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Balancing the Workload

Apr 30, 2026
 

Sometimes the perception is that an entrepreneur doesn't have a secure lifestyle.

In the corporate world, you can be one phone call away from being unemployed.

At Gray Cat, I usually carry 3 to 5 clients at a time so there is security in numbers.

In this podcast with Bea Guzman - I walk her through that scenario.

John Matthews, President & CEO, Gray Cat Enterprises, Inc.

John Matthews is the Founder and President of Gray Cat Enterprises, Inc. a Raleigh, NC-based management consulting company. Gray Cat specializes in strategic project management and consulting for multi-unit operations; interim executive management; and strategic planning. Mr. Matthews has over 30 years of senior-level executive experience in the retail industry, involving three dynamic multi-unit companies. Mr. Matthews experience includes President of Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches; Vice President of Marketing, Merchandising, Corporate Communications, Facilities and Real Estate for Clark Retail Enterprises/White Hen Pantry; and National Marketing Director at Little Caesar's Pizza! Pizza!