How I Escaped Corporate: My Conversation on The Maker-Manager Money Podcast

10/03/2025 52 min
How I Escaped Corporate: My Conversation on The Maker-Manager Money Podcast

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In this special crossover episode, I sit down with Kyle Knowles on Maker-Manager Money to share my journey from 30 years in corporate to building The Escapee Collective and The Collective Academy. We dive deep into why I walked away from corporate life, how I overcame the uncertainty of going solo, and the powerful mindset shifts that made all the difference.We discuss:✅ The moment I knew I was done with corporate for good✅ Why finding your first client is easier than landing your next job✅ How to structure your day as a solo entrepreneur (without guilt)✅ The hidden inefficiencies of corporate—and how small businesses are leveraging fractional and consulting talent✅ Why GenXers have all the skills they need to go solo (even if they don’t believe it yet)If you enjoy this discussion, I highly recommend checking out Maker-Manager Money—Kyle has some great conversations with entrepreneurs and business owners.🎧 Listen to Kyle’s podcast here: Maker-Manager MoneyChapters00:00 The Journey from Corporate to Freedom02:52 Finding Balance and Managing Time05:54 Health and Wellness in Entrepreneurship08:49 Redefining Success Beyond Money12:07 The Shift to Small Business Opportunities14:59 The Power of Networking and Finding Clients18:02 Building the Corporate Escapee Community21:12 Navigating the Entrepreneurial Landscape23:56 Embracing Change and Experimentation29:50 Surprising Insights from the Community32:01 The Journey of Corporate Escapees35:02 Building a Supportive Community38:27 Networking and Collaboration in Business40:08 The Corporate Escapee Podcast41:07 Personal Reflections and Lessons Learned49:14 The Freedom and Challenges of Entrepreneurship

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