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.
Episodes
227 episodes
Running on Idle: Why Doing Everything Right Can Still Leave You Stuck #228
Most people who feel stuck at work aren’t burned out.They’re still capable.Still producing.Still paid.They’re just running on idle.In this episode of the Company of One podcast, Dale Callahan names a...
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You’re Not Stuck. You’re Just Overexposed to One Employer #227
Most professionals who feel stuck in their careers aren’t actually trapped.They’re overexposed.When one employer controls your income, your time, and your perceived value, your options quietly disappear — even if things look stable o...
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Nothing Changes Until You Decide to Take Control #226
Most people think a new year creates change.It doesn’t. Decisions do.If you feel stuck, frustrated, or like last year quietly repeated itself, this episode explains why—and what actually breaks the cycle.January 1 brings mot...
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Why Hanging Around High Performers Feels Uncomfortable (And Why That’s the Point) #225
Why Hanging Around High Performers Feels Uncomfortable (And Why That’s the Point)Company of One PodcastWhy does being around high performers feel uncomfortable?You’re capable. You work hard. You’ve done things ...
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Episode 225
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What To Do When Someone Takes Credit for Your Work #224
Most high earners try to fix micromanagement by working harder, proving themselves, or pushing back.That doesn’t work.In this episode, I break down a simple strategy that turns a micromanager into an ally — using people skills that o...
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How to Deal With a Micromanager #223
Your boss isn’t hovering because of your work.They’re hovering because of a trust gap.Most high earners try to fix micromanagement by working harder, proving themselves, or pushing back.That doesn’t work.In this episode,...
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How Andrew Jumped From $80K to $125K (The Shift Most People Never Make) #222
Andrew didn’t go back to school.He didn’t get another certification.He didn’t job-hop for months.Yet he still jumped from $80K to $125K in one move.Most people think the answer to career growth is skills, degrees, o...
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The Mindset Shift That Changed My Career: Becoming a ‘Company of One #221
Why do smart, talented professionals stay stuck for years? This episode explains why, and the belief that keeps people waiting on permission they don’t need.In this episode:The true origin of the Company of OneWhy professio...
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You Don’t Need Permission to Start Consulting #220
You don’t need an LLC to start consulting. You just need a person with a problem. In this episode, Dale shares the story of how his first consulting job came from a simple question at BellSouth—and how you can take the same steps to earn your f...
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Do I Need an LLC or a Business License? (And What “Startup” Really Means) #219
Most people think starting a business begins with paperwork — setting up an LLC or filing a business license. But that’s not starting a business. That’s formalizing one.In this episode, Dale shares what starting up really means — how to...
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Stop Hiding Your Ambition, Talk About It, or It Dies in the Dark #218
Ever catch yourself downplaying your dreams just to fit in?In this episode, Dale explains why ambition isn’t arrogance, it’s stewardship.Learn how to talk about your goals, find people who support your vision, and stop letting fear shri...
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You Already Have a Business. It’s Called You EP 217
You already have a business — it’s just invisible.In this episode, Dale Callahan explains how to run You, Inc. using the same four functions every great business uses: Operations, Marketing, Finance, and Research.Disc...
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21:41
Stop waiting on HR to decide your raise. Learn how to build your own.
If you want a raise, stop waiting for HR, build it yourself.In this episode, Dale Callahan reveals how professionals can use the same framework businesses use to grow revenue: find new customers, serve more customers, and u...
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25:06
Most professionals hide behind their job titles. But the truth is titles don’t pay the bills. Results do. EP - 215
In this episode, Dale Callahan shares how to flip the script: focus on what customers actually need, tie your skills to results, lean into the human advantage AI can’t touch, and communicate like an owner.Takeaways:Cus...
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24:32
Episode 214: You Don’t Need Startup Money You Need a Customer
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:W...
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EP - 213 Stop Wondering “Side Hustle or Career Change?” — How to Decide What You Really Want
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 hus...
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Episode 213
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EP 212 - Your Paycheck Is the Most Expensive Thing You Own
Your paycheck feels like security—but it’s actually the most expensive thing you own. It traps you, costs you freedom, and keeps you from building a life of meaning.In this episode:Why your paycheck is more of a trap t...
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EP 211 - You’re Not ‘Just an Employee’ — You’re Already Running a Business (You Just Don’t Know It Yet)
Most people see themselves as employees. But here’s the truth: you’re already running a business — YOU, Inc. Your paycheck is revenue, your skills are the product, your reputation is marketing, and your time is operations. In this episode, Dale...
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EP 210 - The Idea Doesn’t Matter (Here’s What Actually Gets You Paid)
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...
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39:31
EP 209 - How Do I Find Time When I’m Already Busy?
Is your job already taking everything you’ve got—yet you still want income and freedom on the side? In this episode, I unpack the1-hour/day Escape Plan I’ve used to help busy professionals earn their first $2K–$5Kwithout quitting their job. Wan...
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Episode 209
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29:41
EP 208 - What If I Fail? The Real Risk of Launching Your First Outside Income
That’s the question that stops most professionals before they even start.What if I fail? What if I waste time? What if I lose money?But here’s the reality: failure isn’t the enemy. Standing still is.Every breakthrough I’ve seen—f...
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Episode 208
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EP 207 – The 3 Lies Keeping You Trapped in a Job You’ve Outgrown
You don’t have to hate your job to feel stuck.Sometimes the biggest reason you’re not moving forward is a set of lies you’ve been told—and believed—about what “success” looks like.In this episode, I break down the 3 most common lies ...
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EP 206 – The Real Reason You're Still Stuck (And Why This Podcast Is Changing)
Welcome to the new beginning.This isn’t episode one—but it is a restart. After coaching hundreds of professionals, I’ve realized that most people aren’t just looking for a promotion or more flexible hours. They want f...
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205: What Should You Quit Doing? [Podcast]
What should you quit doing? As we move into a new year, I have found many of my clients planning to do more and add to an already busy schedule.But I want to challenge you to think about what you should quit.What should you quit doing? Relationshi...
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204: Are You the Burger Flipper or the Boss [Podcast]
So, are you the burger flipper or the boss?This is a question I ask my kids often. If you are a burger flipper, you do not have to think much. You just wait and do what you are told. You can be totally unengaged in your work. If you are the boss, ...
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