In this episode of Startup Breakdown, we celebrate Caroline officially handing in her Master's project after two months of intense work. We also talk infrared sunbed benefits, puppy Betty takes her very first Overground train ride in a sling, hopping along like a springy rabbit.
In the business masterclass, we tackle a listener query on co-founder misalignment: what happens when one founder wants venture-scale growth while the other wants a profitable lifestyle business? Milly breaks down the fundamental differences between capital-heavy venture scaling and early-profitability lifestyle models, explaining why you cannot do both and providing an objective roadmap to evaluate shared goals before contemplating a clean breakup.
Who are your hosts?
Milly: I'm a serial COO with an MBA from Imperial College London. I'm the ultimate cheerleader for early-stage companies and I've got the knowledge you need to take your brilliant ideas from the drawing board to the board room. I help companies across all industries build simple strategic frameworks to help them grow by focussing on the most important tasks without breaking the bank. If you’re looking for help to fight the overwhelm, communicate with your team, or raise money for your business give me a shout and we can have a free, no-strings Discovery Call over at www.payasyougocoo.com.
Caroline: I’m a marketing strategist and coach with a passion for making marketing simple, effective, and actually fun. I help entrepreneurs and small business owners cut through the noise, get crystal clear on their messaging, and create smarter strategies that actually move the needle. If you’re ready to build a marketing plan that feels good and gets results, you can work with me 1:1 through coaching or join the Smarter Marketing Club, my community packed with training, support, and real-world marketing know-how. Head over to carolinesumners.com to find out more and book a free Discovery Call.
This podcast is expertly edited by James Ede. You can check out his services at beheardproductions https://www.beheard.org.uk/
If you’re scaling your business or just surviving your latest breakdown, we’d love to hear from you, send us a message at [email protected].