$1.5M ARR for Victoria

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Founder story (1 of 2)

A Single Mom's journey to building a $1.5 Million annual revenue business

See how Victoria Jordan Coster has:

💵 Built a $1.5M annual recurring revenue (ARR) business from scratch.
🚀 Developed a client base from 40 referrers to approximately 10,000 finance brokers nationwide.
👥 Grown the team to 8 dedicated employees.
📈 Maintained a bootstrapped operation while becoming a leading national credit repair company.
🌐 Positioned Credit Fix Solutions as an award-winning, go-to service in Australia's finance sector.

My top 5 takeaways from Victoria's journey:

👉 Embrace your unique story and leverage it to find strength and motivation.
👉 Identify and fill a niche gap within your industry for a valuable service.
👉 Networking and building relationships can be your most powerful growth tool.
👉 Self-belief and overcoming personal labels are crucial for business expansion.
👉 Persistence in the face of adversity can lead to remarkable achievements.
👉 Bonus insight: Continual learning and adapting to new tools and partnerships are key to scalability.

"Fail to plan, plan to fail. Wake up and be grateful for 3 things. Make food your medicine before medicine becomes your food. Don't worry about tomorrow, as it holds enough worries for itself. Just do it today." This embodies Victoria's resilience and strategic approach to life and business.

Read the full story on Founderoo.

Founder story (2 of 2)

See how Jeremy built a $5M a year business from a van.

Jeremy transformed his life by starting a natural toothpaste business from a van, growing it to over $5 million in annual sales. He capitalized on the demand for natural products, leveraging viral marketing and social media to expand his range. His success underscores the importance of perseverance, customer engagement, and continuous innovation. Jeremy advises aspiring entrepreneurs to never give up and always look for new opportunities.

Founder resource

From OpenAI to Anthropic: The Amodei Siblings' $4 Billion Leap into Ethical AI.

See how the Amodei siblings have:

💵 Raised over $1.2B in funding for Anthropic.
🚀 Developed Claude 3, outperforming GPT-4 and Gemini Ultra in AI performance.
👥 Focused on safety and interpretability in AI, establishing Anthropic as a leader in ethical AI.
📈 Grown Anthropic to a valuation of $4.1 billion, attracting major tech investors.
🌐 Introduced the concept of Constitutional AI, aligning AI with human values.

My top 5 takeaways from the Amodei siblings' journey:

👉 Prioritize safety and ethical considerations in AI development.
👉 Embrace a multi-disciplinary approach, combining technology with humanities.
👉 Focus on the long-term impact and the societal implications of technology.
👉 Secure strategic partnerships and funding to scale your vision.
👉 Bonus insight: Innovation can come from a blend of diverse experiences and backgrounds.

"Commit to ethical innovation and safety from the outset to navigate the complexities of AI development." This encapsulates the Amodei siblings' approach to building Anthropic.

Read the full story on Founderoo.

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