Comment below using the following template to introduce yourself to the community, let us get to know each other, and see how we may grow together. Thank you ahead of time! Who you are & where you’re based: What you’re building right now: One or two sentences about your business, trade, or project. Why did you join Nature’s Mastermind? One “win” and one “stuck point” this month: Win: something you’re proud of, even if it’s small. Stuck: a challenge you’d love some honest input on. You don’t have to write a novel—3–5 sentences is plenty. The goal is to make it easier for the right people to find and support each other.

1. Who you are & where you’re based: Originally from Texas, now located in North Louisiana in the Shreveport/Bossier City area. My name is Matthew, and I am excited to get the opportunity to learn from each of you. 1. What you’re building right now: I am actively building my own Insurance Agency, though, as it is right now, I am working with someone directly to help me get mine off the ground in the Ark-La-Tex. Additionally, Nature's Mastermind and the many features yet to be revealed. Be sure to keep an eye out for the exciting additions to come. I will be posting a sneak peek into a new project here on Nature's Mastermind on December 15th. Stay tuned! 1. Why you joined Nature’s Mastermind: My goal here is simple: build a rewarding community with like-minded individuals who are also trying to grow and build. Being able to connect people, discuss real-world problems and real-world solutions, and learn from each other as we build together. 1. Life outside of work: Some days the work never stops, that is the journey of a father of two, a public speaker, an entrepreneur, and simply as a person who wears many "hats" as I continue to grow my impact on the world with every day choices. I love to take my family on adventures, teach my littles new skills, and see their faces light up when they've figured something out. As we explore the world around us and build those foundational memories and skills, I take great pride in doing all that I can to set them up for success. 1. One “win” and one “stuck point” this month: As a few of you know, I am starting my own Agency, well, the starting point for me is establishing my new LLC. I have finalized my paperwork and submitted it to the Secretary of State, and I should get approval on Monday! As I grow my book of business and continue to work on those vital, impactful relationships in the Ark-La-Tex, I can say with full confidence that we will succeed! A stuck point for me: There are some things that you can automate in your business, and I have been actively trying to figure out automation points in my current systems. It's been really challenging to get certain areas converted into automatic systems without compromising on the value of that key point. Recently, I have taken a big leap into utilizing AI integrally in my business, which has been a huge help in covering everything that I have planned. With some limitations, if anyone has real-world experience in AI applications for automation of non-green tasks, I'd love to hear how you implemented and what challenges you faced.