{"podcast":{"title":"Startup Therapy","slug":"startup-therapy-919044","podcast_index_feed_id":919044,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/startup-therapy","website_url":"https://www.startups.com/community/startup-therapy","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/V6duZrqV_UQ14iHl7lNS24KCqymItx0DQyjCf632wEQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzYzOTYvMTU3NjI4/MDk2MS1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg","author":"Startups.com","episode_count":339,"summary":"The \"No BS\" version of how startups are really built, taught by actual startup Founders who have lived through all of it. Hosts Wil Schroter and Ryan Rutan talk candidly about the intense struggles Founders face both personally and professionally as they try to turn their idea into something that will change the world.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-01T06:17:37.505219+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/startup-therapy-919044"},"episode":{"title":"Stop Pretending You Don't Have Enough Time!","slug":"stop-pretending-you-don-t-have-enough-time","published_at":"2025-09-10T14:09:56+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/startup-therapy-919044/stop-pretending-you-don-t-have-enough-time","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/startup-therapy-919044","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/4141ca9d","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/4141ca9d/17d0d54e.mp3","summary":"Ever feel like you need more hours in the day? Turns out, you don't. In this episode, we dive deep into time management for founders, starting with a viral Reddit post that stirred some controversy. We'll explore how compressing your timelines can lead to greater efficiency and free up your schedule for the things that truly matter. Forget the chronic meeting bloat and endless email chains; it's all about optimizing every minute. Discover how focusing on small, incremental tasks can lead to significant progress, both in your professional and personal life. Whether you're a solo founder or leading a team, this episode offers actionable insights to make the most out of your 24 hours. 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: 00:26 The Reddit Experiment: Stirring Controversy 03:53 The Time Compression Revelation 04:32 Analyzing Time Management 07:52 The Cost of Meetings and Conversations 15:21 The Impact of Family on Work Hours 17:44 The Power of Constraints 20:02 The Power of Saying No 20:24 Focus as a Job 20:34 Timeless Solutions 21:06 The Importance of Prioritization 21:34 Efficiency in Communication 22:34 Breaking Down Big Tasks 23:14 Consistency and Compounding 23:25 Building a House with Focus 26:53 Weekly Timelines for Productivity 36:12 Reclaiming Time for Personal Use","meta_description":"Ever feel like you need more hours in the day? Turns out, you don't. In this episode, we dive deep into time management for founders, starting with a vira…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2411,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/startup-therapy-919044/episodes/stop-pretending-you-don-t-have-enough-time/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/startup-therapy-919044/stop-pretending-you-don-t-have-enough-time.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}