What Problem Are You Solving? (What PAYS)

About What Problem Are You Solving? (What PAYS)

The What Problem Are You Solving? Podcast helps you discover what problem you are solving and helps you turn that into What PAYS. We're two Lean Startup coaches that have a passion for quickly delivering value before you spend too much!

Publisher

Jon T. Ruark, Ty Smith, and Adam Berk

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

30 Jan 2019

Latest episode

22 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Jul 2025

   The Power of the Pivot

   Startups don’t fail because they make mistakes—they fail because they refuse (or delay) the crucial decision to pivot. This week on What Problem Are You Solving? (What PAYS), we break down the concept of pivoting—when to do it, why it matters, and how to do it right. From famous pivots that shaped billion-dollar companies to practical tips for recognizing when it’s your turn, we'll uncover the true power of pivoting. 👉 What exactly is a pivot, and why is it misunderstood? 👉 Signals that it’s time to pivot (and when to keep pushing forward) 👉 Step-by-step: How to pivot effectively without losing momentum 👉 Lessons from legendary startup pivots (Slack, Netflix, Instagram)

2. 

   15 Jul 2025

   Complex Adaptive Systems

   Complexity isn't the enemy—it's the environment in which innovation truly flourishes. This week on What Problem Are You Solving? (What PAYS), we dive into Complex Adaptive Systems (CAS), exploring how startups, innovation teams, and leaders can understand and leverage complexity to foster resilience, creativity, and growth. 👉 What exactly are complex adaptive systems? 👉 Why traditional management and linear thinking fail in complex environments 👉 How lean startup and agile practices naturally align with complexity 👉 Real-world examples of thriving in complexity

3. 

   8 Jul 2025

   What PAYS: The Retrospective

   The hosts review the past year and strategize improvements for the podcast, focusing on problem-solving and financial gains.

Who has been a guest on What Problem Are You Solving? (What PAYS)

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Mark Munsell
• Paul Orlando
• David Bland
• Jon

Podcast Authority Score: 33 / 100

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