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In this episode of "Just Grow With It," I break down the essential steps every founder should take before starting a business—so you can avoid our mistakes and set yourself up for success. Whether you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or aspiring founder, you’ll learn how to validate your idea, find your niche customer, structure your team, and launch with confidence.

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Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: Our $1M Mistake & What We Learned
00:35 – Welcome to Just Grow With It
00:51 – The Rella Story: Launching & Learning
01:17 – Subscribe & Newsletter Shoutout
01:49 – Step 1: Write Out Your Idea
02:40 – Why Writing Clarifies Your Vision
04:00 – The Power of Clear Messaging
04:22 – Sponsor: Skillshare
06:01 – Step 2: Tell Everyone About Your Idea
07:04 – Who to Listen to (and Who Not To)
08:08 – Building Community & Getting Feedback
09:25 – Defining Co-Founder Roles & Equity
10:41 – Why Roles & Equity Matter Early
12:21 – Step 3: Find Your Niche Customer
13:16 – The Dangers of Building for Everyone
14:36 – Is Your Market Big Enough?
15:16 – Step 4: Funding Your Business
15:55 – Choosing the Right Funding Path
16:55 – Step 5: Charge Early & Validate
17:54 – Why Monetization Can’t Wait
18:58 – Step 6: Launch Quickly & Simply
20:24 – MVPs & Starting Small
21:08 – Your Startup Checklist
21:32 – What Happens After Launch?
21:52 – Outro & Next Steps

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