In this episode, I interview Madi Stefanis, founder of 35mm Co. We discuss Madi's incredible journey from investing her life savings into a startup to growing a global business generating 4 million in revenue at the age of 24.

00:00 - Madi's Reality: Startup Salaries vs. 9-to-5 Expectations

10:58 - Madi's Nerve-Wracking Shark Tank Experience

21:02 - Financial Literacy: Madi's Game Changer

30:21 - How Madi Leveraged Micro-Influencers and Gifting Strategies

39:58 - Madi's Approach to Managing Cash Flow and Scaling Risks

48:57 - Balancing Act: Madi's Personal and Professional Life

57:47 - Evolving Marketing Strategies: Madi's Insights

01:04:16 - Confident Decision Making: Madi's Journey

01:10:28 - Building and Leveraging Community: Madi's Secret to Growth

01:20:40 - Madi's Closing Thoughts and Future Perspectives

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