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The $45,000 Mistake 80% of Founders Make at $10K MRR

The $45,000 Mistake 80% of Founders Make at $10K MRR

Why hiring too early kills startups (and the tactical framework for knowing when to hire, automate, or outsource instead

Jeremy Holland, +1
Expert GuidanceExpert Guidance
Here's Why Your MRR Is Stuck"

Here's Why Your MRR Is Stuck"

The 3 hidden leaks killing your growth between $5K-$50K MRR (and the exact levers to fix them)

Jeremy Holland, +1
Expert Entrepreneur and Startup AdvisorExpert Entrepreneur and Startup Advisor
Simplify to Scale

Simplify to Scale

Explore the strategies employed by Smart Founders to scale their businesses in the current economic climate.

Startup HiringStartup Hiring
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Why 68% of Startup Teams Collapse Before Series A (And How to Be in the 32%)

Why 68% of Startup Teams Collapse Before Series A (And How to Be in the 32%)

The anti-accelerator guide to recruiting, cultivating, and retaining mission-driven talent without sacrificing equity

Jeremy Holland, +1

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The Same 12-Week Script Killed 90% of My Accelerator Batch—Here's Why

The Same 12-Week Script Killed 90% of My Accelerator Batch—Here's Why

How cookie-cutter curricula, mentor whiplash, and Demo Day cliffs destroy startups built to succeed

Jeremy Holland, +1
Startup SuccessStartup Success
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90% of Accelerator Grads Fail. The 10% Who Survive Know This Secret

90% of Accelerator Grads Fail. The 10% Who Survive Know This Secret

Inside the factory model that churns out dead startups—and the anti-accelerator approach that actually works

Jeremy Holland, +1
Turned Down Y Accelerator and Hit $1M MRR Anyway

Turned Down Y Accelerator and Hit $1M MRR Anyway

The 5-phase bootstrap system that built 43 seven-figure companies without giving up a single equity share

Jeremy Holland, +1
Startup SuccessStartup Success
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Why 87% of Founders Stay Stuck at $50K MRR

Why 87% of Founders Stay Stuck at $50K MRR

The 3 sales activities killing your growth—and the repeatable systems that unlock $500K MRR

Jeremy Holland, +1
Expert GuidanceExpert Guidance
Here's Why Your MRR Is Stuck"

Here's Why Your MRR Is Stuck"

The 3 hidden leaks killing your growth between $5K-$50K MRR (and the exact levers to fix them)

Jeremy Holland, +1
The $45,000 Mistake 80% of Founders Make at $10K MRR

The $45,000 Mistake 80% of Founders Make at $10K MRR

Why hiring too early kills startups (and the tactical framework for knowing when to hire, automate, or outsource instead

Jeremy Holland, +1
Own Your GrowthOwn Your Growth
The 5 Hidden Costs of Accelerators Founders Only Discover Too Late

The 5 Hidden Costs of Accelerators Founders Only Discover Too Late

A financial and operational breakdown of what you're really trading for that Demo Day spotlight

Jeremy Holland, +1
Bootstrap vs. Revenue-Based vs. VC: Which Growth Path Actually Fits Your Startup?

Bootstrap vs. Revenue-Based vs. VC: Which Growth Path Actually Fits Your Startup?

The honest breakdown of benefits, drawbacks, and best-fit scenarios for each funding strategy

Jeremy Holland, +1
Expert Entrepreneur and Startup AdvisorExpert Entrepreneur and Startup Advisor
Simplify to Scale

Simplify to Scale

Explore the strategies employed by Smart Founders to scale their businesses in the current economic climate.

Anti-Accelerator Anti-Accelerator
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Data-Driven Marketing: Fueling Startup Growth with Actionable Insights

Data-Driven Marketing: Fueling Startup Growth with Actionable Insights

A step-by-step guide to turning marketing data into your startup's competitive edge

Jeremy Holland, +1
Startup HiringStartup Hiring
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Why 68% of Startup Teams Collapse Before Series A (And How to Be in the 32%)

Why 68% of Startup Teams Collapse Before Series A (And How to Be in the 32%)

The anti-accelerator guide to recruiting, cultivating, and retaining mission-driven talent without sacrificing equity

Jeremy Holland, +1
Anti-Accelerator Anti-Accelerator
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"The AI Implementation Tax: Are You Paying It Without Knowing?"

"The AI Implementation Tax: Are You Paying It Without Knowing?"

How top founders transform AI from a 10-hour weekly time sink into a 62% productivity multiplier

Jeremy Holland, +1
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