Finding Balance in Life

From the beginning,米atthew Ganzakdevoted himself to supporting entrepreneurs and business owners in building efficient, effective and emphatic companies. The best-selling author of米illion Dollar Planand leading marketing strategist focuses on leveraging technology to scale businesses.

Becoming a Young Entrepreneur

In 2003, Matt was introduced to the entrepreneurial lifestyle at 21-years-old. Adopting the entrepreneurial spirit, it would take Matt a few years before he initiated his own business adventure.

“I dropped out of college to work in radio and broadcasting,” Matt said. “A radio station owner drove through my market and thought the material was enjoyable, entertaining and exciting. He wanted to know who was responsible. His interest resulted in a phone call to me offering an opportunity to do freelance imaging for radio stations.”

You cannot beat Florida. I have traveled the world visiting incredible places, and believe there is no place such as Florida to live and conduct business.

米att recognized the economic impact of freelancing. It was an important moment for the young entrepreneur in the making.

In 2006, Matt joined a network marketing company.

“Through my hustle, hard work and dedication, I netted $20,000 a month in sales, as a 23-year-old,” Matt explained. “Eventually, I decided to take a step back because I did not love it. Within me, I wanted to launch businesses and be an entrepreneur.”

From the Sunshine State to the Big Apple and Back

In 2007, the economy downsized and collapsed.

“I was living in Tampa and owned a small marketing business building websites and doing SEO,” Matt recalled. “I started noticing business owners were not reinvesting in their companies. Many were not spending money on new websites. The economy was frightening. I decided to stop what I was doing, search new opportunities, and move to Los Angeles or New York City believing the two cities were more recession-proof compared to the rest of the country.”

米att picked New York City.

“I sold all my possessions — guitars, guitar amps; anything of value. With only $300 in my pocket, I moved to the city for a job interview. I survived on eating dollar slices of pizza for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I slept on the floor of my apartment, using my clothes as blankets in the middle of October.”

米att’s mindset was unwavering: interview, accept and impress the company. It was the riskiest move he ever had taken.

“The biggest jump I made in my entrepreneurial career was leaving my entrepreneurial career to work for another entrepreneur,” Matt stated. “I wanted to learn from a more experienced person on how to achieve what I was already trying to do, only the right way.”

When the company’s founder (and Matt’s mentor) passed away, Matt decided to leave the company to “continue on his own journey and path.” He began按比例增长的咨询, a marketing and consulting agency helping startup businesses to be profitable and sustainable.

“We assist clients with building plans, creating marketing materials, acquiring online capabilities and launching campaigns,” said Matt.

米att returned to Florida and relocated ScaleUP.

“Because it was Internet-based, I could work from anywhere,” Matt said. “I moved to Naples, Florida, and it is wonderful. Young professionals have opportunities in Florida including networking, talent pools, and no personal income taxes. Other advantages are the weather, beaches and entertainment.”

Taxes, Taxes and More Taxes

When Matt assessed ScaleUP’s first year of taxes in NYC, he recognized sustainability, viability and profitability vanished due to taxes; therefore, it was time to leave.

“I lived and worked in Manhattan,” Matt said. “I was hit with personal and business taxes at a city, state and federal level. It was massive and unreal. I realized it would be impossible for my start-up company to grow and expand in NYC.”

Spending Pennies toLaunch Multi-Million Dollar Companies

By learning and refining his craft, now Matt launches multi-million dollar companies for pennies.

“Originally, I thought you had to make huge investments to build an audience, brand and company. Now, ScaleUP can grow companies for a small investment paid on a credit card. I can build massive companies using Facebook, Google, and social media. For example, I ran a campaign this past February for a new client. We had a $4,000 budget for Facebook ads and generated $500,000 in new contracts.”

Florida Attracts Genuine Young Professionals

米att is actively involved in organizations geared toward young professionals. He serves on the Board of Directors for theYoung Professionals of Naplesand thinks millennials throughout Florida are genuine, motivated and grounded.

“It is a mentality I have not found anywhere else,” Matt said.

平衡磨破k with Music, Sports and Beach

The infamous workaholic finds time to enjoy playing guitar, hacking up the golf course and surfing.

“It is beautiful here,” Matt said. “You cannot beat Florida. I have traveled the world visiting incredible places, and believe there is no place such as Florida to live and conduct business.”