#168: Getting Unstuck—How to Fund Your Startup When You're Strapped for Cash

Being a scrappy entrepreneur is all about making the most of what you have. But when it comes to funding your business, it's easy to feel like you've hitting a brick wall. Financial realities can make your dream of starting a business seem unlikely, or worse: completely impossible. Have hope, heromaker! If you're bootstrapping your startup, you just need to know the right steps to launch without breaking the bank.    In this episode of our Getting Unstuck series, hosts J.J. Peterson and April Sunshine Hawkins respond to a question from listener Alonzo of Hourglass Productions. As a first-time LLC owner, he's feeling stuck because he doesn't know how to fund his business. J.J. and April walk him through the steps he needs to take to get his business off the ground, including clarifying his message, creating an elevator pitch, building a website, and attracting investors. Tune in and learn how to fund your business without losing your shirt!   Need more clarity on how you can build out the ultimate marketing funnel for your business? Listen to our deep dive episodes below:   #148: The Power of a One-Liner to Unite Your Team and Transform Your Marketing https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-of-a-one-liner-to-unite-your-team/id1569923210?i=1000649837792   #13: How to Create a Website that Works https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-create-a-website-that-works/id1569923210?i=1000535392375 #14: Why You Need a Lead Generator and How to Build One https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-you-need-a-lead-generator-and-how-to-build-one/id1569923210?i=1000536254780   #114: How to Write Nurture Emails (The Right Way) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-write-nurture-emails-the-right-way/id1569923210?i=1000625367118   #116: The Ultimate "Non-Salesy" Sales Email Formula https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-made-simple/id1569923210?i=1000626928831   --   CLARIFY YOUR MARKETING AND CREATE YOUR FREE BRANDSCRIPT: Storybrand.com/sb7   HIRE A STORYBRAND CERTIFIED GUIDE TO HELP CREATE THE MARKETING AND MESSAGING YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS TO GROW: MarketingMadeSimple.com   HELP US DELIVER EVEN MORE VALUE EACH WEEK BY COMPLETING OUR HERO MAKER SURVEY: StoryBrand.com/Survey   STORYBRAND INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/StoryBrand