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The Corporate Escapee: Get Busy Living with Brett Trainor

Brett Trainor
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Corporate conditions us to build our lives around a job description. Most of us don't even realize it's happening until the day it all changes. That day is the beginning not the end. This show is for ex-corporates who are done being reactive and ready to build something different. A Life-First Future — where you have complete control of your finances, your time, your health, your relationships, an... more

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Most people leave corporate and immediately chase the familiar paths — consulting, coaching, fractional work. Those are valid. But they take time, runway, and a warm network. In this episode Brett breaks down three unexpected ways GenXers are generat... more

Kristen Hamborg is six weeks out of a 25-year corporate interior design career — and she's never looked back. In this episode Kristen shares how burnout, a pandemic pivot, and a coaching certification she pursued on the side slowly shifted everything... more

Danielle Burken escaped corporate in September 2023 — but her journey started six years before that. In this episode Danielle shares how she went from a full-time agency job with two kids under two, to building a six-figure solopreneur business in un... more

Corporate is using AI to eliminate jobs. Escapees get to use it to multiply themselves. In this solo episode Brett pulls back the curtain on exactly how he runs his entire business with AI — the tools, the use cases, and the honest truth about what i... more

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Kristen Hamborg
Interior designer turned coach; founder of Studio of You
Studio of You
Episode: When the Work Stops Lighting You Up: Leaving Corporate Before They Push You Out w/ Kristen Hamborg
Danielle Burken
Human design based business coach and marketing strategist
Episode: 2 Kids Under Two, Full Time Job, & She Still Built It. No Excuses! w/ Danielle Burken
Steve Jaffe
Author of The Layoff Journey from Dismissal to Discovery
Author, Speaker
Episode: Laid Off 4 Times: What the Job Hunt Won't Teach You About Getting Back Up" (ft. Steve Jaffe)
John Arms
Godfather of Fractional
Episode: The Truth About Fractional: Rates, Retainers, and Getting Your First Client (John Arms)
Sam Lee
Advocate for independent work and portfolio careers, experienced in consulting, coaching, and fractional leadership.
Indie Collective
Episode: You Don’t Need to Quit to Escape: Build Your Exit on the Side w/ Sam Lee
Jake Stahl
Expert in communication and author of 'Own the Room'
CEO of Orchestrate
Episode: Own the Room: How to Communicate So You’re Heard, Seen & Respected w/ Jake Stahl
Clair Sullivan
Former hospitality industry corporate employee turned solopreneur specializing in GenAI.
Episode: Corporate Quit on Her — She Built a Business Faster Than She Could Job Hunt w/ Clair Sullivan
Michael Williams
Founder of Climb, regulatory compliance software
Climb, Inc.
Episode: He Left a Cushy CFO Job to Fix a Broken System (with Clym.io Founder Michael Williams)
Catherine Jelinek
Host of Breaking Through the Noise podcast
Breaking Through the Noise
Episode: How One TikTok Video Built the Corporate Escapee Movement

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Brett Trainor
Host and founder focused on corporate escapees, entrepreneurship, and practical paths to independence.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Entertaining, insightful, and actionable! 🔥

    Whether you’re well established as an entrepreneur, or just getting started carving out a profitable niche that’s ready to grow, this is a must-listen podcast for you! Brett does an incredible job leading conversations that cover a huge breadth of topics related to the ins and outs of building a thriving business (and life!) you can be proud of with leaders who’ve actually experienced success themselves. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ASobering
    United States4 years ago
  • Must listen!

    This podcast is a must listen to entrepreneurs! You get actionable takeaways that will actually make a difference in your business and your life. Brett's energy, knowledge, and insights matched with amazing guests covers in depth of the topic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ladybugandstroud
    Philippines5 years ago
  • It's All About Education

    Thank you for this great podcast showcasing amazing business mentors and their strategies for success. This podcast is a must for anyone that has a business!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    My Stuttering Life
    United States6 years ago
  • Love this kind of content.

    I like the style and all of the guests have been spot on.

    Thanks for taking the creative journey to make this happen

    Keep on creating!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tunefarmer
    United States6 years ago
  • Get ready to scale your business

    Great tips for any business owner looking to move beyond the start up phase

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    roundpeg
    United States6 years ago

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2 Kids Under Two, Full Time Job, & She Still Built It. No Excuses! w/ Danielle Burken
Q: How did you decide to focus on human design as the core of your business?
I saw that traditional branding and marketing often miss the energy and strengths of the individual. Human design gave me a framework to tailor strategy to how people naturally operate, which not only felt authentic but also produced real client results.
Ashley Returns: Two Years Into the Escape — What Worked, What Didn’t, What’s Next
Q: What would you have done differently in your early approach?
Ashley reflects on the importance of staying top of mind with her network, as she realized stopping networking during busy periods was a mistake.
Ashley Returns: Two Years Into the Escape — What Worked, What Didn’t, What’s Next
Q: Did you have a plan when you were exiting or did you exit and then get running?
Ashley shares that she did not have a concrete plan initially but identified a unique skill set in marketing that she could offer companies.
Your Job Title Isn’t Your Identity: How to Tell a Bigger Story w/ Catherine Jelinek
Q: What is the best way for people to connect with you and follow your work?
You can find The Skinny on LinkedIn. My email is Catherine@theskinnyplatform.com, and you can visit our websites theskinnyplatform.com or writeaskinny.co for more information.
The Zillow of Franchising: A Smarter Way to Leave Corporate w/ Alex Smereczniak
Q: Did Mike ever go out on his own and start something even later and he retired at EY?
He's still plugging away and eventually retired, but did not start anything on his own.

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