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The genius of the Costco $1.50 hotdog, How ‘Founder Mode’ will shift the tides of business, and Startups that raise less money grow revenue faster
September 17, 2024

In episode #2822, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss how Costco’s $1.50 hot dog serves as a loss leader to attract customers, the importance of founders being deeply involved in their businesses, and the pitfalls of overfunding in startups, suggesting that less funding can lead to greater revenue growth.

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