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
You Already Have a Business Idea… You Just Don’t See It #241
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Most people think they need a business idea to start something on the side.
They don’t.
In this episode, I walk through why so many capable professionals feel stuck when it comes to starting—and what’s actually going on beneath the surface.
The issue isn’t a lack of ideas.
It’s a lack of awareness.
We talk about how opportunities really show up, why tech professionals especially struggle here, and how to take the first step without overcomplicating it.
This is a practical way to think about starting something small, real, and valuable—without needing a full plan.
If you’ve been circling the question of “what should I do?”
this episode will help you see it differently.
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.
Send me a DM on linkedin with the word “consulting” and what you’re thinking about.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalecallahan/
Dale Callahan, Ph.D., P.E.
Most people dabble in consulting. I help you build something real.
Book a call: https://calendly.com/dalecallahan/30min
Director of Engineering Management @ UAB (205) 790-8447
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