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In this episode Darrell and I discuss when is it a good idea to throw your current product or process in the bin and start again.

If you're building software the right way, starting small finding a market and shipping early you'll probably get to a point like us, where the original product doesn't quite fit the future vision, if you want to know how to decide between refining or rebuilding this is the thought process we went through.

The old saying of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" doesn't sit well with us. We think you should always be looking for new ways to improve your products and processes to maximise efficiency and deliver the best result.

There are two ways you can improve what you do. The first is to refine which is simply improving small pieces over time. The second way is a lot more aggressive where you throw out what you have and start again. Before selecting your approach you should start by considering the pros and cons of each.

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When starting a business, should you bootstrap or seek external funding? In this video, Darrell and I break down the pros and cons of both approaches based on our firsthand experience building a self-funded empire that scaled to 400 employees and a successful exit after 9 years.We dive deep into the realities of maintaining control vs. accelerating growth, managing personal risk, avoiding burnout, and making strategic decisions that align with your long-term vision. Whether you’re a startup founder or an entrepreneur looking to scale, this discussion will help you navigate the critical choice between bootstrapping and external funding.Key Topics Covered:✅ Full ownership vs. faster growth✅ Sustainable profitability vs. investor pressure✅ Access to expertise vs. losing control✅ Managing personal risk and avoiding burnout✅ When to choose bootstrapping vs. funding (and why timing matters)Lessons From Our Journey:The hidden challenges of bootstrapping (even when you’re profitable)Why “growth at all costs” can backfireThe #1 mistake founders make when taking on investors

This week on the Podcast, Darrell and I share a pitch deck we recently put together and talk through why things were included and what you should focus on when presenting to investors.

Sign Up to Clipflow - https://www.clipflow.coThis week on the Podcast, Darrell and I share how much it costs us to run Clipflow, our SaaS platform. We walk through every service we are paying for an how much it is costing overall.

Sign Up to Clipflow - https://www.clipflow.coThis week on the Podcast, Darrell and I discuss our experience with building personal brands and whether or not it is a good idea when you have limited resources.

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