Today, I’m reacting to scenes from The Office to figure out one burning question: Was Michael Scott in Founder Mode? I’ll break down Michael’s decisions, strategies, and leadership, revealing hidden lessons for founders. Let’s dive in.

Episode timestamps:

(00:00) Founder Mode explained in 60s

(01:07) Tell brutal truths

(02:42) Founders aren’t designed to be liked

(04:17) Avoid these types of meetings

(05:40) Logical vs emotional decisionmaking

(06:58) Fixing toxic work environments

(08:32) Let your team be creative

(10:03) Michael Scott is

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Today I'm talking with Tim, the founder of Saasco, about his biggest challenge: How to go-to-market. During our chat, I spot a common trap that Tim's fallen into - and it’s one that keeps many founders from hitting $10K in Monthly Recurring Revenue. Let's find out what it is and how to beat it.

Timestamps:

(00:00) What’s going to come up on my call

(01:15) 5 things to know about Tim & Saasco

(01:33) Focusing on value, not price

(03:39) Rethinking Saasco’s positioning

(07:19) The art of product sequencing

(10:21) Finding the right design partners

(13:10) Aligning business goals with customer needs

(16:04) Next steps for Tim & Saasco

(17:35) The key takeaway

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Today, I'm back in the lab with Walter White exploring more startup lessons from Breaking Bad. In this episode, I examine common early-stage founder pitfalls, the ego traps that can derail success, recognizing the right time to exit, and the importance of keeping your ultimate goals in sight. I break down four pivotal scenes that mirror these critical startup challenges. Let's dive in!

Where to find Part 1 & 2

• Cofounder Scenes From Breaking Bad (Part 1)

• Distribution Scenes From Breaking Bad (Part 2)

The pivotal scenes

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2. Early founder mistake (Season 2, Episode 1)
3. 
   
4. Founder ego challenges (Season 5, Episode 6)
5. 
   
6. Knowing when to sell (Season 5, Episode 6)
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8. Consider your ultimate goal (Season 5, Episode 6)
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Episode timestamps

(00:00) Coming up on today's episode

(00:35) How much is enough

(01:35) Founder ego challenges

(02:47) Know when to sell

(04:08) Walter’s real motivation

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