Podcast Episode Details

From Wish to Will - How Cody Lutz Made the Jump to Entrepreneurship

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Season 1 Episode 15

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What's your biggest takeaway?

In this episode of The Jump Moment, Cody Lutz shares how he moved from corporate leadership to full-time entrepreneur — and how a powerful mindset shift helped him overcome fear, redefine risk, and bet on himself. We talk about launching before you’re ready, pivoting your offer based on real audience needs, and why identity change is the foundation of every major life change.

Episode Highlights:

• Why Cody shifted from a “wishful” mindset to a “will” mindset
• The false sense of security many employees live under — and how freelancing can actually reduce risk
• How financial discipline gave Cody the freedom to take the leap
• Why launching a business means listening, pivoting, and staying open to better opportunities
• The power of rooting your work in a deeper calling or conviction

About Cody Lutz:

Cody spent 8 years running conferences around the country for a 9-figure non-profit in my 20s. Reinvented myself during COVID and got a tech support agent role in a small tech company. Became the department head a year later and tripled the department in 3 years. Made THE JUMP into full-time entrepreneurship in July of '24 to build Backyard SHREDS (home fitness for men) and now also coach other ambitious men in their own journey from "wantrepreneur" to "entrepreneur".

Connect with Cody Lutz:

Website: http://backyardshreds.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecodylutz/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backyardshreds/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BackyardSHREDS

Explore the Jump to Freelance community, 1:1 coaching, and more at jumptofreelance.com. Take your first step today!

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