33 min
Why Founders Don't Ask For Help Startup Therapy
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In today's Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan discuss why founders don’t like to ask for help. Founders sometimes hold back from asking for help because they worry about losing control, looking weak, burdening others, or feeling like they have to do everything themselves. However, it's actually really important for founders to push past these concerns and ask for help. Getting guidance and support from experienced folks can give them awesome insights, expertise, and connections that can speed up their growth and success. It lets founders tap into different perspectives, learn from other people's experiences, and access resources that can help them tackle challenges and make smarter choices.
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Resources:
Startup Therapy Podcast https://www.startups.com/beginJoin our Network of Top Founders Check in with us on LinkedIn | Wil Schroter | Ryan Rutan
What to Listen For
00:00 Intro03:58 You could learn something if you just ask for help06:32 Why founders find it hard to ask for help08:57 When there’s literally no one else but you10:32 Unique problem vs. a problem other founders experienced already15:15 How do you know it’s good advice?20:31 Asking for help is not a weakness22:40 Difference between getting advice and experience feedback24:43 When you’re “too busy” to ask for help29:10 The advice should be timely30:23 Ask someone who knows the topic for a long time
In today's Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan discuss why founders don’t like to ask for help. Founders sometimes hold back from asking for help because they worry about losing control, looking weak, burdening others, or feeling like they have to do everything themselves. However, it's actually really important for founders to push past these concerns and ask for help. Getting guidance and support from experienced folks can give them awesome insights, expertise, and connections that can speed up their growth and success. It lets founders tap into different perspectives, learn from other people's experiences, and access resources that can help them tackle challenges and make smarter choices.
Sign up for the Startups Newsletter
https://www.startups.com/newsletter
Resources:
Startup Therapy Podcast https://www.startups.com/beginJoin our Network of Top Founders Check in with us on LinkedIn | Wil Schroter | Ryan Rutan
What to Listen For
00:00 Intro03:58 You could learn something if you just ask for help06:32 Why founders find it hard to ask for help08:57 When there’s literally no one else but you10:32 Unique problem vs. a problem other founders experienced already15:15 How do you know it’s good advice?20:31 Asking for help is not a weakness22:40 Difference between getting advice and experience feedback24:43 When you’re “too busy” to ask for help29:10 The advice should be timely30:23 Ask someone who knows the topic for a long time
33 min