🚛 What happens when a former compliance officer trades his badge for a business plan? In this episode of Credit Banc's Small Business Spotlight, host Irv Cruz sits down with Matt Freeman, founder of DOT Training Solutions LLC, to explore how he transformed his background in government enforcement into a hands-on hazmat training company helping trucking professionals stay safe—and stay compliant. Matt shares the early startup struggles, the underestimated power of word-of-mouth marketing, and how on-site, real-world training is saving lives across the transportation industry. Whether you're in logistics, compliance, or just looking to build a business in a regulated space, this episode delivers high-impact insights and relatable entrepreneurial grit. 🚀 What You'll Learn: ✅ Why hazmat training is mission-critical in the trucking world ✅ How Matt bootstrapped DOT Training from experience—not investment ✅ Why B2B word-of-mouth is still the most underrated growth tool ✅ How on-site training outperforms traditional online courses ✅ What customer feedback taught him about scaling smart ✅ How to navigate growth in a heavily regulated industry 🔗 Connect with Matt Freeman: Website: https://dottrainingsolutions.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-freeman-37a13a3 DOT Training LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dot-training-solutions-llc 📞 Book a Call with Irv Cruz: Need capital, funding strategy, or a growth plan for your service-based business? 👉 Book a free strategy call: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/contact-irv-cruze-yt

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