HoldCo Builders How I Built Companies That Make More Than $100M | Val Katayev interview
Nov 21, 2023
Val Katayev, a serial entrepreneur with over $100M in profits, shares his journey of building businesses in digital media and real estate. He discusses strategies for scaling companies to $10M and $100M, emphasizing the significance of distribution networks. Val reveals how he successfully raised millions for asset management and dives into the evolution of peer-to-peer lending. He highlights the importance of team dynamics, the need for innovation in the jewelry industry, and reflects on his evolving relationship with money.
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Bet On Yourself Early
- Val started with an $80 bet on himself by registering a domain and hosting a site despite knowing no coding.
- He stresses working on your side hustle on weekends as a key to success.
Early Business Ethics Matter
- Val shared a story about faithfully paying a video game site owner tens of thousands despite difficulty connecting.
- This experience cemented his business ethics of accountability and integrity early on.
Value in Distribution Networks
- Val found success by identifying inefficiencies and adding value in digital media distribution.
- He prefers paid advertising for scalable, controlled audience reach rather than relying on organic methods.
