You Only Have to Be Right Once

In this episode of the Startup Therapy podcast, Ryan and Will chat about how startup success isn’t always a straight path. They use Mark Cuban’s story as a prime example, showing why sticking it out for the long run is so important—because success can happen at any time in a founder’s career. They also talk about how those early small wins can build up to something bigger and why setting strict timelines for success doesn’t really make sense. At the end of the day, one big right moment in a 50-year career can be a total game-changer.Sign up for the Startups Newsletterhttps://www.startups.com/newsletterResources:Startup Therapy Podcast https://www.startups.com/community/startup-therapyWebsitehttps://www.startups.com/beginLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/startups-co/Join our Network of Top Founders Wil Schroterhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/wilschroter/Ryan Rutanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-rutan/What to listen for:00:07 The Reality of Founders' Success02:00 Mark Cuban's Journey to Billionaire Status06:35 The Importance of Small Wins10:15 Financial Stability and Early Success15:57 The Value of Consistent Small Wins18:02 Success Doesn't Have a Timeline18:12 When Does Success Happen?18:20 Examples of Late Bloomers18:45 The Myth of Early Success19:59 The Impact of Timing20:44 The Internet Era and Young Wealth21:40 Outliers and Unrealistic Expectations25:13 Consequences of Chasing Quick Success27:28 The Value of Longevity in Business30:02 Unexpected Success Stories31:46 Staying in the Game32:36 Join the Startups.com Community