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The Corporate Escapee

Stuck in corporate? You"re not alone. Corporate is broken. Loyalty is dead. Layoffs are coming. And you know it. But here"s the truth most won"t tell you: Building your own thing is easier than finding your next corporate job. I"m Brett Trainor—corporate escapee after 25+ years—and I"ve helped 500+ professionals escape and build $10K-$50K/month solopreneur businesses using their corporate experience. No unicorn startups. No venture capital. Just you, your laptop, and the expertise you already

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15:26

It's Not Sales; It's Problem Solving: A Framework for...

The Corporate Escapee ·

2023/02/27

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 escapees, I hear them say things like, I'm not good at selling or I don't know how to sell.I have a little secret. You don't have to be good at selling to be successful outside of corporate. In this episode, I'll share my approach to sales that has been highly effective.

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34:06

How to Build Confidence Quickly with Victoria Tretis

The Corporate Escapee ·

2023/02/13

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, including the importance of finding balance and adapting to changing business models. Victoria emphasizes the need to focus on what you want to be known for and to be open to pivoting and trying new ideas. She also highlights the significance of understanding your own energy levels and creating a routine that works for

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29:52

186. How to Get Customers Without Selling with Kim...

The Corporate Escapee ·

2023/02/06

Connect with KimMastermind: https://go.culturalapexcoach.com/mastermind167476

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37:56

185. A Recent Escapee Shares Her Story with Diana...

The Corporate Escapee ·

2023/01/30

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 journey into being a fractional entrepreneur. Find out how she got her first client in this episode.

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40:59

184. How to Get the Most Out Of Fractional Work with...

The Corporate Escapee ·

2023/01/23

Connect with Johnhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/johnarms/

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36:04

183. Why Being Different is Better than Being Better

The Corporate Escapee ·

2023/01/16

Connect with Jonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jonselighttps://jonselig.com/

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39:45

182. An Inspiring Case Study of a Corporate Escapee...

The Corporate Escapee ·

2023/01/09

Connect with Carolehttps://leadershipactivators.com.au/https://au.linkedin.com/in/caroleissa

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41:12

181. Growing a solo business through bold...

The Corporate Escapee ·

2023/01/02

Connect with Anniehttps://annieleib.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/annieleibmba

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41:05

180. How to Make Behavioral Psychology Your Secret...

The Corporate Escapee ·

2022/12/26

Connect with NancyUsing Behavioral Science in Marketing: Drive Customer Action and Loyalty by Prompting Instinctive Responseshttps://www.hbtmktg.com/

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39:03

179. The Tools & Tech You Need for Your Solo...

The Corporate Escapee ·

2022/12/19

Connect with James Clifthttps://ca.linkedin.com/in/jclifthttps://twitter.com/jamesclifthttps://durable.co/

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14:24

178. 5 Must Read Books for Solo Business Owners

The Corporate Escapee ·

2022/12/12

My Top 5 Books1. They Ask You Answer: A Revolutionary Approach to Inbound Sales, Content Marketing, and Today's Digital Consumer2. Time Rich: Do Your Best Work, Live Your Best Life3. The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self4. Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork5. The Process Is The Product

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15:09

177. The Future of Work and the Rise of the Solo...

The Corporate Escapee ·

2022/11/30

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 things I want you to take away from this episode i: 1) Perspective on what the future looks like if you've been in corporate for more than 10 years, 15 years, or in cases like my own, up to 30 years 2) Specialization versus Generalization and why specialization typically equals higher margins and more focused work 3) How to

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15:23

176. It's Now or Never: Having the Freedom to Believe

The Corporate Escapee ·

2022/11/08

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 transition to entrepreneurship. In this episode, I'll go deeper into the Part One: The Freedom to Believe. And if you missed last week's episode, I encourage you to go back and listen.

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44:22

175. Demystifying Social Media for Solo Entrepreneurs...

The Corporate Escapee ·

2022/10/26

Connect with Brookehttps://twitter.com/BrookeSellashttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brookebsellashttps://bsquared.media/

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14:43

174. The 5-Step Process to Leave Corporate America...

The Corporate Escapee ·

2022/10/17

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 shorten the learning curve for folks looking to leave corporate America.

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33:39

173. How an Expert Freelancer Built a Global Company

The Corporate Escapee ·

2022/10/10

Connect with Jillhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jillkbishophttps://multilingualconnections.com/

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50:35

172. 5 Misperceptions About Personal Branding for...

The Corporate Escapee ·

2022/10/03

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, and I think it'll help you better understand how to leverage your personal brand or reputation with your own specific freelance business.

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39:48

171. How to Grow an Expert-Based Business in 2023...

The Corporate Escapee ·

2022/09/26

Connect with Michaelhttps://listeninnovategrow.com/Listen, Innovate, Grow: A Guidebook for Startups and Small Businesses Looking to Acquire and Grow Business Customers

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12:10

170. 100 Days to the New Year and a New You

The Corporate Escapee ·

2022/09/22

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 to take this year to leverage your expertise for freedom, flexibility and financial independence.

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40:27

169. Small Bets & Multiple Revenue Streams are Keys...

The Corporate Escapee ·

2022/09/12

Connect with KarlImproving Sales PerformanceLinkedInRevenue Equation MethodologySet Up To WinSales & Marketing Alignment

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