Stop Making This Founder Mistake: Bootstrap vs Investment Debate | Marketing Podcast

from Digital Cheesecake · host Jack Johnson | Blu Digital & Ellie Farrugia | Kinsman and Co

Every Founder comes to this decision...In this weeks episode of Digital Cheesecake, we talk:When should you bootstrap and when does investment actually make sense? The real trade-offs between funding and freedom. “If you’re going to invest that money, just don’t expect to see it"🎧Stream this episode now on:

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