What happens when Reddit asks the HARDEST questions about entrepreneurship? In this episode of the Who Cares? Podcast, hosts Jeff Jackel and Jay O’Brien take on real Reddit questions about startups, side hustles, and running a business — questions most people are too scared to answer honestly. From why 90% of businesses fail, to the biggest lies about entrepreneurship, to how to deal with imposter syndrome as a CEO, Jeff and Jay share unfiltered stories from their own journey as entrepreneurs and co-founders of Client Giant. 🔥 This isn’t theory. These are the raw truths, lived experiences, and mindset shifts that separate “wantrepreneurs” from entrepreneurs who actually survive. 🗣️ What We Cover in This Episode: Why most businesses fail (and the real stats behind it) The 3 biggest lies of entrepreneurship How to define “success” as a business owner Why being your own boss often means working harder How to transition from specialist → CEO (and beat imposter syndrome) Why selling is harder than building (and how to get your first paying customers) The importance of validation, pricing, and positioning Turning points in growth: from struggling → scaling The mindset every entrepreneur needs to survive the “trough of sorrow” 🎯 Who This Episode Is For: ✅ First-time founders feeling overwhelmed ✅ Side hustlers dreaming of going full-time ✅ Business owners struggling with growth ✅ Anyone who’s ever thought: “Do I really have what it takes?”
If you’ve ever scrolled Reddit for answers about startups or questioned if entrepreneurship is for you, this episode is your sign to dig deeper.