Matt Miller graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1989 and was an Air Force pilot for 9 years. Post-military, Matt worked in both the medical and advertising fields as a top performer. His long-term desire was to start a business to build a lifestyle based on freedom and choice. A conversation with a good friend led him on a 10-year business quest that has brought Matt's franchising company to the cutting edge of both the vending and school fundraising industries.Matt shares...What motivated him to start a business in the first place?Matt knew he wanted to start his own business because he didn't like to be told what to do.Did he start the business on the side or dive in full-time?Part-timeWhat were the first few steps that he took?Matt explored different businesses part-time in trying to figure out which was the right one and the right time to leave his job.What type of people does he surround himself with?Matt started out being a part of an online vending community group. He now has coaches in different areas of expertise and mastermind.What was the low point in his entrepreneurial journey, what did he do to get back on track, and what did he learn from that experience?Matt's faced a reduction in his commissions that greatly impacted his finances and he couldn't even get a payday loan. He focused on understanding the numbers it would take for him to make a sale and prove his concept.One personal habit that contributed to his success.Matt gets up very early in the morning.What book(s) would he recommend aspiring entrepreneurs read?E-Myth by Michael GerberRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiWhat advice would he give to someone who is starting their journey into entrepreneurship?Jump in with both feet. You'll never figure it all out in advance. Too much time is spent in planning than doing. The ducks will never be in a row. Get busy doing and you'll get there that much quicker.How to reach Matt?Free ebook: ssv.com/planningyourleapEmail: [email protected] Week Mastery Program link planningyourleap.com/12weekmasteryThanks for listening!Thanks so much for joining me again today. Do you have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below!Also, please leave an honest review for the PYLIB podcast on iTunes. Ratings and review are super helpful and very much appreciated. I read each and every one of them.If you have questions for the Ask Melin episode on the last Wednesday of the month, please email [email protected], remember to subscribe to the show on iTunes or GooglePlay to get automatic updates.Decide. Do. Done!