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
Ownership Isn't What You Think #242
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Most tech professionals talk about owning their future. But ownership isn't a mindset or a side hustle. It's three specific decisions: who you serve, what you charge, and how you spend your time.
In this episode, I break down what real ownership looks like and why most engineers and technical professionals get it completely wrong.
What You'll Learn:
- The three decisions that separate owners from employees
- Why your salary is a floor, not a ceiling
- The gap between what you're paid and what you're worth
- How to start thinking like an owner tomorrow
- Why most people never make these decisions
This is part of The Owner's Playbook series — a framework for helping technical professionals build careers and income on their own terms.
Next episode: The $500/Month Test. How to know if you can actually do this.
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Dale Callahan, Ph.D., P.E.
Director of Engineering Management @ UAB