Sean O'Hara, MBA

Durable Entrepreneurs

Business EN ↓ 57 episodes

Welcome to Durable Entrepreneurs – the podcast built for those who don’t just want to succeed, but want to last. Entrepreneurship is tough, but you don’t have to go it alone. Each week, we bring you raw, real, and practical insights from battle-tested entrepreneurs and sharp industry experts who’ve been through the trenches – and came out stronger. From breakthrough stories to road-tested strategies, we share the tools, mindset, and grit you need to build a business that not only grows, but endures. No fluff. No fake hype. Just powerful conversations to help you thrive long-term. Let’s build s...

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Sean O'Hara, MBA

Episodes

Win Government Contracts. Protect Quality of Life. Know Your Exit Strategy - with Chris Adams. 27.05.2025 43:43

In today's episode, Sean O'Hara sits down with Chris Adams, founder and CEO of Adams Engineering Solutions and Adams Business Coaching. Chris shares his journey from being a computer technician in the U.S. Air Force to launching his own successful IT services firm that supports federal agencies and private sector clients. He discusses the challenges he faced in building his business, the...

25 Years of Consulting Growth and a Surprising Approach to Landing Big Name Clients - with Jim Sartain. 20.05.2025 54:04

In this episode, Sean sits down with Jim Sartain, a seasoned entrepreneur with 25 years of experience in business consulting. Jim shares his unique journey from corporate leadership to founding two consulting firms, discussing the challenges and valuable lessons he learned along the way. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear "why" for entrepreneurship, the significance of levera...

Persistence and the Path to the Inc. 5000 - with Kyle Francis. 20.05.2025 39:40

In this episode, Sean interviews Kyle Francis, the founder of Professional Transition Strategies, a firm dedicated to assisting dentists in buying, selling, and creating their practices. Kyle shares his entrepreneurial journey, which began in a family of entrepreneurs and evolved through various experiences in the dental industry. He discusses the importance of strategic employment, the value of b...

Start Here. Meet Sean O'Hara, Your Durable Entrepreneurs Show Host 20.05.2025 5:17

In this very first episode of Durable Entrepreneurs, we meet host Sean O'Hara, who shares his extensive background in sales, business development, and entrepreneurship. With over two decades of experience, including founding a successful advertising agency and learning valuable lessons from a less successful energy drink vending machine venture, Sean emphasises the importance of resilience in...

Pittsburgh Pirates VP to Founder - with Nayli Russo 20.05.2025 56:58

In this episode, Sean sits down with Nayli Russo, founder and CEO of Russo Leadership, a leadership consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations achieve their goals without fostering a burnout culture. Nayli shares her inspiring journey from being a pharmacist in Venezuela to becoming a prominent leadership consultant for Fortune 500 companies. She discusses the importance of intention, adap...

From Snow Shovels to Coffee, Beer Festivals, and Venture Capital - with Matt Wilson. 20.05.2025 40:04

Today, Sean interviews Matt Wilson, an accomplished entrepreneur and venture capital investor. Matt shares his inspiring journey, starting from his early entrepreneurial ventures as a child shoveling driveways and running a coffee business, to his innovative role in launching Calgary Beer Week and a successful craft beer membership program. As the founder of Allied Venture Partners, Matt offers va...

Employee to Co-Founder. Winning with Strong Industry Partnerships - with Dan Gleissner. 20.05.2025 40:22

In this episode, Sean sits down with Dan Gleissner, co-founder of Ally Medical Partners, a medical real estate brokerage firm in Colorado. Dan shares his journey from being a sales representative to launching his own business, emphasising the importance of leveraging relationships and experience. He discusses the unique challenges of tenant representation in the healthcare sector, the significance...