In this episode of Art of Authenticity I had a thoughtful conversation with Matt Aaron, the cofounder of Andes Fruits and creator of the Food Startups Podcast. Matt Aaron is a food entrepreneur, cofounding Andes Fruits in Colombia. They ship exotic Colombian fruits to the United States. He’s also the creator of the Food Startups Podcast, a show dedicated to demystifying the confusing food business.But he wanted to talk about something else today – money, pressure, and passion. More importantly, how do you balance these three forces in your life in a way that’s truly authentic to you? It’s not easy, and Matt’s not claiming to have all of the answers, but he certainly has some interesting insight that I think you’ll enjoy.
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Show Notes
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Matt’s background and what inspired him to become an entrepreneur [2:20]
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The background on his podcast, The Food Startups Podcast [5:50]
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How the reception has been to his podcast [08:17]
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Why he wanted to talk about money, pressure, and passion [09:45]
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Dispelling myths about passion [12:40]
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How to balance money vs. passion [15:01]
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Balancing the pressure of business with life [18:02]
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The power of journaling and digital detoxes [23:33]
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Balancing your current business success with your future goals [25:10]
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How Matt defines authenticity [28:30]
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His big turning point moments [30:02]
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The last time he was almost inauthentic and caught himself [32:18]
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Matt’s daily practices [35:24]
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