Matt Sharp, labeled “Actuality Heatmaker” by The Hollywood Reporter, is aware of a factor or two about love. As producer and Critics Selection Award winner of the hit actuality present 90 Day Fiancé, he’s the inventive genius behind his TV manufacturing firm, Sharp Leisure.
With a ardour for contributing to the leisure business from a younger age, he has used his entrepreneurial abilities to make a mark on the fact TV scene. Now, he’s on the helm of manufacturing a number of profitable TV exhibits with relatable, distinctive and unscripted content material. Topped the 2024 Broadcasting & Cable Producer of the Yr, Sharp will not be solely redefining the panorama of nonfiction tv but in addition relentlessly pursuing progressive concepts to maintain his content material contemporary and numerous.
I at all times begin my day with…a cup and a half of espresso, the New York Instances and the New York Submit, with the objective of discovering at the least two new concepts earlier than I stroll out the door.
One factor I do each day is…one thing energetic.
My mantra is…“Don’t blame. Do higher.”
In the case of tv, I want extra individuals knew that…the thought is essential, however the way you execute that concept is nine-tenths of the legislation.
One piece of recommendation I’d give my youthful self is…by no means be afraid to ask.
My greatest supply of inspiration…is the world round me each day. From the individuals I meet and the issues I see and listen to, to the information I learn. The following large concepts are hidden in plain sight.
I deal with negativity by…realizing that negativity is an inevitable byproduct of success.
A technique I keep sturdy is by…being round individuals who problem me—together with my 4 children!
Once I want a jolt of vitality…I pressure myself to do the very last thing I need to do at that second. I am going operating. It at all times energizes me.
I’m at present trying ahead to…numerous exhibits we now have in our improvement pipeline.
Essentially the most shocking factor about me is…I can sing each phrase of Les Misérables.
I need individuals to know me…as a best-in-class producer and enterprise associate to our shoppers. And, after all, an awesome husband and pop.
In 10 years, I hope to…proceed doing what I like to do!
This text seems within the January/February 2025 concern of SUCCESS Journal. Photograph courtesy of Steve Ferdman
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