Join Sierra and Jarred as they share how losing a $250K deal, almost moving to Boston, and starting over became the ultimate setback turned setup for Dream Culture.

0:00 Welcome Back and Embracing Consistency

02:28 The Journey

06:15 The Big Investment Opportunity

08:44 Preparing for the Pitch

11:34 "The Dinner" 13:50 The Pitch

16:39 The Deal of a Lifetime

19:24 The Emotional Rollercoaster

22:28 Unexpected Rejection 25:10 Reflecting on the Experience

27:56 Lessons Learned and Moving Forward

30:41 Finding Strength in Adversity

36:33 Questions

38:37 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

Meet two entrepreneurs, Sierra and Jarred as they introduce themselves, the 5to9, and ask "why not us?".

Chapters:

0:00 welcome to the 5to9

03:00 the creator's economy

05:57 the think tank

09:01 personal stories

11:45 why not me?

15:12 the reality of entrepreneurship

17:52 finding your tribe

21:01 labeling yourself as an entrepreneur

25:30 conclusion

dream culture: Instagram: @dreamculturenetwork

Tik Tok: @dreamculturenetwork

Website: https://www.dreamculturemedia.com

sierra: Instagram: @sierraogden

Tik Tok: @sierra_ogden

YT: @sierraogden

jarred: Instagram: @thezebra.man

Tik Tok: @zebra_man_

X: @callmejarred