Art Bejarano on Entrepreneurship, Fire Yourself, and Building Cogen LLC

In this episode of What Keeps You Awake.tv, host David Hooser sits down with Art Bejarano, CEO of Integrity Engineering and Design Solutions and founder of Cogen LLC. Art shares his 24-year entrepreneurial journey, from launching IEDS cold turkey with little money to securing contracts with major aerospace and defense companies. He explains how resilience, adaptability, and networking helped him scale through challenges like the 2008 recession and delayed client payments. Now, Art is pioneering a new venture: Cogen LLC, a platform designed to connect engineers and companies faster, cheaper, and smarter — streamlining project staffing with an AI-enabled, skills-based matching system. He also dives into his new book, Fire Yourself: A Simple Way to Self-Direct Your Career, a blueprint for employees ready to transition into entrepreneurship. From mindset shifts to billing rates to balancing family values, Art provides actionable advice for anyone considering being their own boss. 👉 Whether you’re a small business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or tech professional, this conversation offers insights into growth, innovation, and the future of work. Don’t forget to subscribe, review, and share to support more conversations like this! #ArtBejarano #Entrepreneurship #StartupLife #FireYourself #CogenLLC #WhatKeepsYouAwake #SmallBusiness #AIinBusiness #AerospaceEngineering #BusinessGrowth #Leadership