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Published: Oct. 21, 2015, 12:35 p.m.

Mitch Matthews is a keynote speaker, a success coach, and a best-selling author. His new podcast, \u201cDREAM. THINK. DO.\u201d is at the top of the iTunes charts. Mitch has worked with leaders and teams from organizations like NASA, Disney, Booking.com, and the Principal Financial Group. Plus, Mitch speaks on college campuses around the country.

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He\u2019s passionate about helping entrepreneurs and leaders to dream bigger, think better, and do more of the stuff they were put on the planet to do! Mitch has built three successful businesses himself including one fully automated online training-based business that has helped coaches around the world and brought in over a million dollars in revenue.\xa0

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Most importantly, Mitch lives a \u201chighly-caffeinated\u201d lifestyle in Des Moines, Iowa with his wife, Melissa and their two sons. And for those animal lovers\u2026 the Matthews also currently have 1 dog, 1 \u201ccat with OCD,\u201d 8 fish and a snail named \u201cSteve Dangerous.\u201d

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\nSecret \u2013 timesaving technique\n

Mitch has a calendar driven to-do list \u2013 don\u2019t put things on your list that you don\u2019t have time for.ONWARD!

\nDaily habit that contributes to success\n

Ask yourself affirming questions \u2013 Mitch searches for the answers to the most important questions.

\nCould have ruined your business \u2013 but now \u2013 an invaluable learning experience\n

Mitch had very low turnout to a big live event \u2013 and Mitch tells the whole story here.

\nMost critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful\n

\u201cBe intentional in directing your thinking \u2013 our outcomes come first through our thoughts.\u201d

\nMost influential lesson learned from a mentor\n

\u201cBe interested, not interesting \u2013 you have to connect with customers.\u201d

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\nFinal Round \u2013 \u201cBreaking Down the Recipe for Success\u201d\n

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\nWhat systems would you go back and put into place sooner?\n

I would have started the \u201cDream. Think. Do.\u201d process earlier \u2013 dream first, think second, and then do it.

\nWhat one strategy or \u201crecipe\u201d would compound into big wins for business owners?\n

Get clear on success \u2013 and have effective feedback loops.

\nHow to exceed expectations and add the most value?\n

An individual would learn fast and limit risk \u2013 they need to be good communicators.

\nWhat strategy would you recommend new business owners focus on to best ensure success?\n

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1. Ask yourself what success looks like for you personally \u2013 focus on yourself and you business
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2. Direct your thinking \u2013 ask yourself what you want to do today
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3. Ask yourself who you\u2019re going to learn from \u2013 and answer the question every single day
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\nHow best to connect with Mitch:\n

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• mitchmatthews.com
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