Podcast Episodes

The Go-Giver Playbook for Escapees (Greatest Hits)

Guest: Bob Burg, co-author of The Go-Giver

Note from Brett:

This Greatest Hits episode is one of the most shared conversations we’ve ever had — and for good reason. If you’re trying to land your first …

Published on 11 hours ago

Healthcare for a Company of One: A Real Alternative for Solopreneurs w/Tom Morrissey

Healthcare is the #1 concern from wannabe escapees DM Brett about. Today, benefits veteran and fellow escapee Tom Morrissey breaks down a solo-friendly health plan designed for one-person companies: …

Published on 1 week ago

Beyond the Escape: How to Stay Free (and Profitable) as a Solopreneur w/ Jenni Gritters

What happens after you escape corporate? How do you make your solo business work long-term—without burning out or losing the freedom you left for?

In this episode, Brett sits down with Jenni Gritters,…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

The Future Isn’t AI Automation — It’s AI Augmentation (with Michael Himmelfarb)

GenX built the systems everyone’s now trying to automate — and that’s exactly why we’re built for what’s next.

In this episode, I’m joined by Michael Himmelfarb, one of the original corporate escapees…

Published on 2 weeks ago

17 Ways (Plus 2 Bonus) to Monetize Your Corporate Experience w/Brett Trainor

About this episode

In this solo “CliffsNotes” episode, Brett breaks down how to actually make money from your corporate experience — not theory, not startup fantasy — just 17 real ways GenXers are doi…

Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

The Ignorance Tax: How to Build a Lean, Automated Solo Business with Paul Durelli

Paul Durelli returns to The Corporate Escapee Podcast one year after his first appearance to share what’s changed, what’s working, and where he sees the biggest opportunities for corporate and medica…

Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

From Corporate to Calling: A Practical Path to Purpose w/ Lisa Petrilli

If your “great job” feels increasingly empty, this one’s for you. Former corporate leader Lisa Petrilli (Medline/Baxter) shares a practical approach to discovering your Life Quest—the next chapter wh…

Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

Local First, Personal Always: Selling Solo to Small Business Owners (with Robert Lock)

Robert Lock went from corporate sales leadership to running supply chain during COVID—then used that “between lanes” moment to launch his own firm, Buffalo Mountain Sales Strategies.

In this episode, …

Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago

Fans First: Jesse Cole’s Playbook Behind the Savannah Bananas Phenomenon

When I first interviewed Jesse Cole—the man in the yellow tux and founder of the Savannah Bananas—the team had just started selling out games in Savannah. Fast forward to today, and the Bananas are a…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

The Chief Energy Officer: What GenXers Can Learn from GenZ Purpose w/Conrad Hawley

What GenXers stuck in corporate can learn from a 22-year-old former D1 athlete who walked away from the easy path, found his purpose, and chose to serve others—even when it was uncomfortable.

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Published on 1 month, 1 week ago