💡 The One Word I’ve chosen for 2025!
Hey Mats,Happy New Year!My heart has been full the past few days.I've been able to slow down and enjoy some quality...
Hi! I’m Mat.
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The fastest way to get more Halloween candy
It's Halloween. My wife, Regi, and I spent some time this evening, walking our dog, Maya, around the neighborhood...
How organized is your business backoffice?
Our family dog is a healthy Husky. Her name is Maya. Here's a photo of cute, little Maya from several years ago...
My 52nd birthday bucket list event
I wrapped up another birthday last week. Number 52. It's just a number, but as I get older, my birthday provides a...
Baby steps
Recently, my daughter, Hannah, called my wife. She let her know that our son-in-law—we call him Q—was going to be...
I’m looking for four designers
I have adopted more of a laidback business in the past few years. And, I love the pace of my work/life balance....
Do your client’s trust you?
My son, Luke, called me from college the other day. His car needs to have some work done. He’s driving his car down...
I want to learn this before the end of the year.
Hey Mats, I'm finalizing my list of workshops for 2024 and I have a couple open slots. What is one thing that you...
Great Careers in Two Years
My awesome wife, Regina (I call her Regi) is the staff wellness coordinator for Johnson County Community College...
Final Chance (4 hours left)
Hey Mats, I’m only going to be able to send you one last email about this, but want to make sure you don’t miss...
You’re invited.
I've just finished updating the Success Path for the IGNITE Design Business Accelerator... Here it is below......