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#785 Scaling to 8-Figures with Ruthless Focus and Unconventional Principles
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Dan talks to Matthew Newton, CEO of Leatherback Travel, about his radically unconventional approach to scaling an 8-figure business. They dive into why it’s crucial to ruthlessly select your opportunities, along with key lessons learned—including when to pivot, balancing flexibility with structure, and ensuring that running a business is always engaging and fun. Lean into some of these insights as you work on your goals for 2025.
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Chapters
(00:00:30) Introduction to Leatherback Travel
(00:04:05) Building a House of Brands
(00:05:44) Operational Philosophy and Team Dynamics
(00:07:27) Scaling Challenges and Growth Management
(00:10:39) The Importance of Operating Principles
(00:13:23) Special Feeling: The Core Operating Principle
(00:16:55) Vision and Decision-Making Frameworks
(00:19:05) Navigating Political Opinions in the Workplace
(00:20:39) Industry Standards and Guest Expectations
(00:22:31) The K Principle: Balancing Flexibility and Policy
(00:23:58) Operational Rhythm and Continuous Improvement
(00:26:42) The CEO's Role: Captain of the Ship
(00:31:31) Top of Funnel Strategies for Customer Acquisition
(00:32:18) Finding Your Unique Selling Proposition
(00:34:07) Lessons from Struggles: The Importance of Quitting
(00:35:35) The Animal Zoo Principle: Making Business Fun
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