In today's Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan discuss if you can actually build a startup in less than 40 hours a week. Building a successful startup typically requires a significant investment of time and effort. While it's theoretically possible to work on a startup for less than 40 hours a week, it may significantly impact the chances of success. Building a startup is not just one job; it involves planning, research, product development, marketing, and networking. By committing more hours initially, founders can accelerate the growth and development of their startup, potentially leading to a point where they can work fewer hours in the future. Ultimately, the time invested in the early stages can significantly influence the trajectory and potential success of a startup.

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What to Listen For

• 00:00 Intro
• 02:16 Time is the only resource you got
• 05:05 It’s now survival mode
• 06:21 Why would you start this if you don’t want to put yourself in completely?
• 08:15 Focus all your energy on one thing
• 09:25 In a startup, 40 hours is not enough
• 10:27 You can work less in the future if you work more now
• 13:43 Time commitment to the business
• 15:52 When things need to get done, they need to be done
• 18:43 It depends on how many people will get affected
• 20:03 It just needs to take time in the beginning
• 25:07 For startups, everything is variable
• 27:22 Experience is not a formula for success