Ep. 96 - Corporate Experience Isn’t Enough

Big Talk About Small Business · Jul 30, 2025 · 28m · transcript

The myth that corporate executives can seamlessly transition to entrepreneurship gets shattered in this candid conversation between Eric Howerton and Mark Zweig, two battle-tested business owners. They break down why these are "two completely different animals" and why the entrepreneurial journey demands getting your hands dirty in ways corporate America never prepared you for.

What happens when that professional with the corner office decides to strike out on their own? Our hosts share real stories of executives nine months into a business with just one sale, still focused on financial…