Start It or Scrap It

Wild Startup Pitches, Pricing Traps & Brand Building | Ep. 36 | Start It or Scrap It Podcast

Michael Terkanian and Mr. Gummi Episode 36

In Episode 36 of Start It or Scrap It, Mike and Gummi dive into the realities of starting and scaling — from side hustles and early hires to brand-new startup pitches straight from Reddit.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

-The real cost of your first hire (and what to do before you make it)
- Why chasing “easy money” can derail your focus
- Side hustles: which ones actually work vs. which ones drain your time
- Startup pitch breakdowns: subscription car washes, snack box ventures & more
-Why “follow your passion” isn’t enough — you need a business model
-Lessons from Reddit founders on testing, scaling, and scrapping

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