We Put 250k+ Into a Startup. Here's What Nobody Tells You

<p><b>What does it actually take to build a startup from scratch? Mike and Ian are in the middle of it - and they're pulling back the curtain.</b></p><p></p><p>In this episode, we get into the real story behind Projekt Network (a LinkedIn alternative built specifically for the skilled trades) and Point Load Media - two ventures born from frustration, late nights, and a whole lot of belief.</p><p></p><p>We break down:</p><ul><li>Why your idea is the <b>least</b> important part of a startup</li><li>The difference between a startup and a small business (and why it matters)</li><li>How to raise a seed round when you have no profit — just projections</li><li>Why the "side hustle" approach will kill your startup</li><li>The truth about wearing every hat when funds are limited</li><li>Why you should <b>sell your vision, not your product</b></li><li>How to know if you're actually ready to go all in</li></ul><p></p><p>Projekt Network is an app with $250K+ invested and a $50 billion market in its sights. Point Load Media is a $150K small business built to fuel content for the brands they're building. </p><p></p><p>Two very different vehicles. One shared vision.</p><p>Whether you're a tradesperson thinking about your next move, an entrepreneur in the early grind, or just someone curious about what building something from nothing really looks like - this one's for you.</p><p></p><p>We're not here to teach you how to succeed. We're living it in real time. Come along for the ride.</p>