Credit Cards, Capital, and Carts: The Real Talk on Business Financing
Description
From personal credit cards to $500K in coffee carts, the crew breaks down how real businesses fund serious growth. Whether you're just starting or staring down expansion, this episode gives the full spectrum: what works, what to avoid, and the mindsets that separate stuck from scaling.
š Get the real talk on when debt makes sense, how Stripe Capital changed the game, and what to ask before taking any money.
šÆ Timestamps
00:00 Intro: Why Financing Is So Personal (And So Important)
02:45 Zach's Take: Bootstrapping vs. Debt vs. Equity
05:07 Justin on Dangerous Partnerships and Better Options
09:48 Stripe Stats That Might Shock You
11:30 Credit Cards: A Risky Starting Point
16:58 The Game-Changer: Stripe Capital Explained
23:55 Instant Payouts and Stripe Inside Flash Quotes
27:25 Should You Take a Loan?
33:03 Capacity Planning and Missed Revenue
36:46 What Financing Should Never Be Used For
38:11 Wrap-Up: Real Talk and Real Tools
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