Just Grow With It is the show for founders, creators, and curious doers who are figuring it out in real time. Hosted by Natalie Barbu — creator turned tech founder — this podcast shares the unfiltered lessons from building a business, growing a personal brand, and learning as you go.
Expect honest stories, behind-the-scenes insights, hard-earned lessons, and encouragement to start before you’re ready. From impulsive ideas to intentional pivots, it’s all part of the journey.
If you’re ready to grow with me — let’s get into it 🌱
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Just Grow With It is the show for founders, creators, and curious doers who are figuring it out in real time. Hosted by Natalie Barbu — creator turned tech founder — this podcast shares the unfiltered lessons from building a business, growing a personal brand, and learning as you go.
Expect honest stories, behind-the-scenes insights, hard-earned lessons, and encouragement to start before you’re ready. From impulsive ideas to intentional pivots, it’s all part of the journey.
If you’re ready to grow with me — let’s get into it 🌱
7 Harsh Truths I Learned the Hard Way as a Founder 🚫📉👀 (watch this before launching your business)
Just Grow With It with Natalie Barbu
22 minutes
1 month ago
7 Harsh Truths I Learned the Hard Way as a Founder 🚫📉👀 (watch this before launching your business)
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In this episode of "Just Grow With It," I break down the essential steps every founder should take before starting a business—so you can avoid our mistakes and set yourself up for success. Whether you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or aspiring founder, you’ll learn how to validate your idea, find your niche customer, structure your team, and launch with confidence.
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: Our $1M Mistake & What We Learned
00:35 – Welcome to Just Grow With It
00:51 – The Rella Story: Launching & Learning
01:17 – Subscribe & Newsletter Shoutout
01:49 – Step 1: Write Out Your Idea
02:40 – Why Writing Clarifies Your Vision
04:00 – The Power of Clear Messaging
04:22 – Sponsor: Skillshare
06:01 – Step 2: Tell Everyone About Your Idea
07:04 – Who to Listen to (and Who Not To)
08:08 – Building Community & Getting Feedback
09:25 – Defining Co-Founder Roles & Equity
10:41 – Why Roles & Equity Matter Early
12:21 – Step 3: Find Your Niche Customer
13:16 – The Dangers of Building for Everyone
14:36 – Is Your Market Big Enough?
15:16 – Step 4: Funding Your Business
15:55 – Choosing the Right Funding Path
16:55 – Step 5: Charge Early & Validate
17:54 – Why Monetization Can’t Wait
18:58 – Step 6: Launch Quickly & Simply
20:24 – MVPs & Starting Small
21:08 – Your Startup Checklist
21:32 – What Happens After Launch?
21:52 – Outro & Next Steps
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Just Grow With It with Natalie Barbu
Just Grow With It is the show for founders, creators, and curious doers who are figuring it out in real time. Hosted by Natalie Barbu — creator turned tech founder — this podcast shares the unfiltered lessons from building a business, growing a personal brand, and learning as you go.
Expect honest stories, behind-the-scenes insights, hard-earned lessons, and encouragement to start before you’re ready. From impulsive ideas to intentional pivots, it’s all part of the journey.
If you’re ready to grow with me — let’s get into it 🌱
