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Jul 4
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If you're smart and ambitious, why are y...

Matt Gray
About this episode

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In this video, I reveal why smart, ambitious people stay stuck despite having all the tools for success.


After surveying 99 ambitious people in my community, I discovered the same 10 core problems that keep them trapped - even when they look successful on paper.


You’ll see the exact survey results and the systems I use to help founders get unstuck, including the AED Machine that transforms how you spend your time.


Get my free AED Machine here: https://fos.now/yt-discover-time-audit-system-1

Get my free Unstuck Playbook here: https://fos.now/yt-discover-the-unstuck-playbook

Get my free Holy Grail of Psychological Branding here: https://fos.now/yt-discover-holy-grail-psychologicial-branding


Video title ideas (for the algo):

Why 99% of Ambitious People Stay Stuck

If You’re Smart and Ambitious, Why Are You Still Stuck?

97% of You Will Make These Mistakes (Unless You Watch This First)

These 10 Mistakes Will Determine Your Success for the Next 5 Years


Connect with me:

My website: https://fos.now/yt-founder-os-46

Twitter: https://twitter.com/matt_gray_

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattgray1

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realmattgray

Instagram: https://instagram.com/matthgray


Want to LEARN proven systems to grow your personal brand? Go here: https://fos.now/yt-newsletter-46


00:00 - Intro

01:19 - Problem 1: I’m Stuck In The Weeds

02:14: - Problem 2: Hired OPS But Still Stuck

03:10 - Problem 3: High-Ticket Pricing

05:40 - Problem 4: Offer Isn’t Converting

06:32 - Problem 5: Scale Without A Big Team

08:43 - Problem 6: Content With No Sales

09:30 - Problem 7: I Think Ads Will Save Me

11:17 - Problem 8: Hiring Causes Major Stress

13:31 - Problem 9: Attracting Wrong Clients

15:43 - Problem 10: I Can’t Travel


#onepersonbusiness #creatoreconomy #entrepreneurship

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