The 10 Minute Entrepreneur

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By: Sean Castrina

The 10 Minute Entrepreneur is a podcast for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Seasoned serial entrepreneur Sean Castrina shares quick hitting tips to help equip you for success. Both tactical and practical, Sean's advice will help you thrive.

BONUS 249: What I Wish I Knew Starting My Business
#249
Yesterday at 8:00 PM

What I wish I knew when starting my first business! If you are starting a new business then this podcast is perfect for you!

gigstrategic.com

seancastrina.com


BONUS 248: Effective Marketing with these 6 Things
#248
Last Thursday at 8:30 PM

Today we are talking about 6 things that will help you make your marketing more effective! If you enjoy the podcast please leave a rating!

gigstrategic.com

seancastrina.com


BONUS 247: Why We LOSE Customers
#247
03/16/2026

Are you losing customers? Today's podcast will solve your problem and help you increase the value of your customers

gigstrategic.com

seancastrina.com


BONUS 246: 4 Steps to Successful Strategic Planning
#246
03/12/2026

Today was are going over the vital 4 steps to successful strategic planning! You do not want to miss today's episode! 

gigstrategic.com

seancastrina.com


BONUS 245: 5 Steps to Getting a Head Start on Success
#245
03/09/2026

Today we are talking about the 5 Steps to Getting a Head Start on Success! No fluff as usual in today's podcast! Again, I am sharing the 5 steps to getting a head start on success.

gigstrategic.com

seancastrina.com


BONUS 244: Common Mistakes in BAD Hiring
#244
03/05/2026

Hiring! Hiring is so important and if not done well can make your company bleed! Today we are talking about the Common Mistakes in BAD Hiring!

gigstrategic.com

seancastrina.com


BONUS 243: 7 DEADLY Sins for a Startup
#243
03/02/2026

Make sure your startup does not make any of these 7 mistakes! If your startup makes any of these 7 mistakes we talk about in today's podcast it will not go over well!

gigstrategic.com

seancastrina.com


BONUS 242: 5 Baskets You Need to Put Money Into
#242
02/26/2026

There are 5 BASKETS you MUST be putting money into if you own a business. Without putting your money into these 5 baskets you will suffer greatly. Listen to today's podcast to find out these 5 buckets!

gigstrategic.com

seancastrina.com


BONUS 241: Skills Every Kid Entrepreneur Can Develop
#241
02/23/2026

Today we are talking about skills that kid entrepreneurs can develop! To all the kid entrepreneur's out there this podcast is for you! To all the parents listening to today's podcast make sure to share this with your kid - they'll love you for it!

gigstrategic.com

seancastrina.com


BONUS 240: 6 Secrets to Becoming Successful
#240
02/19/2026

Today we are talking about the 6 Secrets to Becoming Successful! If you are seeking greater success in your life then this podcast is for you!

gigstrategic.com

seancastrina.com


BONUS 239: 9 Things You MUST Consider When Picking Your Business Location
#239
02/16/2026

Today we are talking about the 9 Things You MUST Consider When Picking Your Business Location! Picking a location can often times be overlooked but in reality it is extremely important! Learn how to pick a strong business location today!

gigstrategic.com

seancastrina.com


BONUS 238: Lean Startup for a building an EMPIRE
#238
02/12/2026

Today we are talking about creating a Lean Startup for a building an empire. Starting a business for $100 in my opinion is a Solopreneur thing to do, but today we are talking about starting your empire with as little as possible.

gigstrategic.com

seancastrina.com


BONUS 237: Secrets to NOT Quitting Your Job
#237
02/09/2026

DO NOT QUIT YOUR JOB! It makes me sick when I hear people advise others to quit their job. Today I am sharing ways to KEEP your job while starting your successful business. 

gigstrategic.com

seancastrina.com


BONUS 236: 6 Ways to Build a Business That Can Survive Anything
#236
02/05/2026

Today we are going over 6 ways to build a business that can survive anything! These are all tactics that I have used in my businesses! 

gigstrategic.com

seancastrina.com


BONUS 235: How to Compete in a Saturated Market
#235
01/29/2026

How to compete in a saturated market! Today's podcast is so important if you are trying to survive and thrive in a saturated market!

gigstrategic.com

seancastrina.com


BONUS 234: Teen Protege Billie Eilish and Entrepreneurship
#234
01/26/2026

Billie Eilish and her brother is a powerhouse combination! She is a natural-born protege! What does she have to do with entrepreneurship? Listen to today's podcast to find out!

gigstrategic.com

seancastrina.com


BONUS 233: Do You Need Industry Knowledge?
#233
01/22/2026

5 reasons you need industry knowledge! If you don't have industry knowledge I will share my cheat with starting a business WITHOUT ANY industry knowledge!

gigstrategic.com

seancastrina.com


BONUS 232: 5 SECRETS of HIGHLY MOTIVATED PEOPLE
#232
01/19/2026

Here are 5 Secrets of Highly Motivated People! If you are not a motivated person or you need help using your motivation to be more productive this podcast is for you! If you enjoy today's podcast share it with a friend!

gigstrategic.com

seancastrina.com


BONUS 231: The CUSTOMER is the BULLSEYE
#231
01/15/2026

It is about the customer! This is why I love Zappos, everything is about making the customer experience as good as possible. Model yourself after top-notch customer-centered companies such as Zappos.


BONUS 230: Surviving During COVID-19 Part 2
#230
01/13/2026

AGAIN you must be SURVIVING! You must get through this situation and make your company durable and operate in an unorthodox way that allows your business to survive right now. Part 1 was so important we had to do a part 2!


BONUS 229: 10 Tips to Choosing a Product Brand Name
#229
01/08/2026

Do you have a product? Today we are going over the 10 Tips to Choosing a Product Brand Name!

gigstrategic.com

seancastrina.com


INTERVIEW: Jamie Kern Lima - WORTHY: How to Believe You Are Enough and Transform Your Life
#218
02/20/2024

Jamie Kern Lima is author of the upcoming book "WORTHY: How to Believe You Are Enough and Transform Your Life", "Believe IT: How to Go from Underestimated to Unstoppable", and Founder of IT Cosmetics.

 

worthybook.com

ig: jamiekernlima


INTERVIEW: Bridgette L. Smith - "Everything I Touch Is Strategic"
#223
02/02/2024

Bridgette L. Smith is an award-winning talk show host, three-time CEO and founder, investor, keynote speaker, board advisor, and author.

 

founderpitchweek.com


INTERVIEW: Kanessa Muluneh - "A Bored Entrepreneur Is A Dangerous Thing!"
#222
02/01/2024

From growing up in an immigrant family in a new country, to founding and exiting multiple companies and starting a women's American Football league in Europe, Kanessa story is fascinating. Her latest company is a fashion brand, mulu.love

 

ig:@kanessamuluneh


INTERVIEW: Philip F. Smith - Put Yourself In The Right Room With The Right People
#221
01/31/2024

Philip Smith is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and author who partnered with Kevin Harrington, one of the original sharks on Shark Tank. Phil is an expert in B2B lead generation and is one of the most sought-after consultants, working with over 10,000 clients and counting.

 

philipfsmith.com

allinonemarketing.com


INTERVIEW: Tay Sweat - Give, Give, Give
#220
01/30/2024

Tay Sweat is an 8-figure millionaire, business innovator, investor, and author who has helped thousands of people globally become 6 & 7-figure earners. His story from losing his job, to scaling a personal training business, to investing is inspirational!

ig: taysweat


INTERVIEW: Suzanne Fletcher - Qualities of Great Entrepreneurs
#220
01/29/2024

Suzanne Fletcher is the founder and GP of Zelda Ventures, a new investment firm that invests in the next companies of founders whom Suzanne has backed before.

zelda.vc

x: srftweets


INTERVIEW: Rudy Mawer - The Importance of Daily Discipline
#219
01/26/2024

Rudy is a Celeb Marketer who has built a following of over 1 MILLION and grown 10 companies to millions in revenue. He and Sean talk about how he builds celebrity connection and the habit and psychology that breeds success in business.

 

ig: @rudymawerlife

Mawercapital.com


INTERVIEW: Doug Howarth - Hypernomics
01/25/2024

Doug is the mind behind Hypernomics Inc. Its cutting-edge software has been developed to analyze markets in four or more dimensions, pushing the boundaries of traditional approaches.

 

hypernomics.com

doughowarth.com


INTERVIEW: Ryan Renteria - Lead Without Burnout
#218
01/24/2024

Ryan is the founder of Stretch Five. His new book, "Lead Without Burnout"  distills his 20 years of experience as an executive coach to CEOs, founders, managing partners / principals, and senior investment professionals.  

thestretchfive.com
leadwithoutburnout.com


INTERVIEW: Antonio Garrido - My Daily Leadership
#217
01/19/2024

Antonio is the author of "My Daily Leadership", a uniquely practical and powerful roadmap designed to ensure that business owners and managers reach their full potential and become the extraordinary leaders their people and company deserve.

MyDailyLeadership.com


INTERVIEW: Paul Austin - Microdosing For The Professional
#216
01/18/2024

Paul F. Austin, author of "Mastering Microdosing", is a prominent figure in psychedelics, has guided millions to safe and meaningful psychedelic experiences and pioneers the convergence of psychedelics, personal transformation, and professional success.

ig: paulaustin3w

thethirdwave.co


INTERVIEW: Joe Hart - TAKE COMMAND
#214
01/17/2024

President and CEO of Dale Carnegie, a workplace training company that has operations in over 80 countries and delivers solutions in 29 languages and co-author of TAKE COMMAND.

 

takecommand.com

dalecarnegie.com

x: @josephkhart


INTERVIEW: Luke Lintz - Skillsets Can't Be Taken From You
#214
01/16/2024

Luke is CEO of the public relations firm HighKey, which grows industry leaders' personal brands with social media growth and press exposure.

 

youtube: @lukelintz_

ig: @lukelintz


Ep. 467: Seven Steps To An Eight-figure Exit
#467
01/15/2024

Everyone is looking to start a business. But how to have a BIG exit? The kind where you never have to work again?

gigstrategic.com

seancastrina.com


BONUS 228: Doing Business Differently with COVID-19
#228
01/12/2024

You must adapt to today's situation, or you will be out of business! Refusing to adapt will kill your business!

gigstrategic.com

seancastrina.com


INTERVIEW: Catalina Daniels & James Sherman - What Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know
#213
01/11/2024

Catalina & James are entrepreneurs and the authors of "SMART STARTUPS: What Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know— Advice from 18 Harvard Business School Founders" They discuss with Sean the critical aspects of creating a business.


INTERVIEW: Steven Rogelberg - Glad We Met
#212
01/10/2024

Dr. Steven Rogelberg is an organizational psychologist and the author of "Glad We Met: The Art and Science of 1:1 Meetings" and "The Surprising Science of Meetings: How You Can Lead Your Team to Peak Performance".

stevenrogelberg.com


Ep. 466: How To Be A Millionaire For Under $100
#466
01/08/2024

It's the qualities and habits you have that is going to set you apart. It's not going to be a certain real estate deal or business day, but your personal qualities that make a difference.

gigstrategic.com

seancastrina.com


BONUS 227: Give Your Business a Check-Up
#227
01/05/2024

Give your business a check-up! Today I am going to show you how you can give your business a check-up!

gigstrategic.com

seancastrina.com