Matt Slykhuis
CEO of Modern Fuel, a maker of high-quality writing implements who runs the early seven-figure brand as a side business while operating in-house machining and production; focused on craftsmanship, product development, and building a stable, family-involved business.
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Jan 30, 2026 • 47min
He Runs A 7-Figure Brand As A Side Gig (With 6 Kids)
Matt Slykhuis, CEO of Modern Fuel and maker of quality writing tools who runs an early seven-figure brand as a side business while raising six kids. He walks through bringing machining and production in-house. He explains why insourcing cut costs and boosted margins. He talks shop videos, luxury positioning, scaling with ads and new products, and plans to involve family while keeping steady growth.
