In this episode of The Bubbles Effect, I’m joined by Scott Dupont, aka The Movie Finance Guy , and this conversation completely reframed how I think about funding, marketing, and building anything from the ground up.

Scott has raised over $10 million for independent films, but what makes this episode so powerful is how transferable his insights are for any entrepreneur or creator. We talk about his unexpected path from corporate marketing at Xerox, to entrepreneurship, to becoming a working actor, producer, and now a go-to expert in film finance. 🎥

We break down:

Why marketing has to come first... before the product, service, or film is even made
How to think about funding like an entrepreneur (not just “bootstrapping”)
The importance of building the right team with real experience
Why having “skin in the game” matters more than the dollar amount
Where investors actually come from (and when not to approach strangers)
Creative ways to use crowdfunding, equity, and even product placement as long-term marketing plays

Scott also shares how movies are essentially startups, why gross revenue beats profit-based promises, and how entrepreneurs today are living in a true renaissance of opportunity thanks to podcasts, social media, and digital reach. 📲

If you’ve ever thought about starting a business, raising money, launching a creative project, or even investing in one , this episode will give you a whole new lens.

🥂 Plus, Scott shares details about his podcast Finance Your Movie and offers advice for anyone sitting on a story or idea they’d love to bring to life!

It's a great conversation that you don't want to miss!

Connect with Scott here: www.MovieFinanceGuy.comCheck out his podcast: Finance YOUR Movie on all podcasting platforms

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