Recruit Top Talent to Your Team - with EA Clarke
In this episode of the Durable Entrepreneur Show, Sean O’Hara speaks with EA Clark, founder of Pivot and Edge, about hiring the right talent in early-stage companies. EA shares how storytelling, culture alignment, and a marketing-first approach to recruitment build stronger, more sustainable teams.
Nichole Daher's Recession-Proof Franchise: Success on the Spectrum
To kick off the new year, Sean sits down with Nichole Daher, founder of Success on the Spectrum, to discuss her journey from seeking support for her autistic daughter to building a groundbreaking, recession-resistant franchise. Nichole shares lessons from scaling to 78 locations across 20 states, navigating COVID-era challenges, and the power of community within the franchise model.
Say Yes, Figure It Out Later: The Creative Path to Breakthrough Opportunities - with Paul Pape.
Today, Sean sits down with Paul Pape, a creative powerhouse known as the ‘Santa for Nerds’. Paul shares his incredible 20-year journey from inventing pop-out architectural furniture to creating viral custom collectibles and props for giants like The Tonight Show, Disney, and Nickelodeon. They discuss the critical ‘Bend, Don't Break’ mindset that saved Paul’s career when technology threatened his first business, and his ‘Say Yes, Figure It Out Later’ approach that landed him a high-stakes project building a life-size LEGO Seinfeld set.
A Tech Entrepreneur Talks AI Threats, World-Class Customer Experience, and ROI - with Orion Stewart
In this episode, Sean O’Hara sits down with Orion Stewart, co-founder of MSP Shift, to unpack his entrepreneurial journey and the lessons he’s learned along the way. From knowing when it’s the right time to bring in IT support, to why outsourcing often makes more sense than hiring in-house, Orion shares honest, practical advice for business owners who want to scale the smart way.
More Than Money: Find the Right Investor - with Steve Walsh
In this episode, Sean interviews Steve Walsh, founder of Bison Equity Group, about building strong founder-investor partnerships. Steve shares insights on scaling businesses, emphasizing clarity, emotional intelligence, and effective communication while navigating common funding challenges.
How Carol Tice Built and Sold a Paid Online Community. High Returns on Low Ticket Offers.
In this episode, Sean invites Carol Tice to share her inspiring journey from freelance writer to successful entrepreneur, highlighting her experience in building and selling a paid online community for writers. Carol discusses the challenges she faced in launching her first community, the importance of listening to her audience, and the impact of low-ticket offers on business growth.
How Imperfect Action Created a Huge Social Network before Facebook — with Art Harrison
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.
TedEx Speaker, Dr. Christiane Schroeter, on the Small Steps to Big Growth
In this episode, Sean O’Hara welcomes Dr. Christiana Schroeder, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and Cal Poly faculty fellow, to discuss her book Discover Your Superpower. She shares insights from her Petite Practice system, highlighting how small, actionable steps can drive meaningful business results.
Meet Swyvvl. The Disruptors Coming for the Real Estate Giants.
In this episode, Sean O'Hara sits down with Chad Link and Rob Brower, the co-founders of Swyvvl. Swyvvl is a revolutionary real estate marketplace designed to disrupt the traditional industry model by putting money back into the pockets of homebuyers and sellers. Chad and Rob share their entrepreneurial journeys, including the personal and professional challenges they’ve overcome, such as Chad’s experience of sleeping in his office and car to keep his first brokerage afloat. They dive deep into how Swyvvl eliminates high referral fees charged by corporate giants like Zillow and Redfin, allowing real estate agents to compete by offering a portion of their commission back to their clients.