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
If you’re an entrepreneur stuck trying to find the perfect mentor—someone two steps ahead who will take you under their wing, give you the playbook, and stick with you through thick and thin—this episode is a must-listen.
In this episode of the Unsexy Entrepreneurship Podcast, co-hosts Charles Harris and Dr. Seth Jenson debunk the myth of the “mega mentor” and reveal a smarter, more realistic path to growth: building a portfolio of micro-mentors. This isn’t about chasing gurus—it’s about curating your own board of advisors who can help you with real-time, tactical decisions in the trenches of business.
We cover:
- 👎 Why the idea of a “forever mentor” is outdated—and potentially harmful
- 🔍 How to identify and approach the right people with the right questions
- 🛠️ Why a mentor is more like a contractor than a guru
- 🤝 How to build relationships with mini-mentors without feeling awkward
- 💬 Why mastermind groups, DMs, and 15-min Zoom calls are more powerful than you think
- 🧠 How to use social capital to get answers when you don’t even know the right question
- 🚫 Why even Mark Cuban can’t answer all your questions (and why that’s okay)
- 👣 Why your journey to expertise can’t be skipped—and how every “failed” convo is part of the process
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to scale, this conversation will help you reframe how you think about mentorship, connection, and building your business support system.
Got questions for Charles and Seth? Submit them HERE.
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