Why Founders Don't Ask For Help

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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What to Listen For

• 00:00 Intro
• 03:58 You could learn something if you just ask for help
• 06:32 Why founders find it hard to ask for help
• 08:57 When there’s literally no one else but you
• 10:32 Unique problem vs. a problem other founders experienced already
• 15:15 How do you know it’s good advice?
• 20:31 Asking for help is not a weakness
• 22:40 Difference between getting advice and experience feedback
• 24:43 When you’re “too busy” to ask for help
• 29:10 The advice should be timely
• 30:23 Ask someone who knows the topic for a long time