Start It or Scrap It
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Start It or Scrap It
Hiring Nightmares & Entrepreneurship Tips | Ep. 25 | Start It or Scrap It Podcast
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Welcome back to Start It or Scrap It! Episode 25 tackles the raw challenges of entrepreneurship—hiring chaos, the debate over quitting your business, and rethinking the 9-to-5 path. We share insights on e-commerce realities, practical expense tracking, and why self-worth isn’t tied to owning a business. Perfect for founders facing tough decisions or exploring new ventures.
⏱ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro & Northeast wind struggles
00:02:21 – The hiring process: applications and interviews gone wrong
00:09:04 – Work mindset evolution: gig economy impact
00:28:08 – IRS-friendly expense tracking strategies
00:49:02 – E-commerce challenges for late 30s couples
00:57:02 – The truth behind influencer entrepreneurship hype
01:24:02 – Should you quit after 3.5 years?
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