Framework
Build Before You Blitz
Spend new capital on systems before scaling sales.
How it works
- 1Raise capital, then spend it on team and systems before scaling sales.
- 2Lock in tech (booking, payments) and programming partners early.
- 3Accept slower first years in exchange for long-run durability.
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