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📜 Rules I wish I knew when I started...

Published 5 months ago • 1 min read

After crossing six figures, here are the things I wish I knew when I started...

But FIRST

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  • No one wants to cold call — that’s why you should do it.
  • Figure out how to build without a lot of money first.
  • When in doubt, default to generosity.
  • Your first 3 customers are the hardest. Scramble, scrape, beg, whatever it takes.
  • Always have the hard conversation before signing anything.
  • Never reinvent the wheel — just make it roll faster.
  • Move fast, but take detours.
  • Revenue alone means nothing, cashflow is king.
  • Systems scale. Hustle burns out.
  • Never outsource what you don’t understand.
  • You’re not too good for grunt work. The best founders still take out the trash.
  • Hire for proof, not potential. You don’t have time for “figuring it out.”
  • How to build momentum? Find an “enemy” to push against.
  • The fastest way to learn business? Sell something. Daily.

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