First Ep

Mike and Scott kick things off with the big question every founder eventually asks: what actually is a business? Over Lakeman West Coast IPAs and a Dad's Pies Angus Steak & Jalapeño, they dig into growth cliffs, the "roller coaster vs. merry-go-round" mindset, and why naivety might be an entrepreneur's biggest superpower. You'll learn: -What makes a beer "craft" vs. commercial; -The Product-Customer-Finance formula for any business; -Why growth cliffs appear around $1M, $8M and $20M in revenue; -The difference between working on vs. in your business; -and why reinvesting profit (not raiding it) is what separates hobbyists from operators. Beer: Lakeman Copycat West Coast IPA (6.7%) & Jocks & Socks Hazy IPA (6.5%) Pie: Dad's Pies - Angus Steak & Jalapeño (Hauraki collab)   Liked this one? Make sure you catch the next episode - hit subscribe and check us out here: YouTube Instagram Facebook   Want an in-person 6 day business program that gives you a tried and tested playbook to grow? Check out: Business Growth School Want better content? Check out:Blacklime The company that uncomplicates business growth. Check out: Point 16 Get to know us! Mike Burke & Scott Douglas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.