Listen "How to Get Rockstar Startup Advisors"
Episode Synopsis
In today's Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan discuss how you can get rockstar advisors for your startup. Discover the common mistakes people make when they are getting people to be their advisors and what are the best strategies for asking them to be your advisor. Don’t miss out and find out if your startup needs an advisor or do you just need an advice?Sign up for the Startups Newsletterhttps://www.startups.com/newsletterResources:Startup Therapy Podcast https://www.startups.com/beginJoin our Network of Top Founders Check in with us on LinkedIn | Wil Schroter | Ryan RutanWhat to Listen For00:00 Intro01:53 What is NOT an advisor03:32 Advisors don’t want to spend a lot of time with you04:59 The common mistakes people do when recruiting advisors07:06 Don’t sell your soul for a moment in time08:01 Just be willing to ask11:41 Other people don’t know your “rockstars”14:25 Possible reasons why they are advising you17:46 How to ask someone to be your advisor?24:51 The limitations to an advisor’s knowledge29:31 Advisors beyond social validation32:58 Getting an advisor is a give and get 39:31 What’s holding you back to ask?
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