176: How to Build a Profitable Business From Day One
Building a business that is a profitable side hustle from the start is not about luck. It comes down to the decisions you make early and the discipline to stick with them.
Today I revisit my conversation with Mellisa Mills, founder and CEO of Millsie, formerly known as Spread'Em. Mellisa built her "cashew dip" company that has been profitable from day one and has grown into a multi million dollar business without outside investors.
This episode pulls together the most valuable lessons from our original interview, including:
How Melissa tested demand before scaling
Why she prioritized margins…
The skinny
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