Startup Therapy

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How Do I Leave My Startup Stress at Work? Jun 22, 2020

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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!

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Why Can't I Be Happy Where I Am? Jun 15, 2020

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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!

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Are Big Cities Better For Startups? Jun 08, 2020

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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.

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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 locally and easily socializing, the cons are lack of space and the costs are higher.
[00:17:52] How has working from home currently changing how people live and work.
- People will see how easy it is to move and live in different locations.
[00:21:39] What’s the benefit of moving to a place with cheaper housing?
- You can get a palace with is much nicer than cramped city living.
[00:32:26] What about the importance of socialization?
- Socialization is done outside of working together.

Sometimes Shrinking is the Right Move Jun 01, 2020

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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.

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How Founders Should Communicate in a Crisis May 25, 2020

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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!

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What To Listen For:

[00:00:19] Their experience with going through crisis’
[00:08:00] What happens after a crisis
[00:10:23] How they dealt with the 2000 - 2008 financial crisis
[00:12:25] Zirtual financial mismanagement
[00:15:10] Lessons learned from handling crisis’
[00:30:22] On problematic communication during a crisis
[00:35:25] Get everybody on the same side of the table

Opportunities In a Recession May 18, 2020

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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!

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Bringing On An Investor Means Hiring Your Boss May 11, 2020

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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.

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Treat Departing Employees Like Future Employees May 04, 2020

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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!

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Forget Compensation, Let's Talk About Quality of Life Apr 27, 2020

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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!

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What If This Was Our Last Startup? Apr 20, 2020

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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!

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