Podcasts about corporate escapees

Do your employees whistle on the way to work?   I'm delighted to be joined by double act, Carla Cringle and Imogen Pudduck - Founders of FizzPopBANG, a Brand Employee Engagement Consultancy on a mission ‘To make the World whistle on their way to work'.  10 years ago, they left their jobs as Head of HR & Head of Brand at Red Bull to set up FizzPopBANG.  Through the work they did at Red Bull, they realised they had the same goal - to harness the power that passionate and energised teams can achieve. Creating true employee engagement and Brand Ambassadors through a high performing authentic culture. Now joined by a team of experts, FizzPopBANG help companies across all industries unlock their potential by engaging their people through Culture, Learning & Leadership.   Welcome to the How to spark success podcast - Where we steal the success secrets of Global leaders. I'm Liz Hamlet, your podcast host – I help trailblazer Founders, Corporate Escapees and Leaders to step into the limelight to maximise growth, impact and revenue.  Tune in to this episode to hear the many topics in my conversation with Carla and Imogen, including (but not limited to!):   The secrets to engaged employees. Surviving and thriving as co-founders. Walking the walk with company culture. Difficult conversations and why avoiding them isn't the answer.   And so much more! Listen to find out.   You can connect with Carla and Imogen at FizzPopBang here… Website: www.fizzzpopbang.co.uk  Instagram: www.instagram.com/fizzpopbangers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fizzpopbang-ltd/    RESOURCES & WORK WITH ME: 3 ways to grow your community and skyrocket your visibility with LinkedIn Audio rooms - get instant access to my online masterclass and audio event planning guide today for £19.99 here If you've been inspired and would like to step out of the shadows and get more visible to amplify your growth, impact and revenue, book in a call with me, Liz Hamlet (Podcast host, Coach, Speaker & Strategist) at https://www.sparksucceed.co.uk/ or connect with me on LinkedIn on https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-hamlet/  Join 2384+ people subscribed to my newsletter, The Limelight talking all things visibility & personal branding. Deserve a pay rise?... Of course you do! – Grab a copy of my book when I share my proven 5 step strategy to unlock your earning potential “How to ask for a a pay rise (and get it!)”. Stuck for inspiration? -  Download my “32 LinkedIn content ideas – when you're stuck for inspiration” prompt guide here   

There's often a disconnect between employers and Gen Z. I'm joined in this episode of the #HowToSparkSuccess podcast by Shoshanna Davis. Shoshanna is the Founder of Fairy Job Mother - an online community and one-stop-shop for young people on all things careers and confidence at work trusted by over 20,000 young people.  Shoshanna uses all of her learnings from her 6+ years progressing in the corporate world in leadership positions working for Fortune 500 companies, not-for-profits and start-up organisations to empower young people and work with education providers and employers like Lidl, DHL, M&S and Newton Europe to help their young employees develop the skills needed to succeed at work.   Welcome to the How to spark success podcast - Where we steal the success secrets of Global leaders. I'm Liz Hamlet, your podcast host – I help trailblazer Founders, Corporate Escapees and Leaders to step into the limelight to maximise growth, impact and revenue.  Amongst the many key topics in my conversation with Shosanna, we chat about: How employers can attract Gen Z applicants. What success looks like as a younger entrepreneur. Why entrepreneurship isn't promoted as an option to young people. How crazy resilience helps on the founder journey.   And so much more! Listen to find out.   You can connect with Shoshanna here… Website: www.fairyjobmother.co.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefairyjobmother LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shoshannadavis/  RESOURCES & WORK WITH ME: 3 ways to grow your community and skyrocket your visibility with LinkedIn Audio rooms - get instant access to my online masterclass and audio event planning guide today for £19.99 here If you've been inspired and would like to step out of the shadows and get more visible to amplify your growth, impact and revenue, book in a call with me, Liz Hamlet (Podcast host, Coach, Speaker & Strategist) at https://www.sparksucceed.co.uk/ or connect with me on LinkedIn on https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-hamlet/  Join 1899+ people subscribed to my newsletter, The Limelight talking all things visibility & personal branding. Deserve a pay rise?... Of course you do! – Grab a copy of my book when I share my proven 5 step strategy to unlock your earning potential “How to ask for a a pay rise (and get it!)”. Stuck for inspiration? - “32 LinkedIn content ideas – when you're stuck for inspiration” prompt guide here   

Not everybody buys on price - the reason why you need to price on value. I'm joined in this episode of the #HowToSparkSuccess podcast by Peter Thomson.# Peter is 'The UK's Most Prolific Business Development Author' and he helps Coaches & Consultants to create a ‘business & life of choice' and be rightfully rewarded for the value they deliver rather than just the hours they spend.   Welcome to the How to spark success podcast - Where we steal the success secrets of Global leaders. I'm Liz Hamlet, your podcast host – I help trailblazer Founders, Corporate Escapees and Leaders to step into the limelight to maximise growth, impact and revenue.  Amongst the many key topics in my conversation with Peter, we chat about: How to brush yourself off and get back on the business saddle. Celebrating our uniqueness. Why writing a book is an amazing business card. How to charge your worth (and not feel bad about it). Not everybody buys on price and why you need to price on value.   And so much more! Listen to find out.   You can connect with Peter here… Peter's new book can be found here: www.thepaidbook.com  LinkedIn:  Peter Thomson | LinkedIn    RESOURCES & WORK WITH ME: If you've been inspired and would like to step out of the shadows and get more visible to amplify your growth, impact and revenue, book in a call with me, Liz Hamlet (Podcast host, Coach, Speaker & Strategist) at https://www.sparksucceed.co.uk/ or connect with me on LinkedIn on https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-hamlet/  Join 1478+ people subscribed to my newsletter, The Limelight talking all things visibility & personal branding. Deserve a pay rise?... Of course you do! – Grab a copy of my book when I share my proven 5 step strategy to unlock your earning potential “How to ask for a a pay rise (and get it!)”. Stuck for inspiration? - “32 LinkedIn content ideas – when you're stuck for inspiration” prompt guide here 

Kait LeDonne Links:https://kait-ledonne.mykajabi.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitledonne-personalbrandingexpert/ Episode IntroI am thrilled to have to have Katie LeDonne on podcastThis is a must listen for folks thinking about corporate and those of you that already have.Kait is one of if not the top expert on building and leveraging your personal brand on LinkedInKait's Background: Personal Branding Expert Speaker,  Workshop Facilitator & Personal Branding Coach Her mission is to help you Become Your Industry's Go-To Expert I am a big fan of Kat's 1:1:1 framework for newbies1 problem, 1 platform and one prospect type- keep it simple and grow.Make sure you have a note pad or however you take notesLet's chat with Kait

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 bring your personality into your profession.  Connect with JDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jdgershbeinhttps://twitter.com/jdgershbeinhttps://jdgershbein.com/

People, culture and organisation are Michelle Fotheringham's bread and butter. As the cofounder of Werkling – an on-demand talent platform - Michelle spends her day-to-day immersed in helping businesses assemble their dream teams. But it wasn't always the case. Michelle is a self-described corporate escapee who took the plunge into startup land during the pandemic, after realising people wanted to make the shift from work as life to work with purpose. If you want to get the lowdown on people and the future of work, Michelle shares plenty of advice as we delve into her first act as a founder.

In this episode, I enjoy a chat with Tracey Tait - a marketing coach and trainer based in Newcastle, England. We discuss Tracey's approach to teaching and learning while working with business owners who have quit corporate jobs. She shares her observation on what's stopping most entrepreneurs from achieving what they want to achieve. You can find out more on her website www.traceytait.com  

Welcome to the first solo show! In this episode, I talked about why I've changed the name of the podcast from Corporate Escapees to Build Live Give podcast, why I decided to make a solo show, and what you will expect from these solo shows. Connect With Paul and Build Live Give On LinkedIn On Twitter: @BuildLiveGive On Facebook On Instagram: @BuildLiveGive Thank You for Tuning In! If you are wanting to build new revenue streams to Fund your lifestyle and work less  - then our group mentoring program called BLG Surge could be for you. Go to www.buildlivegive.com/surge to apply today!

How should you spend your day when you work for yourself? Of course, there is no such thing as a typical day when you run your own business (which can be a problem for you if you're used to structure!). But given that your time is largely yours to organise it's useful to be intentional about what you prioritise. In today's show I talk about two concepts to help you organise your time around what's really important. I will divide activities in to three categories - big rocks, small rocks and sand. I also talk about Stephen Covey's Time Management Matrix. This episode will help you: Make time for what moves the dial in your business Prioritise self-care and creative time Stop yourself getting distracted by ‘fun tasks' without neglecting the fun stuff altogether! You can read my blog about the ‘Flow' concept discussed in this episode and don't forget to join Corporate Escapees on Facebook if you haven't already. There's tonnes of advice and support over there to help you navigate your way through the journey towards doing what you love for a living. Stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and of course, the website.

Corporate Escape Plan is a more than just a show. Craigy B is on a mission to create a movement and safe space for ambitious Corporate Escapees as they step out on their entrepreneurial journey and plot a path to their first million in revenue and beyond to financial freedom.

Not everyone who leaves their corporate job to start their own business does it entirely out of choice. A significant number of people feel self employment is their only option because the conventional workplace doesn't work for them. Today's guest, Ursula Tavender, couldn't find a job that that suited how she wanted to live her life as a parent—certainly not without making sacrifices she didn't want to make! So she set up her own business, helping change that story for other women. Now advising government and working with organistaions to create more flexible working arrangements, especially helping managers understand how their attitudes need to change in order to do flex well. In our interview we talk about how Ursula set up her business, her experiences of trying to get back in to conventional work, and how to make flex work better. In particular we talk about how to get started if you want to work more flexibly either as you transition out of your job entirely, or alongside your part time business, or because that would actually mean you don't have to leave your job at all! Find out more about Ursula's work at the Mumbelievable website, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. The report for the Gender Equality and Economic Empowerment office that I contributed to is on Ursula's website and worth a read. Resources mentioned: Werk Timewise Flexible Working Factsheet Stay in touch with us on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and of course, the website. Our Facebook group is Corporate Escapees and you can also download the FREE Escape the Rat Race Checklist.

Your career path isn't always a straight line. And the job that you do now or are thinking of doing next might not have even existed when you were having your meeting with your career's adviser all those years ago! This is one of the reasons we get itchy feet. We see an alternative way of combining our experiences that would enable us to do something for a living that was just not possible a decade or two ago but we're stuck in the more conventional path that was the norm when we were first planning our adult career. Tim Tavender runs courses helping people create online courses but he started professional life as a PE teacher. Since then he's pulled together pieces of experience from all over his personal and professional life to become, first a digital marketer and now an online courses expert – businesses that simply didn't exist when he was at school. The driver for change was his family and the desire to be more present to his own health and the wellbeing of his wife and kids. In this interview we talk about: How to leverage your past experiences to design a new business Starting with your ideal client when you think about what business to be in Niching down (finding your starving crowd) How to turn off your inferiority complex and come up with your own ideas Valuing your expertise, even if it comes easy to you How to create online courses that work for You as well as for your clients You can find out more about Tim on his website, LinkedIn or on his podcast. As always, you can stay in touch with us on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter the Corporate Escapees group page and of course, the website.

Nicki is a former Army Officer who spent 17 years developing people in conflict zones around the world and now runs courses to help people develop their resilience. There are so many ups and downs in life and it can sometimes feel like you don't have the strength to carry on, or even get started. But within us all is a resilience we don't normally acknowledge and, if you can tap in to it, you can overcome those slings and arrows that life chucks in your direction (especially when you are trying to do something NEW) and not only survive but thrive as a result. In this interview we talk about Nicki's own journey, her army career and her decision to leave after 17 years and set up her own business. AND we talk about this concept of resilience, and how to grow and become stronger as a result of the experiences that happen to us in life OR from experiences we intentionally put ourselves through. Nick works with groups of individuals and with companies so if you want to grow your own resilience or discover just how resilient you already are, you can follow Nicki and her adventures on Instagram (@resilienceatwork) and check out her programmes, and read her blog on her website Please also come and join us at Corporate Escapees, our Facebook group, where I share a lot of resources and ideas to help you make your escape plans a reality. It's a lovely community and we're looking to grow so head over there today! Stay in touch with us on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and of course, the website.

Jürgen Strauss spent 27 years in Corporate travelling the world and running remote teams. Then finally the travel and values of the business he worked for influenced him to reconsider and take a voluntary redundancy. Now Jürgen helps business coaches to improve their marketing to get more clients. Jürgen gives some great marketing tips in this podcast. One not to miss   There were lots of great takeaways in the episode, so grab that pen and notepad, and enjoy! How to identify, create and use an ideal client profile The power of finding the right mastermind Why you need to test and measure and run marketing experiments How marketing is through the line and what to do to make customers sticky How to create a winning culture in a remote team How to start a podcast Running your business in seasons and matching this to your cash flow How to get the most out of referrals   Important Links & Mentions From This Episode: WP Elevation Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute Children’s Medical Research Institute Slack Loom Notion.so Bonjoro (check out Matt Barnett’s interview for the Corporate Escapees podcast) Local Business Leaders podcast Podcast Talent Coach The Marketing Book Podcast All Selling Aside podcast   Connect With Jürgen Strauss On LinkedIn On Twitter: @Innovabiz Innovabiz Pty Ltd innovabiz.co/MAS Connect With Paul and Build Live Give On LinkedIn On Twitter: @BuildLiveGive On Facebook On Instagram: @BuildLiveGive

I spend much more of my time marketing myself and getting my name and expertise known in the world than I actually do coaching or speaking to audiences. And this might come as a shock to you if you're still working a 9-5 or starting to run your own venture. Putting yourself out there doesn't come naturally to most of us but it's a vital part of being in business and, in some ways, it's never been so complicated. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linkedin not to mention blogging, podcasting and, email marketing... where do you start? That's why I wanted to talk to Janet Murray. Janet is a former journalist who specialises in helping people grow their audience so they can succeed in business. In her podcast, free content and courses she shows how to position yourself as the go to person and create a following of people who want to buy the thing you do. In this interview we talk about: Transitioning out of your current job and how long that can take Pivoting until you find your niche Email marketing Creating a following and creating content as a way to position yourself as an expert Being able to finish the sentence “He/She is the person you go to if you want...” You can find out more about Janet on her website where she has tonnes of free resources to download plus her brilliant podcast, The Janet Murray Show. Stay in touch with us on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and of course, the website. Please also join our Facebook group “Corporate Escapees” where you can get help, advice, support and encouragement about taking your own brilliant gamble!

It's my first solo show for a while and I was inspired by member of the Corporate Escapees Facebook page to do an episode about making a Worst Case Scenario Plan. When you stand on the precipice of a big decision all the fears come bubbling to the surface. But they swill around in your brain in a mess of half finished thoughts and cause you to feel paralysed. Even if, despite these fears, you take action steps, you lose out on the joy of this phase of the journey because you're so worried about what you'll do if it all goes wrong. Which is why I want to explain to you how to make a Worst Case Scenario Plan. In this way you get those fears out of your head and on to paper and start working through them step by step. Once you know what you'd do in the worst case you're free to focus on success! Please join the Corporate Escapees group no matter what stage you're at in the journey and even if you don't consider you've come from a “corporate” job - any conventional 9-5 type job to any form of freedom, doing what you love for a living, living on your own terms counts! Stay in touch with us on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and of course, the website.

Just because living life on your own terms might feel like a gamble, doesn't mean you don't try to minimise the risk! Todd Nevins is a Digital Nomad who travels full time with his wife and their dog, encouraging other people to do the same. In fact, he's on a mission to get one million people who are disheartened by their current lifestyle to make the decision to change it. In this interview we talk about the planning stage, the execution stage and the reality of living and working on the road, bringing only what you can fit in an average sized car and making friends along the way. If you've considered becoming a digital nomad or just turning your back on the 9-5 and doing something you love from the comfort of your own sofa, you'll love listening to the very practical advice Todd has to share. He's a hugely energetic and inspirational person who makes it all seem perfectly do-able. You can find out more about him on the Go Hunt Life Podcast. Please also join my new Facebook group – Corporate Escapees. it's for anyone dreaming, planning or already making the leap to do what they love for a living, turn their backs on the corporate 9-5 and live life on their own terms. Come and hang out with me and a bunch of other likeminded people and get support and encouragement to live life your way. Stay in touch with us on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and of course, the website.

Outsourcing podcast Get the full show notes for this outsourcing podcast here:outsourceaccelerator.com/213   Corporate Escapees podcast Today we chat with Paul Higgins of Corporate Escapees about the growing need for an independent source of outsourcing information and education.   References Corporate Escapees outsourceaccelerator.com/213   Start Outsourcing Outsource Accelerator can help you transform your business with outsourcing. Get in touch now, or use one of the resources below.   Business Process Outsourcing Get a Free Quote - Connect with 3 verified outsourcing experts & see how outsourcing can transform your business Book a Discovery Call - See how Outsource Accelerator can help you enhance your company's innovation and growth with outsourcing The Top 40 BPOs - We have compiled this review of the most notable 40 Business Process Outsourcing companies in the Philippines Outsourcing Calculator - This tool provides you with invaluable insight into the potential savings outsourcing can do for your business Outsourcing Salary Guide - Access the comprehensive guide to payroll salary compensation, benefits, and allowances in the Philippines Outsourcing Accelerator Podcast - Subscribe and listen to the world's leading outsourcing podcast, hosted by Derek Gallimore   About Outsource Accelerator Outsource Accelerator is the world’s leading outsourcing marketplace and advisory. We offer the full spectrum of services, from light advisory and vendor brokerage, though to full implementation and fully-managed solutions. We service companies of all sectors, and all sizes, spanning all departmental verticals. Outsource Accelerator’s unique approach to outsourcing enables our clients to build the best teams, access most flexible solutions, and generate the best results possible. Our unrivaled sector knowledge and market reach means that you get the best terms and results possible, at the best ALL-IN market-leading price - guaranteed.   About Derek Gallimore Derek’s blend of extensive international business and travel experience means that outsourcing came relatively naturally to him. Derek has been in business for over 20 years, outsourcing for over seven years, and has lived in Manila, Philippines – the world’s outsourcing capital – for over five years. Outsourcing is one of the biggest game-changing opportunities presenting both business, and the world today! Derek is passionate about spreading this message and encourages as many people to properly investigate the possibilities. Book a call with the OA team now -> https://outsourceaccelerator.com/meet-consult/

I wonder how many of us fall in to a career, and then make a real success at it before we realise that it's not working for us. Of course, that creates a whole new problem. What are you going to do next? Well, that's the story for my guest today. Dav Piper is now a gardener. But until recently her life was much like many people - the commute, the salary that's hard to walk away from, a job that didn't really work for her. She was successful by conventional standards but had fallen in to her career and slowly, like many of us, realised that she didn't want to carry on. Of course, the next big problem was - what to do next? Dav describes a very real dilemma. We don't all know what we want to do with our lives! It's all very well to say we want to get out of the corporate rat race and do something we love for a living... but what?? In this interview we talk about how she found out what she wanted to do, and the gentle steps she took to make it happen... steps that anyone could take to make that transition a little less risky. We discuss: Money and how your reliable salary can become a trap that keeps you stuck How to work out what you want to do The dangers of looking for a big, world transforming purpose in life Starting a business as a side hustle How to cut your financial outgoings to reduce your financial risk Volunteering as a way in to a new career Starting to charge and how to find business Having a Saturday job as an adult You can find out more about Dav on her website, her Facebook page and her blog. Dav mentioned Fiverr as a place to buy services like logos and websites. Check it out at https://www.fiverr.com/ As I mentioned, I've renamed my Facebook Group and it is now called Corporate Escapees. It's a place to share stories, ask questions and get support whether you're dreaming of leaving corporate life, already making plans or you've already done it. Please join this fledgling community and start posting. As fans of this show your support will really help create a tribe of likeminded people. There is life on the other side of the 9-5! Stay in touch with us on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and of course, the website.

I’ve had a crazy whirlwind week this week with my book, Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Earn Your Freedom and Do Work That Matters, finally dropping, having done book launched events in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, an additional 12 podcast interviews and shortly, I’ll be catching a flight to San Francisco for the US leg of my book tour. Speaking of podcasts, I’ve appeared on quite a few in recent weeks, including Mixergy’s Startup Stories, Becoming Superhuman, No Ego, Productivityist and What You Will Learn. You can find those episodes wherever you get your podcasts and in the show notes to this episode. The book has officially sold out on Amazon, literally less than 24 hours after going on sale, which I will try and take as a good thing. However you can still order your copy online and find it at your local bookstore - and if they haven’t got it in stock, ask them to order it in. Of course, there are many ways you can support the launch, all of which are outlined over at employeetoentrepreneur.io/support Now for today’s episode, which is a recording of a fireside chat with my good friend and colleague, Shay Namdarian, as well as an audience Q&A, at the Melbourne leg of the Employee to Entrepreneur book launch. ---  Show Notes: Support the Book Launch www.employeetoentrepreneur.io/support  Podcast Appearances Startup Stories: https://collectivecamp.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c675fe6ab1a62dc586da0b61d&id=99ff1a93f1&e=366f85aef3 Becoming Superhuman: https://becomingasuperhuman.com/making-the-transition-to-becoming-an-entrepreneur-steve-glaveski/  No Ego: https://collectivecamp.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c675fe6ab1a62dc586da0b61d&id=6b44cde947&e=366f85aef3 Corporate Escapees: https://collectivecamp.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c675fe6ab1a62dc586da0b61d&id=d104a11604&e=366f85aef3 The Power of Bold: https://collectivecamp.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c675fe6ab1a62dc586da0b61d&id=0cdfadf9e8&e=366f85aef3 Grit & Hustle: https://gritandhustle.co/steve-glaveski/  The Hustle & Flowchart Podcast: https://collectivecamp.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c675fe6ab1a62dc586da0b61d&id=915fcb425e&e=366f85aef3

Josh started his career as a Navy Journalist and for a period was a morning DJ. Eager to learn he shadowed successful people in work to learn how to sell. He failed 6 times in business, and on the 7th and 8th times he got it right and started the successful Savings Angel and UpMyInfluence companies, which go strong today. Josh shares some great life and business insights and this is one not to miss. Have a pen ready as he provides loads of tips. There were lots of great takeaways in the episode, so grab that pen and notepad, and enjoy! Why you should shadow the most successful person in your business What lessons Josh has learnt from over 2K appearances in the media Why PR is a dated term and Influencer engagement and authority building is more apt How to avoid getting rejected by the media by avoiding certain activities Why the traditional PR industry is broken and how Josh is solving it How to get more social proof by aligning to the right influencers What are some of the pain points when scaling an agency Paying attention to what is most difficult and how to change it   Important Links & Mentions From This Episode: UpMyInfluence UpMyInfuence discovery call - mention BLG Josh Elledge's LinkedIn profile Slack Evernote BombBomb The BombCast Duct Tape Marketing podcast Hidden Brain podcast Corporate Escapees podcast The Miracle Morning Blinkist Audible

Our Guest today Gavin Sequeria talks from practical experience on how to break free from corporate.  Gavin was very successful in corporate, working for two of the biggest brands in IT - IBM and Oracle.  He was always passionate about personal development and about 9 years into his career he found a shift in his motivation and decided he wanted to work for himself.  Inspired by his partner at the time who ran her own business, he went about preparing to break free over the space of 18 months. In the podcast Gavin gives brilliant advise on how best to break free from corporate and take control of your own career and life.  If you are just about to leave your career or take the brave step, this podcast is perfect for you.    There were lots of great takeaways in the episode, so grab that pen and notepad, and enjoy! Whether it is best to break free without a safety net or do a side hustle His love of personal development and how it shaped him to take the brave step How to take control of your own career and not be at the mercy of others The need to surround yourself with like-minded peers 3 essential tips on making the transition from corporate to your own business What does a transition coach do and how can they help you How to find the right mentors and why having several is best   Important Links & Mentions From This Episode: Hands Across The Water Trello Asana Dale Beaumont Book: Rich dad poor dad Book: Think and grow rich Tony Robbins podcast Corporate Escapees podcast by Build Live Give Paul Higgins' interview on the Break Free From Corporate podcast   Connect with Gavin Sequeria: Break Free From Corporate website On Facebook On LinkedIn On Twitter: @breakfreeFC

If you had to define it, could you clearly say what it means for a company to be a “lifestyle brand?” When Josh Stanton first started on his entrepreneurial journey he didn’t know either. In fact, it was the furthest thing from his mind. He just needed to make some money.   His story goes something like this: After a very short stint studying engineering at university, he was exhausted and not enjoying what he was doing, and his Dad recognized the problem. He told Josh, “You don’t have to do this. You can do whatever you want.”   Josh says that was the conversation that enabled him to understand that it was OK for him to take control of his own life and not follow the path everyone else does. So he did.   Today, most people know Josh as one half of the dynamic team behind Screw The Nine To Five, the company and community aimed at becoming the #1 lifestyle brand in the world. In this conversation you’ll hear the backstory of how Josh and his wife have gone from owning random online businesses that felt a lot like corporate jobs, to leaders of an energizing community that empowers those seeking lifestyle freedom.   If Josh can make money selling a goldfish book, you can be an entrepreneur too   The first thing Josh Stanton did to move into the realm of online business was to hire someone to research and ghostwrite a book about the care and feeding of goldfish. Sounds like a strange topic, but he had his reasons. The book was written, Josh got it formatted, put it on Amazon, and began selling it - to the tune of $15,000 in total sales.   It may not sound like much of a business… but most people never step out to create anything of their own. $15K earned from a simple book, in his first attempt, was all it took for Josh to see that he really could support himself independent of someone else writing him a paycheck.   Your first effort as an entrepreneur doesn’t have to be world-changing. In fact, it’s probably better if it’s not. The lessons you learn in those initial forays into the online business world  are what teach you the things you need to know in order to make a difference over the long haul. Josh describes his own meandering path to success in detail in this conversation.   Why Josh Stanton sold money-making businesses to pursue something greater   As Josh and Jill become more successful as entrepreneurs, they had their hands in many different types of online businesses. There were many affiliate relationships, skin care brands, health care products that filled their bank account each month. The Screw The Nine To Five Community was also starting to take off.   But it wasn’t as satisfying as Josh had assumed it would be. All those unrelated, random businesses started to feel like drudgery, something he didn’t really want to work on anymore. Sounds kind of like a corporate job, doesn’t it?   After discussing what they really wanted to contribute to the world, Josh and Jill decided to sell those businesses and put all their focus into Screw The Nine To Five. That decision proves to have been exactly the right choice for them. They have plans to make it the #1 Lifestyle Brand in the world. Their focus now is on helping others achieve success in three specific areas: business, health, and life.   How does one go about building a world-changing lifestyle brand? Josh reveals the ups and the downs of the Screw The Nine To Five journey, in this episode of Corporate Escapees. Do you know how to make the decision about who your ideal customer is?   When Josh and Jill first began Screw The Nine To Five they were focused on helping people start businesses and develop ways of producing side income. All of that is fine, but they discovered that many people were following along without committing to make their own lifestyle dreams happen.   That’s when they decided to narrow their focus by identifying their ideal customers. Rather than targeting anyone who was interested in learning about generating online income they decided to find those who are truly ready to start their own business. That subtle shift has enabled them to scale their business faster than ever before.   In this conversation Josh describes how they’ve learned to identify that target audience, how strategic partnerships enable them to help their audience with less effort, and why Facebook Ads have turned out to be unreliable in terms of long-term business success. Those are powerful lessons-learned you can benefit from, so be sure you hear them on this episode.   Members of the Screw The Nine To Five Community are given the opportunity to give back   The Screw The Nine To Five community is a dynamic place where those who are building their own businesses come together for support, resources, and training. It’s the main way Josh and Jill empower others to create the same kind of lifestyle they have.   But they want more for their members than business success. They also want to help them give back through their success. That’s why they are working to establish relationships with 3 non-profits. Every monthly member will soon be able to select one of those charities as the recipient of a percentage of their membership fee each month.   As you can see, Josh and Jill are eager for their lifestyle brand to do more than equip people to make money, they want to nurture a mindset that truly gives back in significant ways.   This is a great conversation that reveals many of the strategies Josh and Jill have used to establish their business and empower others to create the lifestyle they want. You don’t want to miss this episode.   What you will learn in the podcast [0:36] Paul’s introduction of Josh Stanton’s journey with Screw The Nine To Five [2:45] Everyone thinks Josh has a weird obsession with pugs (but he doesn’t) [4:12] The backstory: not quite the typical corporate escapee story [7:05] Josh’s first internet business: a goldfish book business that made $15K [11:59] Why it took so long for Josh to be comfortable saying he was an entrepreneur [14:20] The full time work that is Screw The 9 to 5 and how Josh and Jill made the decision to ditch profitable businesses to focus on their community and business [18:55] Discovering and targeting their ideal customer and build strategic partnership [27:07] Lessons-learned using Facebook Ads and why he wants organic traffic instead [31:19] The biggest challenges right now revolve around capacity [35:31] Daily habits Josh employs [38:39] The charity and giving projects the Screw The 9 to 5 team is aiming to help [42:05] Josh’s top 3 productivity tips [47:58] Parting advice from Josh: Stick with it - there’s always better on the other side   Links mentioned in the podcast www.BuildLiveGive.com/webinar Frank Kern - well known marketer and copywriter Jason Gaignard’s Mastermind Talks Amy Porterfield’s Webinar Training Course Nathan Chan of Foundr Ari Meisel BOOK: Traction Grill’d Burger Company Kiva: Microfinance loans that change lives Asana Slack Evernote Voxer Text Expander BOOK: The E-Myth   Connect with Josh Stanton Screw The 9 to 5 Website www.ScrewCommunity.com - Facebook Group Screw The 9 to 5 Podcast   Connect With Paul and Live Build Give On Facebook On Twitter: @BuildLiveGive On LinkedIn On Instagram: @BuildLiveGive

Most people in the Build Live Give community have already discovered that climbing the corporate ladder is not a good plan for building the freedom and lifestyle they really want.   In this podcast conversation, you’re going to hear Kate Erickson recount the painful journey to discovering those truths for herself. Her experience is sadly, a very common one for those who think they will find fulfilment and success by pursuing a corporate career.   The inflexibility and lack of control that come from being employed in a corporate position were things Kate decided she simply could not live with. Sound familiar?   In this conversation, Kate describes how her hunger for true freedom and control over her own destiny grew until she couldn't stand it any longer. That's when she made the decision to leave her job within 6 months. And she did.   Kate’s story will not only demonstrate the frustration that comes from being trapped in a corporate job but also what can happen when bold steps are taken to gain control of your destiny. Be sure to listen.   Kate crushed it for 3 ½ years in corporate. She was never promoted. She got no raises.   One of the most frustrating things about trying to climb the corporate ladder is that those at the top always seem to be adding rungs to it - so those who are still climbing never seem to make progress.   It’s one example of how working in any corporate position puts you in a place where you're not the master of your own destiny. Somebody further up the corporate ladder has the final say over whether you are rewarded for your efforts or not.   For Kate Erickson, it took a painfully disappointing situation to show her how helpless she really was staying in her corporate job.   In this conversation, Kate tells the story of how she was put forward as the ideal candidate for an exciting new position at the company where she worked, was interviewed, and was even told how perfect she was for the position - only to have the new role offered to someone from outside the company.   It was the crushing disappointment that set Kate on an entirely new course in life, one that she has never regretted.   “I had done everything corporate asked me to do and wasn’t getting anywhere.” ~ Kate Erickson   When Kate Erickson was not offered the position that her own hiring manager told her was a perfect fit for her, she began to rethink her definition of success.   She had performed exceptionally in her role within the company. She had done everything that her superiors had asked. But it didn't get her anywhere.   That's when Kate decided she wanted to find a way to live a life of freedom, not one that was controlled by someone who had climbed higher on the corporate ladder than she had. Within six months she had resigned from her position and started her own marketing business. But it wasn't an immediate success and she went back to another corporate job soon after.   Listen to hear how Kate wound up back trying to climb the corporate ladder and how she eventually learned that corporate life was not the life she was meant to live. It’s on this episode of Corporate Escapees.   If you reach for the life of your dreams it isn't going to come easily   Leaving corporate was definitely the first step in the right direction for Kate. But even after experiencing a good deal of entrepreneurial success, she admits that there were still many difficulties along the way that had to be addressed.   One of the things she mentions as an example of the ongoing hard work required to build the life you want is the difficulty of pulling together an outstanding team. Finding the right people, creating the right environment and team dynamic, and nurturing a healthy team culture are all challenges that entrepreneurs have to face as they scale their business.   But it is the hard work to create those things that enable you to reap rewards of the lifestyle you've always dreamed of. Kate shares both the joys and the struggles of her entrepreneurial journey on this episode.   We all have dreams, but some will never be realized by remaining in a corporate job   Kate Erickson loves to travel… and her corporate job didn’t come close to fulfilling that desire.   She recalls a time when she had planned a special trip to Hawaii while she was still in her corporate career and after much planning and dreaming, her time off request was denied. That’s one of the events that caused her to determine that she was going to set herself up in a way that she'd never have to ask anyone for permission to travel again.   Since 2014 she and her partner John have intentionally taken trips as a part of the lifestyle they have chosen. It's one of the rewards of many years of hard work that have finally put them in a place where they have the time, the resources, and the ability to go where they want, when they want, with who they want. Kate says this is something she would never have been able to experience had she continued trying to climb the corporate ladder.   Kate's story is inspiring and motivating, and it's one you'll want to hear, so be sure you listen.   What you will learn in the podcast [0:36] Paul’s introduction to Kate Erickson of Entrepreneur on Fire [2:55] Something Kate’s family knows about her that you don’t [4:18] Kate’s corporate background & her two escapes from corporate [11:20] First steps out of corporate - 6 months away - going back to corporate [14:42] The thinking that lead Kate back into a corporate job and the importance of support during the transitions [20:11] Kate’s new explanation of what she does and her outlook on the future of podcasting [23:06] How the EOFire team dialed-in on their perfect client avatar and decided to do daily podcast episodes [28:01] The journey from starting the business to profitability [31:02] The non-obvious struggles Kate and John have experienced along the way [33:08] Daily habits that help Kate remain successful [35:26] One goal Kate will achieve this year only because she’s a corporate escapee [37:23] Kate’s gratitude for John, her life partner [38:50] The top 3 productivity tips Kate has learned [42:06] Kate’s parting advice: Trust your gut, you can do it   Links mentioned in the podcast www.BuildLiveGive.com/webinar James Schramko’s Silver Circle Paul Spain Serial Podcast Slow Burn Podcast Downcast App Pencils of Promise EOFire Monthly Activity Reports The first 365 days of EOFire’s business The Mastery Journal Kate’s Episode 513: Adam Braun built over 200 schools through Pencils of Promise Kate’s Episode 1939: Rowing 2800nm for Pencils of Promise – the NautiBuoys Asana Rescue Time Workflowy BOOK: Essentialism BOOK: Secrets of the Millionaire Mind   Connect with Kate Erickson Entrepreneur On Fire Kate’s Take - the audio blog Kate publishes Connect With Paul and Build Live Give On Facebook On Twitter: @BuildLiveGive On LinkedIn On Instagram: @BuildLiveGive