Episode 161
This episode is part of the 8FE (8-figure entrepreneur) series, where we talk to entrepreneurs who have already passed the million-dollar mark.
Are you ready to take your business to 8-figures and beyond?
In this episode of Beyond A Million, Brad sits down with Chris Van Dusen to explore the best strategies for funding your business, standing out in saturated markets, building mission-driven teams, and testing your way to exponential growth.
Chris, who is currently a Senior Partner at Solyco Capital, is a marketing and growth professional with extensive early-stage and capitalization experience. He has built multiple successful businesses, navigated highly regulated industries, and led a company to a $75 million exit.
Whether you're looking for ways to fund your existing business or expert insights to get you started on your entrepreneurial journey, this episode is for you.
Tune in!
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Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:06 Scaling without external capital
00:03:30 Digital marketing, CRO, and SEO
00:07:11 Differentiation in saturated industries
00:21:47 Marketing techniques and testing culture
00:45:44 Regulatory challenges in the liquor business
00:51:12 California fires and government inefficiency
00:56:56 Incentives and motivation in business
01:04:46 Venture capital vs. private equity
01:22:17 Venture capital incentives and fund performance
01:32:22 Advice for entrepreneurs looking to raise money
01:40:50 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs
01:42:34 Best resources for entrepreneurs
01:46:25 Outro
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Additional Resources:
🔹 Solyco Capital: https://www.solycocapital.com/
🔹 Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrismvandusen/
🔹 Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismvandusen/
🔹 Chris on X: https://x.com/vandusen
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