In today’s episode of Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about using passion to pursue a business, how to differentiate novelty from passion, why founder burnout is common, and why identifying your theme is important before starting a business. Listen in to test if you're passionate enough to start a business! Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter What to Listen For 00:00 Intro 00:59 What moment turned into a passion? 05:02 Mistaking novelty as passion 0...
Jan 04, 2021•38 min•Ep. 83
In today’s episode of Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Elliot talk about the benefits of a hard reset for a Startup, letting go of liabilities in exchange for a fresh start, and identifying priorities when going through a hard reset. Listen in to know why a Startup reset can sometimes help save a business! Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter What to Listen For 00:00 Intro 00:47 Benefits of a Startup's hard reset 04:16 Outsourcing based on what may happen 08:19...
Nov 23, 2020•33 min•Ep. 82
In today’s episode of Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about why founders need to belong in a therapy group, the benefits of voicing out your worries as an individual, and setting goals for yourself, not just your Startup. Listen in to know how founders can effectively unload personal struggles! Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter What to Listen For 00:00 Intro 00:58 How lonely are founders? 04:06 The things that founders can't share 10:22 Founders G...
Nov 16, 2020•58 min•Ep. 81
In today’s episode of Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Elliot talk about how founders struggle to negotiate their compensation, what should happen in cap table discussions, and why founders should rethink how they get paid. Listen in to get an idea how founders benefit more from their company! Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter What to Listen For 00:00 Intro 00:50 What's going through your head ? 02:21 When it isn't worth it anymore 06:02 The cap table discus...
Nov 09, 2020•29 min•Ep. 80
In today’s episode of Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Elliot talk about spending a decade to build a business from scratch, how past success can’t dictate the next success, and why nothing matters until the end goal is reached. Listen in to learn how founders grow an idea into a successful Startup! Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter What to Listen For 00:00 Welcome back to the Startup Therapy Podcast! 00:55 How long does it take to reach success? 02:28 The i...
Nov 02, 2020•35 min•Ep. 79
In today’s episode of Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan discuss why founders should separate themselves from their Startups, the lack of predecessors to guide young founders, what else to focus on besides building the business, and maintaining individuality. Listen in to learn about individuality and separation from your Startup! Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter What to Focus on to Get a Hit [00:00:32] Are we a separate entity from our Startup? [00:05:5...
Oct 26, 2020•32 min•Ep. 78
Our focus in today’s episode is listening to what investors are actually saying. Wil and Elliot discuss the direct and indirect ways investors say ‘No’, the passive-aggressive questions, when founders become annoying, and how investors should behave. Listen in to learn how to translate what your investor is saying! Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter What to Focus on to Get a Hit [00:00:40] Why founders can't understand their investors? [00:02:24] The NO's tha...
Oct 19, 2020•45 min•Ep. 77
Our focus in today’s episode is how to get a hit on your business. Wil converses with Sam Parr, Co-Founder and CEO of The Hustle, a massively successful email newsletter to help entrepreneurs make smart business decisions fast by providing information in an easy to consume format. Wil and Sam look back at the early stages of their Startups, how to gauge financial security, why an early start is an accelerant, tough conversations with investors, and incredible stories of successful Startup busine...
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 76
Our focus in today’s episode is transparency of founders about their startups. Wil converses with Andrew Warner, an internet, startup entrepreneur and founder of Mixergy.com. On Mixergy, proven entrepreneurs are invited to teach how they built their startups. Wil and Andrew define the lines between genuine curiosity and transactional conversations in building relationships, how topics and answers have consequences, and getting people to open up about themselves by sharing a little bit of yours. ...
Oct 05, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 75
For Startups, what exactly do we owe our employees and to what extent? In this episode of the Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil Schroter & Elliot Schneier redefines the unwritten social contract between employers and employees, the problems that arise when issues remain unheard, and how transparency has changed the leadership approach of Startups. Listen in to hear why transparent leadership builds valuable trust! Episode Resources: Send us your questions - [email protected] Email coaching@sta...
Sep 28, 2020•44 min•Ep. 74
Are you working yourself into the ground without making much progress, if any? In this episode of the Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil Schroter & Elliot Schneier break down the failure of their company AffordIt, what actually happens when you run out of VC money, and when you should drop the ego & focus on doing what’s best for your mental health instead. Listen in to hear what our VC’s did when we ran out of money! Episode Resources: Send us your questions - [email protected] Sign up for...
Sep 21, 2020•41 min•Ep. 73
Do you really need an advisory board? In this episode of Startup Therapy, Ryan Rutan and Wil Schroter talk about why an advisory board is important, how to build your own board of advisors, and creating connections that will lead you to endless opportunities. Listen in for tips on getting advisors to expand your Startup network. Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter What To Listen For: [00:00:58] The Advisory Board [00:02:03] Why is an Advisory Board important? ...
Aug 10, 2020•29 min•Ep. 72
Want to get your best employees to stick around? In this episode of Startup Therapy, Ryan Rutan and Wil Schroter talk about how contribution outweighs years of service, capabilities dictate career progression, and why Startups enable accelerated career growth. Listen in for tips on expanding careers without the hierarchy. Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter What To Listen For: [00:02:20] Hierarchy isn't necessary for people on the team to grow. [00:06:34] We w...
Aug 03, 2020•45 min•Ep. 71
Have you planned your retirement? In this episode of Startup Therapy, Ryan Rutan and Wil Schroter discuss why retirement goals should start now, how early testing changes your plans, and what objectives to set immediately. Tune in for more retirement opportunities in your Startup game. Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter What To Listen For: [00:01:06] Retirement is this day and age isn't what it used to be. [00:03:00] This concept of retirement. The work many ...
Jul 27, 2020•37 min•Ep. 70
Does "No" mean never? Not exactly. Today on the Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil & Ryan discuss why saying "No" is just as much discipline as it is a luxury, how to build your confidence in saying "No", and when saying "No" can actually grow your business. Whatever you do, don't say "No" to this episode! Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter...
Jul 20, 2020•38 min•Ep. 69
Do you have safety assets for your next milestone bet? In this episode of Startup Therapy, Ryan Rutan and Wil Schroter discuss the difference between personal and business safety, an optimized approach to running a Startup, and creating a safety net for every milestone. Listen in and learn how base-level stability can fundamentally change a business. Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter What To Listen For: [00:00:33] How can I feel safe from Startup scam? [00:0...
Jul 13, 2020•36 min•Ep. 68
Eager to prove that your business idea is the next big thing? In this episode of Startup Therapy, Ryan Rutan and Wil Schroter discuss how to get more out of short-term goals, finding validation for Startup growth, and why funding doesn’t equal success. Listen in and learn how to optimize probability for the best possible outcome! Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter What To Listen For: [00:00:36] At what point was not aiming big enough the problem? [00:03:01] T...
Jul 06, 2020•32 min•Ep. 67
Reputation: we all have an understanding of the long term & lasting impacts it has on your standing as a Founder, but how do we cultivate our reputation? Today we discuss why reputation is so important, how your resume & reputation are two very different things, and what the cost incurred if we don't take our reputations seriously. Remember, your reputation is very hard to build & very easy to destroy - so listen up! Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsle...
Jun 29, 2020•46 min•Ep. 66
As a Founder, running a Startup is inherently stressful, right? Wrong! Today we discuss why self-imposed stress is often unproductive and imagined, a few tactics to try that will help you leave Startup stress at work, and how to be more present when you are home. Listen in to learn how to relax! Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter
Jun 22, 2020•43 min•Ep. 65
Why is it that as Founders, we feel like we must constantly be chasing something - otherwise we don't feel satisfied? But sometimes happiness isn't just about reaching milestones & crossing finish lines, so today we talk about why you're probably running from your fears, unpack our own flawed logic behind not taking a moment to celebrate our own successes, and you can take that much needed moment to breathe for yourself. Listen in to find peace within Startup chaos! Sign up for the Startups ...
Jun 15, 2020•38 min•Ep. 64
Is it better to live as a Startup Founder in a major city? In this episode of Startup Therapy, Ryan Rutan and Wil Schroter discuss working from home, where to locate a company, and their experiences living in different areas. Tune in to hear the benefits and setbacks of being in a major city. Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter What To Listen For: [00:00:33] What are the pros and cons of being in a big city at this point? The pros are things like networking lo...
Jun 08, 2020•37 min•Ep. 63
Can downsizing your Startup be the right move for you? In this episode of Startup Therapy, Ryan Rutan and Wil Schroter speak on the appropriate sizing of businesses, understanding the health of a business, and the importance of communicating these changes with your team. Listen in to foster the longevity of your business. Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter...
Jun 01, 2020•32 min•Ep. 62
Do you have tactics that can be deployed to help manage during a crisis? In this episode of Startup Therapy, Ryan Rutan and Wil Schroer talk on the crisis’ they’ve dealt with in the past, what works in managing during those instances, and beneficial communication tactics. Tune in learn how to best communicate amidst chaos! Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter What To Listen For: [00:00:19] Their experience with going through crisis’ [00:08:00] What happens afte...
May 25, 2020•46 min•Ep. 61
Do you feel like the recession is bringing your Startup to a standstill? In this episode of Startup Therapy, Ryan Rutan and Wil Schroer discuss how to make this recession beneficial for your business, how to delegate and refocus, and why you should buy-in during the recession. Listen in and learn how to optimize and weather the storm! Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter...
May 18, 2020•41 min•Ep. 60
Does bringing on an investor mean you’re hiring you’re own boss? In this episode of Startup Therapy, Ryan Rutan and Wil Schroter discuss, what happens once we close the deal with investors, the nature of the relationship between the investors and the Founders, and the decision of hiring your own boss. Tune in to understand how having investors could alter your business mode. Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter...
May 11, 2020•38 min•Ep. 59
Have you thought about the inevitability of an employee leaving your Startup? On this episode of Startup Therapy, Ryan Rutan and Wil Schroter discuss how former employees can be either an asset or a liability, learning to not take an employee leaving personally, and extending yourself to help them in their career path even after they leave. Listen in and learn how to encourage a happy send-off culture! Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter...
May 04, 2020•42 min•Ep. 58
Shouldn’t we still have health, happiness, and comfort while trying to grow a Startup? On this episode of Startup Therapy, Ryan Rutan and Wil Schroter discuss why it’s important to focus on quality of life as a Founder, giving yourself permission to enjoy and take care of yourself, and the power of quality of life as a form of compensation. Tune in and learn to take quality of life seriously! Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter...
Apr 27, 2020•36 min•Ep. 57
What if we determined that what we're doing now is the thing we want to be doing for the rest of our lives? On this episode of Startup Therapy, Ryan Rutan and Wil Schroter discuss the fulfillment of finishing, the dynamic of passion within mastery, and the habit of deferred living. Listen in and learn to take advantage of the moment! Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter...
Apr 20, 2020•39 min•Ep. 56
Are you aware that how you respond to difficult situations affects whether or not the best solutions will be created? On this episode of Startup Therapy, Ryan Rutan and Wil Schroter discuss emotional intelligence, how your EQ affects business health, and why it’s important as a Founder to be self-aware that your personality influences the organization. Listen in to learn why emotional intelligence is important! Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter...
Apr 13, 2020•29 min•Ep. 55
Do you know what it looks like to pace yourself for the long run as a Founder? On today’s episode of Startup Therapy, Ryan Rutan and Wil Schroter talk about how to set your pace, how sprinting is an easy trap to fall into, and what happens when you push yourself too hard. Remember, it’s a marathon - not a sprint! Sign up for the Startups Newsletter https://www.startups.com/newsletter...
Apr 06, 2020•34 min•Ep. 54
