5 Steps To Make Your First Million - Michael Straza and Harry Sardinas

Meet Michael Straza — a powerhouse fractional COO/CFO, seasoned founder, savvy investor, and commercial real estate broker with over 25 years of battle-tested experience helping businesses break through growth barriers. Michael’s passion lies in getting companies unstuck by streamlining operations, tightening up finances, and unlocking real, sustainable momentum. In this high-impact session, he and a crew of veteran entrepreneurs unleash game-changing strategies for startups to secure their first million in revenue and win over investors. Forget obsessing over product perfection — Michael drills down on what really moves the needle: knowing your “why,” dominating your market, mastering your numbers, and dialing in marketing and sales with precision. He doesn't sugarcoat it — ego kills, mentorship matters, and nothing beats relentless entrepreneurial fire. Whether you're building your first empire or scaling your tenth, Michael brings the clarity, energy, and edge that turns big dreams into bottom-line results.

About The Guest

With over 25 years of experience, I know what it takes to help CEOs and other business leaders resolve the blind spots that keep their businesses from growing strong.

As Fractional COO/CFO for an organization, Mike will:

- Identify key operations gaps (including an honest look at the financials)

- Develop a plan of action to solve the problems slowing your growth

- Put the business back on track toward its goals in 90 days Timestamp

00:00 - Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:13 - Michael's Background and Role as COO/CFO

01:07 - Five Steps to First Million

02:21 - Challenges of Achieving Success

04:40 - Entrepreneurial Mindset and Experience

06:54 - Importance of a Plan and Execution

11:27 - Marketing and Product Development

14:27 - Ad Break

27:10 - Going Viral and Marketing Strategy

27:55 - Client Dependency and Market Fit

28:54 - Startup Funding and Sales Priorities

30:14 - Marketing Experts in Tech

31:15 - Investor Relations and Financial Planning

33:14 - Realistic Business Assessment

36:15 - Financial Projections for Investors

38:30 - Investors’ Perspective on Startups

39:30 - Contacting and Hiring Michael StrazaAbout The Host

Harry Sardinas is an Exponential Business Growth Strategist, Empowerment, Leadership, Public Speaking and Business Coach living in London, Influencer with 283,000+ followers, Events Organizer-connecting investors and entrepreneurs with opportunities. Harry helps companies to turn their products into global brands from the stage and he mentors tech companies and businesses to Get Pitch Ready and Investment Ready.

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IMPORTANT: Earnings and Legal Disclaimers

We don’t believe in get-rich-quick programs or guarantees of specific outcomes. We believe in hard work, adding value, and serving others, and our programs are designed to help you achieve those goals. As stated by law, we cannot and do not make any guarantees regarding your ability to achieve financial results, earn money, or improve your health using our ideas, information, programs, or strategies. Your success depends on your own efforts, skills, and circumstances, which are beyond our control.

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