by Matt Sonnen | Nov 12, 2025 | Entrepreneurship
Career advice often revolves around three big ideas: define your values, follow your passion and find your purpose. But as Irina Cozma writes in the Harvard Business Review, “We all know following this advice isn’t as easy as it sounds.” The interplay among...
by Matt Sonnen | Sep 29, 2025 | COO Best Practices, Entrepreneurship
Matt had a great conversation with Kelly Waltrich, Founder and CEO of Intention.ly. Here’s a quick glance at all the topics covered during this podcast appearance:00:00 – The COO’s role in driving communication and alignment02:15 – Why profitability matters more...
by Matt Sonnen | Sep 8, 2025 | Business Development, Entrepreneurship
I recently received a text message from a number I didn’t recognize: Hi! This is _______, reaching out to share my High School Football 2025 Fundraiser. Your support would mean so much to me. Please consider donating and sharing this link. ...
by Matt Sonnen | Jul 8, 2025 | COO Best Practices, Entrepreneurship
In today’s data-driven world, we have access to more business metrics than ever before. FromAUM growth to revenue per client to net promoter scores, the sheer volume of data can feel overwhelming. With such an abundance of information, many business owners fall into...
by Matt Sonnen | Jun 5, 2025 | COO Best Practices, Entrepreneurship, M&A
Change is an inevitable part of life, and while it often brings excitement and opportunity, it can also be deeply unsettling. Whether it’s starting a new job, moving to a new city, or undergoing a major organizational shift, the process of change can feel chaotic and...
by Matt Sonnen | May 12, 2025 | COO Best Practices, Entrepreneurship
The origin story of many RIAs is quite similar: a group of advisors unites with the sentiment, “We no longer need this large bureaucratic organization behind us, let’s go into business for ourselves!” They invite their support staff to take a leap of faith and join...
