Matt Brown Had 8 Businesses, 6 Failed and 2 He Sold, Find Out What Gave The Matt Brown Show Staying Power Find out what Matt Brown advises you need to do, that 95% of the mediocrity brigade is not prepared to do, to become a success.

By Daniel Newman

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Matt Brown created Matt Brown Media and hosts The Matt Brown Show podcast that has a listenership in over 100 countries, all without putting a cent into advertising. Find out how he pivoted his business to success, why he hosts the show and what motivates him to keep it going.

Daniel Newman

CEO of Druff Interactive, Creator of CEOwise

Daniel Newman interviews leading entrepreneurs and finds out what the secret to their success is on his platform CEOwise. After running his design agency Druff Interactive for over 15 years he realised he should have been in a different place with his business after so many years. Determined to become a better entrepreneur Daniel is on a mission to learn from the best in the business. CEOwise documents his journey of learning.
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