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Prioritize Productivity Over Popularity

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Ever find yourself caught in the trap of confusing visibility with progress? In this episode, we'll delve into why seeking attention can often feel like momentum but doesn't necessarily translate to business traction. Will Schroter shares a cautionary tale from his own experience, revealing how his focus on brand-building and networking kept him from truly building his company. We explore the fine line between personal branding and productivity, and why many founders need to prioritize the latter to achieve real success. It's a reminder that until your product and business are fully developed, every external interaction could be costing you more than it's worth.

00:30 The Trap of Visibility: A Personal Story
02:24 The Illusion of Popularity vs. Productivity
06:21 The Modern-Day Equivalent: Social Media
09:24 Balancing Publicity and Productivity
11:23 Cautionary Tales and Lessons Learned
12:55 The Importance of Focus and Balance
14:48 Earning the Right to Brand Build
15:29 The Pitfalls of Prioritizing Popularity Over Business
16:07 The Honeymoon Period of Venture Funding
17:40 The Dangers of Personal Branding for Founders
18:47 When Personal Views Hurt Business
21:39 Balancing Personal and Company Brand
23:48 Focus on Building the Business First
30:22 The Cost of External Interactions

Resources:
Startup Therapy Podcast
https://www.startups.com/community/startup-therapy
Website
https://www.startups.com/begin
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/startups-co/

Join our Network of Top Founders
Wil Schroter
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilschroter/
Ryan Rutan
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-rutan/

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Ever find yourself caught in the trap of confusing visibility with progress? In this episode, we'll delve into why seeking attention can often feel like momentum but doesn't necessarily translate to business traction. Will Schroter shares a cautionary tale from his own experience, revealing how his focus on brand-building and networking kept him from truly building his company. We explore the fine line between personal branding and productivity, and why many founders need to prioritize the latter to achieve real success. It's a reminder that until your product and business are fully developed, every external interaction could be costing you more than it's worth.

00:30 The Trap of Visibility: A Personal Story
02:24 The Illusion of Popularity vs. Productivity
06:21 The Modern-Day Equivalent: Social Media
09:24 Balancing Publicity and Productivity
11:23 Cautionary Tales and Lessons Learned
12:55 The Importance of Focus and Balance
14:48 Earning the Right to Brand Build
15:29 The Pitfalls of Prioritizing Popularity Over Business
16:07 The Honeymoon Period of Venture Funding
17:40 The Dangers of Personal Branding for Founders
18:47 When Personal Views Hurt Business
21:39 Balancing Personal and Company Brand
23:48 Focus on Building the Business First
30:22 The Cost of External Interactions

Resources:
Startup Therapy Podcast
https://www.startups.com/community/startup-therapy
Website
https://www.startups.com/begin
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/startups-co/

Join our Network of Top Founders
Wil Schroter
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilschroter/
Ryan Rutan
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-rutan/

What to listen for:

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