{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Startup Therapy","title":"Assets OVER Exits","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2382,"description":"In this episode of Startup Therapy, Ryan Rutan and Will Schroeter challenge the startup world's focus on big exits and venture capital. They highlight the benefits of cash-flowing businesses, showing how consistent profits can lead to financial security. Using real examples, they explain how making $10K a month can be as powerful as having millions in the bank—emphasizing sustainable growth and long-term success.Sign up for the Startups Newsletterhttps://www.startups.com/newsletterResources: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:00:19 The Value of Consistent Cash Flow01:23 Examples of Profitable Local Businesses03:37 The Misconception of Startup Exits03:49 Real-Life Stories of Successful Small Businesses06:16 The Broken Narrative of Startup Wealth07:26 Reevaluating Business Success Metrics09:05 The True Value of a Profitable Business09:38 Calculating the Financial Impact13:20 The Reality of Business Exits18:09 Replacement Value vs. Exit Value19:14 The Value of Experience and Pre-existing Solutions19:39 Cash vs. Business Value: A Deep Dive20:21 Real-life Examples of Business Growth23:34 Risks and Rewards of Running a Business27:12 The Importance of Consistent Earnings34:54 Long-term Value and Compounding Effects","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}