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The Matt J Hanham Show

Feb 25, 2026

You get judged on what you do next.

 

Not the mistake.

Not the slip-up.

Not the imperfect launch.

 

In this episode, I share a story from my first customer in business — a job that went wrong, a difficult conversation, and a lesson that’s shaped how I've lead ever since.

 

Mistakes are inevitable when you’re...


Feb 18, 2026

The real risk in business isn’t failure.

It’s drift.

In this bite-sized Inside Out episode, I explore why most founders don’t stall because they try and fail — they stall because they stay safe.

 

Planning feels responsible. Tweaking feels productive. Research feels strategic.

But often, it’s hesitation...


Jan 28, 2026

A cold call on my personal mobile this week turned into a useful reminder.

The call wasn’t malicious. The pitch wasn’t terrible.

But within a minute it became clear we were in the same line of work.

In this short Inside Out episode, I unpack how cold calls and outreach can go wrong not because the execution is bad,...


Jan 20, 2026

In this Inside Out episode, I read a short parable often referred to as The Mexican Fisherman and the Banker and share a few reflections it brings up for me.

It’s a simple story about ambition, success, and the idea of “someday.” How easily we can postpone the very freedom we say we’re chasing.

This episode...


Jan 12, 2026

How many times have you said you’re trying to get fit, start a business, create content, or make a change?

The truth is, “trying” isn’t effort. It’s a delay tactic.

In this Inside Out solo episode, I unpack why the word trying keeps us stuck in limbo, how it lets us avoid real responsibility, and why a simple...