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How This Entrepreneur Got Through The Roughest Period of Her Business You have to believe in your product if you want to promote it.

By Jason Saltzman

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In this video, Jason Saltzman of Alley talks with Hyr COO and Co-founder Erika Mozes. The company helps to connect retail and hospitality businesses with workers, so employers can easily fill needed positions, faster.

Mozes talks about how the company once had $0.08 across all the company's bank accounts. At the same time, Mozes was trying to sustain a family of 3 people, including a 14-year-old daughter. However, the entrepreneurs kept going because they knew the world needed their product.

Finally, Mozes talks about the need to constantly build out your offering while also focusing on fundraising.

Click the video to hear more.

Related: My Investor Backed Out at the Last Minute. Here's How My Company Recovered.

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Jason Saltzman

Startup Mentor, Entrepreneur, CEO of Alley

Jason Saltzman is a seasoned entrepreneur with a background in sales and marketing. Through his role as CEO of Alley and as a TechStars mentor, he advises hundreds of startups, offering real-life practical application and creative marketing advice.  

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