# Who's Watching The Store | Stratton & Ivy

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- Published at: 2026-07-26 23:38:25 UTC
- Updated at: 2026-07-31 13:28:27 UTC

## Author
James Tulin

## Subject
Stratton & Ivy

## Content
One of the things I've come to appreciate while raising capital is how much time founders spend polishing their Wefunder profiles. We all work hard to present our companies in the best possible light—with compelling stories, attractive graphics, optimistic projections, and a vision for the future.Those things matter. But they pale in comparison to what matters most.Study after study has shown that the majority of startups fail not because they lack great ideas, but because founders fail to execute. Ultimately, the success or failure of a startup depends upon the founder's ability to execute.According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 1/2 of all new businesses will no longer exist within 5 years, and only about 1/3 will still be operating after 10 years. That reality should cause every investor to pause and ask one simple question.A Wefunder profile tells only part of the story. After all, when was the last time you ever read a bad résumé?If you've taken the time to follow or invest in Stratton & Ivy, why not take the most important step and learn about the person you're trusting with your hard-earned money?Spend 30 minutes with me. Ask every question you can think of. Challenge my assumptions. Learn about my background, my successes, my failures, and why I believe Stratton & Ivy has the potential to become something very special.I'll answer every question you have and share everything I can so that you walk away informed. I'll tell you about helping build our family business into a $200 million NASDAQ-listed company that remained in business for 115 years, along with the lessons I've learned throughout my career—some earned through success, others through experience. My goal is simple: to give you the information you need to decide whether I'm the right person to protect and grow your investment.If you'd like to schedule a conversation, my calendar link is below:https://calendly.com/jim-strattonandivy/30minI'd genuinely enjoy the opportunity to meet you, answer your questions, and tell you as much as I can about myself and Stratton & Ivy.James TulinFounder, CEO & Chief Creative OfficerStratton & Ivy