The Dream Bigger Podcast 2026 Glow Up Series – The Business Playbook: Tools Every Brand Should Be Utilizing, How to Build a Scalable Company, Securing Funding & More
Jan 6, 2026
Dive into essential business strategies for brand building! Discover the trade-offs between self-funding and raising capital, plus when to tap into friends, angels, or VCs. Learn how to polish your Instagram presence and create engaging content. Siff shares insightful tactics for overcoming imposter syndrome and effective networking. Explore success stories from brands like Rhode and Good Girl Snacks, showcasing authentic growth and community focus. Finally, check out the must-have tools to streamline your entrepreneurial journey!
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Start With A Lean, Validated MVP
- Get granular about the true minimum you need to launch and avoid overbuilding a fancy MVP.
- Self-fund if possible to stay scrappy, validate product-market fit, and secure a better valuation later.
Build Investor Relationships Before You Need Them
- Interview investors early and build relationships even if you don't plan to fundraise immediately.
- Match investor check sizes and stage focus to your raise and treat fundraising as a two-way selection process.
Hook First; Founder Mention Later
- Create content that leads with value and hooks viewers in three seconds rather than self-promoting.
- Inject founder perspective subtly and focus on audience-centric, not me-centric, content.
