I’m your host, Mike Konrad, the author of The Reluctant Entrepreneur - Anatomy of a Business Start-Up - From Uncertainty to Unstoppable, available on Amazon as a paperback, e-book, and an audible book, and I’m excited to share real stories that reveal the many paths people take to build their own businesses. 

Whether you stumbled into entrepreneurship or you’ve always known it was your calling, this podcast is for you.

Let’s start with what it means to be a reluctant entrepreneur. Many entrepreneurs don’t set out with a grand plan to build a business. Maybe you worked for a company that didn’t value your vision, and one day you thought, “I could do this myself”, that was my story. Or maybe life pushed you in an unexpected direction—losing a job, facing a personal crisis, or discovering a passion that grew into a business. Reluctant entrepreneurs often find themselves starting a business not because they always dreamed of it, but because it was the best—or only—option available. 

And then there are intentional entrepreneurs. These are the people who’ve known from the start that they were meant to create something of their own. 

They may have planned meticulously, crafted their vision, and followed a well-laid path to build a business. Intentional entrepreneurs are often seen as risk-takers, those with a drive to innovate, disrupt, and lead in their industries. 

But even with all the planning in the world, intentional entrepreneurs face their own share of unexpected challenges, setbacks, and doubts.

On The Reluctant Entrepreneur podcast, we celebrate both types of entrepreneurs—the ones who jump in with both feet, and the ones who tiptoe cautiously into the water. 

So, join me as we explore the many ways people navigate the complex and rewarding world of entrepreneurship. 

Whether you’re here for inspiration, advice, or just a great story, I hope you find something valuable in every episode of The Reluctant Entrepreneur Podcast.