How to build a real business that makes money without burning through your life savings, or losing your mind

Dave Saunders is a successful serial entrepreneur who identified that many people believe you need external investment to set-up a business. The reality is he says that most businesses are boot-strapped by founders.

In this episode of the Abeceder podcast The Independent Minds Dave explains to host Michael Millward the model he developed for successful entrepreneurship.

Their conversation covers

• Dave’s history as a successful entrepreneur
• Why entrepreneurs do not generally need external funding
• The impact that accepting external funding has on a business
• The important role of systems in entrepreneurial success
• How systems support effective leadership and delegation
• The value of being outside your comfort zone
• The Deming Cycle

This is the podcast for anyone who wants to be a successful entrepreneur

Discover more about Dave and Michael at Abeceder.co.uk

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As well as mentioning his own book Founders Who Finish, Dave Saunders references the ideas of Stephen R Covey and the Deming Cycle

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