Eggs 490: From Broke to Building a Global Business with Matthew DuBoise

EPISODE 490 • OCTOBER 29, 2026 • 59 MIN

Episode Summary

In this episode, Matthew Dubois shares his entrepreneurial journey from building chicken coops in tough circumstances to scaling a global business. He discusses the importance of mentorship, leadership, resilience, and authenticity in business success.

Show Notes

Learn more:

https://carolinacoops.com/https://carolinacoops.com/

Key Takeaways

Entrepreneurial journey from humble beginnings
The importance of mentorship and learning from others
Leadership and team management in small business
The role of authenticity and self-awareness in business
Scaling a business and delegating effectively
Overcoming scarcity mindset and financial hardships
The value of small wins and perseverance
Building a company culture based on honesty and hard work

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Matthew Dubois and his business

01:47 Matthew's early entrepreneurial journey and background

04:06 The story of building the first chicken coop and early sales

08:10 Trauma bonding with chickens and childhood stories

12:05 The importance of small successes and perseverance

16:03 Hardships in the beginning and lessons learned

19:58 The role of mentorship and surrounding yourself with successful people

25:03 Leadership, team management, and teaching soft skills

29:48 Scaling the business and delegating responsibilities

35:03 Authenticity, honesty, and being true to oneself

39:54 Handling growth, success, and financial mindset

45:08 The importance of mentorship and continuous learning

49:57 Execution, taking action on advice, and overcoming fear

54:52 Final thoughts on success, authenticity, and mentorship

Show Credits

Guest: Matthew DuBoise

Credits:

Hosted by Ryan Roghaar

Produced by Ryan Roghaar

Theme music: "Perfect Day" by OPM

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