{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Startup Therapy","title":"Building a Startup That Loves You Back","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1872,"description":"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.\nResources:\nStartup Therapy Podcast \nhttps://www.startups.com/community/startup-therapy\nWebsite\nhttps://www.startups.com/begin\nLinkedIn \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/startups-co/\nJoin our Network of Top Founders \nWil Schroter\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/wilschroter/\nRyan Rutan\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-rutan/\nWhat to listen for:\n00:32 The Pool Story: A Lesson in Work-Life Balance\n02:08 The Toxic Relationship with Work\n03:11 Startup Therapy: The Podcast's Origin\n08:15 Balancing Work and Family\n13:17 Non-Negotiables and Personal Values\n14:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts\n15:35 Mitigating Guilt Through Productivity\n17:29 The Elusive Goal of Profit\n19:21 Emotional ROI in Startups\n21:57 Autonomy and Company Culture\n24:50 Balancing Safety and Happiness\n28:26 Avoiding the Trap of Obligations\n29:40 Creating a Non-Abusive Startup Relationship\n30:50 Join the Startups.com Community","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9y9tyZ-ziui558cT6TMlYq3DaFTS8yyOuY7HekWBCbM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzYzOTYvMTU3NjI4/MDk2MS1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}