In this special solo episode of The Business Breakdown, host Al Dea opens up about his journey from corporate product marketer to full-time entrepreneur in leadership development. Al shares candid insights into what it takes to transition a side hustle into a thriving business, the lessons learned along the way, and the essential role of &#34;people smarts&#34; in building a successful service-based enterprise. He also discusses the importance of intentional relationship-building, refining business systems, and staying focused on what truly matters. Whether you&#39;re a solopreneur or running a small consulting or coaching business, this episode offers actionable advice and inspiration to help you scale your impact and navigate the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.Links<ul><li>Al’s Website: https://www.al-dea.com/</li><li>Al’s Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsaldea/</li></ul>

S1 E16: Activities and Outcomes

This is a podcast that helps entrepreneurs improve their business and entrepreneurial skills. We&#39;ll interview founders &amp; entrepreneurs who are experts in their service domain (coaching, consulting,  speaking, corporate training) to hear their experiences in managing and growing their small business.In each episode, we&#39;ll hear stories, lessons, and actionable practices from fellow entrepreneurs about aspects of running a people/services business, including marketing, sales, business model design, client delivery, personal branding and personal development.If you’re an entrepreneur or solo founder  building your service-based business then this podcast is for you!