Startup Therapy
Episodes
Beware of the Absentee Landlord in the Cap Table
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about what happens when you leave your Startup. You can’t simply assume that you’ll still ...
Startup Culture is a Reflection of its Founders
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about the kind of culture you as a founder can create within your own organization. Everything...
Why Cofounders Often Don't Last
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about cofounder breakup. Likened to marriage, having a cofounder requires commitment that come...
The Case for Growing Slowly
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about taking the slow growth approach. Instead of going full force too fast early on, take the...
Don't Rush Into Your Second Act
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about founders rushing into building their next Startup. After a successful exit, most founder...
It's not What We Own - It's Whether It's Liquid
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about liquidation probability. Many Startup founders make the wrong decision to lose interest ...
That Founder Sold for Too Little!
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about opinions that do not matter when a company sells. A lot of founders are stigmatized for ...
When Can I Feel Good About Taking a Break as a Founder?
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about putting every down for a much needed break. No, you can’t say, “I can’t take a bre...
Forget Big Ideas - Start with Your North Star
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about focusing on what you are trying to achieve before taking action on any big ideas you mig...
Adding Staff Isn't a Sign of Success, Adding Revenue Is
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about how increasing your staff does not necessarily mean growth, but a deliberate liability. ...
The Curse of the 37-Year Old Founder
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about the dues founders pay for neglecting their health. Pushing yourself too much, putting yo...
When Our Startup Works for Everyone But Us
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about what happens when things work for everyone else but not for you. The effort founders put...
Can You Change People?
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about changing a person’s personality (or the attempt to do so). It’s one of the factors f...
The Last Mile is the Most Important
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about burnout when you’re nearly at the end of your Startup journey. Every sacrifice and ris...
How We Leave is How We're Remembered
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about avoiding unpleasant breakups. There always comes a time when you need to part ways with ...
What Happens to My Startup After I Sell?
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about what happens after you sell your Startup. Beyond the big paycheck that will certainly ma...
If We Want Power, We Create Power
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about power struggle. A lot of us are used to hearing people telling us what we should and sho...
What will We Regret Risking for Our Startups?
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about regret. Founders are bound to make decisions all the time. These decisions can make or b...
Lessons from "Once Hot" Startups
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about how we get blinded by the early signs of growth. When things go well, we tend to think i...
What If I Sell Too Early?
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about when is the best time to sell your Startup. It’s a tedious process so you shouldn’t ...
Do We Need Offices Anymore?
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about going back to an office setting. The idea that more work gets done inside the office is ...
Our Latest Success Might Be Our Last
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about the notion that your current success will be the same for every Startup you build. While...
Do Socio-Political Issues Belong at Work?
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about founders allowing open discussion of socio-political issues inside the workplace. Over t...
The Superstar Advisor Sham
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan ask, is it too early to get an advisor? Many Startup companies invest in an advisor to tap into con...
Startups are Built at the Expense of the Founder
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about at what cost Startups are built on. What people often see is it’s all about raising mo...
Why Nobody Returns Our Sacrifices?
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about imaginary debt. A lot of founders are tied to this idea that employees will commit the s...
Even in Failure, Founders Deserve True Respect
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about the most dreaded outcome - a failing Startup. When a business fails, founders often wall...
Can I Lead Without Being Liked?
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about the pressures of leading a Startup team. It’s a Founder’s job to make difficult and ...
When to Admit "I messed up."
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about admitting you made a mistake. Oftentimes, it becomes difficult for leaders, including fo...
Who is "Qualified to be a Founder"?
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about the qualifications of becoming a founder. It turns out; anyone can become a founder. Hav...
How to Sell the Vision
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about selling a founder’s vision. The real struggle lies in convincing people that your visi...
Manage Downside First - Big Opportunity Second
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about planning for a downside strategy. Having a downside strategy allows for open conversatio...
Why Money Can't Buy Happiness
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about the correlation between money and happiness. Being successful and having a lot of money ...
Is This the Right Cofounder?
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about finding the right cofounder. It remains a challenge for Startup founders to find a busin...
How Transparent Should I Be With My Staff?
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan ask how much is too much when it comes to Founder transparency? Why many inner workings of your company ...
Never Tell People How Much Money You Have
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about the disadvantages of having wealth. People are drawn to Founders who are successful, who...
Can Anyone Be as Committed as the Founder?
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about commitment. There is a limit to the expectation you can set on others, and that your pas...
It Doesn't Matter Who Has the Bigger Startup
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about the ugly truth about comparing your success to other businesses. When founders meet, the...
How Founders Get Rich Without An Exit
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about getting rich without selling your business. They discuss how getting too focused on gett...
How to Make Potential Failure Less Scary
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about getting through a Startup failure. While your mind can make it seem bigger than it is, m...
Why Doesn't Anyone Understand What I'm Going Through?
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about the hard part of being a founder - nobody understands what you do. Founders need people ...
I Can't Have That, And That's Okay
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about the cost of ambition. They discuss the levels in which aspiration is achieved, how start...
Many Startups Shutdown a Few Times Before They Succeed
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about the truth about Startup shutdowns. Shutdown cycles always happen to Startup businesses, ...
When am I "too old" to Start a Startup?
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about when it’s too late to launch a Startup. How gained experience equips founde...
What Do We Lose When We Sell Our Startups?
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about the emotional toll on Founders when they sell their business, how to spend ti...
We Can't Keep Ignoring Founder Emotions
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about the impact of Founders feeling uncomfortable about sharing their emotions, wh...
Founders: All We Make are Bad Decisions
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Benefit of a Hard Reset
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ex...
Why Every Founder Needs a Founder Group
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
When Are Founders Just Employees?
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Elliot talk about how founders struggle to negotiate their compensation, what should happen i...
We get Paid in Finishes, not Starts
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
You Are NOT Your Startup
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan discuss why founders should separate themselves from their Startups, the lack of predece...
How to Translate What Investors Tell Us
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ‘...
Why Don't We Feel Like We've Made It
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 succes...
Why aren't Founders more Transparent?
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our focus in today’s episode is transparency of founders about their startups. Wil converses with Andrew Warner, an internet, startup entrepreneur a...
What Do We Owe Our Employees?
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For Startups, what exactly do we owe our employees and to what extent?In this episode of the Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil Schroter & Elliot Schnei...
Why No One Tells Founders, It's Over, Move On
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you working yourself into the ground without making much progress, if any?In this episode of the Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil Schroter & Ellio...
The Advisory Board
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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, ho...
How Do We Create Career Paths Within Startups?
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Early Retirement Is a Broken Concept
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you planned your retirement?In this episode of Startup Therapy, Ryan Rutan and Wil Schroter discuss why retirement goals should start now, how ea...
Why We Say "No"
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
How Much Money Does it Take to Be Rich?
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
Optimize for the Probability of an Outcome, Not the Size
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Founder Reputation
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 repu...
How Do I Leave My Startup Stress at Work?
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a Founder, running a Startup is inherently stressful, right? Wrong!Today we discuss why self-imposed stress is often unproductive and imagined, a f...
Why Can't I Be Happy Where I Am?
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 jus...
Are Big Cities Better For Startups?
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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, w...
Sometimes Shrinking is the Right Move
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How Founders Should Communicate in a Crisis
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 cri...
Opportunities In a Recession
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Bringing On An Investor Means Hiring Your Boss
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 happ...
Treat Departing Employees Like Future Employees
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you thought about the inevitability of an employee leaving your Startup?On this episode of Startup Therapy, Ryan Rutan and Wil Schroter discuss h...
Forget Compensation, Let's Talk About Quality of Life
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Schrote...
What If This Was Our Last Startup?
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ru...
What If the Founder Personality is a Liability For the Startup?
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Therap...
It's a Marathon - Not a Sprint
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 tal...
What Should We Teach Kids About Entrepreneurship?
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Is it Okay to Show My Flaws?
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 S...
Celebrate Tiny Wins Like Super Bowls
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Will Somebody Try to Steal My Startup Idea?
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ne...
What Problems Go Away With Time?
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
When Will My Startup Make Me Happier?
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Starting a Startup is brutal, hard work - at what point do our companies finally start to pay us back?Sign up for the Startups Newsletterhttps://www.s...
Is a $0 Salary a Badge of Honor?
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Start...
What Happens After I'm Successful?
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 St...
Is Doing Non-Startup Stuff Good For My Startup?
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Thera...
The Side Hustle
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Do Founders Need to be Good Managers?
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Fat, Sick, and Nearly Startup
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
I've Lost Interest In My Startup - Now What?
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Bouncing Back from Failure
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ho...
Founder Groups
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 hos...
What to Expect in the First Year
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 exp...
Overwhelmed.
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Why Am I So Lonely?
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 fa...
How Do I Get People to Take Me Seriously?
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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'...
How Much Is Our Freedom Worth?
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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'...
How Do I Quit My Own Startup?
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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? O...
Can I Have a Boss Again?
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Am I Safe?
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 suff...
Things We Don't Want To Do
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...