Building a Startup That Loves You Back

19/05/2025 31 min Episodio 297
Building a Startup That Loves You Back

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Ryan and Will delve into the complexities of maintaining a healthy relationship with your startup. They discuss their personal experiences and challenges in balancing the demands of a startup with personal well-being. Will shares an incredulous story about a friend enjoying a Tuesday afternoon in the pool, leading to a broader discussion on the importance of setting boundaries and recognizing the signs of burnout. The hosts emphasize the need for self-awareness, prioritizing personal values, and finding joy in the journey, not just the destination. They also touch on the benefits of giving team members autonomy and creating a supportive, non-toxic work culture.Resources:Startup Therapy Podcast https://www.startups.com/community/startup-therapyWebsitehttps://www.startups.com/beginLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/startups-co/Join our Network of Top Founders Wil Schroterhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/wilschroter/Ryan Rutanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-rutan/What to listen for:00:32 The Pool Story: A Lesson in Work-Life Balance02:08 The Toxic Relationship with Work03:11 Startup Therapy: The Podcast's Origin08:15 Balancing Work and Family13:17 Non-Negotiables and Personal Values14:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts15:35 Mitigating Guilt Through Productivity17:29 The Elusive Goal of Profit19:21 Emotional ROI in Startups21:57 Autonomy and Company Culture24:50 Balancing Safety and Happiness28:26 Avoiding the Trap of Obligations29:40 Creating a Non-Abusive Startup Relationship30:50 Join the Startups.com Community