From Haircuts to Donuts: The Journey of a Serial Entrepreneur feat. Thomas Matthews
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What does it really take to grow a successful business from the ground up?
Today we sit down with entrepreneur Thomas Matthews for a candid conversation about the challenges, pivots, and lessons that have shaped his journey. Growing up in a large family of eight, he learned early on the value of hard work and determination. His entrepreneurial spirit ignited when his uncle gave him a chance to cut hair, leading to a thriving clientele built on exceptional customer service and word-of-mouth referrals.
From launching his first venture to scaling into new opportunities, Thomas shares real-world wisdom on mindset, mistakes, and staying hungry. As someone who has found success customer service, real estate, and the restaurant world, he has some great stories to share and will motivate you to take a chance by chasing your dreams.
Get ready for stories, strategies, and a few hard truths about what it really means to build your own path in business.
Here’s what we discuss in this episode:
🚀 How Thomas launched and grew his business
💡 Lessons learned from early failures and pivots
🔁 The importance of adapting and staying hungry
💬 Real talk on leadership, risk, and mindset
👥 Why your circle matters more than you think
0:00 – Thomas’ background
5:01 – Consistency with clients
9:09 – Hair studio
12:28 – Property company
22:58 – Managing risk
28:29 – Donuts
33:34 – Overruled! Segment
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