Episode 5: Unconventional Entrepreneurship: Creating a Business that Fuels Your Passions with Trevor Mauch

 “Do something that fuels you every day. Build a business that you're passionate about. Develop a mindset that pushes you to where you want to be.” Trevor Mauch is the CEO of Carrot, one of the fastest growing companies in America (top 20 in Oregon) that is well into the 7 figures per year in net-profits with an insanely amazing team of passionate people on a big mission. Trevor was also recently was named one of the Portland Business Journals “40 Under 40”. We recently had the opportunity to speak with Trevor about his entrepreneurial journey and how he very intentionally and unconventionally built his near $6-million business, one that aligns with his passions and unique abilities, on 5 non-negotiables and 9 core values. Learn from a guru and avoid creating a business you hate. Set your non-negotiables and build a business that earns you freedom, flexibility, and the ability leave an impact. His story is real and authentic and his insight is invaluable. Give it a listen, apply the wisdom, and share it with a friend. Thanks for listening!

• 02:16 - Moment of Truth - When is fear a good thing?
• 06:11 - The interview with Trevor Mauch, CEO of a $6 million SaaS company
• 10:46 - Creating a job vs. a business
• 14:45 - Trevor’s visit to Gary Vaynerchuck’s first paid speaking gig
• 16:55 - The best and worst advice on starting a business around your passion
• 21:50 - “Just in case learning” vs. “Just in time learning”. Don’t let too too much preparation become procrastination.
• 24:32 - How do you foster a mindset that propels you to the future and pushes you to your potential?
• 27:20 - Visualizing your future: a very simple and effective exercise to help you get from being unhappy and unfulfilled to leading your dream life.
• 34:17 - Preserving relationships while still having the tough conversations.
• 39:30 - The four “Pillars of Excellence” that Cathedral Consulting uses to help their clients
• 45:08 - Marketing insights for consistent, predictable income
• 54:35 - Recap!

Links & Resources:

• Learn more about Trevor’s company, Carrot, at oncarrot.com/about
• Visit his personal site at www.trevormauch.com
• Trevor's 5 Non-Negotiables in Business:

1. Singular focus on the BIG thing
2. Have fun and have a big mission that you believe in at your core
3. Be consistent and predictable
4. Build a long-term valuable asset
5. Find your purpose. Live and work within your unique abilities.

 Seth’s reading recommendations:

• Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
• The Master Key System by Charles F. Haanel
• The Automatic Customer by John Worlow
• The 12-week year by Brian Moran

If your business is in need of guidance, reach out to Seth and his team at [email protected]