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LinkedIn Unleashed: JD Gershbein's Strategies for Corporate Escapees
Today I'm chatting with JD Gershbein, the creator of THE LINKEDIN STYLE GUIDE. In this episode, we'll talk about organic LinkedIn marketing and the surprising ways to...
5 Pillars to Guide Life Outside of 9 to 5 with Anna Lundberg
Today I'm chatting with Anna Lundberg about her practical guide to reimagining success, giving you freedom, flexibility and fulfillment. Connect with Anahttps://www.li...
How to Do LinkedIn Right with Anthony Blatner
Today I'm chatting with LinkedIn Expert Anthony Blatner. In this episode, we'll talk about the three fundamentals of LinkedIn marketing: Organic, Sales Navigator, and...
How to Pick Your Lane as a Fractional Executive with Bruce Roles
Today I'm chatting with Bruce Roles, a Contract Manufacturing COO. In this episode, we'll talk about the importance of sticking to one specialty while staying away fro...
A Marketing Masterclass for Escapees w/ Ali Schwanke)
Today I'm chatting with Ali Schwanke. She helps people understand, plan, and grow their marketing results. In this episode, we'll talk about how to style your LinkedIn...
Why the Franchise Model Could Be Your Path to Freedom with Mike Waller
Today I'm chatting with Mike Waller, a veteran of corporate America who now coaches others on finding business ownership and financial freedom by becoming franchisees....
The One Revenue Strategy Most Escapees Are NOT Using with Brandon Mateika
Today I'm chatting with Brandon Mateika, an escapee who jumpstarted his journey by leveraging partnerships to establish credibility as an expert within months. Find ou...
Create Your Process with Paul Shirley
Today I'm having a radically honest conversation with repeat guest Paul Shirley. Paul is the author of The Process is the Product among other books. I want to find out...
It's Not Sales; It's Problem Solving: A Framework for Getting Your First Client
One of the biggest blockers for folks considering leaving corporate and going solo is the lack of confidence in their ability to sell. When I meet potential corporate ...
187. How to Build Confidence Quickly with Victoria Tretis
Today I'm talking to Victoria Tretis about how she turned her job as a VA into a business. It wasn't a straight path and what I want you to get from this episode is ho...
186. How to Get Customers Without Selling with Kim Laughlin
Today I have Kim Laughlin on the podcast. Kim left her corporate career in HR when she started dreading Mondays. In this conversation you'll hear how she used her skil...
185. A Recent Escapee Shares Her Story with Diana Martinez
Today I'm chatting with Diana Martinez. She recently had a rough exit from her corporate career and with a new baby at home (and four other children) she launched her ...
184. How to Get the Most Out Of Fractional Work with John Arms
Today I'm chatting with John Arms, the Fractional Talent Dude. We get into the differences between freelance, contract, and fractional work as well as strategic ways t...
183. Why Being Different is Better than Being Better
In this episode I talk to Jon Selig about how he combined his enterprise sales expertise with his love of comedy and created a consultancy unlike any other.
182. An Inspiring Case Study of a Corporate Escapee with Carole Issa
In this episode I talk to Carole Issa about how she got out of her comfort zone--more than once--and built a business in a new country.
181. Growing a solo business through bold authenticity with Annie Leib
In this episode I talk to Annie Leib, an executive coaching and creator of the BREATH Framework™ modality to merge your authentic self with your professional goals. We...
180. How to Make Behavioral Psychology Your Secret Weapon with Nancy Harhut
In this episode I talk to Nancy Harhut, the author of Using Behavioral Science in Marketing: Drive Customer Action and Loyalty by Prompting Instinctive Responses. We'l...
179. The Tools & Tech You Need for Your Solo Business with James Clift
Today I'm joined by James Clift, the founder VisualizeCV and Durable. Although he avoided the corporate world he did create a business that's removing obstacles for co...
178. 5 Must Read Books for Solo Business Owners
Since I started this podcast almost three years ago, I've had 50 plus authors on and have probably read another 50 books during that time. And occasionally I get aske...
177. The Future of Work and the Rise of the Solo Business
On this episode, I focus on the future of work and why this is a huge opportunity for folks looking to escape corporate or who have already left corporate. The three t...
176. It's Now or Never: Having the Freedom to Believe
In the last episode, I outlined a five-part plan to successfully exit the corporate world. It's a guide that I used, refined, and now use to help others make the tran...
175. Demystifying Social Media for Solo Entrepreneurs with Brooke Sellas
Today I'm talking to Brooke Sellas, the author of CONVERSATIONS THAT CONNECT: How to Connect, Converse, and Convert Through Social Media Listening and Social-Led Custo...
174. The 5-Step Process to Leave Corporate America (and stay out)
Today I want to share the five step process that I have built after a number of years of trial and error. There are no shortcuts but my hope is that this guide will sh...
173. How an Expert Freelancer Built a Global Company
Today's guest is the one and only Jill Kushner Bishop. Jill is a fellow corporate escapee and founder and CEO of Multilingual Connections, a global language solutions ...
172. 5 Misperceptions About Personal Branding for Your Business (on Powerful Personal Brand)
I was recently on the Powerful Personal Brand podcast with Claire Bahn to talk about personal branding in small or freelance businesses. It was a great conversation, a...
171. How to Grow an Expert-Based Business in 2023 with Michael Haynes
Today I'm talking to guest-favorite Michael Haynes about what corporate escapees need to be thinking about NOW in order to hit the ground running in 2023.
170. 100 Days to the New Year and a New You
We have 100 days left in 2022 so I thought this was a perfect time to help you strategize these last 100 days. In this episode, I outline four steps that you need...
169. Small Bets & Multiple Revenue Streams are Keys to Your Freedom with Karl Becker
Today I'm talking with Karl Becker. He's the author of several books and owner of a successful consultancy. He's here to tell us about his journey from corporate sales...
168. From Corporate to an $85k/Month Expert Business with Paul Higgins
Today I'm talking to Paul Higgins about his journey from a corporate life at Coca-Cola to building his own consulting company and community.
167. 5 Things You Can Do Today To 3X Your Income
Today's topic is 5 Things You Can Do Today To 3X Your Income. These five tips will help create more freedom and flexibility in your life.