Episode description

Why sometimes, less is more? Ryan Rutan and Will Schroeder discuss the misconception that reaching revenue milestones in startups will solve all problems. Explore how each milestone brings new challenges, why growing liabilities can be riskier than anticipated and the importance of balancing growth with stability.

Sign up for the Startups Newsletter
https://www.startups.com/newsletter

Resources:
Startup Therapy Podcast 
https://www.startups.com/community/startup-therapy
Website
https://www.startups.com/begin
LinkedIn 
https://www.linkedin.com/company/startups-co/

Join our Network of Top Founders 
Wil Schroter
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilschroter/
Ryan Rutan
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-rutan/

What to Listen For
00:00 The Illusion of Milestones
02:46 Scaling Challenges
05:33 Weight of Responsibilities
13:37 New Nodes of Problems
16:21 The Reality of Scaling a Team
20:05 The Myth of Effortless Wealth
22:59 The Importance of Sustainable Growth
26:20 The Pitfalls of Chasing High Valuations
28:22 Setting Realistic Business Goals
30:24 How to Enjoy Your Business