What Makes a Startup Investable? Investors Explain the Real Red Flags + Green Flags

Are You Really an Entrepreneur? The “Spirit” That Separates Builders From Everyone Else

Scaling Adventures Podcast - Episode 12 What actually makes someone an entrepreneur? In this clip, growth strategist Brooke Baines breaks down the difference between having the “title” and having the spirit: the drive to build, spot gaps, push through obstacles, and turn ideas into something real. If you’ve ever felt the pull to create—but keep hitting resistance—this will reframe how you think about entrepreneurship and ownership. Follow Scaling Adventures: Instagram: @scaling.adventures [https://www.instagram.com/scaling.adventures] Facebook: Scaling Adventures [https://www.facebook.com/people/Scaling-Adventures/61578377011150/] Apple Podcast: The Scaling Adventures Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scaling-adventures-podcast/id1872794744] Spotify: The Scaling Adventures Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/6ItZHUO3OIZzf7Xr0mVEdp?si=022fa75f4f1045fc] YouTube: @scalingadventurespodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@scalingadventurespodcast]

Why Ambitious Entrepreneurs Burnout Faster

Scaling Adventures Podcast — Episode 11 In this episode, Dr. Karolina explains what burnout really is: extreme prolonged stress that drains your mental + physical resources until you can’t access your “daily tools” anymore. Follow Scaling Adventures: Instagram: @scaling.adventures [https://www.instagram.com/scaling.adventures] Facebook: Scaling Adventures [https://www.facebook.com/people/Scaling-Adventures/61578377011150/] Apple Podcast: The Scaling Adventures Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scaling-adventures-podcast/id1872794744] Spotify: The Scaling Adventures Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/6ItZHUO3OIZzf7Xr0mVEdp?si=022fa75f4f1045fc] YouTube: @scalingadventurespodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@scalingadventurespodcast]

The Real Reason Most Startups Die Early

Scaling Adventures Podcast — Episode 10 Most entrepreneurs don’t fail because their idea is bad. They fail because they never take the first step. In this episode, we sit down with Doug Cruitt to talk about reducing friction for founders, dialing down fear, knowing when to quit, and how AI is completely changing what’s possible for builders today. Follow Scaling Adventures: Instagram: @scaling.adventures [https://www.instagram.com/scaling.adventures] Facebook: Scaling Adventures [https://www.facebook.com/people/Scaling-Adventures/61578377011150/] Apple Podcast: The Scaling Adventures Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scaling-adventures-podcast/id1872794744] Spotify: The Scaling Adventures Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/6ItZHUO3OIZzf7Xr0mVEdp?si=022fa75f4f1045fc] YouTube: @scalingadventurespodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@scalingadventurespodcast]

What Makes a Startup Investable? Investors Explain the Real Red Flags + Green Flags

Scaling Adventures Podcast - Episode 9 In this episode of Scaling Adventures, we sit down with Mark and Shannon from I2E—the team behind E3, Bridge2, and $50M+ invested into Oklahoma startups—to break down what actually makes a company investable. We go beyond generic startup advice and get into the real decision-making behind funding: traction, customer discovery, capital readiness, and the red flags investors notice immediately—especially when founders are too focused on the product and not enough on the market. Follow Scaling Adventures: Instagram: @scaling.adventures [https://www.instagram.com/scaling.adventures] Facebook: Scaling Adventures [https://www.facebook.com/people/Scaling-Adventures/61578377011150/] Apple Podcast: The Scaling Adventures Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scaling-adventures-podcast/id1872794744] Spotify: The Scaling Adventures Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/6ItZHUO3OIZzf7Xr0mVEdp?si=022fa75f4f1045fc] YouTube: @scalingadventurespodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@scalingadventurespodcast]

AI Will Disrupt Your Business Faster Than You Think (How to avoid it?!)

Scaling Adventures Podcast — Episode 8 AI isn’t coming. It’s already here — and it’s already replacing people. In this episode, we sit down with Marina Morgan, to break down what AI disruption actually means for founders, teams, and the future of work. This isn’t hype. This is about speed, adaptation, and whether your business survives the next wave. Follow Scaling Adventures: Instagram: @scaling.adventures [https://www.instagram.com/scaling.adventures] Facebook: Scaling Adventures [https://www.facebook.com/people/Scaling-Adventures/61578377011150/] Apple Podcast: The Scaling Adventures Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scaling-adventures-podcast/id1872794744] Spotify: The Scaling Adventures Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/6ItZHUO3OIZzf7Xr0mVEdp?si=022fa75f4f1045fc] YouTube: @scalingadventurespodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@scalingadventurespodcast]