Unsexy Entrepreneurship
Want to quit your job and build real financial freedom—but not sure where to start?
This podcast is for millennial entrepreneurs who are ready to take control of their future through business ownership. Whether you’re looking to start a business, buy an existing business, or grow a side hustle into a full-time gig, we give you the real-world playbook that actually works.
Hosted by Charles Harris, a CPA turned business owner, and Dr. Seth Jenson, director of The Entrepreneurship Institute and an Oxford PhD in Business Strategy who’s helped thousands launch companies, this show cuts through the noise and gives you straight talk on:
• How to start a business from scratch
• What to look for when buying a small business
• The mindset shift from employee to entrepreneur
• How to avoid beginner mistakes that cost you time and money
• Proven strategies to grow your small business
No fluff. No hype. Just the unsexy truth about building a business that works—so you can build a life you actually want.
Subscribe now if you’re ready to stop dreaming and start doing.
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- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 12
- Years Active
- 2025
The Simple Tax Rule That Could Save You Thousands | 011
If you’re an entrepreneur and the letters IRS make you sweat — this episode is for you.
In this solo episode, CPA and founder Charles Harris takes the mystery (and fear) out of estimated quarterly tax…
Leaving Corporate Consulting to Buy a Car Repair Shop: Brittain Bost | 010
What makes someone walk away from a prestigious consulting career to buy a local auto repair shop? In this real, raw, and relatable episode, Brittain Bost shares how he went from management consultin…
Building a Business That Works For You with Tracy Irby | 009
In this episode of The Unsexy Entrepreneur, we sit down with Tracy Irby—entrepreneur, advisor, and small business expert—to explore the real mindset shift that turns side-hustlers into owners: levera…
Buying Your First Business: What No One Tells You | 008
Want to own a business—but don’t have a world-changing startup idea?
There’s a faster, more proven way: entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA). In this episode of The Unsexy Entrepreneur, Charles …
How to Build Competitive Advantage That Actually Lasts | 007
You don’t need a flashy brand, viral video, or celebrity endorsement to win in business.
You need a competitive advantage—something that makes your business hard to copy and worth choosing.
In this epi…
3 Mindset Shifts That Separate Real Entrepreneurs from Side Hustlers | 006
Being a successful entrepreneur takes more than being a “hustler.”
In this episode of The Unsexy Entrepreneurship Podcast, Charles and Seth tear down the one-dimensional image of an entrepreneur and r…
You’re Richer Than You Think (But Not in Money) | 005
Struggling to grow your business without a budget? This episode might be the missing link.
In this deep dive of The Unsexy Entrepreneurship Podcast, Charles and Seth unpack the misunderstood power of …
Is Entrepreneurship Right for You? Here’s How to Know | 001
So you want to be an entrepreneur—but you’re not sure if you’re cut out for it?
In this episode, Charles (a CPA who left corporate America to launch his own firm) and Seth (an Oxford PhD in business s…
The 3 Unsexy Traits That Make a Healthy Business | 003
Tired of the 9-to-5 grind and ready to start, acquire, or grow a business? In this episode of Unsexy Entrepreneur, Charles Harris (CPA) and Dr. Seth Jenson (PhD in Business Strategy) unpack the secon…
Your Five-Year Plan Is Probably Wrong (Here’s What to Do Instead) | 004
This episode of The Unsexy Entrepreneurship Podcast digs into something most entrepreneurs skip entirely: your true motivations and how they shape your success (or sabotage it).
Join hosts Charles Har…
Why Most Businesses Fail (And How to Bulletproof Yours From Day One) | 002
Are you a Millennial trying to start, acquire, or grow your first business—but don’t know where to start? In this episode of Unsexy Entrepreneurship, Charles Harris and Dr. Seth Jenson break down the…
Why listen to Unsexy Entrepreneurship? | 000
Episode 0: Welcome to The Unsexy Entrepreneurship Podcast
Sick of corporate? Thinking about starting or buying a business—but don’t want the hype, the hustle porn, or the BS?
In this kickoff episode, h…