23. Don't Wait for the Money. Build with What You Have.

All Up In Your Business with Kareen · May 5, 2026 · 7m

You've got a hundred grand promised "any day now," and everything is frozen. Purchase orders waiting. Inventory decisions on pause. International expansion stalled. But here's what most founders don't see: waiting for capital is a choice that costs you.

In this episode, Kareen breaks down how to move while you're stuck. You'll learn how to leverage manufacturer relationships as strategic partners, restructure your cost of goods to free up cash, and treat suppliers as collaborators instead of vendors. The move isn't hoping the money shows up. It's using what you already have access…