This is BOOTSTRAPPED - 3 Strategies to Build Your Startup Without Funding

In this episode of the startup therapy podcast, Ryan Rutan and Wil Schroter delve into bootstrapping a startup. They address common misconceptions about funding, emphasizing the importance of making do with what you have and prioritizing what's truly necessary for business growth. The conversation covers practical ways to manage expenses without external funding, including strategies for hiring, marketing, and managing operational costs through discipline and creative solutions. The hosts share personal experience on how to navigate the challenges of bootstrapping, highlighting the importance of being resourceful, making money to spend money, and avoiding typical startup traps. Sign up for the Startups Newsletterhttps://www.startups.com/newsletterResources:Startup Therapy Podcast https://groups.startups.com/Join our Network of Top Founders Check in with us on LinkedIn | Wil Schroter | Ryan Rutan00:00 Welcome to Startup Therapy00:08 The Realities of Bootstrapping01:35 Navigating the Bootstrapping Journey04:50 Mastering the Art of Compensation in Bootstrapping22:00 Innovative Marketing on a Shoestring Budget26:50 Leveraging Vendor Terms and Historical Examples28:18 The Power of Deferred Payments in Business Growth33:20 Strategic Use of Credit Cards for Business Expenses42:20 The Path to Efficient Startup Growth