Unsexy Entrepreneurship

Unsexy Entrepreneurship
Podcast Description
Want to quit your job and build real financial freedom—but not sure where to start?
This podcast is for millennial entrepreneurs who are ready to take control of their future through business ownership. Whether you’re looking to start a business, buy an existing business, or grow a side hustle into a full-time gig, we give you the real-world playbook that actually works.
Hosted by Charles Harris, a CPA turned business owner, and Dr. Seth Jenson, director of The Entrepreneurship Institure and an Oxford PhD in Business Strategy who’s helped thousands launch companies, this show cuts through the noise and gives you straight talk on:
• How to start a business from scratch
• What to look for when buying a small business
• The mindset shift from employee to entrepreneur
• How to avoid beginner mistakes that cost you time and money
• Proven strategies to grow your small business
No fluff. No hype. Just the unsexy truth about building a business that works—so you can build a life you actually want.
Subscribe now if you’re ready to stop dreaming and start doing.
Got questions? Contact us here: https://tinyurl.com/6fwvem3v
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a range of topics vital for aspiring entrepreneurs, including starting a business from scratch, buying existing businesses, and essential mindset shifts. Episodes delve into the 'MOSAIC' framework, how to identify profitable customer relationships, and the importance of systems and channels in achieving business success. For example, Episode 002 details how to bulletproof a business from failure, while Episode 004 explores the significance of aligning goals with personal motivations.

Want to quit your job and build real financial freedom—but not sure where to start?
This podcast is for millennial entrepreneurs who are ready to take control of their future through business ownership. Whether you’re looking to start a business, buy an existing business, or grow a side hustle into a full-time gig, we give you the real-world playbook that actually works.
Hosted by Charles Harris, a CPA turned business owner, and Dr. Seth Jenson, director of The Entrepreneurship Institute and an Oxford PhD in Business Strategy who’s helped thousands launch companies, this show cuts through the noise and gives you straight talk on:
• How to start a business from scratch
• What to look for when buying a small business
• The mindset shift from employee to entrepreneur
• How to avoid beginner mistakes that cost you time and money
• Proven strategies to grow your small business
No fluff. No hype. Just the unsexy truth about building a business that works—so you can build a life you actually want.
Subscribe now if you’re ready to stop dreaming and start doing.
Got questions? Contact us here: https://tinyurl.com/6fwvem3v
Is Your Business Idea Any Good? Here’s How to Know
This is the first episode of our Zero to One series—designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to know the very first steps of getting started in business.
In this episode of the Unsexy Entrepreneurship Podcast, Charles Harris (CPA and firm founder) and Dr. Seth Jenson (PhD in business strategy) help you answer the essential question every founder must face: Is your business idea even worth pursuing?
We talk about:
- 🔍 Where good business ideas actually come from
- ⚠️ Why the “thinking stage” is a trap—and how to move beyond it
- 💡 How to identify real problems that people are willing to pay for
- 🧪 The $100 test: How to validate a business idea fast
- 🧱 The “X unlocks Y value for Z customers” framework
- 🚫 Why you don’t need an LLC before you need your first customer
- 📈 Why saturation is not the problem you think it is
- 🤖 How to use ChatGPT as your free business idea coach
If you’re tired of spinning your wheels and want to actually get started on a business that works—this is the episode for you.

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