Startup Therapy

Startup Therapy

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Startup Therapy episodes

  • Growth Isn't Always Good

    What if I told you growth doesn't always make a startup better? Today on the Startup Therapy podcast we're going to talk about why the focus should be making our startups better, not just bigger.

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    44 min
  • Your Advisors are Probably Wrong

    What if the advice you're getting from the smartest people you know...is wrong?

    Today on the Startup Therapy Podcast we'll discuss how to seek advice, how to ensure you're getting the best advice, and how not to fall into the trap of letting other people's experiences dictate your actions.


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    43 min
  • How I Harness My Startup Anxiety

    Does your startup produce more anxiety than revenue? Does your morning routine consist of running down an endless list of worries? Do you lie awake at night and regret ever starting your business? Today we're going to explore why anxiety is a part of every founder's life.

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    40 min
  • How Much to Pay Yourself

    As a Founder, should your startup's salary be on par with whatever you were making at your last job? Or should you tough it out and not get paid at all? The answer is probably neither of those options.

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    53 min
  • When to Raise Funds

    One of the most common questions among Founders is - Do I have to raise money for my startup?

    What that question generally means is: "Can you tell me how to raise money and where to find it?"

    Sure, every startup could put more money to use but does every startup need funding?


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    36 min
  • Life After a Startup Exit Ain't All Rosy

    There are endless stories about Founders cashing out on their startups - but what happens to those Founders after the exit?  Are they happier for it?  If not, then how does that affect the path that current Founders are on?  Wil and Ryan dive into real post-mortems of what happens to Founders after they sell their company, and the painful emotional issues that come with life post-exit.

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    44 min
  • $250k is a Life-Changing Exit

    When we think about "startup exits" we think about "millions and billions".  But how life-changing could an exit of as "little" as $250,000 be?  A lot more than you might think, which is important because most people are far more likely to get to a $250k exit than millions or billions. Wil and Ryan unpack exactly how $250k could fundamentally change your life and how trying to get to that milestone first could be a more achievable and powerful goal than holding out for the big Willy Wonka ticket.

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    40 min
  • Your Degree Means Nothing Here

    A true startup is a meritocracy where big degrees and titles shouldn't determine how capable your team is or how fast each person can grow.  We talk about creating an environment where each team member can put their past accomplishments aside and focus exclusively on what they have contributed to the startup today. 

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    49 min
  • When to Fold the Tents

    If you find yourself focusing more on not losing than winning then it could be time to fold the tents and pack up camp, but when should you make that call?

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    41 min

About Startup Therapy

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The "No BS" version of how startups are really built, taught by actual startup Founders who have lived through all of it. Hosts Wil Schroter and Ryan Rutan talk candidly about the intense struggles…

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