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For 20 years, Matt was an executive in the radio industry before becoming an investor and the founding CEO of the School of Rock.   In five years, Matt grew the franchise from five locations to 55 schools, the largest of music schools in the world.   In 2012, he opened the first One River School of Art and Design in Englewood, New Jersey, and he franchised the concept in 2017, with 12 locations, with up to five more expected to open this year.   Matt believes that creativity is essential—not just for artists, but as a foundation for problem-solving, innovation, and emotional well-being.    He focuses on empowering and mentoring his team, prioritizing personal development and strong culture over rigid efficiency.    Over time, Matt has come to deeply value self-awareness and patience. He now shares these lessons with others and recommends using tools like Clifton Strengths and Born to Build to uncover personal strengths and build more cohesive, capable teams.   Website: One River School  LinkedIn: Matt Ross  Instagram: mattross_oneriverschool   Previous Episode: iam334-music-school-founder-helps-individual-tap-into-their-creative-side-through-art  

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