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 - 213 Stop Wondering “Side Hustle or Career Change?” — How to Decide What You Really Want
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Tired of asking yourself whether you should launch a side hustle or quit and change careers? This episode gives you the framework to finally get clarity—and peace of mind—on what you really want.
Takeaways:
- Why “side hustle or career change” is often the wrong question
- The 5-step framework to make the right move for YOU
- How to test your ideas before making a leap
- The role of faith and identity in career decisions
Related Episodes:
- [Ep 208 – What If I Fail? The Real Risk of Launching Your First Outside Income]
- [Ep 195 – Five Signs That it’s Time to Quit Your Job]
- [Ep 169 – How to Make $30k on the Side in 9 Steps]
- [Ep 207 – The 3 Lies Keeping You Trapped in a Job You’ve Outgrown]
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I’ve been helping professionals turn what they already know into consulting work. If you’re curious how that might look for you, let me know.
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Dale Callahan, Ph.D., P.E.
Most people dabble in consulting. I help you build something real.
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Director of Engineering Management @ UAB (205) 790-8447
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