The Harsh Truth About Startups No One Tells You | Ep. 27 | Start It or Scrap It Podcast
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Welcome to Start It or Scrap It Ep. 27! Mike & Gummi dive into Reddit’s boldest business ideas—from exclusive chef events to kid ventures like sneaker trading. Should you start or scrap them? Plus, we unpack imposter syndrome, founder syndrome, and why 7 years of “failure” might be your biggest asset.
⏱ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: Windy yards & banter
01:14 – Imposter syndrome: Why you doubt your success
07:05 – Founder syndrome: Micromanaging your startup to death
12:15 – Reddit pitch: Solve problems worth solving
21:06 – Kid entrepreneurship: $80K sneaker empire at 15!
39:43 – Exclusive event app: Michelin chef dinners?
56:00 – Finding a mentor: Free vs. paid advice
1:09:24 – Quick landing pages: Wix or bust?
1:21:32 – Burned-out founder: 7 years, no wins—now what?
1:36:20 – Outro
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