DiscoverCompany of One with Dale CallahanEpisode 214: You Don’t Need Startup Money You Need a Customer
Episode 214: You Don’t Need Startup Money You Need a Customer

Episode 214: You Don’t Need Startup Money You Need a Customer

Update: 2025-10-02
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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:


Why the myth of startup capital keeps people stuck

How real professionals launched with zero dollars

The 3-step framework for starting today without investors or savings

A practical weekly challenge to land yourfirst customerStop waiting. Start solving problems. 

You can begin right now. Need ideas? Check out https://dalecallahan.com/op/idea-engine/

Dale Callahan, Ph.D.
Business Coach for Professionals Ready to Take Control
Helping you move from stuck to in-demand — or start something of your own.

Grab the Idea Engine: 7 prompts to find your next move

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Director of Engineering Management @ UAB (205) 790-8447

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Episode 214: You Don’t Need Startup Money You Need a Customer

Episode 214: You Don’t Need Startup Money You Need a Customer

Dale Callahan