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From 50k Savings to 4 Million in Revenue: Madi Stefanis' Journey Pitching on Shark Tank at Age 24

EPISODE · Jun 27, 2024 · 1H 3M

From 50k Savings to 4 Million in Revenue: Madi Stefanis' Journey Pitching on Shark Tank at Age 24

from Startup Diaries · host Pivotal Conversations

In this episode, I interview Madi Stefanis, founder of 35mm Co. We discuss Madi's incredible journey from investing her life savings into a startup to growing a global business generating 4 million in revenue at the age of 24. 00:00 - Madi's Reality: Startup Salaries vs. 9-to-5 Expectations 10:58 - Madi's Nerve-Wracking Shark Tank Experience 21:02 - Financial Literacy: Madi's Game Changer 30:21 - How Madi Leveraged Micro-Influencers and Gifting Strategies 39:58 - Madi's Approach to Managing Cash Flow and Scaling Risks 48:57 - Balancing Act: Madi's Personal and Professional Life 57:47 - Evolving Marketing Strategies: Madi's Insights 01:04:16 - Confident Decision Making: Madi's Journey 01:10:28 - Building and Leveraging Community: Madi's Secret to Growth 01:20:40 - Madi's Closing Thoughts and Future Perspectives SUBSCRIBE HERE:  @startupdiaries  FOLLOW KYLE: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW MADI: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/madistefanis TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@madistefanis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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