Hi, I’m Matthew!
Life, the people in it and the world we’ve created together are all amazing to me. I want to know everything about everything I long to be swallowed up in a good story and my desire for adventure is unceasing. I’m a watcher of 80s movies and listener or 90s music (especially if it’s on vinyl.) And at all other times I love helping people, from changing tires on the side of the road to helping them map a successful business, I love being a supporting character in another’s story. This site is a host to my sometimes structured, sometimes chaotic, sometimes self-indulgent, and sometimes self-deprecating thoughts, ideas, and lessons. I hope you find something of value here.
Recent Articles
Podcast: Strategies for Successful Business Planning in the New Year with Matthew Rathbun
In the dynamic world of real estate, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for success. Recently, I was interviewed by Monica Neubauer for the National Association of REALTORS Center for REALTOR Development about planning for the new year, productivity, and making...
Free Mac Menubar Tools for Creatives
I love a solid app and it's a big win if it's free! Its one of my favorite finds online and bonus points for making me more productive. The menu bar on my mac is often full of quick-access apps that I use all day long. The list below is a collection of my favorite...
How To Avoid Mistakes When Hiring A Real Estate Assistant
Hiring An Assistant As real estate continues to grow more complex by the day and the demands on real estate are ever-increasing, it is becoming more and more necessary for Realtors to seek out and hire help. Many agents are lost at where to start and how to structure...
Creating a YouTube Video Thumbnail in Canva
YouTube is one of the most powerful platforms online and it is also one of the most crowded platforms. Getting your video found and getting people to engage it starts with a snazzy video thumbnail that will grab their attention. When uploading a video on YouTube,...
Addressing Smart Home Devices In A Sales Contract
Smart Home Conveyance Smart Home Devices are in nearly every home in America at this point. How we address these devices in the listing and selling of real estate is an important matter to consider and a question that I'm often asked. The video below is a review of...
Apple Focus Time Review
You Really Do Have Time One of the most often heard questions from people in business is "where will I find the time?!?!" As an instructor, I hear this question in nearly every course. People constantly feel that they do not have time to learn new skills, focus on...