Today, Sean sits down with Art Harrison, a successful serial entrepreneur who built a thriving online social network with over 750,000 members before the advent of Facebook. Art shares his unique journey into entrepreneurship, driven by a mix of curiosity and necessity due to a sleep disorder that made traditional employment challenging. He discusses the importance of taking action, learning from experiences, and the value of questioning conventional wisdom. Art also reflects on his transition from building a community-focused platform to navigating the corporate world, ultimately leading to the launch of his latest initiative, the FSTEP initiative. KEY TAKEAWAYS Taking action is crucial for aspiring entrepreneurs. The journey involves trying things out, learning from failures, and continuously iterating on ideas. Just like stand-up comedy, where success comes from repeated attempts, entrepreneurship requires a willingness to experiment and face rejection. Knowing the underlying reasons for starting a business is essential. Whether it's for freedom, financial gain, or solving a specific problem, having a clear purpose helps guide decision-making and keeps entrepreneurs aligned with their goals. Gaining experience in a corporate environment can provide valuable insights into business operations, team dynamics, and problem-solving. This knowledge can be leveraged when starting your own venture, helping to identify gaps and opportunities in the market. While raising capital can accelerate growth, it can also lead to pressures that may not align with the entrepreneur's original vision. It's important to weigh the benefits and drawbacks of taking on investors and to consider whether the business can thrive without external funding. This initiative aims to help individuals develop an entrepreneurial mindset through a series of challenges that encourage action, self-promotion, and risk-taking. It provides a supportive community for aspiring entrepreneurs to practice and refine their skills in a safe environment. BEST MOMENTS "I just figured there's gotta be a different way to get it done." "The only way to do it is to start taking action." "If you know that you want to do this, then you go in there and you treat that place as your source of education." "We were so proud in the first three years, we didn't raise any money." "You have to get comfortable doing the uncomfortable." HOST BIO Meet Your Host: Sean O’Hara, MBA – Entrepreneur, Sales Strategist, and Relentless Business Optimist. With over 20 years in the entrepreneurial trenches—guiding scrappy startups and Fortune 1000 giants alike—Sean brings a rare mix of strategic insight and real-world experience to every conversation. Known for his sharp sales acumen and down-to-earth style, he doesn’t just talk business—he lives it. Sean’s superpower? Asking the right questions, then stepping back to let the wisdom flow. His curiosity-driven interview style unlocks actionable insights, powerful stories, and the kind of truth today’s entrepreneurs actually need. If you’re serious about building a business that lasts, Sean’s the guide you’ll want in your corner. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
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Dec 2 202548 mins
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