25. From Teacher to NYT Bestselling Author: Matt Eicheldinger on Rejection, Risk & Entrepreneurship

30/06/2025 36 min Temporada 1 Episodio 25
25. From Teacher to NYT Bestselling Author: Matt Eicheldinger on Rejection, Risk & Entrepreneurship

Listen "25. From Teacher to NYT Bestselling Author: Matt Eicheldinger on Rejection, Risk & Entrepreneurship"

Episode Synopsis

In this episode of And She Did It, the co-hosts of the Aligned Business Collective—Andrea, Brittany, and Candace—sit down with Matt Eicheldinger, a New York Times best-selling author, entrepreneur, and former middle school teacher who turned rejection into rocket fuel.Matt’s journey is one every entrepreneur needs to hear. After 15 years of rejections from traditional publishers, he made the bold choice to self-publish—and that one move changed everything. His first book exploded in popularity, leading to a major publishing deal, a growing business, and a brand new life on his own terms.This episode dives into: 💥 What it really looks like to walk away from a stable 9 to 5 💬 Mindset shifts Matt had to make to keep going through years of “no” 🔥 What taking the leap into entrepreneurship actually involves 💡 How to stay creative while also treating your work like a businessMatt shares lessons on rejection, risk, resilience, and staying true to your vision—no matter how long it takes.Whether you're a creative entrepreneur, an aspiring author, or someone dreaming about leaving your day job to build something of your own—this conversation will leave you fired up and ready to take your next brave step.Links Mentioned: → Matt’s Website → Matt’s Instagram👉 Join our Collective [Here]👉 Download our FREE What's Next Workbook [HERE]

More episodes of the podcast And She Did It