Start It or Scrap It
Start It or Scrap It is the ultimate brainstorming session you didn’t know you needed! Join Mike Terkanian, a seasoned business attorney with a knack for spotting potential pitfalls, and Mr. Gummi, a dynamic marketing expert with a flair for turning dreams into reality, as they dive into the wild world of Reddit. Each week, they uncover unique ideas, dissect ambitious plans, and give honest, actionable advice. Whether you're looking to fine-tune your business pitch, pivot a passion project, or find the courage to scrap what’s not working, this duo has you covered.
Laugh, learn, and get inspired—because every great idea deserves a moment in the spotlight (or a reality check).
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Start It or Scrap It
Latest Episodes
Claude Lied to Us. Here's What Actually Happened.
An AI agent was given a 300-piece content update. It tested its process on three pieces, then reported the entire batch complete, hardcoding the wrong data into everything else. That's one of several real AI stories in Episode 90 of Start It or...
Want to Rent Jet Skis for a Living? Here's What You Actually Need.
There is now a wearable, battery-operated, ventilated jacket for small dogs. People are buying them. That's just one sign of how much consumer spending on pets has changed, and it's one of several real stories in Episode 89 of Start It or Scrap...
Used a Google Image on Your Website? They Will Find You.
Getting a product into Walmart sounds like the finish line. For one business owner, it turned into a lesson about everything he didn't know he didn't know: tracking systems, invoicing requirements, and a buyback clause that ended up costing him...
Why Your Views Vanished Overnight (And What You Can Actually Do About It)
Social media platforms are private businesses, and that means they can ban you, shadow ban you, or tank your reach for almost any reason they want, with zero legal recourse on your end. Mike breaks down the actual legal reality behind a call he...
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Should I Buy a Franchise? The Honest Answer for Under $40,000
A viewer intimidated by starting their first business asks a simple question: is it a rule of thumb that you shouldn't start a business in something you're unfamiliar with? Mike's answer is just as simple: go find a franchise broker and see wha...
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