404 | Fire & Flow
In this episode, Chaz Wolfe welcomes elite entrepreneur, Matthew Fix. They delve into Matthew's journey into business ownership, his motivation, key decisions, and his unique approach to spotting opportunities. Matthew also shares invaluable advice to his younger self, his thoughts on masterminding, and a must-read book recommendation.
Key Points
- Investing in oneself and in tangible assets like property can significantly legitimize a business and create a solid foundation for growth.
- Even seemingly poor decisions can be learning opportunities, like choosing the wrong insurance coverage, which highlights the importance of thorough comparison and understanding the details that affect business operations.
- Networking and intentionally surrounding oneself with skilled professionals and advisors is crucial for business growth, as leveraging their expertise can provide valuable insights and help navigate through challenges.
On this episode of Gathering the Kings, host Chaz Wolfe welcomes Matthew Fix, the dynamic force behind Fire Flow Protection, Inc. and a trailblazer in the fire safety world to the king’s stage. Hailing from Ft. Collins, Colorado, Matthew has grown his venture from its inception in 1999 to a 7+ figure powerhouse that oversees both residential and commercial fire systems. With a 25-strong team, Fire Flow Protection boasts earnings between $3 to $5 million annually.
Chaz and Matthew tackle pressing issues like the apparent gap in the trades, cutting-edge advancements in fire safety tech, the profound impact of serving communities, and the game-changing power of collaboration. Don’t miss out—plug in and level up your entrepreneurial game.
Notable Quotes
“There's a period of time that we all go through in our business where we have to kind of just dial in just to us and build it. But eventually we get to this place where it's gotta be more.” - Chaz Wolfe (Host)
“Everybody in business knows that at one point or another we're taking some risks, whether we like to think that or not.” - Matthew Fix
“I'm a firm believer that there's opportunities swinging around us every day and it's just whether or not we're in the right space to take that on.” - Matthew Fix
“Just because you're a good technician doesn't make you a good business owner.” - Matthew Fix
“Keep your blinders on, so to speak, so that you can get to where you want to go.” - Matthew Fix
“That's a pretty good feeling too, to be able to know that you're helping to provide for, not just your family, but you know, 20 other families out there that are working for you.” - Matthew Fix
“One of the best things that I did was to invest in myself.” - Matthew Fix
“You're gonna have to take some risks and you may fail and you probably will fail at some point, but you've gotta stay on top of it and keep moving forward all the time.” - Matthew Fix
“Stock market's great, but real estate is real.” - Matthew Fix
“All that matters in those moments when we don't really want 'em, we pay for the insurance to hope that we don't need it.” - Chaz Wolfe (Host)
Books and Resources Recommended:
Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson: https://www.amazon.com/Moved-Cheese-Spencer-Johnson-M-D/dp/0743582853
Let’s Connect!
Matthew Fix: Web Site: www.flow-fire.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowfireprotectioninc/
Chaz Wolfe (Host):
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