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...