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 business.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Sean has over two decades of experience in various business roles, including sales, business development, and entrepreneurship, having founded multiple companies.

• The journey includes both successes, like running a profitable advertising agency, and failures, such as an unsuccessful energy drink vending machine business, highlighting the importance of learning from mistakes.

• Sean emphasises that free market capitalism offers opportunities for individuals to create value and improve their lives, but it also comes with significant risks, as evidenced by the statistic that about half of all businesses fail within their first five years.

• The goal of the podcast is to help entrepreneurs reach their sixth anniversary and beyond, providing inspiration and actionable insights to improve their chances of long-term success.

BEST MOMENTS

"I believe that free market capitalism provides ambitious people with an exceptional opportunity to elevate your own life by creating something of value for other people."

"Approximately half of all businesses fail within their first five years. But if you can make it to year six, statistically, your odds of success improve dramatically."

"I want to energise you with the inspiration to persist and keep moving forward toward your dreams, no matter how challenging things may be at the moment."

"You'll hear from founders who built durable businesses that have made it decades as they reflect on their beginnings and share their most valuable lessons."

"Our mentor guests will arm you with actionable insights and tools that will help you see things differently and empower you to work more efficiently and effectively."

HOST BIO

Meet Your Host: Sean O’Hara, MBA – Entrepreneur, Sales Strategist, and Relentless Business Optimist.

With over 20 years in the trenches—working with businesses ranging from scrappy startups to Fortune 1000 giants — Sean brings a rare mix of strategic insight and real-world experience to every conversation. Known for his sharp sales acumen and down-to-earth style, he doesn’t just talk business—he lives it and loves it!

Sean’s superpower? Asking the right questions, then stepping back to let the wisdom flow. His curiosity-driven interview style unlocks actionable insights, powerful stories, and the kind of truth today’s entrepreneurs actually need.

If you’re serious about building a business that lasts, Sean’s the guide you’ll want in your corner.

This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/