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SE01E028 - Build the Dream Without Quitting the Day Job | With Marshall Pastore

By Billy Briefman · August 14, 2025 · 48:43 read

Category: But First, Principles

Show: But First, Principles

💼 Build the Dream Without Quitting the Day Job Marshall proves you don’t have to “burn the boats” to build a business. While working in cybersecurity, he runs a real estate portfolio, a mobile detailing company, and now Finstrike—a growing SaaS platform tackling teen financial literacy. 💡 Financi

đź’Ľ Build the Dream Without Quitting the Day Job

Marshall proves you don’t have to “burn the boats” to build a business. While working in cybersecurity, he runs a real estate portfolio, a mobile detailing company, and now Finstrike—a growing SaaS platform tackling teen financial literacy.

đź’ˇ Financial Education for the Next Generation

Finstrike fills the massive gap in teen and parent financial education, teaching real-world skills like savings rates, mindset, and financial agency. No fluff—just practical tools for long-term independence.

⚙️ Automation over Overwhelm

With a laser focus on systems, Marshall has automated his businesses to stay lean and sustainable—allowing him to scale smart, not chaotic. His secret? Bootstrap first, validate fast, and grow with purpose.