Start It or Scrap It

You Can Do Everything Right... And Still Fail

Michael Terkanian and Mr. Gummi Episode 61

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Starting a business isn’t about certainty. It’s about judgment.

In Episode 61 we break down:
- Why market research isn’t a guarantee
- How founders actually make decisions
- Why marketing matters more than product early on
- The difference between borrowing money vs giving equity
- Why even well-tested ideas can fail

If you’re building something and waiting for certainty… this episode is for you.

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Alternate Titles:
Why Market Research Doesn’t Guarantee Success
The Reality Most Founders Learn Too Late
Even Good Ideas Fail (Here’s Why)
Data, Gut Instinct, and Business Risk

🎙 Start It or Scrap It is a founder-focused podcast where we break down business ideas, branding decisions, growth strategies, and hard truths from the messy middle of building companies.

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