Discover the unvarnished realities of building, scaling, and exiting software startups with veteran founder Dmitri Love. From pitching on Shark Tank to navigating the FTX collapse, learn actionable frameworks for managing cash droughts, structuring equity, and leveraging tools to speed up growth.

Scaling from $1 million to $10 million requires moving from founder led chaos to systematic growth. Nick Avaria discusses the tactical shift from artisan to CEO, why SOPs aren't enough without behavior change, and how to build a business that is a product for buyers rather than a passion project.

Stop watching revenue decline while claiming you're too busy to market. This episode tackles the reality of running a profitable company by prioritizing customer obsession over investor approval. Learn why AI specialization and relentless promotion are the keys to surviving the business war zone.

Stop buying PR the wrong way. Former White House journalist Ronica Cleary reveals the repeatable systems and content pillars needed to drive earned media without relying on favors. Learn to navigate the news cycle, avoid AI pitfalls, and build the authority your small business deserves.