September 7, 2018 - 10 Comments
When you think of great entrepreneurial role models, who comes to mind?
Probably über wealthy startup founders, CEOs and angel investors who's books on entrepreneurship are hailed as the modern day blueprints to business success.
These entrepreneurship icons often tell us that growth at all costs is key. Get enough early investment capital and you can even operate your business at a loss from the very beginning until you find a way to dominate your market.
Of the tiny startup minority that finds success (9 out of 10 startups fail), those founders then sell their companies for a multi-million dollar payday, earning their place among the angel investors to begin the cycle anew.
Given that strategy's tiny potential for success, why would you even try to be a startup?
We think it's not only dumb, but dangerous...
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Not only is stereotypical startup blueprint a massive gamble, but it's also destructive, insane, and often forces founders to abandon their principles and values in a relentless quest for growth.
Listen to this week's podcast episode to find out exactly why we think you shouldn't be a startup — and what to do instead!
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Are you trying to model successful growth-at-all-cost startups or leaning towards the steady but value-based business model? What's your experience with chasing money above everything else and building your business as a botostrapper entrepreneur?
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