{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64b96c568fa9bb00108f32d8/699c25a50e5c959d592aa869?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"5 Things You Need To Know Before Starting a Business","description":"<p>If you’re starting a business or already running one, this episode covers exactly what you need to understand to build it properly.</p><p><br></p><p>As both a founder and a business lawyer who has helped thousands of entrepreneurs with company formation, contracts, partnerships, structure, and risk management, I’ve seen what works and what quietly destroys businesses before they scale.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I break down the five fundamentals you cannot ignore:</p><p><br></p><p>• How to validate real product–market fit before investing time and money</p><p>• Why marketing and personal branding directly impact your sales</p><p>• The key business numbers you must understand and track, including ROI, cash flow, CAC, LTV, break-even point, and cost of time</p><p>• The legal foundations that protect your ownership, contracts, payments, and brand</p><p>• The mental and financial readiness required to survive and grow as a founder</p><p><br></p><p>This is more than a podcast episode. It’s practically a masterclass in what you need to know before starting a business and while running one.</p><p><br></p><p>If you want structure instead of guesswork, this episode will give you the framework.</p><p><br></p><p>Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBj8FJAOhQeP-JzJ1vcMY-tolRgVPKqHH</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Kristin Assaad on Youtube, Instagram and LinkedIn under @kristinassaad</p>","author_name":"Kristin Assaad"}