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
Episode 214: You Don’t Need Startup Money You Need a Customer
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One of the biggest lies stopping people from launching a business is this: “I can’t start because I don’t have money.” But here’s the truth:
you don’t need startup money you need a customer. In this episode, Dale shares:
Why the myth of startup capital keeps people stuck
How real professionals launched with zero dollars
The 3-step framework for starting today without investors or savings
A practical weekly challenge to land yourfirst customerStop waiting. Start solving problems.
You can begin right now. Need ideas? Check out https://dalecallahan.com/op/idea-engine/
This is Company of One.
Helping professionals stop drifting and take ownership of their work, income, and future.
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Dale Callahan, Ph.D., P.E.
Director of Engineering Management @ UAB