest Matt Wilson of BATL (The Backyard Ax-Throwing League) ponder these questions and more. Listen in to hear about Matt’s background and how he ended up founding an indoor ax-throwing league to begin with, as well as how he built BATL’s community, what things aspiring entrepreneurs need to hear, and whether it’s nature or nature that produces entrepreneurs.

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 Quotes From the Show

 “I’ve always been able to kind of bring people together to do things, and that certainly is a benefit in the workforce.”

 “When I think something is great, I’m pretty passionate about making sure that other people around me understand how great it is.”

 “You never have to jump off a cliff. You just don’t.

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