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Start It or Scrap It is the ultimate brainstorming session you didnโt know you needed! Join Mike Terkanian, a seasoned business attorney with a knack for spotting potential pitfalls, and Mr. Gummi, a dynamic marketing expert with a flair for turning dreams into reality, as they dive into the wild world of Reddit. Each week, they uncover unique ideas, dissect ambitious plans, and give honest, actionable advice. Whether you're looking to fine-tune your business pitch, pivot a passion project, ...
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Starting a Business? Must-Know Legal Tips & Ideas | Ep. 20 | Start It or Scrap It Podcast
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Welcome back! Episode 20 of Start It or Scrap It is packed with startup inspiration! We break down a jet ski rental business, a friendship app for adults, and a medical data-sharing platform, plus share crucial legal tips for new entrepreneurs. Donโt miss outโsubscribe now! ๐ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: Business Basics 04:21 - LLC vs. DBA: What You โฆ
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Can These Startup Ideas Survive in 2025? ๐ | Ep. 19 | Start It or Scrap It Podcast
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Episode 19 of Start It or Scrap It is LIVE! ๐ Weโre diving into fresh startup ideas from Reddit: a shoe manufacturing venture in India, a plant care robot named Nora, a proximity-based social app, and an employee tracking web app. Plus, we tackle scope creep in startups and share priceless advice for young entrepreneursโlike the 18-year-old dreaminโฆ
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Real Estate Investing Secrets Revealed ๐ ๐ก | Ep. 18 | Start It or Scrap It Podcast
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Episode 18 of Start It or Scrap It is here with fresh business ideas for real estate and beyond! We break down a handyman app concept, discuss blockchain for real estate deeds, and share property management tips for beginners. Whether you're an entrepreneur or investor, this episode will inspire you to start or scrap your next big idea. ๐ Subscribeโฆ
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๐ Startup Success Starts with Solving THIS One Thing | Ep. 17 | Start It or Scrap It Podcast
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Got a startup idea but not sure if itโs any good? ๐ก In Episode 17 of Start It or Scrap It, we break down 9 real Reddit startup pitchesโeverything from razor arbitrage to game-sharing servicesโand show you how to evaluate if an idea is worth your time, energy, and money. Whether you're an aspiring founder, solo entrepreneur, or just startup-curious,โฆ
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Donโt Quit Your Job Yet! โ Startup Risks & Growth Tips | Ep. 16 | Start It or Scrap It Podcast
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Ready to quit your job and start a business? ๐ก In Episode 16 of Start It or Scrap It, Mike and Gummi tackle real startup challenges with practical advice to help you thrive. ๐ What Youโll Learn: - Why you shouldnโt quit your job without a backup plan (and how freelancing can save you) - How to scale your SaaS from $10K to $100K MRR using TikTok andโฆ
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๐ Find a Co-Founder & Promote Your App! | Ep. 15 | Start It or Scrap It Podcast
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๐ Find a Co-Founder & Promote Your App! | Ep. 15 | Start It or Scrap It Podcast Struggling to find a co-founder or promote your app? ๐ก In Episode 15 of Start It or Scrap It, Mike and Gummi dive into real startup challenges and share actionable advice to help you succeed. ๐ What Youโll Learn: - How to find a technical co-founder without getting burnโฆ
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๐ก From Fidget Spinners to Cybertrucks: Crazy Ideas That Worked | Ep. 14 | Start It or Scrap It
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Welcome to Episode 14 of ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฉ ๐๐ฉ ๐ค๐ง ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฉ! ๐๏ธ Dreaming of working for yourself? Youโre not aloneโ79% of people want to, but only 3% take the leap. Why? In this episode, Mike Terkanian (business attorney) and Gummi Sigurdarson (marketing guru) dive into Redditโs boldest startup ideas. From a nostalgic word processor UI to AI mentorship tools, weโฆ
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๐ Small Business Burnout & Shopify Secrets | Ep. 13 | Start It or Scrap It Podcast
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Welcome back for Episode 13 of ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฉ ๐๐ฉ ๐ค๐ง ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฉ! ๐๏ธ Is burnout killing your business dreams? ๐ฅ In this episode, Mike Terkanian (business attorney) and Gummi Sigurdarson (marketing guru) tackle some of Redditโs boldest ideas. From towing burnout to Shopify sunglass struggles, weโre breaking it down with legal and marketing smarts. Plus, we dive โฆ
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๐How to Start a Small Business: Client Struggles, Loan Drama & More | Ep. 12 | Start It or Scrap It
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Welcome back for Episode 12 of ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฉ ๐๐ฉ ๐ค๐ง ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฉ!๐๏ธ Starting a small business is no easy featโbetween finding clients, securing a domain name, and navigating legal hurdles, the challenges can feel endless. In this episode, Mike and Gummi tackle real small business struggles and ideas straight from entrepreneurs like you. Which ideas will soar, aโฆ
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๐ก Startup Ideas You Should Launch Today | Ep. 11 | Start It or Scrap It
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Welcome back for Episode 11 of Start It or Scrap It! ๐๏ธ Every great business starts with a simple idea, but which ones are worth launching? In this episode, Mike and Gummi analyze real startup ideas from entrepreneurs looking to make their mark. Will these ideas revolutionize industries or flop before they even start? ๐ Whatโs inside this episode? โฆ
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๐ Online Business Ideas You Can Start Today | Ep. 10 | Start It or Scrap It Podcast
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๐ Welcome back to Episode 10 of Start It or Scrap It! Struggling to find your next great business idea? ๐ก In this episode, Mike and Gummi break down real startup ideas from the internet and decide whether they have real potential or if they should be scrapped. ๐ฐ Can you launch a profitable business with just $1,000? ๐ Is renting out WiFi a legit buโฆ
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AI, Art & Subscription Startups | Ep. 9 | Start It or Scrap It Podcast
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Welcome back for Episode 9 of ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฉ ๐๐ฉ ๐ค๐ง ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฉ! ๐๏ธ ๐ก In this episode, we analyze fresh startup ideas from the entrepreneurial community. Can these ideas become the next big business, or are they better off scrapped? ๐ฅ This weekโs lineup: ๐ฆ Subscription-based fitness coaching โ scalable or a dead end? ๐ฟ A mobile plant care service โ brilliant niโฆ
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The Truth About Competing with Google โ Can It Be Done? | Ep. 8 | Start It or Scrap It Podcast
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Welcome back for Episode 8 of ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฉ ๐๐ฉ ๐ค๐ง ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฉ! ๐๏ธ Can YOU compete with Gmail? ๐ค๐ก In this episode, we dive into a bold startup idea: launching an email provider to take on the giants like Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo. Is there space in the market for something new? Plus, we analyze: ๐ฅ A database that tracks startup failures so you donโt repeat theโฆ
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The Secrets to Selling SaaS Successfully | Ep. 7 | Start It or Scrap It Podcast
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Welcome back for Episode 7 of ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฉ ๐๐ฉ ๐ค๐ง ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฉ! ๐๏ธ In this episode, Mike and Gummi dive deep into the world of SaaS businesses and the challenges of selling them. ๐ฅ๏ธ Whether youโre a developer with a side project or an entrepreneur looking to exit, they share insights on how to position and price your SaaS for success. Plus, we discuss: A parkiโฆ
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Esports for Education, Franchises, and Fitness Influencers | Ep. 6 | Start It or Scrap It Podcast
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Welcome back for Episode 6 of ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฉ ๐๐ฉ ๐ค๐ง ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฉ! ๐๏ธ Can esports be the key to building stronger school communities? ๐ฎ In this episode, we explore an idea to create an esports platform for schools. Could this be a game-changer for education and funding extracurricular activities? Plus, we dig into: - The myth of needing a unique business idea to โฆ
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Wildfire Protection: Can This CO2 Solution Save California? | Ep. 5 | Start It or Scrap It Podcast
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Welcome back for Episode 5 of ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฉ ๐๐ฉ ๐ค๐ง ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฉ! ๐๏ธ California's wildfire crisis is intensifying, and insurance companies are leaving homeowners unprotected... In this episode, we dive into a bold Reddit proposal: CO2-based fire protection and its potential to reduce risks while lowering insurance costs. Plus, we tackle other intriguing businessโฆ
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AI Startups, Nonprofits, and Side Hustles | Ep. 4 | Start It or Scrap It
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Welcome back for Episode 4 of ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฉ ๐๐ฉ ๐ค๐ง ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฉ! ๐๏ธ This week, Mike and Gummi dive into an exciting mix of Reddit business pitches, ranging from high-tech AI services to a practical pressure-washing side hustle. Tune in as they provide legal and marketing insights to determine whether these ideas are worth startingโor scrapping. In this episode:โฆ
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Welcome to Episode 3 of ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฉ ๐๐ฉ ๐ค๐ง ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฉ! This week, Mike Terkanian (business attorney) and Gummi Sigurdarson (marketing expert) take on a fresh batch of Redditโs boldest business ideas. From creative uses for small business spaces to a โGolden Ticket Clubโ lottery pool, solar installation ventures, and even a familiar proposal to replace streaโฆ
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Ep. 2 | Start It or Scrap It Podcast
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We are BACK with episode two of ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฉ ๐๐ฉ ๐ค๐ง ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฉ! Mike Terkanian and Gummi Sigurdarson dive into more Reddit business ideas to decide if theyโre viable or not. In this installment the two discuss topics such as a shipping vending machine, the skills needed to start your own business, and how to turn a social media following into cash flow. Withโฆ
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Ep. 1 | Start It or Scrap It Podcast
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Welcome to the very first episode of ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฉ ๐๐ฉ ๐ค๐ง ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฉ! In this debut, Mike Terkanian (seasoned business attorney) and Gummi Sigurdarson (marketing expert) dive into Redditโs most interesting business ideas. Can these concepts succeed in the real world, or are they better left online? Tune in for expert insights, sharp critiques, and plenty of lโฆ
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