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Unlock LinkedIn: Kait LeDonne’s Guide for Corporate Escapees Turning Business Owners
In this conversation, Kate Ladon discusses the power of personal branding on LinkedIn and shares insights and best practices for building a successful personal brand. ...
The Future of Solo and Small Business: Flexible Staffing w/Jens Gould
Today we are talking about the future of how to grow a company- I don’t want to call it the future of work but I do think it is the future of growth. I have had guests...
Think Bigger: How the Right Mindset Unlocks a World Beyond the Corporate Confines w/ Anne O'Neil
Anne is a former WNBA player and Division 1 Academic and Athletic All-American at Iowa State University. Following a stint in Division I basketball coaching, Anne tran...
The Chief Evangelist Mindset: Boosting Your Business with Personal Passion with Ethan Beute
In this conversation, Ethan Beute discusses the role of a Chief Evangelist and the importance of human connection in business. He explains that a Chief Evangelist is t...
The Solo Business Owner's Guide to the Go-Giver Mentality w/ Bob Burg
Bob Burg Info: https://burg.com/. This link will take you to Bob's content, books and contact informationOne of the benefits of having a podcast is the ability to conn...
The GenX Revolution: The Rise of the Solo Business
Welcome to Hardwired for Growth 2.0, the ultimate podcast guiding GenX business owners to 10x their revenue and lives. Host Brett Trainor dives into the revolutionary ...
Growth Lessons with the Author of Teenage Wastebrand- Evelyn Starr
I am your host, Brett Trainor. Today, I welcome our guest, Evelyn J. Starr. She is an author, and I recently came across her insightful book called Teenage Waste Brand...
Welcome to Hardwire for Growth 2.0: Stop Guessing, Start Growing
Welcome back to Hardwired For Growth 2.0! We're excited to unveil our new direction and refocused approach. After exploring a wide range of topics, we've realized that...
Why Your Company Hates You & the Future of Work with John Paul Rollert
Today I'm chatting with John Paul Rollert, a Professor of Behavioral Science at Booth School of Business. John Paul's teaching and research focus on the intellectual h...
LinkedIn Unleashed: JD Gershbein's Strategies for Corporate Escapees
JD Gershbein, a LinkedIn specialist, shares insights on leveraging LinkedIn for business development and personal branding. He emphasizes the importance of building a ...
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
In this episode, Brett interviews Bruce Roles, a fractional COO of manufacturing. Bruce shares his journey from corporate to fractional and provides insights into the ...
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
In this episode, Brett interviews Brandon Mateika, founder of Sales and Marketing Inc. Brandon shares his business model and how he works with small businesses to help...
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 ...
How to Build Confidence Quickly with Victoria Tretis
Victoria Tretis shares her journey from being a virtual assistant to becoming a certified coach. She discusses the challenges and lessons learned along the way, includ...
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...