#53: Jacob Mataiti – How Muay Thai & Outward Bound Built an Entrepreneur

Jacob Mataiti is the founder of Self-Made, a barbershop that has become a staple in Wellington’s community. But his journey to success is anything but ordinary. In this episode, we dive into his transformation from fighter to entrepreneur, the mindset that drives him, and the defining moments that shaped his path. We share our Outward Bound experiences and how the ‘solo’ changed Jacob’s perspective, inspiring him to build something bigger than himself. Jacob opens up about his fighting career, the discipline it taught him, the loss that changed his life and the mindset shifts that came with it. We also tackle tall poppy syndrome, the challenges of building something from scratch, and what it truly means to be ‘self-made’. This one’s packed with inspiration, raw honesty, and plenty of laughs. If you’re in Wellington, I highly recommend checking out Self-Made, Jacob is a legend and one of the best in the business!  A big shout out to our sponsors Moana Road and Kaboose Media, go check them out! Moana Road – https://moanaroad.co.nz/ Kaboose Media – https://www.kaboosemedia.co.nz/ Jacob Mataiti Insta – https://www.instagram.com/jacobmataiti/ Beyond the Surface Insta – https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_surfacenz/ Beyond the Surface YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@beyondthesurfacenz Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZArq1WSsV1pMID1dkHbBL?si=ae3f007dd7794cde Noa Woolloff Insta – https://www.instagram.com/noawoolloff/