Burnout in Entrepreneurship

In this episode of WP Minute+, host Matt Medeiros sits down with Cory Miller, founder of iThemes and current owner of Post Status. Cory shares insights about his new role at A2 Hosting, the challenges of burnout in the WordPress ecosystem, and how Post Status continues to operate without his day-to-day involvement.

This episode provides valuable insights for WordPress professionals on navigating career transitions, managing burnout, and contributing to the WordPress ecosystem. Cory’s experience as both an entrepreneur and now an employee at a hosting company offers a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities within the WordPress community.

Key Takeaways for WordPress Professionals:

• The importance of recognizing and addressing burnout in entrepreneurship
• Transitioning from being a full-time entrepreneur to working for a company
• The challenges of running community-focused businesses in the WordPress ecosystem
• The value of in-person events like WordCamps for community building
• The need for sustainable funding models for WordPress media and events
• The importance of detaching personal identity from business roles
• Recognizing the changing demographics of WordPress users and community members
• The balance between taking from and giving back to the WordPress ecosystem

Important URLs mentioned:

1. A2 Hosting
2. Post Status
3. iThemes
4. Cory on X

Chapter Titles with Timestamps:

1. [00:00:00] Introduction and Cory’s WordPress Background
2. [00:04:00] WordCamp Canada and Community Building
3. [00:12:00] Cory’s Experience with Burnout
4. [00:23:51] Transitioning from Entrepreneur to Employee
5. [00:29:00] Cory’s Role at A2 Hosting
6. [00:38:00] Hosting Companies’ Role in the WordPress Ecosystem
7. [00:43:00] The Future of Post Status
8. [00:46:00] Changing Demographics in the WordPress Community
9. [00:49:00] Giving Back to WordPress