The episode where the podcast officially gets its name. Fresh off travels through South Korea and Japan, Scott and Mike map out the real path from idea to first customer — and the four ways to fund it, ranked from best to last resort.

You'll learn:

-How to validate an idea with a Value Proposition Canvas before building anything;

-Why "your idea has no value until it's created value";

-The four funding paths in order of preference — pre-sales, bootstrapping, non-dilutive capital, then equity;

-What VCs actually look for (upside and downside mitigation);

-and why no pitch deck survives contact with real customers.

For a deeper dive into these topics check out episodes:
17 (How to take your business to fruition)
18 (What to do when you’re looking for investment)

Beer: Sprig and Fern Hop Flake Hazy (5.8%) & Neon Noir Japanese Black Lager (4.8%) | Pie: Mairangi Bakery Pie 2 Go — Beef Rendang & Cheese

 

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The episode where the podcast officially gets its name. Fresh off travels through South Korea and Japan, Scott and Mike map out the real path from idea to first customer &mdash; and the four ways to fund it, ranked from best to last resort.
You'll learn:
-How to validate an idea with a Value Proposition Canvas before building anything;
-Why "your idea has no value until it's created value";
-The four funding paths in order of preference &mdash; pre-sales, bootstrapping, non-dilutive capital, then equity;
-What VCs actually look for (upside and downside mitigation);
-and why no pitch deck survives contact with real customers.
For a deeper dive into these topics check out episodes: 17 (How to take your business to fruition) 18 (What to do when you&rsquo;re looking for investment)
Beer: Sprig and Fern Hop Flake Hazy (5.8%) &amp; Neon Noir Japanese Black Lager (4.8%) | Pie: Mairangi Bakery Pie 2 Go &mdash; Beef Rendang &amp; Cheese
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Want an in-person 6 day business program that gives you a tried and tested playbook to grow? Check out: <a href="https://www.point16.co.nz/business-growth-school">Business Growth School</a>
Want better content? Check out:&nbsp;<a href="https://blacklime.co.nz/">Blacklime</a>
The company that uncomplicates business growth. Check out:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.point16.co.nz/">Point 16</a>
Get to know us!&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/achievemoreeasily/">Mike Burke</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/scottisliving/">Scott Douglas</a>

Running a business is one of the loneliest jobs in the world. Everyone thinks you've got it figured out. Most days, it feels like you're not so sure.

Pints, Pies & Profits is the weekly business podcast for founders and owners who want straight answers, not more noise. Every episode, Mike and Scott crack open a craft beer, cut into a pie, and dig into the real stuff, cash flow, team drama, strategy, growth, the decisions that keep you up at night. No jargon. No lectures. No pretending it's easy. Just honest conversations that leave you thinking more clearly about Monday morning.

Because business shouldn't feel like something that's happening to you. It should feel like something you're building.

New episodes every Thursday. 

Running a business is one of the loneliest jobs in the world. Everyone thinks you've got it figured out. Most days, it feels like you're not so sure.
Pints, Pies &amp; Profits&nbsp;is the weekly business podcast for founders and owners who want straight answers, not more noise. Every episode, Mike and Scott crack open a craft beer, cut into a pie, and dig into the real stuff, cash flow, team drama, strategy, growth, the decisions that keep you up at night. No jargon. No lectures. No pretending it's easy. Just honest conversations that leave you thinking more clearly about Monday morning.
Because business shouldn't feel like something that's happening to you. It should feel like something you're building.
New episodes every Thursday.&nbsp;