IN THIS WEEK’S NEWSLETTER:

• 🚀 From Stuck to Start: Ideas to Action

• ✅ Scaling Beyond the Startup Phase

• 🎵 Have you Listened to “Made in America”?!

• 🔥 AI Tool of the Month

• 🔍 Is it Time to Sell?

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🚀 From Stuck to Start: Ideas to Action

Have you been thinking about launching a business, but just don’t know where to begin?

Today, we’re starting that journey together.

At Startup Club, we’ve put together the most comprehensive startup action list to help you move from thinking to doing.

Now for a true story.

In 2006, my business partners and I were sitting in a “Dasha” (a cabin in Ukraine), enjoying a bit of Ukrainian culture ☺ and letting the ideas flow.

One problem we always ran into?

We could never seem to get a cab after meetings.

That day, we came up with the idea: My Yellow Button.

A simple concept.

A single yellow button on your phone that would summon a nearby driver using GPS.

We even mocked it up and started the process - checking trademarks, registering a domain name.

The works.

But the weeks passed.

The company kept focusing on what it had always done - building games.

And like that, the idea faded away.

Ten years later, we sold that business for a scratch - no money gained, no money lost.

But the idea?

It didn’t die.

It just got picked up by others.

Uber. Lyft.

That’s the billion-dollar idea that got away.

Don’t be the person who says, “That was my idea.”

It’s time to act.

To move from stuck… to start.

At Startup Club, we’ve built the most actionable startup checklist out there.

Here are the first 10 steps to get you going:

1. Write down your idea.

2. Define your business’s purpose.

3. Identify the space you want to own.

4. Determine what will get your business on the first page of Google.

5. Name your idea.

6. Check the Trademark Database.

7. Register the domain.

8. Create a logo matching my intended brand style.

9. Set up a business email and phone number.

10. Join an incubator.

Want the full list?

Grab the official workbook to accompany Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.

As part of Startup Summer, we’ve discounted the workbook to just $9.99 on Amazon. It includes helpful AI tools and deep dives for every chapter of the Start framework.

Start now.

The next big idea doesn’t wait.

— Colin C. Campbell

Disclaimer: Startup Club and its AI resources are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified lawyer for legal matters.

📢 Today’s Clubhouse!

Don’t miss today’s clubhouse at 2pm EST- Startup Summer— Build a Moat

In this session, we’re breaking down the essential steps to building a moat around your business. We’ll be discussing:

• How do you protect your startup from competitors?

• This session dives into strategies to build a strong moat

✅ Scaling Beyond the Startup Phase

Scaling a startup into a thriving business is no easy feat.

Many entrepreneurs find themselves stuck in the “start” phase, unable to make the transition to a scalable operation.

“Success isn’t just about great ideas—it’s about implementing structured systems, setting clear goals, and maintaining discipline.”

Success isn’t just about great ideas, it’s about implementing structured systems, setting clear goals, and maintaining discipline.

Entrepreneurs often rely on instinct and hustle in the early days, but scaling requires a shift: from reacting to planning, from delegating tasks to delegating responsibilities, and from operating in chaos to implementing predictable systems.

One of the key takeaways is the importance of a 90-day execution cycle.

Strategic planning, goal-setting, and accountability through daily and quarterly check-ins create a cadence for success.

Founders must embrace structure, identify winning moves, and develop a culture that supports growth.

This shift isn’t always natural, but it’s necessary to build a company that scales beyond a small operation.

If you’re an entrepreneur struggling to transition from start to scale, the lessons shared in this discussion could be game-changing.

Implementing the right systems and fostering a leadership mindset can be the difference between staying small and creating a high-growth company.

🚀 Check out the full article and video

🔥 AI Tool of the Month

 Looking to create high-impact video content on a budget?

Meet Hailou + Veo

Tools like Hailou combined with Google’s Veo make it easy to animate still images into cinematic, AI-generated videos, just like we did for our Made in America music video down below!

It's a fast, cost-effective way to turn a single visual into a dynamic story.

🚀 Have You Seen Our “Made in America” Video Yet?

We launched it just a few days ago, and it's already passed 130,000 views and counting! This AI-generated music video celebrates entrepreneurs who are building faster, better, and local right here in the U.S.

It’s more than a song, it’s a tribute to the makers, doers, and innovators redefining what Made in America really means.

Watch the full video today!

📅 This Month’s Clubhouse Schedule!

August 15 — Purpose-Driven Growth with Cesar Quintero

Join us for a conversation with Cesar Quintero of The Profit Recipe on how purpose and vision fuel long-term business growth. We’ll dive into practical strategies to lead with intention, avoid common scaling plateaus, and keep your momentum strong.

• How does purpose create a sustainable growth strategy?

• What causes growth to stall—and how can you fix it?

August 22 — Startup Summer: 4 Sticky Note Business Plan 

Back to basics, the Startup Club way. In this session, we’ll build a simple but powerful business plan using just four sticky notes—perfect for refining your idea or pivoting fast.

• What are the four core elements every startup must define early?

• How do you pressure-test your idea without overcomplicating it?

August 29 — Startup Summer: Ideas That Can Scale

Some ideas spark. Others scale. Let’s explore what makes an idea scalable, and how to tell if your business concept has the potential to grow beyond the early stage.

• What are the signs your idea can (or can’t) scale?

• What must be true for growth to happen reliably?

🚀 Is it Time to Sell?

Time to Sell Index: → 22 out of 100.

What does this mean?

Based on our latest estimates, TTSI has jumped from 6.8 out of 100 last year to 22 out of 100 today. This is a significant improvement but still indicates a buyer’s market rather than a seller’s market.

While the IPO market is recovering, valuations for smaller companies tend to lag 6-12 months behind IPO rebounds.

Additional factors, such as lower interest rates, private equity activity, and venture capital flows, can also impact acquisition opportunities.

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And if you made it this far, thank you for reading.

I hope you enjoyed this edition of the StartUp.Club Newsletter.

— Colin C. Campbell

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