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).
Ready to Start It or Scrap It? Tune in now!
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Latest Episodes
The Most Brilliant Marketing Campaign I Have Ever Seen (And It Came From Colombia) | Ep. 83
A Colombian beer brand offered soccer jerseys at four different price tiers based on how large you were willing to make their logo. The biggest logo got you 80% off. Hundreds of thousands of Colombians chose the biggest logo.That is the...
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How to Start a Business, Sell a Business and Survive SaaS Tool Fatigue | Start It or Scrap It Ep. 82
If your paperwork is this sloppy at the closing table, what else am I not seeing underneath?That is the line Mike has heard buyers say before walking away from a deal. And it is the reason this episode opens with one of the most importa...
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How I Almost Lost Everything to a Social Engineering Scam (And How to Protect Yourself) | Ep. 81
Mike teaches white hat hacking and social engineering. And yesterday, a scammer almost got him.Episode 81 of Start It or Scrap It opens with Mike breaking down exactly what happened: a spoofed Google security email that was verified cle...
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How to Make Money From the World Cup (And Start a Business With $10K) | Ep. 80
Mike and Gummi went to the France vs Iraq World Cup match in Philadelphia. They watched Iraqi fans set up drums in the concourse during a weather delay and turn a thunderstorm into one of the best moments of the tournament.Then they cam...
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What Business Owners Get Wrong About Insurance, Subcontractors and Commercial Auto ft. Rick Millham
Most business owners do not think about insurance until they need it. By then it is almost always too late.In Episode 79 of Start It or Scrap It, we sit down with Rick Millham Jr. CIC, owner of Millham Companies Inc in Doylestown, PA, a...
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