Unsure Entrepreneur

07/28/2026

What were you doing at 13?

Chanelle Chalazan was selling handmade earrings through Facebook Marketplace.

Three years later, Chic & Charmed Boutique sells sterling silver jewelry online and at trade shows across Canada. Chanelle has also appeared in national media, advertised on billboards, and earned an Entrepreneur of the Year nomination.

In my latest podcast episode, we talk about how she started, what customers taught her, and how she balances business with high school. It's a very inspiring episode -- if you know an ambitious teen or young adult, please share it with them.

And if you like jewelry, consider buying something!
Her website is https://lnkd.in/g6Ueqz-8

Podcast page:
https://lnkd.in/gbMGiPkM

Spotify:
https://lnkd.in/gigKqqt8

Apple podcasts:
https://lnkd.in/gYYq9TPd

07/23/2026

New episode of The Unsure Entrepreneur Podcast.

My guest is Steve Strauss, bestselling author of The Small Business Bible and one of America’s best-known small business voices.

We talked about why America needs more entrepreneurs, why fear holds people back, and how to reduce risk before starting.
Steve’s advice is worth hearing if you are thinking about starting a business but are not sure where to begin.

Are you waiting for the perfect time to start a business?Steve St...

07/02/2026

New episode of The Unsure Entrepreneur Podcast.

My guest is Steve Strauss, bestselling author of The Small Business Bible and one of America’s best-known small business voices.

We talked about why America needs more entrepreneurs, why fear holds people back, and how to reduce risk before starting.

Steve’s advice is worth hearing if you are thinking about starting a business but are not sure where to begin.

Learn more by listening in...

Unsure Entrepreneur
https://www.unsureentrepreneur.com/podcast/episode/3530cf92/steve-strauss-on-why-america-needs-more-small-business-owners

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6mnA9MN3lyTnA4grMo4x8D

Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/steve-strauss-on-why-america-needs-more-small-business/id1742046497?i=1000774396435

06/29/2026

Is now a good time to start a business?

Steve Strauss thinks so.

In my latest episode of The Unsure Entrepreneur Podcast, Steve talks about technology, AI, mentors, side hustles, SCORE, SBA, and the lower cost of starting today.

"This really is the golden age of entrepreneurship," he says.

Have a listen.

https://theunsureentrepreneur.transistor.fm/s1/46

06/18/2026

A lot of people dream about starting a business. Most never do.

Some are held back by money. Others by fear. Many simply aren't sure what entrepreneurship is really like.

In a recent episode of The Unsure Entrepreneur Podcast, Leigh Mitchell turned the tables and interviewed me about my book, The Unsure Entrepreneur.

We talked about:

• Why entrepreneurship is often glamorized
• The emotional toll that rarely gets discussed
• How different business models carry different levels of risk
• Why the best business isn't always the one that sounds the most exciting
• What aspiring entrepreneurs should know before they take the leap

One of my favourite questions from the interview was this:

"If someone reads the book and decides not to start a business, is that still a win?"

I think the answer says a lot about what the book is really about.

Read the article here:
https://www.unsureentrepreneur.com/post/is-entrepreneurship-right-for-you-what-to-know-before-you-start-a-business

Almost everyone knows someone who dreams of starting a business. Most never do it.A Dartmouth study reveals that 70% of Americans say they want to work for themselves. Yet figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate only 6% of Americans are self-employed.In Canada, while roughly half t...

06/10/2026

Where do entrepreneurs go wrong when it comes to funding their business?

In my latest episode of The Unsure Entrepreneur Podcast, I sit down with financing expert Marvin Garellek to talk about business plans, bank loans, cash flow, and some of the biggest misconceptions entrepreneurs have about getting funding.

If you're thinking about starting a business, or growing one, this conversation shares many powerful lessons.

https://theunsureentrepreneur.transistor.fm/s1/45

06/03/2026

What happens when the workplace systems we've relied on for decades no longer match reality?

In the latest episode of The Unsure Entrepreneur Podcast, I speak with Lisa Taylor about entrepreneurship, leadership, career development, and the future of work.

If you're building a business, leading a team, or considering entrepreneurship, you'll find plenty of practical insights in this conversation.

Listen now and share your thoughts!

https://theunsureentrepreneur.transistor.fm/s1/44

06/01/2026

Have you ever thought about starting a business?

This episode of The Unsure Entrepreneur Podcast is for you.
Leigh Mitchell turns the mic around and interviews me about my book, The Unsure Entrepreneur. We talk about what people need to know before they start, including financial risk, emotional risk, burnout, freedom, family, and the pressure of doing everything yourself.

Entrepreneurship can be a great path.
But it should not be a casual decision.

Listen to the latest episode now.
https://theunsureentrepreneur.transistor.fm/s1/43

05/12/2026

Evan Carmichael and Roger Pierce talk about how aspiring entrepreneurs can learn from the great business success stories.
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05/12/2026

Entrepreneurship is not taught the way it should be.

So you have to take ownership of learning it yourself. This article shows you how.

Read my fascinating interview with top entrepreneurship expert Evan Carmichael — he's helped millions of people learn about this self-employed life.

https://www.unsureentrepreneur.com/post/why-entrepreneurship-isn-t-being-taught-in-school-w-evan-carmichael