We Put 250k+ Into a Startup. Here's What Nobody Tells You

**What does it actually take to build a startup from scratch? Mike and Ian are in the middle of it - and they're pulling back the curtain.** In this episode, we get into the real story behind Projekt Network (a LinkedIn alternative built specifically for the skilled trades) and Point Load Media - two ventures born from frustration, late nights, and a whole lot of belief. We break down: - Why your idea is the **least** important part of a startup - The difference between a startup and a small business (and why it matters) - How to raise a seed round when you have no profit — just projections - Why the "side hustle" approach will kill your startup - The truth about wearing every hat when funds are limited - Why you should **sell your vision, not your product** - How to know if you're actually ready to go all in Projekt Network is an app with $250K+ invested and a $50 billion market in its sights. Point Load Media is a $150K small business built to fuel content for the brands they're building. Two very different vehicles. One shared vision. Whether you're a tradesperson thinking about your next move, an entrepreneur in the early grind, or just someone curious about what building something from nothing really looks like - this one's for you. We're not here to teach you how to succeed. We're living it in real time. Come along for the ride.