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Are you tired of vague advice and cookie-cutter formulas when it comes to building your digital business? Then you're in the right place.
Hey there, I'm Matt Downey. For over a decade, I've been building digital businesses—starting with late nights at my kitchen table, piecing together my first website, and figuring it out as I went. That hard work paid off and led to founding an award-winning agency, launching an e-commerce brand, and creating SaaS tools for builders like you.
Why Digital Native?
I had more questions than answers back then. I didn't need more generic advice—I needed real talk on building a business that lasts. That's why I started Digital Native.
What you can expect
Every Saturday at 8 AM ET, I share practical, no-nonsense insights—lessons from the startup trenches, key business trends, and actionable strategies you can use immediately. No fluff, just growth-focused content.
Sound interesting? Sign up now—I'll see you on the other side.
Matt Downey Founder, Digital Native
Monetize yourself
Take what makes you different—those unique skills, stories, and perspectives—and turn them into products, services, or content that people can't get enough of.
Build a standout brand
Forget the noise. Craft a brand with real staying power using proven strategies that grab attention, stick in the minds of your audience, and draw in those perfect-fit customers.
Get real-world guidance
There's no fluff here. Learn from my hard-won lessons—the stumbles and the wins—so you can sidestep the usual landmines when getting started.
Scale smart, not hard
Fuel your growth without burning out. Discover streamlined strategies that boost your impact and help you scale efficiently, minus the chaos.
Cut through the hype
Tech and startup chatter can be overwhelming. I'll break down what's truly innovative, skipping the Silicon Valley buzzwords and getting to what matters.
