Startup Hustle

What got you here won't get you there. That's the uncomfortable truth about scaling a business. Great founders often excel at building v1.0 but hit a wall when it's time to scale. The skills that help you launch aren't the same ones needed to grow.

Starting a Business vs. Growing One - What's the difference? Sean Beckner joins Startup Hustle to share how he scaled a viral content site from $100k to $1M monthly profit in just months. We dive into why most founders should consider buying their next business instead of starting from scratch. In this episode, we'll talk about: ? Why growing is easier than starting ? How to spot businesses ready to scale ? When to take the win vs. hold for more ? The real challenges of transitioning from operator to investor ? Using SBA loans to fund acquisitions Starting vs. Growing a Business is now streaming here: https://lnkd.in/g774SW_J

Here's why AI won't replace developers - and it's not what you think ?? The reality of software development in 2024: Only 20% of time spent actually coding 80% on meetings, planning, documentation Requirements gathering Code review Deployment management Even if AI makes coding 50% more efficient, it's optimizing just 20% of the job. The hard part isn't writing code. It's figuring out WHAT to build and WHY. No AI can replace that human element. What's your experience? How much of your dev time is actually spent coding?

COMING UP: We sit down with Sean Beckner (Family Office), a Kansas City entrepreneur who turned multiple acquisitions into grand exits. With Matt Watson, they talk about the differences of Starting vs. Growing a Business. A new episode streams tomorrow, 7AM only here on Startup Hustle. https://lnkd.in/ggEfC7Ud

"Find your tribe" - this is startup advice that hits different ?? Having investors who truly understand your domain is worth more than a bigger check. When you're going from zero to one: Capital isn't enough You need domain expertise You want investors who've lived your challenges Generic advice won't cut it That's why niche VCs are thriving. They don't just write checks - they get it. Startup founders: Are you looking for money, or are you looking for partners who understand your journey? #StartupHustle

Distribution is where most startups struggle and die. Even the best product won't sell itself. You need a rock-solid distribution strategy. New founders often underestimate how challenging it is to get their product into customers' hands. They think "if we build it, they will come." But here's the truth: Distribution is the real battle. Your go-to-market strategy, sales channels, and how you'll reach customers are just as important as your product - maybe even more so. This is why experienced founders obsess over distribution first. They've learned the hard way that fantastic products can still fail without the right distribution channels. Want to build a successful startup? Think about distribution strategy before you write a single line of code. ?? “Boutique VCs and the Effect of AI” is now streaming here: https://lnkd.in/gJkZdm3X

Is AI really worth all the effort? ?? Here's what's happening: ? Investors demanding AI features ? Product roadmaps getting derailed ? Teams stressed about "keeping up" ? Customers... not actually asking for it The big question: Are we building AI features because they add value, or just to chase hype? Before you pivot your roadmap for AI, ask yourself: 1. Are customers requesting it? 2. Will they pay more for it? 3. Does it solve real problems? What's your take? Are you feeling the AI pressure in your product development?

"Tell me you've never written code without telling me you've never written code" ?? Every time we make software development "easier," we don't replace developers - we just tackle bigger challenges. After years of building software, the pattern repeats: ?? Assembly language → Higher level languages ?? Manual memory management → Automated ?? Traditional coding → AI assistance What happens? We take on more ambitious projects. Self-driving cars. Robotics. AI. Software development isn't getting simpler - our problems are getting bigger. Thoughts on this? Drop them below ?? #StartupHustle

??? New Episode Alert: Boutique VCs & The Real Impact of AI Ever wonder why technical founders struggle to raise money from VCs who don't understand their product? Joseph Ruscio from Heavybit dropped by Startup Hustle to get into: ? The real math behind AI's impact on developers ? Why 90% of global developers make under $30k ? The truth about distribution vs product ? Why first-time founders get it wrong We drop some serious knowledge about what technical founders really need (hint: it's not just money). ?? “Boutique VCs and the Effect of AI” is now streaming here: https://lnkd.in/gJkZdm3X

COMING UP: What's the real impact of AI on today's businesses? Heavybit's Joe Ruscio joins Matt Watson to dive into the vast market of Boutique VCs and AI in development. Our newsletter is FREE! Get your weekly tips & hacks only from https://lnkd.in/g7zAeRdP