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Skip the business jargon and endless planning. We've stripped down entrepreneurship to the essentials you need to get started today. Because building a business doesn't have to be complicated - you just need to take the first step.
Don't Get Ready, Get Started: Real Entrepreneur Stories That Will Inspire Your Next Move
3 entrepreneurs share honest stories of starting businesses, overcoming fear, and why waiting for the "perfect moment" is the biggest risk of all.
Episode 2: Building Lasting Connections
Parker Gates delivers a solo podcast discussing the benefits of cultivating your professional network.
Entrepreneurship Is Hard. Here’s What Keeps Me Grounded.
Audio podcast discussing the highs and lows of starting and running your own business...and how we can take care of ourselves.
How to Get Your First 10 Customers Without Spending a Dime
How to land your first 10 customers using your personal network—no ads, no website, just simple outreach and smart follow-up.
Do You Actually Need an LLC? Probably Not (Yet)
You don’t need an LLC to start your business. Focus on testing, traction, and getting paid. Once you’ve got income, contracts, or risk, an LLC gives you protection and credibility. Until then, don’t overcomplicate it.
What is the worst business mistake you've ever made?
Learn from our painful business mistakes so you don't have to make them yourself. Discover the partnership, scaling, and growth errors that nearly cost us everything.
What is the most common reason businesses fail?
Discover the three main reasons businesses fail and learn practical strategies to avoid these common pitfalls. Build a sustainable business that survives and thrives.
You’re probably not charging enough.
When you’re employed by someone else, these things are mostly covered or invisible — paid sick leave, health insurance, paid time off. But when you’re self-employed, it’s all on you.
The Stay-Scrappy Guide to Setting Up Payments, Banking & Invoicing
Start taking payments today! Learn how to set up your entire business foundation in just a few hours with our scrappy guide to banking, payments, and invoicing.
Is it OK to Start a Business With No Money?
Discover why starting a business with no money might actually be better than having startup capital. Learn the benefits of bootstrapping, which business models work best with zero investment, and why service-based businesses are perfect for beginners.
The VC Lie: Why Most Businesses Should Never Raise Investor Money
Skip the VC funding route and keep your freedom. Discover why most businesses don't need investors, the hidden costs of venture capital, and how to build a profitable business on your own terms.