Why It’s Faster and Easier Than Ever to Start a New Company

The U.S. Small Business Administration has revealed that a record number of new businesses were started in the 12-month period ending in June 2026. In this episode, Strategic Coach® co-founder Dan Sullivan joins EOS Worldwide’s Kelly Knight and Mark O’Donnell to discuss the likely reasons behind this growth, including the impact of AI.

Show Notes

• A record number of new businesses are being started in the U.S., and the barriers to
  entrepreneurship may be lower than ever.
• Dan, Kelly, and Mark explore why AI may be helping more people, including younger
  entrepreneurs, move from idea to company faster.
• AI can help entrepreneurs get 80 percent of the way from vision to reality with less friction, less delay, and less wasted energy.
• The rise in new businesses may also be driving a greater need for coaching, clarity, and
  support.
• Entrepreneurs are using AI to uncover ideas, strategies, and paths they may not have seen on their own.
• The speed of AI can strengthen commitment by helping entrepreneurs quickly see a possible game plan.
• Starting a company still requires confidence, especially when the odds are against you.
• AI’s impact is hard to measure because millions of people are using it in millions of different ways.
• When friction goes down, frustration often goes down with it.
• Many companies have access to powerful technology, but still lack the clarity and alignment needed to use it well.
• The conversation points to a bigger shift: entrepreneurship is becoming faster, more accessible, and more idea-driven than ever.

Resources

• Unique Ability®
• Who Not How by Dan Sullivan with Dr. Benjamin Hardy
• The Greater Game by Dan Sullivan and John Bowen
• 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan with Dr. Benjamin Hardy
• The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Time Management
• Casting Not Hiring by Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff
• The 4 C’s Formula by Dan Sullivan