Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt Shoup Matt Shoup

Trent Scott is a husband, father, and entrepreneur. He shares how he grew his business from less than nothing, having borrowed $48k to start his practice before he passed his boards. Trent emphasizes seeing the best in people and maintaining a positive attitude when employees move on to other endeavors, and underscores the importance of having empathy for employees, creating a supportive work environment. He also highlights the importance of being present for his family while managing a busin...

Justin Morales is a husband, father, and real estate investor with a compelling story of resilience and success. After struggling in school due to dyslexia, Justin found inspiration in the book "Rich Dad Poor Dad" and bought his first house at 19. He excelled as a sales rep at Sysco Foods and making six figures, but when his boss gave him an ultimatum to quit real estate, Justin chose his passion. Transitioning to full-time real estate, Justin navigated the challenges of the 2008 crash by piv...

Craig is a counselor, therapist, and the founder of Realities for Children. Through his extensive experience as a kids' chemical addictions counselor, child protection investigator, and case manager, Craig witnessed firsthand how many vulnerable children were slipping through the cracks of the system. Faced with the high burnout rate among child protection workers, Craig was driven to create Realities for Children to address the systemic issues and provide much-needed support. Their primary f...

Josh Moser is the co-founder of Laborjack, an innovative application that connects people with reliable staff for various tasks. Josh's entrepreneurial journey began in college, where he balanced being a full-time student, president of the soccer club, and working multiple jobs while simultaneously building his startup. Laborjack started by helping people move through Craigslist postings, and has since grown to complete over 20,000 jobs across a diverse range of services! Despite actively see...

Chelsea is a wife, mother, author, dynamic speaker, and entrepreneur who owns a niche construction company in Denver. Her journey began with a degree in Spanish and Broadcast Journalism, which led her to Denver for an internship. As student loan payments loomed, she took a temp receptionist job, and quickly climbed the ranks in a marketing company. She then spent ten years as a Spanish teacher before embarking on her entrepreneurial path. Chelsea talks to us about overcoming tremendous advers...

Mike Michalowicz is a husband, father, entrepreneur and acclaimed author whose journey is both inspiring and cautionary. Mike began his career by founding a software company, followed by delving into the world of angel investing. After losing money on poor investments, and facing a challenging period marked by functional depression and alcohol abuse, he realized a pivot was necessary. It was during this time of personal turmoil that he discovered a profound passion for authorship, which becam...