In this episode of Bullseye Breakdown, host Dustin Weaver chats with Robert Burnett, Director of Startup Banking at Grasshopper Bank. Together, they explore the real-world challenges of startup funding, how to find the right banking partners, and the hard-won truths about scaling a business.

👉 Here’s what you’ll hear:
✅ Why most startup pitches fall flat and how to fix them
✅ The 3 ways to fund your business: venture capital, bank loans, or bootstrapping
✅ The scaling mindset: sales, operations, and breaking bottlenecks
✅ How Grasshopper Bank bridges the gap between traditional banking and modern fintech
✅ The best (and worst) advice Robert’s ever received—and how it’s shaped his journey
✅ Actionable takeaways for entrepreneurs at every stage

💡 Key Quote:

"If you’re waiting for it to get easy, it’s not gonna happen. Because even when you raise that $5 million, that’s just the starting line."

🎙️ Who this episode is for:

• Founders and entrepreneurs seeking clarity on funding

• Early-stage startups looking for growth insights

• Anyone curious about how banking for startups is evolving

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In this episode of Bullseye Breakdown, Ezra Menaged — CEO of HomeTalk and a key leader at VerticalScope — shares the raw, behind-the-scenes story of saving a digital platform on the brink.

⚡ A $200K/month revenue collapse.
⚡ COVID-19 gut-punch.
⚡ Layoffs, pivots, and a complete reinvention.

Ezra didn’t just survive — he led a turnaround that turned HomeTalk into a thriving newsletter-first business. If you're building, scaling, or navigating chaos, this one’s for you.

🎯 What we cover:

• How to pivot from failure without losing your team

• What makes great newsletters actually work

• Why lean teams win during platform turbulence

• The truth about CEO doubt, imposter syndrome & gut instinct

• Lessons in execution, adaptability, and content strategy

🧠 Insight-packed. No fluff. Just real talk from the trenches of leadership.

• HomeTalk → https://www.hometalk.com

• VerticalScope → https://www.verticalscope.com

Bullseye Breakdown is hosted by Dustin Weaver — founder, entrepreneur, and brand builder. Each week, we go deep with business operators and visionaries to break down the real strategies behind growth, resilience, and leadership.

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This week on Bullseye Breakdown, we’re joined by Tim Stewart—former touring pro and co-founder of Golf House Academy, a game-changing indoor golf facility in Atlanta.

We dive into:

• What it’s really like chasing the pro golf dream

• The moment Tim knew he had to pivot

• How Golf House Academy scaled from a backyard setup to an 8,000 sq ft operation

• Why 3D tech might change golf coaching forever

• Tim’s best (and worst) advice for entrepreneurs

If you’ve ever faced a pivot in your business or life, this episode is for you.

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