As parents and potential parents, what should we be teaching kids about Startup companies? On today’s episode of Startup Therapy, Ryan Rutan and Wil Schroter talk about how entrepreneurship is not taught formally, the benefit of teaching it at a young age, and how ownership of ideas is important to a child’s intellectual growth. Tune in to learn what can be done to nurture the entrepreneurial spirit in children. Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter...
Mar 30, 2020•31 min•Ep. 53
When is it okay for a Founder to be open with their team and business partners about their personal problems? On this episode of Startup Therapy, Wil Schroter & Ryan Rutan open up about their past & current struggles with anxiety, health issues, and being overly critical with themselves and their Startups. Listen in to hear how we’ve come to learn to deal with our flaws in a healthy and productive manner, it can be done! Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsle...
Mar 23, 2020•38 min•Ep. 52
Starting a company is hard, growing a Startup is slow, and frankly there aren't many Super Bowl type moments. Don't get discouraged, instead celebrate the small wins because the small wins daily lead to success over time. Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter
Mar 16, 2020•35 min•Ep. 51
Surely by now we've all seen The Social Network, but how much of a concern is it really if someone tries to steal our idea? Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter
Mar 09, 2020•31 min•Ep. 50
Running a Startup can be chaotic, we know this, but is it true that problems will go away with time? Not necessarily. Some do, some don't, listen in to learn how & when to align your expectations for the unexpected. Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter
Mar 02, 2020•28 min•Ep. 49
Starting a Startup is brutal, hard work - at what point do our companies finally start to pay us back? Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter
Feb 24, 2020•34 min•Ep. 48
The $0 salary, is it the cool & honorable thing to do, or is it completely & utterly ridiculous? We'll find out today on this episode of Startup Therapy. Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter
Feb 17, 2020•29 min•Ep. 47
On today's episode of Startup Therapy we answer the question: what happens after we achieve the success we've worked so hard to get? Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter
Feb 10, 2020•40 min•Ep. 46
We talk a lot about how much time we spend on our Startups, but what about doing stuff that's not Startup related? On today's episode of Startup Therapy we discuss why this important - not only for your own sanity, but for the growth of your company. Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter
Feb 03, 2020•31 min•Ep. 45
On today's episode of Startup Therapy we're going to talk about the often misunderstood "Side Hustle" - why it's important, where it fits into Startup Life, and how to survive it... or when it's time to quit. Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter
Jan 27, 2020•38 min•Ep. 44
As Founders, the day you incorporate your company you become a manager. Today on Startup Therapy we talk about why management is important, how no one's truly qualified for this role, and if you, as a Founder, even need to be your own manager. Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter
Dec 16, 2019•40 min•Ep. 43
As Founders, how can we deal with personal hardships that are often a result of our own Startups - while we're still running them? On today's episode of Startup Therapy, we share very personal stories of our own struggles with health and well-being as we built Startups.com Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter...
Dec 09, 2019•56 min•Ep. 42
Ever caught yourself thinking - I don't love my Startup like I used to? Today we talk about similarities between relationships and Startups, why it's okay if the passion really has faded away, and a few actionable things you can do about it to help move on. Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter
Nov 25, 2019•38 min•Ep. 41
It's a fact, most Startups fail...but we never actually think that could happen to ours, right? In today's episode of Startup Therapy we talk about how to bounce back from failure, why it's not as bad as it sounds, and we share our own stories of past failures. Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter
Nov 18, 2019•33 min•Ep. 40
The Founder's journey can be a lonely one, but it doesn't have to be. In today's episode of Startup Therapy, we talk about why you should consider hosting Founder Groups, how they're helpful, and how they've helped us with our Startups. Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter
Nov 11, 2019•51 min•Ep. 39
As Founders, we think we know how our products and businesses will look and function for years to come, but as with time it's nearly impossible to expect the unexpected. In today's episode of the Startup Therapy podcast, we discuss what our Startups looked like in year 1, so you might have a better idea of what to expect in your first year too. Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter...
Nov 04, 2019•37 min•Ep. 38
As a Founder, do you find yourself overwhelmed...and frustrated that things aren't moving forward as fast as you like? Startups are often portrayed as a go big or go home affair, and as Founders it's easy to get caught up chasing monumental goals and forget about the daily actions that will actually get us there. Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter...
Oct 28, 2019•38 min•Ep. 37
As a Founder, do you find yourself feeling isolated, anxious, or alone? We've all heard the phrase, "it's lonely at the top", but as Founders we do far more than hear it...we live it. On today's Startup Therapy, we're going to talk about why loneliness is part of the Founder journey and what we can do to minimize the negative impacts it has on our lives, our families, and our Startups. Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter...
Oct 21, 2019•45 min•Ep. 36
As a Founder, does it feel like every time you walk into a room you're being judged before a single word comes out of your mouth? Do you feel like it's always an uphill battle to be taken seriously? On today's Startup Therapy, we'll look at why it takes so much work to be taken seriously and what we can do to thumb the scales in our favor. Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter...
Oct 14, 2019•38 min•Ep. 35
As Founders we value our freedom, but how much? When was the last time you considered the value, and the cost, of your freedom as a Founder? On today's episode of Startup Therapy, we'll discuss both sides of the Founder Freedom coin - the costs and the benefits. Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter
Oct 07, 2019•37 min•Ep. 34
As Founders, we know that Startups fail, and we end up moving on, but what happens when a Startup's doing really well but we want to move on anyway? On today's episode we discuss the reasons you may be compelled to quit your own Startup, how to fill the role you leave empty, and what life after quitting might look like. Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter...
Sep 30, 2019•42 min•Ep. 33
As a Founder, I've asked myself...can I ever be an employee again? What happens if I'm forced into reporting to someone else now that I've tasted the freedom of Founderhood. Maybe you have too? On today's Startup Therapy, we'll discuss what happens when you have to stop being a boss and start having one. Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter...
Sep 23, 2019•41 min•Ep. 32
As a Founder, when the business is struggling it can feel that that struggle is linked to your personal life, your personal safety, and you could suffer greatly as a result. On today's Startup Therapy podcast we'll talk about how important it is to isolate feelings of startup peril from those of personal safety, for your good and that of the business. Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter...
Sep 16, 2019•42 min•Ep. 31
As Founders we spend a lot of time thinking about what we want to accomplish, but have you ever sat down and really given thought to using the freedom that comes with being a Founder to say, "Here's some things I NEVER want to do again"? On today's episode, we talk about the power of reducing stress by building a Startup we love, in an environment intentionally designed to avoid the things we loathe. Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter...
Sep 09, 2019•46 min•Ep. 30
Is remote work bullshit? In today's episode of the Startup Therapy podcast were going to talk about when and how remote work & work-from-home policies can really have a positive impact on a Startup. Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter
Sep 02, 2019•45 min•Ep. 29
Does the idea of building a business worth millions that leaves you, as the Founder, broke seem unfair? On today's episode of the Startup Therapy podcast we'll explore why building something of great value doesn't directly or immediately turn into value for us, as Founders. Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter...
Aug 26, 2019•40 min•Ep. 28
Paying people with equity is a time-honored tradition in cash-starved startup land, however, have you ever stopped to consider the real cost? In today's Startup Therapy podcast we'll talk about the real cost of treating equity like cash when it represents 100% of the future return on your efforts. Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter...
Aug 19, 2019•38 min•Ep. 27
On today's Startup Therapy podcast we're going to discuss why superior managerial skills don't necessarily trump a Founder's passion and knowledge as a company scales, and how to decide what to let go of...and when. Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter
Aug 12, 2019•38 min•Ep. 26
We all know the value of having a star player on our team or an amazing co-Founder, but what about the opposite? On today's episode of the Startup Therapy podcast, we'll discuss how to handle, identify, and handle toxic teammates before their impact spreads across the organization. Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter...
Aug 05, 2019•43 min•Ep. 25
As Founders, we're all familiar with the concept of an exit plan. In today's Startup Therapy podcast we discuss what you actually CAN plan for, what happens if you don't plan at all, or if you don't actually want to sell. Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter
Jul 29, 2019•47 min•Ep. 24
