I read from the start to get the arena up, so I've put every dime into expansion for the last five seasons. Also spent the max on draft scouting to get the top players. Even after drafting in the middle of the round, I still got a top 2 or 3 guy every year since I scouted well beyond the interview.
I focus trained inside only to get the most out of it. Sold any guards I drafted since I wasn't going to train them, then signed vet guards with low salaries. I've been under the salary floor the entire time, building and training.
Hopefully it all pays off.