#347: Intentionally Living at the Intersection of Having Fun, Creating Wealth, and Making an Impact with Matt Paulson from MarketBeat

How do you find purpose and ignite your curiosity after your financial needs are met?

On today's show, I welcome Matt Paulson, founder of MarketBeat, small business investor, and passionate philanthropist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. You might be wondering, "How can he be active in so many areas?"

I am thrilled to share this interview with you because Matt has an inspiring message about fulfilling your purpose beyond your core business. He firmly believes in doing things for the right reasons and making a positive impact on the community around you.

In this engaging conversation, Matt discusses how he continues to immerse himself in the game of business out of pure interest, even though MarketBeat has already satisfied his financial needs. He shares his journey into real estate, his outlook on the future of the market, and why he is so committed to supporting the small business startup industry. Matt also reveals his ambitious plans for the future of Sioux Falls, including an exciting aquarium project.

Many business owners struggle to separate themselves from their core business because it's their pride and joy. But what if that core business is all you know? What if there's a whole world of opportunities outside of your business where you can leverage your skillset and elevate your purpose to new heights?

Tune in to Episode #348 and discover how Matt Paulson has found the perfect balance between having fun, creating wealth, and making an impact while enjoying the journey. Don't miss out on this captivating conversation that could change the way you view your own purpose and potential!

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What You Will Learn

• Matt's secret to building an online community without algorithm dependence.
• The art of separating oneself from the business: Matt's perspective.
• Matt's rationale for pursuing passion projects beyond MarketBeat.
• The hidden rewards of venturing outside your core business.
• The driving force behind Matt's "it's worth it" mentality.
• Staying grounded as an entrepreneur: Matt's non-business activities for balance.
• Forecasting the future: Matt's investment predictions based on economic trends.

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Bio:

Matt Paulson is the founder of MarketBeat, an active angel investor, and a champion for startup businesses. As CEO of MarketBeat, Matt makes sure the train runs on time. He leads the team, monitors major initiatives, and is responsible for the company’s overall growth and progress. He takes pride in having built a unique company culture that allows their team to love their job, do their best work, be fully engaged with their families and give back to their communities. Matt’s career stemmed from his degrees in computer science, information systems, and Christian leadership. Prior to MarketBeat, he did web software development work for a marketing agency.

Interview Quotes:

19:44  - “People click on Google Ads and that’s fine, but it’s obviously very dependant on stuff that I can’t control. Over the years I’ve tried to build audiences on platforms that aren’t owned by any one company.” - Matt Paulson

22:04 - “I couldn’t find any local groups, so I got into a lot of online communities.” - Matt Paulson

25:40  - “Trying to get non-entrepreneurial people to think entrepreneurially can be difficult.” - Matt Paulson

27:08  - “The community stuff didn’t work. You can have all these events but people aren’t going to start businesses. The stuff that does work is the accelerated program stuff and venture capital.” - Matt Paulson

28:27  - “There seems to be a disconnect between our technology community and our startup community.” - Matt Paulson

31:16 - “I’ve always wanted to do a lot of different things at once.” - Matt Paulson

32:46  - “You can’t be everything to everybody and if you try, you’re going to make yourself miserable.” - Matt Paulson

38:38 - “I would like to see Sioux Falls get an aquarium.” - Matt Paulson

49:57 - “Developers typically run the town and I wanted to be part of that game.” - Matt Paulson

55:02 - “A real estate deal is not going to make sense if you gotta pay 7% interest.” - Matt Paulson

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