Introducing…
…. Our newest friends, masterminds and Next Big (Ad)Venture partners. Find out who they are now!
#169 Matthew Gordon
#170 Pete Bennett
Matthew Gordon, Maverick1000 Member #169 – Greater New York Area, NYC
“Where else can you find a group of like-minded crazy people like myself?”
Welcome Matthew! What businesses do you create and operate?
The Graduation Source – www.graduationsource.com
Simple Achievements – http://www.simpleachievements.com/
Avanti Systems – www.avantisystemsusa.com
Why did you become a member of Maverick1000 and why are you a good fit for the group?
I joined to network with other business owners who have similar frustrations/successes; and share resources , tools, solutions and good times. Where else can you find a group of like-minded crazy people like myself?
What top things would you like to gain / learn / do with other Mavericks, and what unique value do you bring to the group?
Value: I have been in the e-commerce and SEO arena for the past 17 years. I created two multimillion companies with approximately 60 people — with the same business model.
Unique value: E-commerce, SEO, and building a growth organization.
Gain / Learn: To grow, personally and professionally.
What interests, activities or hobbies do you enjoy?
- High performance speed boats
- Triathlons
- Yoga
What are the top adventures / things on your Big Life List now?
High-Speed boat race from Miami to Key West!
What’s the most “Maverick” thing you’ve ever done?
I make my Bucket List in 3-year time frames…
- Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro
- Maverick Ultimate Baja Experience
- Set the world record the fastest boat around Long Island (“Don Aronow Race Around Long Island”)
What’s the most significant / important contribution you’ve made to a community or nonprofit organization?
I partner with the Carver Center (designed to meet the educational, recreational, cultural, and civic needs of children, youth, and adults, with a particular focus on meeting the needs of underprivileged youth) for an integrated program of developing job hunting skills, along with an apprentice program. We have paid internship positions at our company, to give kids an opportunity to gain real life business experience.
Which books, authors or programs have been a powerful influence in your business and life?
Developmental Programs: Implementing the Rockefeller habits with the Gazelles Rhythm Program.
Author: Jim Collins
Book: Mastering the Rockefeller Habits, Verne Harnish
What’s the weirdest skill, quirk or stupid human trick you’re known for? (C’mon, we’re gonna find out anyway.)
I can role my stomach like a wave. Weird shit…
Matthew Gordon
Teacher turned Millionaire | CEO, Avanti Systems | CEO, Graduation Source
www.graduationsource.comhttp://www.simpleachievements.com/
www.avantisystemsusa.com
mgordon@graduationsource.com
Pete Bennett, Maverick1000 Member #170 – London, United Kingdom
Welc
ome Pete! Tell us about your business…
I’m in the business-to-business communications sector, and provide language translation and audio and web conferencing services via the websites below:
http://www.videotranslator.net/
http://www.london-translations.co.uk
http://www.ozoneconferencing.com/
Why did you become a member of Maverick1000 and why are you a good fit for the group?
I became a member to network and exchange business and marketing ideas with people in the USA.
What top things would you like to gain / learn / do with other Mavericks, and what unique value do you bring to the group?
We are developing a range of language services aimed at the IM community, to help them sell to the two thirds of the world who don’t speak English. Here’s a demo video of me speaking at Underground 8: http://tiny.cc/petevt. I’m also an Infusionsoft Certified Consultant, and can help people with that.
What interests, activities or hobbies do you enjoy?
I love internet marketing, and am learning to become a trader (Forex and stocks). I’m also a PS3 nut. I love public speaking.
What’s the most “Maverick” thing you’ve ever done?
I’ve done a few parachute jumps — and am going to do the MIG29 flight with the Mavericks this month.
What are the top adventures / things on your Big Life List now?
I’m doing of them this month (MIG 29)! I’d also like to trade $100k into $1M, and also get my pilots license…
What’s the most significant / important contribution you’ve made to a community or nonprofit organization?
As I live in Europe and pay over 50% tax, I donate tens of thousands of $ every year to a not-for-profit charity called “The European Union.” This is a place for people who don’t understand how to live within their means — but are given free education (not that it does them any good) and healthcare. We are currently having a collection for Greece, Spain and Italy, if anyone fancies throwing a few bucks in the hat.
Which books, authors or programs have been a powerful influence in your business and life?
- The Art of War for Executives, by Donald G. Krause
- Atlas Shrugged, by Ayn Rand
- Andy Harrington is a great trainer of public speaking: http://www.powertoachieve.co.uk/
- Lee Sandford is a great trading teacher: https://www.tradingcollege.co.uk/
What’s the weirdest skill, quirk or stupid human trick you’re known for? (C’mon, we’re gonna find out anyway.)
I look forward to finding out as I am not aware I have any…
Pete Bennett
CEO | http://www.london-translations.co.uk | http://www.videotranslator.net/ | http://www.ozoneconferencing.com/
peter.bennett@london-translations.co.uk
