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Startups run on hope. Not luck. Not timing. Just the relentless belief that this thing might work. We keep showing up when payroll isn’t there. When revenue is gone. When every sign says quit. That rare breakthrough? It’s not a change in luck. It’s a return on every brutal moment we pushed through. 🎧 Hear more from Wil Schroter and Ryan Rutan in Episode 290 of the #StartupTherapy Podcast. #founderlife #startuplife #entrepreneurmindset

Building a product? Make sure you can afford to finish it. 💸 Going all-in on product before you’ve got revenue? Risky move. Services don’t just fund the build—they make the product better. Why? Because you're in the trenches with real users, learning what actually matters. Don’t whiteboard your way into a 20% guess. Build with feedback. Build with cash flow. Build smarter. 💡 🎙️ Hear more in Episode 291 of the #StartupTherapy Podcast with Wil Schroter and Ryan Rutan. #founderadvice #bootstrap #mvp #productdevelopment #startupwisdom #startuplife #buildinpublic #founderjourney

Not all growth is created equal. 📈 In the race to impress investors, many VC-backed startups chase metrics that look good—but don’t build real businesses. More hires, more spend, more “traction”… but less sustainability. This kind of fake growth creates pressure to scale before there's a foundation—and often leads to a crash. Real growth is sustainable. It’s tied to revenue, retention, and actual demand. 💡 Before you scale, ask: is this growth—or just burn?

Building a product? Make sure you can afford to finish it. 💸 Going all-in on product before you’ve got revenue? Risky move. Services don’t just fund the build—they make the product better. Why? Because you're in the trenches with real users, learning what actually matters. Don’t whiteboard your way into a 20% guess. Build with feedback. Build with cash flow. Build smarter. 💡 🎙️ Hear more in Episode 291 of the #StartupTherapy Podcast with Wil Schroter and Ryan Rutan. #founderadvice #bootstrap #mvp #productdevelopment #startupwisdom #startuplife #buildinpublic #founderjourney

Why wait for $250K to open a bakery? Bake from home. Sell at events. Start building your audience before the storefront. You don’t need a full launch to start learning — or earning. Catch more insights in Episode 291 of the #StartupTherapy Podcast with Wil Schroter and Ryan Rutan. #startuplife #founderadvice #mvp #bootstrap #buildinpublic #startupwisdom

"I can't build my product without investors." That's the assumption. But in reality? The early stages of a startup aren’t just about building a product — they’re about generating cash. And no, it doesn’t have to come from the product you're dreaming about right now. 💡 The smartest founders find ways to earn while they build. Hear more in Episode 291 of the hashtag #StartupTherapy Podcast with Ryan Rutan and Wil Schroter. #startuplife #founderadvice #bootstrap #earlystagefounders #startupfunding #buildinpublic #entrepreneurmindset

Startups run on hope. Not luck. Not timing. Just the relentless belief that this thing might work. We keep showing up when payroll isn’t there. When revenue is gone. When every sign says quit. That rare breakthrough? It’s not a change in luck. It’s a return on every brutal moment we pushed through. 🎧 Hear more from Wil Schroter and Ryan Rutan in Episode 290 of the #StartupTherapy Podcast. #founderlife #startuplife #entrepreneurmindset

Hey Founders! Quick reminder as we head into the weekend: You're #&^%$@# awesome. You're doing something remarkable. Building a startup is hard. Really hard. But you're here, making it happen, and that alone is worth a celebration. Take a moment today to acknowledge your courage, your creativity, and your resilience. The world is better because you're daring to build something new. Want to be EXTRA $%^&#$% awesome? Tag a Founder friend in this post to celebrate their efforts. Enjoy your weekend—you've earned it!

Got a big payout? Don’t assume there’s another one coming. In the startup world, a good year—or even a great exit—can feel like the start of something. But most of the time… it’s the peak. 💸 Treat every big win like it’s your last one. Because statistically? It probably is.

The startup playbook has changed. What used to require moving cities, raising capital, and chasing networks... doesn’t anymore. Remote work is the new norm. Talent is global. Networks are online. If you were starting over today—would you do it the same way? #startuplife #foundermindset #remotework #founderstory #startupwisdom #entrepreneurship #startups #buildinpublic e