Trek 19 Checklist - Items 11 & 12: Funding Strategy and Competitive Analysis

• Why this is the best time for entrepreneurs to launch
• The biggest challenge for entrepreneurs (and it's not funding)
• Falling in love with problems instead of solutions
• How to know if an accelerator is right for you
• Disengaging with a "Sabbath"

• Why is your personal brand often MORE important than your company brand?
• Who REALLY controls your personal brand?
• Are you "fishing" or "hunting" on LinkedIn?
• How do you create your personal brand?

• Mignon's accidental foray into creating a $10 Million+ cupcake business
• Speaking dreams into existence 
• Mignon's favorite bit of "technology"
• The use of "stupid ideas"
• Common fears every entrepreneur faces

This week on THESTARTUP.com’s Entrepreneurial Journey, our co-founder Brian Church discusses how to be a startup and not a “start down.” In addition, host and startup expert Gabriel Aviles interviews Juan Garzón, branding and messaging strategist at the Garzón Company.

Highlights to look forward to in this week’s podcast:

• Be open to pivots and don’t waste time. These are two of the many pieces of valuable advice startup expert Brian Church recommends for trying to become a startup and not a “start down.”
• In segment two and three, guest Juan Garzón discusses his entrepreneurial journey with host Gabriel Aviles. The discussion includes some key takeaways on the topic of storytelling and how it pertains to your startup.

Do you have a question you’d like answered by one of our experts on a future podcast? E-mail us at gabriel@thestartup.com

This week on THESTARTUP.com’s Entrepreneurial Journey, our startup experts continue discussing the Trek 19 Checklist with guest Steve Burgess, Master Sherpa of THESTARTUP.com’s private incubator.

Highlights to look forward to in this week’s podcast:

• Are you neglecting exercise? Many startup founders are hurting their personal lives. In the first segment, startup expert Brian Church discusses several warning signs founders need to pay attention to.  
• In segment two and three, guest Steve Burgess returns with host Gabriel Aviles to conclude their discussion of the Trek 19 Checklist. This week’s final topic is corporate culture.   

Do you have a question you’d like answered by one of our experts on a future podcast? E-mail us at gabriel@thestartup.com

This week on THESTARTUP.com’s Entrepreneurial Journey, our startup experts continue discussing the Trek 19 Checklist with guest Steve Burgess, Master Sherpa of THESTARTUP.com’s private incubator.

Highlights to look forward to in this week’s podcast:

• There are twelve warning signs all startups should be on the lookout for.  Lack of customer interest, consistently missing goals, and poor execution to name a few. In the first segment, startup expert Brian Church discusses these twelve warning signs and provides what to do about them.
• In segment two and three, guest Steve Burgess returns with host Gabriel Aviles to continue discussing the Trek 19 Checklist. This week’s topics include pricing methodology and the marketing plan.  

Do you have a question you’d like answered by one of our experts on a future podcast? E-mail us at gabriel@thestartup.com

This week on THESTARTUP.com’s Entrepreneurial Journey, our startup experts continue discussing the Trek 19 Checklist with guest Steve Burgess, Master Sherpa of THESTARTUP.com’s private incubator.

Highlights to look forward to in this week’s podcast:

• Startup expert Brian Church recently listed the five things all entrepreneurs need (Validation, Education, Advice/Guidance, Community/Resources, and Money) during a discussion on entrepreneurial ecosystems. This week’s segment dives back into these needs and how entrepreneurs can fill them.
• In segment two and three, guest Steve Burgess returns with host Gabriel Aviles to continue discussing the Trek 19 Checklist. This week’s topics include value proposition and brand positioning.

Do you have a question you’d like answered by one of our experts on a future podcast? E-mail us at gabriel@thestartup.com

This week on THESTARTUP.com’s Entrepreneurial Journey, our startup experts continue discussing the Trek 19 Checklist with guest Steve Burgess, Master Sherpa of THESTARTUP.com’s private incubator.

Highlights to look forward to in this week’s podcast:

• Five common issues that affect the entrepreneurial environment today include proximity, time, impossible business models, outside money and reliance on volunteers. This week’s segment with startup expert Brian Church dives deep into the root of these issues.
• In segment two and three, guest Steve Burgess returns with host Gabriel Aviles to continue discussing the Trek 19 Checklist. This week’s topics include the target market and customer needs.

Do you have a question you’d like answered by one of our experts on a future podcast? E-mail us at gabriel@thestartup.com

This week on THESTARTUP.com’s Entrepreneurial Journey, our startup experts continue discussing the Trek 19 Checklist with guest Steve Burgess, managing partner of THESTARTUP.com’s private incubator.

Highlights to look forward to in this week’s podcast:

• There are five things entrepreneurs need: Validation, Education, Advice/Guidance, Community/Resources, and Money. This week’s segment with startup expert Brian Church dives deep into building entrepreneurial ecosystems and the importance thereof.
• In segment two and three, guest Steve Burgess returns with host Gabriel Aviles to continue discussing the Trek 19 Checklist. This week’s topics include funding strategy and competitive analysis.

Do you have a question you’d like answered by one of our experts on a future podcast? E-mail us at gabriel@thestartup.com

This week on THESTARTUP.com’s Entrepreneurial Journey, our startup experts continue discussing the Trek 19 Checklist with guest Steve Burgess, managing partner of THESTARTUP.com’s private incubator.

Highlights to look forward to in this week’s podcast:

• Your ability to identify, create and manage the elements of relational momentum are the most important factors that will determine where you end up. This week’s segment with startup expert Brian Church dives deep into the matter of equity and relational momentum. Are you naturally moving towards your goals?
• In segment two and three, guest Steve Burgess returns with host Gabriel Aviles to continue discussing the Trek 19 Checklist. This week’s topics include internal systems and the importance of the business plan.

Do you have a question you’d like answered by one of our experts on a future podcast? E-mail us at gabriel@thestartup.com