Are you an entrepreneur struggling to find your unique edge in a crowded market? Richard Matthews’ journey from a curious 9-year-old to a successful business owner might just inspire you.
In this episode of the Wealthy Wellthy podcast, Krisstina Wise interviews Richard Matthews, founder of Push Button Podcast. Richard shares his fascinating entrepreneurial journey, from selling candy at school to running a podcast production company that’s on track to hit seven figures.
The main focus of the conversation is Richard’s unique approach to entrepreneurship, which he calls “skill stacking.” He explains how combining different skills at an 80% proficiency level can lead to a unique and unbeatable business proposition. Richard’s story illustrates how curiosity, continuous learning, and a willingness to take risks can lead to extraordinary success.
Throughout the episode, Richard and Krisstina discuss various topics, including the power of storytelling in business, the importance of mentorship, and the mindset required for true entrepreneurial success. Richard also shares insights on balancing business growth with personal life, as he runs his company while traveling full-time in an RV with his family.
If you’re looking for inspiration to take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level, don’t miss this episode. Listen now to discover how you can leverage your unique skills and experiences to create a business that’s truly uncompetable.
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Top 5 Takeaways From This Conversation:
- How skill stacking can create a unique blend of abilities that sets you apart in business!
- Why curiosity and constant learning are key traits for successful entrepreneurs!
- How Push Button Podcast leverages AI to create persuasive, engaging conversation outlines at scale!
- Why living a “life worth telling a story about” is crucial for both personal fulfillment and business success!
- How taking risks before you feel ready is essential for growth and achieving your entrepreneurial dreams!
Here Are My Favorite Quotes:
- “Entrepreneurship is not a world for the faint of heart. It’s a roller coaster and you’re never doing the same thing twice. Sometimes you have no money, sometimes you’re making a lot. You’ve got to blaze the trail yourself pretty much all the time.”
- “Figure out what’s your superpower. What’s the thing that makes you you? It’s a useful exercise to determine what you’re the best at in the world, and then build your business around that superpower.”
- “Live a life worth telling a story about. Take the risk that you’re worried about. Entrepreneurs and people who really get the most out of this world jump off the cliff and build the parachute on the way down.”
Time Stamps:
- [3:02] Charles Bird: Super connector and mastermind
- [9:52] Developing the Digital Alchemy Formula
- [22:47] The curious mind of an entrepreneur
- [34:45] AI and structure in podcast production
- [46:49] Living a life worth telling a story about
MYTH BUSTED: “You need to be world-class in one skill to succeed in business.”
Richard Matthews challenges the common belief that entrepreneurial success requires mastering a single skill to world-class level. Instead, he introduces the concept of “skill stacking,” where combining multiple skills at 80% proficiency can lead to unique and valuable expertise. As Richard explains, “If you take the Venn diagram of two different skills and you get to 80% proficiency in two different skills, where those two skills come together, it’s really easy to get to world-class level.” This approach allows entrepreneurs to create distinctive value propositions that are difficult to replicate.
Richard’s journey exemplifies this myth-busting insight. By combining his diverse experiences in storytelling, photography, marketing, and business management, he created Push Button Podcast—a company that goes beyond simple podcast production to help “heropreneurs wield their story.” This unique blend of skills enables Richard to offer services that are, in his words, “uncompete-able.”
The key takeaway? Success in entrepreneurship isn’t about perfecting a single skill, but rather about strategically combining multiple competencies to create a unique and valuable offering. As Richard advises, “Ignore all your damn weaknesses… Hire people for whom that is their superpower, to shore up your weaknesses and then build your business around the things that you are superpowered.”
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