Fund Your Business – Part 1

Corporate Salary

November 30, 2024

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This is what I did.

For 3+ years I covered the investments in my DTC e-commerce business with all the savings from my salary.

It was hard to see all my hard work go away in something I had to believe while my friends were spending their money on nightlife and trips.

Here’s the breakdown.

Free Content: Corporate Salary – The Overlooked Seed Funding

When people think of funding their business, they often picture pitching to angel investors or raising a crowdfunding campaign. But for many entrepreneurs, their first seed funding comes from their own corporate salary.

Working a corporate job while building your business can feel like a compromise, but it’s a proven, low-risk way to get started. Here’s why:

  1. Consistent Income: Your salary provides a safety net, so you can cover personal expenses while investing strategically in your business.

  2. Time to Validate: You don’t need to rush into risky funding methods—use your salary to test ideas and refine your product.

  3. No Equity Loss: You retain full ownership of your business during the critical early stages.

How It Works:
Many entrepreneurs dedicate 10-30% of their salary to their business every month. This small, steady investment can cover critical expenses like:

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  • Meta Ads for customer acquisition

  • Product prototypes

By the time your business is ready for external funding, you’ve already established proof of concept and potentially even early revenue.

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