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How to Finance a Business Without a Rich Uncle: 8 Strategies You Need to Know

#063 How to Finance a Business Without a Rich Uncle: 8 Strategies You Need to Know Read time: 6 min SPONSOR A big thank you to our sponsors who keep this newsletter free: Fuel Your Day! I jumpstart my morning with Aerial Resupply Coffee – bringing myself back to the days of sipping lukewarm Folgers instant coffee from the MRE while sitting in a foxhole. Except this coffee doesn't suck. And it's hot. And I'm in sunny San Diego. Basically, if you want to have fond memories of the military...

The $50 Million Opportunity Hiding in Plain Sight

#062 The $50 Million Opportunity Hiding in Plain Sight Read time: 5 min SPONSOR A big thank you to our sponsors who keep this newsletter free: I wake up every morning to a cup of coffee with Bubs Naturals' Collagen and MCT powder. I've done enough damage to my body through a decade in the SEAL teams; I need every advantage I can get to stay in peak condition. Each ingredient is single-sourced, giving you that competitive edge. For those of you that care, it's also certified Keto, Paleo, and...

Ready to Scale? Master This Key Process First

#061 Ready to Scale? Master This Key Process First Read time: 4 min SPONSOR A big thank you to our sponsors who keep this newsletter free: Redesign your investment strategy with Blue Bay Fund. Mortgage note investing offers you the chance to invest like a bank, achieving low risk and high returns. Savvy investors know how to make their money work smarter and Blue Bay Fund gives you personalized options while bringing you into an educated community. Join my free Investor’s Club to learn more...

Navigating Marina Ownership: Considerations and Rewards

#060 Navigating Marina Ownership: Considerations and Rewards Read time: 5 min SPONSOR A big thank you to our sponsors who keep this newsletter free: I wake up every morning to a cup of coffee with Bubs Naturals' Collagen and MCT powder. I've done enough damage to my body through a decade in the SEAL teams; I need every advantage I can get to stay in peak condition. Each ingredient is single-sourced, giving you that competitive edge. For those of you that care, it's also certified Keto, Paleo,...

Industry vs. Location: Where You Should Start Your Business Search

#059 Industry vs. Location: Where You Should Start Your Business Search Read time: 5 min SPONSOR A big thank you to our sponsors who keep this newsletter free: Fuel Your Day with Purpose! ☕️ I jumpstart my morning with Aerial Resupply Coffee – bringing myself back to the days of sipping lukewarm Folgers instant coffee from the MRE while sitting in my foxhole. Except his coffee doesn't suck. And it's hot. And I'm sitting in my backyard in sunny San Diego. Basically, if you want to have fond...

The Business Opportunity You Don't Want to Miss

#058 The Greatest Business Opportunity of our Generation Read time: 5 min SPONSOR A big thank you to our sponsors who keep this newsletter free: Redesign your investment strategy with Blue Bay Fund. Mortgage note investing offers you the chance to invest like a bank, achieving low risk and high returns. Savvy investors know how to make their money work smarter and Blue Bay Fund gives you personalized options while bringing you into an educated community. Join my free Investor’s Club to learn...

The 4 Proven Steps to Launch Your Next Product (Amazon Uses Them...)

#057 The 4 Proven Steps to Innovate and Iterate (Amazon Uses Them...) Read time: 5 min SPONSOR A big thank you to our sponsors who keep this newsletter free: Fuel Your Day with Purpose! ☕️ I jumpstart my morning with Aerial Resupply Coffee – bringing myself back to the days of sipping lukewarm Folgers instant coffee from the MRE while sitting in my foxhole. Except his coffee doesn't suck. And it's hot. And I'm sitting in my backyard in sunny San Diego. Basically, if you want to have fond...

Thinking of Buying a Business? Don’t Skip These Crucial Steps!

#056 Thinking of Buying a Business? Don’t Skip These Crucial Steps! Read time: 5 min SPONSOR A big thank you to our sponsors who keep this newsletter free: I wake up every morning to a cup of coffee with Bubs Naturals' Collagen and MCT powder. I've done enough damage to my body through a decade in the SEAL teams; I need every advantage I can get to stay in peak condition. Every ingredient is single-sourced, giving you that competitive edge. For those that care, it's also certified Keto,...

Using AI to Save Time and Money

#055 Using AI to Save Time and Money Read time: 5 min SPONSOR A big thank you to our sponsors who keep this newsletter free: Every veteran has a unique story to tell. Is your voice being heard or is it getting drowned in the noise? HNS Media, the same team behind the Harder Not Smarter podcast, is here to help veteran content creators start a podcast, launch a newsletter, create a YouTube channel, and more. Bring your story to your audience. Schedule a consultation call to learn how. Free...

When To Call It Quits (and four reasons it happens)

#054 Is It Time to Quit? How I Decided It Was Read time: 4 min SPONSOR A big thank you to our sponsors who keep this newsletter free: Every veteran has a unique story to tell. Is your voice being heard or is it getting drowned in the noise? HNS Media, the same team behind the Harder Not Smarter podcast, is here to help veteran content creators start a podcast, launch a newsletter, create a YouTube channel, and more. Bring your story to your audience. Schedule a consultation call to learn how....

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