Most startups don’t fail because the idea was bad.

They fail because the business model was broken from Day One.

In this episode, George, Frank, and Jonesy break down the five most dangerous business model blindspots that quietly destroy startups, side hustles, and even companies that appear successful on the surface.

From revenue that never turns into profit, to scaling too early, to businesses bleeding customers faster than they can replace them, this episode is a no-nonsense reality check for anyone building or scaling a business.

If your goal is to fire your boss without blowing up your finances, this episode is required listening.

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Big revenue numbers mean nothing if every sale loses money.

Key takeaway:

If your unit economics don’t work, growth only accelerates failure.

You’re not making money if it costs more to acquire a customer than they’re worth.

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If CAC doubled tomorrow, most businesses wouldn’t survive.

What worked for billion-dollar companies rarely works for early-stage founders.

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Adapt proven models. Don’t clone them blindly.

More traffic does not fix a weak offer.

Key takeaway:

You earn the right to scale after customers prove they want what you sell.

New customers don’t matter if existing ones keep leaving.

Key takeaway:

Retention and repeat business are the real growth engines.

THE 5 BLINDSPOTS THAT KILL STARTUPSBlindspot 1: Revenue Without ProfitBlindspot 2: Ignoring Customer Acquisition CostsBlindspot 3: Copy-Paste Business ModelsBlindspot 4: Scaling Before Product-Market FitBlindspot 5: The Leaky Bucket (High Churn)

Not every dollar is a good dollar — and not every client deserves a place in your business.

In this episode, we break down the mindset, red flags, and strategies behind one of the most liberating decisions a self-employed entrepreneur can make: firing a client. Whether you're dealing with scope creep, micromanagement, or flat-out disrespect, this episode gives you the permission — and the tools — to walk away with clarity and class.

You’ll learn the difference between difficult and disrespectful, how to spot the signs early, and exactly what to say when it’s time to cut ties. Real stories from the hosts show how walking away from toxic work opened the door to bigger wins, better clients, and actual freedom.

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What if the only thing standing between you and your first sale wasn’t your tech stack, your branding, or your website — but your mindset?

In this episode, the Fire Your Boss crew breaks down the five Minimum Viable Mindsets that every aspiring entrepreneur needs to launch fast, lean, and real. This isn’t about hype or hustle. It’s about validation, clarity through action, and building something people actually want.

You’ll hear why “done is better than perfect” is more than a cliché, how five paying customers can be more valuable than 10,000 followers, and what it really means to solve pain, not just sell a product.

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