Founders: Getting Ahead of Issues Before We go up in Smoke
The “secret” method that changed the way we ran our startup, forever.
Here’s the latest article from the Startups.com Newsletter. This article has some of the best advice we’ve received as Founders and have used in managing over 1,000 employees throughout the years.
Literally, every Founder needs to hear this. “Where there’s smoke, there’s fire” — and when we ignore it, we do so at the peril of our startup.
For those of you that prefer to listen vs reading, Wil Schroter and I cover all of our newsletter topics are also covered in our Founder focused Startup Therapy podcast.
Some feedback on our podcast:
“Wow. I just started listening to this podcast and after listening to just two episodes I’m seriously wondering if I need to listen to anything else.” — Mele W.
“It really is therapy. As a founder, I’ve experienced all of these topics at least once, if not every day. I’m so grateful to learn from others who have been through it, multiple times. Entrepreneurship can be a lonely and masochistic pursuit. There are few people who really get the psychological and emotional challenges that come with it. Thank you!” — Lala G.
“This is something special. These guys are just throwing out life-changing advice every episode. I’ve had so many misconceptions cleared up in just 1.5hrs of FREE ADVICE. Fun, easy to listen to, and basically no filler. It’s all useful, as far as I can tell” — Steven Schrembeck
“New founder and this was just what I needed to hear! Just wanted to thank you so much for this podcast. I’m almost 1.5 years in and about 5 months in since launching my product I developed and I was just nodding my head throughout listening to this podcast. Feels so great to know I’m not alone and that the ups and downs are normal. Plus so much more valuable insight! Highly recommend taking a listen.” — Megan Castillo
If you’re an entrepreneur in life, work, or heart — this is for you!
Find us on your preferred podcast platform by searching for The Startup Therapy Podcast or watch video versions (and subscribe) on our YouTube channel.
Is there a specific topic you’d like to hear more about? Let us know!
We also record interactive podcast episodes with members of our Startup Accelerator once a month.
Listen to our most recent one here.
And lastly, here are 3 tips/tricks/assets for you to make your life easier as a startup Founder:
Lighten the Workload
1. Get yourself a badass Virtual Assistant
Virtual Assistants have the top administrative skills and are well versed in technology making them better and faster at administrative tasks and leaving you free to focus on your expertise.
2. A Master Presentation on Creating a Pitch Deck
Take the guesswork out of what you need (or don’t need) to wow investors and pitch a “strike” with our Pitch Deck Perfection mini-course (it’s free!).
3. 13 Best Books on Entrepreneurship
Why go at it alone, when you can learn straight from the source? Business books that have already helped millions of entrepreneurs can guide you along the way to obtaining a sustainable business.
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Have a profound week!
— Ryan Rutan
CMO and co-founder @ Startups.com
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