<ul><li>Todd Graves, founder of Raising Cane’s, faced rejections from banks, professors, and investors when pitching his idea of a chicken fingers restaurant.</li><li>To fund his dream, Graves worked brutal 90-hour shifts at an oil refinery and fishing in Alaska, earning every dollar to open his first location.</li><li>Raising Cane’s now boasts 800+ locations and billions in revenue, showcasing the success of Graves' bet on himself and hard work.</li><li>Bootstrapping taught Graves invaluable lessons in grit, resourcefulness, and the power of sweat equity as a founder.</li></ul>

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