Startup Therapy

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When was the last time you asked yourself - "How much should I actually be working?" Probably never because the answer is obvious, 24/7 right? In today's Startup Therapy podcast we're going to dig into the notion that more hours equal more growth. While there's truth to that assumption, we'll explore how to think quality and not quantity when it comes to your weekly punch card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever asked yourself, do I need to raise capital to be successful? In today's episode of Startup Therapy, we'll talk about you why probably don't need to regret NOT raising capital, at least not yet.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How are you feeling today? Chances are, as a Founder - some version of tired, worn out, mentally foggy, or stressed part of the answer. Today, we're going to dive into burn out. How to see it coming, how to avoid it, and how to recharge when you've gone too far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's bonus episode, we talk to Steve Blank - the godfather of Silicon Valley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a Founder, when was the last time you felt like you had no idea what you were doing? Today we talk about why feeling like a fraud is actually a very normal part of Founder life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stay longer. Work harder. Sleep less...as startup Founders we've all gone through periods where this felt necessary. Today we'll talk about what you can do to balance life and startup, and why it's actually beneficial for you and your startup to do so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a Founder, you've likely spent years in the build-up to actually starting your company, but how much time did you dedicate to preparing your spouse for the leap into entrepreneurship? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

50-50, even-Steven, when splitting equity equal is best, right? Today on the Startup Therapy podcast we discuss why cutting things right down the middle is rarely fair to start and only gets further out of balance as time goes on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is it everyone talks about starting companies, but nobody ever tells us how to shut them down? Today on the Startup Therapy podcast we'll cover how to wind down a startup with as much grace as possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if I told you growth doesn't always make a startup better? Today on the Startup Therapy podcast we're going to talk about why the focus should be making our startups better, not just bigger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the advice you're getting from the smartest people you know...is wrong? Today on the Startup Therapy Podcast we'll discuss how to seek advice, how to ensure you're getting the best advice, and how not to fall into the trap of letting other people's experiences dictate your actions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does your startup produce more anxiety than revenue? Does your morning routine consist of running down an endless list of worries? Do you lie awake at night and regret ever starting your business? Today we're going to explore why anxiety is a part of every founder's life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a Founder, should your startup's salary be on par with whatever you were making at your last job? Or should you tough it out and not get paid at all? The answer is probably neither of those options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most common questions among Founders is - Do I have to raise money for my startup? What that question generally means is: "Can you tell me how to raise money and where to find it?" Sure, every startup could put more money to use but does every startup need funding? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices