Ready to launch—or scale—the right way? In this episode of Scrushy on Business, Dave Greene and Richard Scrushy dig into what first-time founders need to know, from choosing the right corporate structure to validating your idea, finding mentors, winning investor confidence, and knowing when to finally pay yourself. Richard also teases an upcoming session with Troy University's Sorrell College of Business on how to take a company public—from SEC filings and "red herring" prospectus basics to running an investor roadshow.

• C-Corp vs. LLC vs. S-Corp for founders planning an IPO (and why many incorporate in Delaware)

• Public-company prep: audited financials, proxy/10-K/8-K awareness, clean cap tables, and leadership optics

• Roadshows & demand: oversubscription, pricing mechanics, and what institutional funds look for

• Startup triage with limited capital: product vs. team vs. marketing (and low-budget ways to get traction)

• Paying yourself: how Richard handled salary in year one at HealthSouth—and the milestone that changed it

• Mentors that matter: where to find them, how to compensate them, and why "big-boy loans" change the game

• Validate before you raise: friends & family pitfalls, market saturation (CBD example), and doing the math

• Investor red flags: lawsuits, overpaid insiders, all-family leadership teams, thin margins, me-too markets

• Idea vs. business: how homework, unit economics, team fit, and execution make the difference

In this episode of Scrushy on Business, Richard Scrushy answers listener questions that came in after his conversation with Bill Manovich, the founder of Simple Scrub. Bill's story about identifying a simple problem and turning it into a successful product inspired a flood of questions from entrepreneurs who want to do the same — create a business that truly fits a need.

Richard dives into how to spot real opportunities in everyday life, validate your ideas before investing big money, and stay focused when building something from the ground up. Whether you're thinking about starting your first business or refining one you already own, this episode will help you understand the mindset behind solving problems that matter.

Learn how to recognize the needs around you — and turn them into your next big idea.

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In this episode of Scrushy on Business, Richard Scrushy sits down with Bill Manovich, the founder and inventor of Simple Scrub — the innovative cleaning tool that's changing how people clean their homes.

Bill shares the story behind how he came up with the idea for Simple Scrub, how he turned a simple concept into a national brand, and what it was like to take the product to the Home Shopping Network.

From early challenges and manufacturing hurdles to explosive growth and loyal customers,

Bill opens up about the entrepreneurial grind, staying true to your vision, and what it really takes to build a successful consumer brand from the ground up.

👉 Learn more about Simple Scrub at SimpleScrub.com

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