This is a special one.

For the first time ever, Start It or Scrap It was recorded LIVE in front of a full student, alumni, and faculty audience at Saints Neumann Goretti High School in South Philadelphia.

We were invited by School President Timothy Cairy to come in and not only record an episode but also teach students how a podcast is actually made: from setup, to lighting, to marketing, to the conversation itself.

During this event, we answered tough questions about:

- how to start a business at any age
- what entrepreneurship is REALLY like
- how to build discipline and avoid burnout
- why most startups fail
- how to pick the right business ideas
- leadership, mindset, patience, and risk-taking
- what we both wish we knew at 17

A HUGE thank you to the people who made this live episode possible:

Timothy Cairy
Carter Karpinski
Nikki Kane
The staff/alumni/student body who attended our event at Saints Neumann Goretti High School

Your hospitality, energy, and engagement made this one of the most meaningful episodes we’ve ever recorded.

🎙 About the Show
Start It or Scrap It is hosted by Mike Terkanian and Gummi Sig. Every week we break down real business problems, startup challenges, leadership lessons, and what it actually takes to build something from scratch. If you're a student, employee, or aspiring entrepreneur trying to figure out where to start: this episode is for you.

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Alternative Titles
Business Truths Students NEED to Hear (Live at Neumann Goretti!)
We Recorded a LIVE Episode at a High School — Here’s What Happened
Real Entrepreneurship Advice for Students (Live Audience Episode!)
The Business Lessons I Wish I Learned at 17 | LIVE Podcast Event
Students Ask the TOUGHEST Business Questions (Live Episode!)

#entrepreneurship #businessadvice #students #leadership #startupmindset #neumanngoretti #startitorscrapit #businessowners #motivation #podcastlive

FORM YOUR LLC in 2026 — the smart way, not the expensive way.

In episode 55 of our show, Mike & Gummi break down the real differences between LLCs, S-Corps, DBAs, and C-Corps — and how to avoid the costly filing mistakes that destroy new businesses every year.

We cover:
- When you should start an LLC
- When you absolutely should NOT
- How to avoid predatory filing services
- What structure protects you legally
- What structure saves you money on taxes
- The REAL timeline for going from “idea” to “legal business”

If you’re about to start a business in 2026, this episode will save you time, money, and headaches.

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Alternate Titles
2️⃣ “LLC vs S-Corp: The TRUTH Entrepreneurs Need in 2026”
3️⃣ “Forming an LLC in 2026? Here’s What They Don’t Tell You”
4️⃣ “Stop Wasting Money on LLC Filings! (Do This Instead)”
5️⃣ “New Entrepreneurs Make This LLC Mistake Every Time”
6️⃣ “LLC Setup 2026: What Actually Matters (and What Doesn’t)”
7️⃣ “LLC in 2026: Should You File Now or Wait?”
8️⃣ “The Biggest LLC Scam New Business Owners Fall For”
9️⃣ “LLC vs DBA vs S-Corp: Which One Should You Pick?”
🔟 “This Will Save You Thousands When Starting a Business”

#llc #smallbusiness #businessstartup #entrepreneurship #businesslaw #startitorscrapit #legaladvice #businessideas #taxes #2026

Most business owners think their problem is marketing. It’s not.

In this episode of Start It or Scrap It, we break down why founders trust the wrong signals — platforms, tools, dashboards, and agencies — instead of focusing on what actually drives results.

We talk about:
Why ad platforms don’t tell you the full story
The difference between tools and strategy
Why throwing money at ads doesn’t fix broken businesses
How founders misread “data” and miss the real problem
What you should be paying attention to instead

If your ads “aren’t working,” this episode will probably make you uncomfortable — and that’s the point.

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Alternate Titles
Why Most Business Owners Trust the Wrong Metrics
The Biggest Mistake Small Businesses Make With Marketing
This Is Why Your Ads Aren’t Working

#Entrepreneurship
#SmallBusiness
#Marketing
#BusinessStrategy
#Startups
#FounderAdvice
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