Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup
By Chris Benjamin
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Podcast Description
Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin specializes in helping new ventures launch by bringing his experience and education to new ventures. His passion is helping teach new entrepreneurs the in's and out's of what is involved in starting a new company. The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup is Chris' way to reach out to the entrepreneur and startup community, offering free advice on multiple topics of interest. Learn from someone who has worked with over 100 startups and receive the "from the trenches" advice you need to successfully launch your startup. The topics covered are vast, such as raising venture capital, building a business plan, globalization and the entrepreneur, useful & free tools all startups can use, and much much more.
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Clean055: Financial Damage Control for Startups | In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses some techniques and best business practices for doing damage control when things go wrong with your startup. www.roguecfo.com www.roguecfoblueprints.com | 2/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean054: Managing Financial Audits | In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses some best business practices for managing your yearly and quarterly audits. www.roguecfo.com | 2/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean053: Stages of Company Growth | Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses the various growth stages of a company and what type of investors to expect at each stage. http://www.roguecfo.com | 12/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean052: Industries Angel Investors Do Not Fund | Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses 5 typical industries that angel investors typically do not fun. http://www.roguecfo.com | 12/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean051: 2012 IPO Market Outlook | Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses the market for IPO's in 2012. http://www.roguecfo.com | 12/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean050: 10 Tips for Attracting Angel Investors | Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses 10 tips to help your company get attention from angel investors. http://www.roguecfo.com | 12/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean049: Due Diligence Process | Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses the due diligence process for entrepreneurs and investors. http://www.roguecfo.com | 12/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean048: Traits To Look for in a CFO | Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses the traits to look for in hiring your first CFO as a startup or growth stage company. http://www.roguecfo.com | 12/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean047: Rogue CFO Blueprints | Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses his newest venture, http://www.roguecfoblueprints.com | 12/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean046: Angel Investor Typical Term Sheet Conditions | In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses the typical terms you can expect to see an angel investor require. http://www.roguecfo.com | 9/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean045: Tips For Attracting Angel Investors | In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses some tips for attracting angel investors. http://www.roguecfo.com | 9/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean044: Top Valuation Techniques | In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses valuation techniques. http://www.roguecfo.com | 9/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean043: Investor Quality Presentations Tips & Tricks | In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses the qualities of an investor quality presentation. http://www.roguecfo.com | 9/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean042: Investor Quality Financial Models | In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses the qualities of an investor quality financial model. http://www.roguecfo.com | 9/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean041: Investor Grade Business Plans | In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin talks about what it takes to put together an investor grade business plan. http://www.roguecfo.com | 9/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean040: What is Burn Rate? | In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin talks about what the term Burn Rate is, and why it's important for entrepreneurs. http://www.roguecfo.com | 9/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean039: Outsourcing Executives - The Pros & Cons | In this episode Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses the pros & cons of outsourcing your executive team. | 6/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean038: 10 Smartphone Apps Necessary for Startups & CFO's | In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses 10 categories of apps for smartphones every CFO & business person alike should look into. | 6/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean037: Dilution Clauses & Early Stage Investors | In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses dilution clauses and how they impact early stage investors | 6/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean036: Approaching Customers At The Startup Stage | In this episode of the Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup, Chris Benjamin discusses how to best approach potential customers for your product or service at the early stages. | 5/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean035: Is VC Funding Necessary? | In this episode of the Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup, Chris Benjamin discusses if it is completely necessary to raise VC funds to start a company. | 5/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean034: C-Level Management Positions - what are they and are they necessary? | In this episode, Chris Benjamin the Rogue CFO discusses the various C level positions in a company, what they do, and if they are necessary in the early stages. | 5/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean033: Burn Rate - What Is It and Why Is It Important | In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses what the term "burn rate" is, why it's important for you to know it, and how investors utilize the data. | 1/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean032: Startup From The Ground Up, a book review. | In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin talks about a terrific book he recently read which all entrepreneurs and startups should look into. Titled "Startup From The Ground Up" by Cynthia Kocialski, the book walks you through everything the would be and current entrepreneurs need to think about as they go from idea stage to launching a venture, all the way through an exit. With an extensive background in management and starting companies herself, Cynthia Kocialski is definitely someone any entrepreneur can learn something from. Even myself was thoroughly engaged and educated by her book. Check it out on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Startup-Ground-Up-Practical-Transforming/dp/1453746633/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1294956244&sr=8-1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEltHPJKnPw&feature=related | 1/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean029a: 2011 Update | Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin gives an update on what's to come in 2011 | 1/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 26 | CleanVideo026a: Rogue CFO Entrepreneur Education & Tools Site Update | In this video, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin walks you through the latest of www.roguecfoseminars.com and the new content available to help entrepreneurs, startups and growth stage companies learn all about how to raise investor capital, and providing them with the tools to make it happen. | 12/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean031: Outsourcing Executives - Pros & Cons | The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses the pros and cons of outsourcing various functions of your executive team such as CEO, CFO, CMO, CTO, and HR. Visit the Rogue CFO at http://www.roguecfo.com | 12/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean030: Investment Scams - How To Identify and Avoid | The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin talks about common investor scams out there, and how to identify and avoid them. Visit the Rogue CFO at http://www.roguecfo.com | 12/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean029: Where VC's Get the Capital They Invest | The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses where VC's acquire the capital they are investing in startup companies. Visit the Rogue CFO at http://www.roguecfo.com | 11/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean028: Which Investor Is Best For Your Venture? | The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses what type of investors entrepreneurs should be seeking based on their stage in the business life cycle. Visit the Rogue CFO at http://www.roguecfo.com | 11/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean027: 3 M's For Attracting Investors for your Startup | The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses the 3 M's: Money, Management and Marketing, needed to attract investors, and what you need to have in place. Visit the Rogue CFO at http://www.roguecfo.com | 11/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean026: Do's and Don'ts of finding Investors | The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses the do's and don'ts of finding and meeting investors for your startup. Visit the Rogue CFO at http://www.roguecfo.com | 11/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean025: 10 Lies Venture Capitalist's Know You Are Telling | The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses 10 lies venture capitalists know you are telling, and what to avoid doing. Visit the Rogue CFO at http://www.roguecfo.com | 11/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean024: 2010 Update and What's To Come | The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Chris discusses the next 10 episodes coming up in the next few months for this podcast, as well as hints at a special ebook coming soon! Visit the Rogue CFO at http://www.roguecfo.com | 11/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean023: Podcast Update - Next 10 Episodes | In this episode, I discuss what is coming up over the summer in the podcast series. Some exciting things - Venture Capital, going public, interviews with other podcaster/investors. | 6/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean022: 5 Tips for Growing Ventures from Experience | The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses 5 tips for entrepreneurs and growing ventures from personal experience starting a company and building a brand. Visit the Rogue CFO at http://www.roguecfo.com | 5/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean021: Why Businesses Lose Traction and Head South | The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses 5 reasons businesses lose traction and start to head south, and how to avoid those pitfalls. Visit the Rogue CFO at http://www.roguecfo.com | 3/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean020: Why SCORE Sucks | The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses why the advice SCORE provides is worth the free price tag. Visit the Rogue CFO at http://www.roguecfo.com | 3/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean019: Switching from Full Time Employee to Entrepreneur | The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses some points to consider before leaving your full time job for the more-than-full-time world of being an entrepreneur. Visit the Rogue CFO at http://www.roguecfo.com | 3/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean018: 5 Resources Entrepreneurs Should Embrace | The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses 5 resources he's discovered over the years that all entrepreneurs should look into. Visit the Rogue CFO at http://www.roguecfo.com | 3/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean017: Dashboard Reports | The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses dashboard reports - what they are, what they show, and how they can evolve as the company grows. Visit the Rogue CFO at http://www.roguecfo.com | 12/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean016: Business Incubators - Not All They Are Cracked Up To Be | The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses why business incubators are not necessarily the best way to get your new venture started successfully. Visit the Rogue CFO at http://www.roguecfo.com | 12/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean015: ERP Systems - What Are They And When Should They Be Used? | The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses ERP (enterprise resource planning) software, it's purpose, the costs, and when startup ventures should be thinking about it. Visit the Rogue CFO at http://www.roguecfo.com | 12/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean014: Raising Capital - CEO or Gun for Hire? | The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses why the CEO should be the person looking for capital investors, not an outside hired gun. Visit the Rogue CFO at http://www.roguecfo.com | 12/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean013: Financial Reporting - Standard & Not So Standard | The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses the standard financial reports startups must generate, and the not-so-standard reports as well. Visit the Rogue CFO at http://www.roguecfo.com | 12/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean006.2 - Bonus Episode: Introducing Rogue CFO Seminars | Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin explains the www.roguecfoseminars.com website, his purpose with it, the content available and coming soon. | 12/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 47 | CleanVideo006.1 Rogue CFO Seminars launch video introduction | Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin introduces his Rogue CFO Entrepreneur Educational Seminar series. The first course is available, titled "Fund Your Startup". Learn from Chris as he teaches you the in's and out's, pro's and con's and sources of investor capital. | 11/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean012: Near-Term Cash Flow Management | The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses some techniques and tips on how to manage your cash flow: getting cash in the door quicker, and making it stay in your bank account as long as possible. Visit the Rogue CFO at www.roguecfo.com | 10/31/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean011: Exit Stratgies - What Are Your Options | The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin talks about what exit strategies are typical and how they apply based on the situation of your company. Visit the Rogue CFO at www.roguecfo.com | 10/31/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean010: Insiders Guide to How Investors Evaluate Your Company Early On | The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin gives you the inside scoop on how investors size up companies at the early stages. It isn't all numbers, and there are several factors you want to stress and showcase early on to investors to pass their screening criteria. Visit the Rogue CFO at www.roguecfo.com | 10/31/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean009: Free Financial Model Templates - Use With Caution | The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses why using some of the "free" templates available online may end up costing you more in the long run, how the quality is questionable, and the mistakes people make using free templates. Visit the Rogue CFO at www.roguecfo.com | 10/31/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean008: Why First Mover Advantage Isn't Always An Advantage | The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses why being the first to a new market can have it's own pitfalls, and being the 2nd to a market may actually be better. Visit the Rogue CFO at www.roguecfo.com | 10/31/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean007: Venture Capital - Everything You Don't Know About VC's | The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin talks about common misconceptions entrepreneurs have about venture capital: where the money comes from, how VC firms operate, their criteria for investing. The second part of the podcast talks about where to find VC's and connect with them, and more importantly how you should NOT find VC's. Visit the Rogue CFO at www.roguecfo.com | 10/31/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean006: Valuation Techniques and Tips for Discussing Valuation with Investors | The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin talks 5 simple methods to get a quick valuation for your startup business. Beyond creating a valuation, Chris discusses what it means to ask for $X for Y% of your company, how that implies a valuation, and what you should expect when discussing your company's valuation with investors. Visit the Rogue CFO at www.roguecfo.com | 10/31/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean005: Ten Traits of an Entrepreneur | The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin talks about the ten traits an entrepreneur should possess. Visit the Rogue CFO at www.roguecfo.com to learn more about Chris and his outsourced CFO practice. | 10/31/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean004: Business Plan Software: Use With Caution | The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin talks about the problems with using business plan software instead of hiring a professional to create your plan. | 10/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean003: 10 Rookie Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make Dealing with Venture Capitalists | The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin talks about 10 mistakes entrepreneurs often make when dealing with venture capitalists. Avoid these in order to give yourself a leg up on the competition. | 10/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean002: Common Blatant Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make | The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin talks about blatant mistakes entrepreneurs make. Not the common ones you hear about - these are the beyond normal mistakes that you need to avoid making before even considering yourself an entrepreneur. | 10/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean001: Intro to The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide | The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin introduces himself, the podcast series, and talks about what's coming in future episodes of The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide. | 10/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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