{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5c79d20712a24d4a146923a3/5f1550ab240e4b0c72c22309?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 239 - Lessons Learned from Matt Sweetwood CEO of LUXnow","description":"<p>One of the reasons we like to talk so much about leadership is because we know that everyone is the leader of their own life. Regardless of the situation, you are responsible for the actions that you take, so we offer you the tools that can help you become your best, and lead your life by design, not by default.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In today’s episode,&nbsp;</strong>we invited Matt to talk about his lifelong experience of being a leader. The lessons&nbsp;he’s&nbsp;learned through trial and error are evergreen and apply to every individual, whether it’s in business or in personal life.&nbsp;And&nbsp;especially now, when COVID is changing what, up until recently, we knew was normal,&nbsp;we need all the advice that we can get. We guarantee you that Matt’s golden nuggets will prove to be beneficial to you, your family, and your co-workers and teams.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Matt&nbsp;Sweetwood&nbsp;is the current CEO of&nbsp;LUXnow&nbsp;– a&nbsp;luxury travel platform. Before his current role, he spent 29 years as the CEO of Unique Photo, where&nbsp;he’s&nbsp;made significant revenue improvements through his ability and courage to take action and through his amazing vision.&nbsp;He’s&nbsp;also the author of “Leader of the Pack” – the number one bestseller in the self-help category. The book tells the story of how he suddenly became a single father to five children, which ultimately made him a better person, leader, entrepreneur, and father.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to&nbsp;<strong>Episode 239&nbsp;</strong>of&nbsp;<strong>Becoming Your Best,&nbsp;</strong>to learn how&nbsp;to successfully pivot&nbsp;in business, and how important it is to always think of ways in which you could reinvent your organization - tomorrow, even, if a crisis occurs.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Questions I ask:</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>What are some of the big things that you touch on the book? (04:54)&nbsp;</li><li>What are the big changes you see happening&nbsp;in the marketplace, now, with everything moving online? (14:07)&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>What are one or two of your biggest lessons learned throughout your life?&nbsp;(21:30)&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode, you will learn:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>What Matt’s book, “Leader of the Pack” is all&nbsp;about.&nbsp;(02:45)&nbsp;</li><li>The number one condition to be able to lead other people. (03:46)&nbsp;</li><li>The ultimate driving force in leadership. (06:03)&nbsp;</li><li>The successful pivots Matt took while being the CEO of&nbsp;Unique Photo. (08:20)&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>The two types of pivots companies can make &amp; How COVID has changed education, probably for good. (11:22)&nbsp;</li><li>The biggest mistake people can do in business. (17:35)&nbsp;</li><li>The actions Matt took at&nbsp;LUXnow&nbsp;when he realized that COVID might affect the normal way of doing business. (17:50)&nbsp;</li><li>Matt’s advice when it comes to the relationships you have in your life.&nbsp;(22:40)&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Matt:</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://msweetwood.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/msweetwood/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/msweetwood\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/msweetwood/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://twitter.com/MSweetwood\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://luxnow.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LUXnow&nbsp;website</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Book -&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Leader-Pack-Business-Himself-Disaster/dp/1543924735\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Leader of the Pack: How a Single Dad of Five Led His Kids, His Business, and Himself from Disaster to Success</em></a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Becoming Your Best Resources:</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.becomingyourbest.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Becoming Your Best Website</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://www.becomingyourbestuniversity.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Becoming Your Best University Website</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"http://store.becomingyourbest.com/books/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Becoming Your Best Library</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:support@becomingyourbest.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">support@becomingyourbest.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Book:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Your-Best-Principles-Successful/dp/B01JJQQ2V6/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=becoming+your+best+the+12+principles&amp;qid=1585041465&amp;s=audible&amp;sr=1-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders</em></a>&nbsp;</li><li>Book:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.becomingyourbest.com/conquer-anxiety-book/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance</em></a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/2428361534145106\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety</a>&nbsp;</li></ul>","author_name":"Steve Shallenberger: Successful Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker, and Bestselling Author | Rob Shallenberger: Former Fighter Pilot, Author, Executive Coach, and Corporate Trainer"}