The Matt Gray Show the honest truth about starting a business in your 20s I EP 67
Apr 16, 2025
Rainey Joey, a talented filmmaker who has collaborated with brands like Sony and Apple Music, shares valuable insights on entrepreneurship. He discusses the overwhelming challenges young creators face, such as juggling responsibilities and maintaining clarity. The conversation highlights the importance of community mentorship, balancing personal brand growth with business strategies, and the necessity of proof of concept. Rainey also reflects on simplifying offerings for filmmakers while emphasizing the need to prioritize quality opportunities over distractions.
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Focus on Three Business Plates
- Focus on three key business plates: audience, product, and community.
- Narrow your surface area to dive deep and make each part amazing before expanding.
Default to No to Stay Focused
- Default to saying no to most new opportunities to avoid distractions.
- Doing less but better, focusing only on what aligns with your vision, is key to success.
Matt's Early Entrepreneurial Struggles
- Matt Gray built a tech bootcamp at 21 but hated it due to lack of interest and freedom.
- He learned to act as an investor of time, money, and energy, setting criteria for his ventures.