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Built Without Permission

Built Without Permission

著者： Matthew Mak
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Built Without Permission is the podcast for entrepreneurs who never waited for someone to hand them the blueprint.

Hosted by Matthew Mak, a former architect turned tow truck operator, landscaper, and equipment rental company owner, this show offers a raw, unfiltered look at what it actually takes to build multiple businesses from the ground up without a roadmap, a safety net, or anyone's approval.

Every episode dives into the real decisions, hard pivots, expensive lessons, and unconventional strategies that separate the people who talk about building something from the ones who actually do it. No theory. No fluff. No permission needed.


Whether you are a tradesperson with an entrepreneurial itch, a business owner navigating your next reinvention, or someone who has been told your path does not make sense, Built Without Permission is proof that the best businesses are rarely built by the book.


This is the show for the ones who break ground before they feel ready.

© 2026 Built Without Permission マネジメント・リーダーシップ リーダーシップ 経済学
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  • Scale Smarter, Not Harder Alisha Esmail of Latch AI on Using Artificial Intelligence to Grow Your Business

    Scale Smarter, Not Harder Alisha Esmail of Latch AI on Using Artificial Intelligence to Grow Your Business
    2026/06/23

    In episode 8 of Built Without Permission, Matthew Mak interviews Alisha Esmail, Founder of Latch AI, as she shares how she navigated business pivots, overcame setbacks—including losing vital support and enduring rocky partnerships—and found new strength through elite networking and the right partners.

    Tune in to level up your approach, spark new ideas, and start building—without waiting for permission!


    TIMESTAMPS

    [00:00:05] The No-Permission Mindset: Meet Alisha Esmail
    [00:01:29] From International Development to Coffee Entrepreneurship
    [00:03:15] Road Coffee’s Impact: Direct Supply Chains & Microloans
    [00:04:08] Navigating Fear, Setbacks, and Getting Fired
    [00:07:32] The Power of Community Versus Family Support
    [00:09:40] The Reality Behind “Overnight Success”
    [00:11:00] The Importance of Elite Mentorship and Sequencing
    [00:12:07] Lessons from Tough Partnerships and Rediscovering Vision
    [00:15:14] Why Business Owners Don’t Talk About Hard Things
    [00:17:44] Alisha’s Advice: Start with the “Cupcake Version”
    [00:21:19] Skydiving as a Metaphor for Business
    [00:24:42] What “Built Without Permission” Really Means
    [00:26:47] Confronting Your Own Limitations and Taking Massive Action
    [00:28:16] Building AI Solutions from the Ground Up


    QUOTES

    • "Everything else will work itself out, but it's our responsibility to always take that first step in anything we want to pursue." – Alisha Esmail
    • "The only thing that really holds us back in life is ourselves." – Alisha Esmail
    • "If you're waiting for permission, you're already behind. The life you're building starts with the decisions you make today." – Matthew Mac


    SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS


    Matthew Mak

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattmak.builds/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matt.ozoriomak

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-mak-715bb825/


    J and J Equipment Rental

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jandjequipmentrental/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/JJ-Equipment-Rental/

    LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/j-j-equipment-rental


    Alisha Esmail

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alishaesmail/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisha-esmail/



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  • The Exit Blueprint David Hori on Navigating the Process of Selling Your Business With Confidence

    The Exit Blueprint David Hori on Navigating the Process of Selling Your Business With Confidence
    2026/06/16

    In episode 7 of Built Without Permission, Matthew Mak interviews David Hori, an elite business acquirer and coach, as we discover his powerful transformation from a secure, corporate legal and tech career to taking the ultimate entrepreneurial leap: betting on himself and building companies that reflect his personal vision and values.

    Tune in to learn from elite performers who don’t just talk about it—they execute, they mentor, and they redefine what’s possible when you take control of your own exit blueprint.


    TIMESTAMPS

    [00:00:00] Building Without Permission: Host and Guest Introductions
    [00:03:56] David Hori’s Journey: From Corporate to Serial Startup Exits
    [00:05:19] Making the Leap: Risk, Fear, and Family Considerations
    [00:08:15] The Value of Mentorship, Books, and Peer Relationships
    [00:10:35] What It Really Takes to Start and Scale a Business
    [00:13:38] Learning from Failure and Turning Regret into Growth
    [00:17:40] Strategic Acquisitions: Sectors, Criteria, and Processes
    [00:23:49] Buy and Hold vs. Flipping: Long-Term Vision
    [00:26:07] Building the Right Team: Hiring EAs, Admin, and Key Roles
    [00:29:28] Leveraging AI and Systems for Business Scale
    [00:32:18] Built Without Permission: Action, Ownership, and Execution
    [00:34:40] Where to Connect with David Hori


    QUOTES

    • "The only reason we look behind us is to learn from—we win, or we learn." – David Hori
    • "We are going to win because we move faster than everybody else. When they think in terms of weeks and months, we're thinking in terms of minutes and hours." – David Hori
    • "If you're waiting for permission, you're already behind. The life you're building starts with the decisions you make today." – Matthew Mak


    SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS


    Matthew Mak

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattmak.builds/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matt.ozoriomak

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-mak-715bb825/


    J and J Equipment Rental

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jandjequipmentrental/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/JJ-Equipment-Rental/

    LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/j-j-equipment-rental


    David Hori

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedavidhori/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedavidhori/



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    35 分
  • The Price of the First Yes- How One Bold Job Unlocked the Start, Scale & Success of Northside Contracting's Franchise Construction Journey

    The Price of the First Yes- How One Bold Job Unlocked the Start, Scale & Success of Northside Contracting's Franchise Construction Journey
    2026/06/09

    In episode 6 of Built Without Permission, Matthew Mak interviews Mauricio Perez, founder of Northside Contracting Corporation, as they discuss strategies for overcoming self-doubt, the value of hard-won experience, and why the most powerful successes often happen behind the scenes.

    Tune in to learn how to turn every challenge into a stepping stone, nurture your team, and start making your own blueprint—no permission required.


    TIMESTAMPS

    [00:00:05] Introducing Mauricio Perez’s story and background

    [00:02:07] The sacrifices entrepreneurs make and the challenges of leadership

    [00:04:58] Success behind the scenes, social media vs. reality

    [00:07:12] Expanding outside Ontario: Edmonton, Calgary, and beyond

    [00:12:34] Biggest early lessons and growing pains

    [00:16:02] The moment Mauricio chose entrepreneurship

    [00:18:18] How Northside Contracting was born

    [00:25:06] Company culture and redefining team relationships

    [00:27:28] “Built Without Permission” and making your own rules


    QUOTES

    • "I feel like all of my lessons, the reasons I've gotten to where I've gotten today, are because of expensive mistakes and not giving up when things got tough." – Mauricio Perez
    • "It's all part of the journey; there’s no handbook to do this. You have to do it your own way." – Mauricio Perez
    • "The life you're building starts with the decisions you make today. So stop thinking and start moving." – Matthew Mac


    SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS


    Matthew Mak

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattmak.builds/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matt.ozoriomak

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-mak-715bb825/


    J and J Equipment Rental

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jandjequipmentrental/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/JJ-Equipment-Rental/

    LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/j-j-equipment-rental


    Mauricio Perez

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricio-perez-495a3b17b/


    Northside Contracting Corporation

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northsidecontracting_/

    Website: http://northsidecontracting.ca/testimonials/




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    30 分
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