Ever stop to think if, as a founder, you actually deserve the profit you’re making? Or better yet, how much do you need to justify your success? 🤔
These days, being a startup founder is like starring in your own reality show: everyone’s got opinions, but hardly anyone gets what’s really going on behind the scenes. You grind, innovate, take risks, and when things finally click, suddenly everyone wants a piece of your success. But, like, did they help bake the cake? 🍰
You Win? Time to Pay Up!
In today’s tax culture, if you’re winning, someone ( the government) is eyeing how to claim their share. Income tax, healthcare tax, unemployment tax, and so on. You get the picture. Make a million? Cool, but you better set aside cash for those “mandatory donations.” It’s almost like being a successful founder automatically makes you the villain in someone’s story. And the heroes? Well, they’re still waiting on that support that never comes.
You Lose? Tough Luck!
But if you fail, the script flips. Suddenly, no one’s offering advice or a helping hand. Failure is an orphan, and you’re left to fend for yourself. Sure, you might become the tragic star of a “What Not to Do in Business” documentary, but only after everyone’s had a good laugh at your expense.
Moral of the story? If you succeed, get ready to pay (a lot); if you fail, well… good luck on your next “project.”👀
So, Who Deserves the Profit?
Here’s the thing: founders are in a different league. We’re not talking steady paychecks or yearly bonuses. We’re talking about people who can turn a wild idea into a million-dollar empire or lose it all in one go. If you nailed it and sold your company for millions, you totally deserve every cent. But there’s always that lingering vibe of “shouldn’t you share this with more people?”
Let’s be real though: creative economy, Creativetechs, and Gen Z are changing the game. Today, risk is just part of the creative process. If you had the guts to put it all on the line, welcome to the founders’ club! And bring on the profits, taxes, and, of course, everyone’s opinions!
Want more edgy takes on the business world? Hit up afteriscool.com and see how creativity and innovation can shake up your entrepreneurial game!
