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Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale Callahan056: Do I Need a Business License to Sell Online? [Podcast]
Recently I was asked this question by a client, “Do I need a business license to sell online?” If you go to the bookstore and pickup a book on how to start a…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale Callahan055: Is My Business Idea Good [Podcast]
How do I know if my business idea is winner or a loser? Whether developing a new product, service, or entire business, we all wonder if it is a hit or a miss…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale Callahan054: Getting Started in Business | Why You Need to Build an Email List NOW [Podcast]
In todays podcast I will tell you why you need to build an email list. And, why you need to start now. If you have created your website, as I described in…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale Callahan052: Getting Started in Business | Establishing Authority [Podcast]
There are two times you find yourself getting started in business and struggling: 1) When you are struggling with what to do because you have too many ideas…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale Callahan049: Dealing with Ineffective Team Members | Are You Making These Mistakes? [Podcast]
I bet dealing with ineffective team members is something you struggle with constantly. Whether you are on a team, leading a team, or leading a group of teams…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale Callahan048: How to Create and Run a Mastermind Group | Interview with Jonathan Milligan [Podcast]
Mastermind groups are the magic bullet for success. I have found the only people who do mastermind groups, and continue to do them over time, succeed. But…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale Callahan047: Making a Living from Amazon FBA | Interview with Kendall Davis [Podcast]
The other day I was in a coffee shop and ran into Kendall Davis. Kendall had attended a Career Focus class I help teach at my church. At the time of the class…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale Callahan046: How to Create Your First Information Product in 30 Days | Releasing the Product [Podcast]
This is part 4 of the series called How to Create Your First Information Product in 30 Days where I promised to let you look over my shoulder as I create a…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale Callahan045: How to Create Your First Information Product in 30 Days | Creating the Product [Podcast]
This is part 3 of the series called How to Create Your First Information Product in 30 Days where I promised to let you look over my shoulder as I create a…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale Callahan044: How to Create Your First Information Product in 30 Days | Writing the Sales Copy [Podcast]
This is part 2 of the series called How to Create Your First Information Product in 30 Days where I promised to let you look over my shoulder as I create my…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale Callahan043: How to Create Your First Information Product in 30 Days | Finding Information Product Ideas [Podcast]
Last week I started a series called How to Create Your First Information Product in 30 Days where I promised to let you look over my shoulder as I create an…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale Callahan042: How to Create Your First Information Product in 30 Days [Podcast]
Want to know how to create your first information product in 30 Days? I am going to show you how. Today I will give you the steps, and over the next few…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale Callahan041: Passive Income from Information Products: The Lies and The Truth [Podcast]
Passive income from information products is history. Or, as Jerry (a devoted listener) put it “In a world where the value of information appears to be in…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale CallahanBe Thankful for the Gift
Today is a celebration for those living in the United States. A day of giving thanks and being thankful for the gift we have been given. As you go about today…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale CallahanResults of My 2013 Survey
Last week I asked for your feedback. Part of me expected no one to take the survey. But I was pleased, and humbled, to see the response and the feedback. Many…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale CallahanPlease Take My 2013 Reader Survey
I want to make my blog better and more relevant to your needs and interests. To do that, I need to know more about YOU. As a result, I have created my 2013…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale CallahanTriggers to Buying – According to Neuroscience
Do you know what causes people to spend money? If you work for a living, then knowing what influences a person to reach into their wallet should direct your…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale Callahan026: How to Tell if Your Idea is a True Opportunity [Podcast]
Weekly I am approached with new ideas for businesses. Ideas are easy, but few find true opportunity. Determining the difference between an idea and an…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale CallahanHow to Create an Elevator Pitch
An elevator pitch is a quick statement made to entice an investor to consider investing in your idea or company. They are called “elevator pitches”…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale Callahan024: Personal Branding: Showing Them You are a Leader [Podcast]
This week we complete the three part series on personal branding. In the first two we dealt with first impressions and actions. Episode 022 – Personal…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale CallahanHow to Setup a Self-Hosted WordPress Blog
In my last post I shared why you should setup a blog for your brand. In this post I will show you how to setup a self-hosted wordpress blog. Even though I…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale Callahan022: Personal Branding on the Job | Six Steps to a Better First Impression [Podcast]
When I teach about being a Company of One, people always want to know how to they can better market themselves on the job. They do their jobs well, but they…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale CallahanWhat Customers Expect from Customer Service
Yesterday I spent well over an hour trying to get customer support from Rosetta Stone for my son’s Spanish course. It was one of the worst examples of…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale Callahan021: How to Get a PhD [Podcast]
Have you ever considered a PhD? Recently I have found myself answering a lot of questions from those considering how they too can put “doctor” in…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale CallahanEducation at Work
[guestpost]This is an excerpt from chapter 2 of my book Resumes are Worthless. Hope you enjoy! [/guestpost] Twelve years of school. This is where most of us…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale Callahan020: Five Steps to Becoming a Paid Authority [Podcast]
Did you know you are a teacher? Think about how many people you help day-to-day by giving advice, showing them how you do something, or just keeping them up to…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale CallahanWhy I Will Ignore Your Email Message
In a recent post, I dealt with how to write effective emails. Consistently people ask me questions like “…but what do you do with the incoming email? How…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale CallahanThank You for Changing My Life
Thanks for changing my life. Ever heard these words? I have heard them a lot lately. But, this is not bragging. In fact the people saying it are giving me the…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale Callahan015: The NonProfit Myth [PODCAST]
Have you ever considered starting or being part of a nonprofit? Are you part of one now? As I was speaking at the local chapter of the National Association of…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale Callahan013: Six Actions that Lead to Success [PODCAST]
Ever notice how some people find success and others do not? No matter the field or endeavor, some stand out and some fall back. What are the secrets of their…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale CallahanThe Wrong Way to Network
Does it pay to network? Many people tell me that networking does not work for them. When I talk to some of them, I see why. If networking does not work for…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale Callahan012: How to Make a Presentation [PODCAST]
Want to do a better job presenting information? Want to find a way to conquer the fear and nervousness? In this podcast I will share several tips to get over…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale Callahan5 Networking Mistakes You Are Making
Networking can be very powerful. Using proper networking skills, you can open the doors to many unknown opportunities and jobs. Yet, I hear from many people…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale Callahan009: Seven Steps to Get More Done in Less Time [PODCAST]
How can you chase your dream when you are busy working over 40 hours per week in your day job? Between work and home life, there is no time or energy left…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale CallahanHow to Become an Authority
Do you have authority? Are you one of the few in your field? Do you stand out? Having authority means you matter, others listen to you, and others even ask for…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale Callahan008: Five Steps to Make Sure Your College Education Pays [PODCAST]
NOTE: Part of the audio got cut off of this podcast. We will redo this to be released on July 2, 2013 in Episode 016. Make sure your college education pays…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale CallahanWhat is a Patent? | Do I Need a Patent?
Patents, copyrights, and trademarks are ways to protect your intellectual property – or to put it another way, they are protections to keep people from…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale Callahan007: Three Challenges of Network Marketing | Solutions to the Challenges [PODCAST]
Networking marketing attracts a lot of people who are interested in entrepreneurship. The idea of having a system is really appealing, since for many start-ups…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale Callahan006: How to Raise Money to Start a Business [PODCAST]
Money to start a business comes as either loans and equity investments. In this podcast we explore the sources of money, what makes them different, and some…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale CallahanUsing Twitter for Business
Twitter looks to many to be a complete waste of time. Especially when it comes to using twitter for business. That was my initial take. But, as of the first of…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale Callahan004: Disruptive Innovation [Podcast]
How Will Innovation Impact Your Career and Income? We all love and hate innovation. It keeps things moving and is exciting, until we find we are still inside…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale CallahanManage Time Now to Allow Time for Your Dream Job
If you want to start a new venture outside of your day job, you must first make better use of your time. Given that most people who want to start a new venture…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale CallahanPriority Scheduling in a Time Crisis
Ever had complete control of your schedule, then something happens that causes you to redirect? Sometimes these schedule killers are moments of crisis, but I…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale CallahanLegal and Accounting for Startups
Does the threat of being sued stop you from starting your own business and offering products and services? A lady told me the other day that she wanted to…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale Callahan001: How to Increase Your Income / God’s View of Money and Work [Podcast]
In today’s podcast, we will look at the big question of HOW TO INCREASE YOUR INCOME. Source: www.simplyinvesting.com But first we deal with the subjects…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale Callahan000: Welcome to my Podcast – Company of One Overview
Podcast: Initial Company Of One Podcast Welcome to my new podcast. This is my initial show so this week I am putting the podcast as my blog post. My PLAN is to…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale CallahanThe Power of Thank You
The other day I got a series of random “thank you” notes. Some came by email, some through the regular mail, and some in person. Wow! I REALLY…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale CallahanPlatform 2013 – Praise for Excellence
Several people have asked for feedback on the Platform Conference given by Michael Hyatt and Ken Davis. So I wanted to share my thoughts. [featured-image…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale CallahanHow to Make the Most of Conferences and Meetings
I have spent the last few days at a networking event called PLATFORM with Michael Hyatt and Ken Davis. When I go to these events, learning is top on my list. I…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale CallahanWhen Will Innovation Disrupt Your Life?
How will market and technology changes impact you and your ability to earn a living? .. And, what will you do about it? . This is more of a question for you to…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale CallahanCan You Meet the $6000 Challenge?
In our IEM class on entrepreneurship (personal entrepreneurship where we cover the Company of One concept) we provide a straight-up challenge. Increase your…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale CallahanFive Steps to Networking for Introverts
Were you taught to network? For most of us, the answer is NO. In fact, one of my most demanded talks is “Networking for Introverts.” source: meetup.com Let me…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale CallahanHow to Design Your First Information Products
Can you create a product based on what you know and MAKE MONEY? I bet you can! In the past few posts I hope I have convinced you that you do have knowledge and…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale CallahanHow to Find the Products YOU Should Offer
How can YOU make more money serving those YOU want to serve? What is the secret? . In the last two posts about making money and having freedom, I showed…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale CallahanFive Ways to Make Money and Have Freedom
Did you get any ideas of what you can sell from last week’s post on making money doing what you do? This week, I wanted to provide some examples of the…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale CallahanMake Money Doing What You Do
Can you make money outside of your day job? Can you make more money on the side than you do on the job? I am always amazed at the number of people who act as…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale CallahanHow Secure is Your Income?
Do you think being an employee is more secure than being an entrepreneur? Source: businessaccent.com During my workshops, participants often tell me they need…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale CallahanHow to Get a Raise Without Asking for One
Most people do not like asking for a raise, even though they want one. But perhaps asking for a raise is the wrong way to get a raise. Instead of asking for a…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale CallahanYour Next Action to Accomplish a Goal
Do you feel like your goals are pipe dreams? Do you wonder where to start? Does accomplishing them seem overwhelming? I have found the key to keep me moving…
Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale CallahanDo I Need a Business License or LLC?
One of the most common questions I get from new entrepreneurs is “what do I do first?” They want to know if they should you start with the business license or…