Company of One with Dale Callahan
You’re a high-achieving professional—maybe in tech, engineering, or leadership—but your career feels stalled. You’re paid well, but it’s not enough. You want more: more purpose, more income, more control over your life.Company of One is a podcast for professionals who want to grow their income, make strategic career moves, or even build something on the side. Hosted by Dr. Dale Callahan—engineer, entrepreneur, and director of a top-ranked graduate program—this show gives you real strategies to take ownership of your future.Whether you’re climbing the ladder or considering stepping off it to build your own thing, this is your place to get unstuck and take action.
Company of One with Dale Callahan
EP 210 - The Idea Doesn’t Matter (Here’s What Actually Gets You Paid)
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Dale Callahan
Everyone thinks they need the perfect business idea before they can start. The truth? The idea doesn’t matter.
In this episode, I’ll share why execution beats ideas every time, how customers (not your imagination) define what works, and how you can test something this week without waiting for inspiration to strike.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why “big ideas” keep you stuck.
- The one thing that actually gets you paid.
- A simple 3-step way to test an idea this week.
Related Episodes:
- Ep 137 – How to Find a Business Idea for a Side Hustle
- Ep 112 – Five Tricks to Help You Find Ideas to Start Your Own Business
- Ep 086 – How to Find a Good Business Idea
- Ep 085 – How to Keep Someone from Stealing Your Idea
- Ep 055 – Is My Business Idea Good?
- Ep 026 – How to Tell if Your Idea is a True Opportunity
Ready to stop waiting for the “perfect idea” and start building something real? Book a $500 Strategy Session or apply for my coaching program: dalecallahan.com