Yuup: Turning Experiences into Businesses

As an early-stage founder, the decision to bootstrap or raise capital can make or break your business. But don't worry, serial entrepreneur Dominic Mills has been there and has the answers you need to succeed. We uncover the power of community, localism, and entrepreneurship as we follow Dominic's journey from exit to founding his latest startup, Yuup - a marketplace that connects people with local experiences.

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Dominic Mills

Guest • 34%

Becky Sage

Host • 37%

Ollie Collard

Host • 30%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction by hosts Ollie Collard and Becky Sage
1:34	Introduction to guest Dominic Mills, founder of Yuup
3:00	The role of community in driving business growth and Dominic's journey to founding Yuup
9:54	Funding journey of Yuup and its core principles
14:02	Encouraging entrepreneurship through the Yuup platform
16:58	Sponsor: NPSA Secure Innovation and Hexa Finance
19:02	Dominic Mills' approach to challenges and space for innovation in business
24:44	Misconceptions about an entrepreneur's financial situation post-business exit
28:37	The importance of external funding and maintaining focus on your business growth
34:32	Lessons from a previous business and sacrifices made along the business journey
42:45	Decision to pursue external funding vs bootstrapping and leadership in startups
47:22	The impact of investing in your staff and understanding motivational factors
50:30	The tough call: Letting people go for business needs
52:30	Expansion plans for Yuup and Dominic Mills' advice for early-stage founders
1:00:22	The contradictions in entrepreneurship and driving the business forward
1:05:00	Tips for resilience and reflection in entrepreneurship
1:08:10	Celebrating wins and building a psychologically safe space in a team
1:09:02	Checking out Yuup experiences and response to Ashley's question about leaving jobs
1:11:37	Introduction to the next episode's guest: Andy, founder of SRSLY Low Carb

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