How To Protect Your Business When Employees Leave | Ep. 69 | Start It or Scrap It Podcast

This Lease Will Cost You WAY More Than You Think

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2433537/fan_mail/new] Signing a commercial lease seems simple… Until the hidden costs start showing up. In this episode of Start It or Scrap It, we break down what most business owners don’t realize until it’s too late: 👉 Rent is just the beginning. We get into: - Hidden costs inside commercial leases - What “triple net” actually means - Why repairs and maintenance can fall on you - The financial traps that catch first-time business owners - Real-world mistakes that cost way more than expected We also expand into: - Why underpricing can quietly kill your business - The difference between running a business vs being stuck in it - Practical lessons founders learn the hard way If you’re thinking about signing a lease — or already have — this is one you need to watch. 🎧 Watch now: https://youtu.be/8biHEIOC1lw

How Mr. Beast Actually Succeeded (It’s Not What You Think)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2433537/fan_mail/new] If your business requires you 100% of the time… 👉 Do you actually own a business… or did you just create a job for yourself? In this episode of Start It or Scrap It, we break down one of the most controversial truths in entrepreneurship. We get into: The difference between a business and a self-created job Why most solopreneurs get stuck How to build systems that run without you When (and how) to hire the right people Why your goal should be making yourself replaceable One key takeaway: If you can’t step away, the business owns YOU. We also dive into: A viral “ghost kitchen” business idea Why audience-product fit matters (MrBeast example) Real-world business debates and unconventional takes This one challenges how most people think about “owning” a business. 📲 Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StartItorScrapIt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startitorscrapit TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@startitorscrapit X: https://x.com/startitscrapit #entrepreneur #businessowner #startup #founders #businessstrategy #smallbusiness #growth #mindset #scaling #leadership

How To Start a Side Hustle With No Money (Real Ideas That Work)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2433537/fan_mail/new] What’s the best side hustle you can start with no money? In this episode of Start It or Scrap It, we break down real, practical side hustle ideas that don’t require capital — just execution. We get into: Service-based businesses you can start immediately How to use AI to find the right business for YOU Why niche markets are more powerful than you think Real examples of simple ideas turning into serious income The truth about scaling from “side hustle” to real business One of the biggest takeaways: 👉 You don’t need money to start — you need willingness to do the work. 📲 Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StartItOrScrapIt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startitorscrapit TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@startitorscrapit X: https://x.com/startitscrapit

How To Protect Your Business When Employees Leave | Ep. 69 | Start It or Scrap It Podcast

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2433537/fan_mail/new] What happens when employees leave… and start competing with you? In this episode of Start It or Scrap It, we break down a real-world scenario where a company gets split apart—and what it means for founders, employees, and growth. We get into: - Non-competes vs non-solicitation (and what they actually protect) - Why employees leave and take others with them - How private equity deals can trigger unexpected business shifts - The difference between experienced operators and people guessing - A marketing channel with extremely high close rates that most businesses misunderstand This is one of those conversations that shows how business actually works; not how people think it works. If you're building or managing a team, this one matters. #entrepreneurship #business #startups #founders #smallbusiness #businessgrowth #leadership #management #scaling #businessstrategy #noncompete #businesslaw #entrepreneurlife #foundermindset #teambuilding #companyculture #riskmanagement #operator #growthstrategy #startupadvice

The Business Ideas People Are Still Missing

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2433537/fan_mail/new] Some of the best business opportunities don’t look obvious at first. In this episode of Start It or Scrap It, we break down ideas, assumptions, and patterns that most people either overlook or misunderstand. We get into: - Where people are thinking about business the wrong way - Opportunities hiding in plain sight - The gap between ideas and execution - Real-world insights from actually building If you’re a founder (or thinking about becoming one) this will challenge how you see opportunity. Follow Start It or Scrap It: Instagram → https://instagram.com/startitorscrapit TikTok → https://tiktok.com/@start.it.or.scrap.it X → https://x.com/StartItScrapIt LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/startitorscrapit/ #entrepreneurship #businessideas #startups #founders #smallbusiness