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Shark Tank Investor Matt Higgins Reveals: The Secret He Used to Escape Poverty

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MPF Discussion with Matt Higgins

Shark Tank Investor Matt Higgins Reveals: The Secret He Used to Escape Poverty

About Matt
Matt Higgins is a serial entrepreneur and growth equity investor, Cofounder & CEO of RSE Ventures. He’s the Host/Executive Producer of the CNBC series “Business Hunters” and an Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School, co-teaching “Moving Beyond Direct-to-Consumer.” His book, “Burn The Boats,” was published in 2023. With 25 years of experience, Higgins helps founders reach their potential.

Higgins started as a journalist and became the youngest mayoral press secretary in New York City at 26, managing the media response to 9/11. He then joined the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation as COO, helping to organize the design competition for the 9/11 Memorial and One World Trade Center.

In sports, Higgins held senior leadership roles with NFL teams for 15 years, including the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins. He cofounded RSE Ventures in 2012, building a multi-billion-dollar portfolio across various industries, including Magnolia Bakery, Momofuku, and Bluestone Lane.

Higgins was a recurring guest Shark on “Shark Tank” during seasons 10 and 11. He has a B.A. in political science and an honorary doctorate from Queens College, and a J.D. from Fordham Law.

My Perfect Failure: From Broke to Shark Tank - Matt Higgins Burns the Boats to Success

Ever feel stuck on the "shoulda, woulda, coulda" island? Our guest, Matt Higgins, went from dirt-poor childhood to Shark Tank investor by taking some serious leaps of faith.

This episode is your crash course in burning the boats and building your dream life. Matt discusses.

  • The CRAZY decision he made in high school that became his first "burn the boats" moment (Spoiler alert: it involves failing all his classes!)
  • Why needing other people's approval KILLS your big ideas (and how desperation can actually be your secret weapon)
  • The difference between taking calculated risks and YOLO-ing your life savings (plus, the surprising traits all billionaires share)
  • How to ditch the victim mentality and become the captain of your own ship (Matt even shares a Navy SEAL's badass perspective!)
  • Why trusting your gut is just as important as data (we're calling it the "gut sandwich" approach)
  • Turning your lemons into lemonade: how to use your situation to launch yourself to success (Matt's a pro at this!)
  • Matt's SECRET daily commitment strategy to keep you laser-focused on your goals

Plus, Matt reveals his DREAM dinner party guests! This episode is a rollercoaster ride of inspiration and actionable advice. Get ready to burn the boats on your own self-doubt and set sail for your perfect success story!

Listen now!

Order Burn The Boats: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Burn-Boats-Overboard-Unleash-Potential/dp/B0B1N84RG5/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._UrDmh9pOOKgIlW_

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MPF Discussion with Matt Higgins

Shark Tank Investor Matt Higgins Reveals: The Secret He Used to Escape Poverty

About Matt
Matt Higgins is a serial entrepreneur and growth equity investor, Cofounder & CEO of RSE Ventures. He’s the Host/Executive Producer of the CNBC series “Business Hunters” and an Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School, co-teaching “Moving Beyond Direct-to-Consumer.” His book, “Burn The Boats,” was published in 2023. With 25 years of experience, Higgins helps founders reach their potential.

Higgins started as a journalist and became the youngest mayoral press secretary in New York City at 26, managing the media response to 9/11. He then joined the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation as COO, helping to organize the design competition for the 9/11 Memorial and One World Trade Center.

In sports, Higgins held senior leadership roles with NFL teams for 15 years, including the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins. He cofounded RSE Ventures in 2012, building a multi-billion-dollar portfolio across various industries, including Magnolia Bakery, Momofuku, and Bluestone Lane.

Higgins was a recurring guest Shark on “Shark Tank” during seasons 10 and 11. He has a B.A. in political science and an honorary doctorate from Queens College, and a J.D. from Fordham Law.

My Perfect Failure: From Broke to Shark Tank - Matt Higgins Burns the Boats to Success

Ever feel stuck on the "shoulda, woulda, coulda" island? Our guest, Matt Higgins, went from dirt-poor childhood to Shark Tank investor by taking some serious leaps of faith.

This episode is your crash course in burning the boats and building your dream life. Matt discusses.

  • The CRAZY decision he made in high school that became his first "burn the boats" moment (Spoiler alert: it involves failing all his classes!)
  • Why needing other people's approval KILLS your big ideas (and how desperation can actually be your secret weapon)
  • The difference between taking calculated risks and YOLO-ing your life savings (plus, the surprising traits all billionaires share)
  • How to ditch the victim mentality and become the captain of your own ship (Matt even shares a Navy SEAL's badass perspective!)
  • Why trusting your gut is just as important as data (we're calling it the "gut sandwich" approach)
  • Turning your lemons into lemonade: how to use your situation to launch yourself to success (Matt's a pro at this!)
  • Matt's SECRET daily commitment strategy to keep you laser-focused on your goals

Plus, Matt reveals his DREAM dinner party guests! This episode is a rollercoaster ride of inspiration and actionable advice. Get ready to burn the boats on your own self-doubt and set sail for your perfect success story!

Listen now!

Order Burn The Boats: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Burn-Boats-Overboard-Unleash-Potential/dp/B0B1N84RG5/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._UrDmh9pOOKgIlW_

Please Leave A Review
Like this show? Please leave us a review here, even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Paul: Contact Details

MPF Website: https://www.myperfectfailure.com/
Subscribe to MPF YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@paulpadmore8275

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