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3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Pitching an Investor

Do this critical mental work before you step into the room to pitch investors.

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If there is one thing Shark Tank has made completely clear, it's that entrepreneurs should know every aspect of the numbers of their business. Walking into that room, you better know your cumulative and year-to-date revenue numbers, cost of goods sold, and customer acquisition costs, or you're toast.

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