Podcast Episodes

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 Sava…

3 months, 2 weeks 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 se…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Your AI Advantage: Why GenX Escapees Are Built to Cash In (with Naveen Aggarwal)

Brett and Naveen break down how GenX escapees can use AI to work faster, earn more, and de-risk the leap from corporate. You’ll learn where AI actual…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Your First Revenue Stream Outside Corporate (with Lee Ann Pepper)

We’re launching a new recurring segment with Lee Ann Pepper focused on real-world revenue ideas for corporate escapees.

If you’ve ever asked yourself,…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Networking Made Simple: David Ackert’s Proven Short List Framework for Escapees

For most corporate escapees, networking and sales feel like the biggest hurdles to building a solo business. With hundreds of LinkedIn connections an…

4 months ago

All Things Fractional: Your Complete Guide with Karina Mikhli

Fractional, Defined: How to Lead (Not Freelance) with Karina Mikhli

What does “fractional” really mean—and is it the right next step after corporate?

I…

4 months, 1 week ago

Nail Your Messaging and Master the 6 Questions Every Client Will Ask w/ Tom Freedman

One of the biggest challenges GenX escapees face after leaving corporate isn’t expertise—it’s business development. How do you find customers, create…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

From Corporate Stress to Strength Training: A Dual Playbook for GenXers

Dual Takeaway:

This episode is a two-for-one: inspiration for escaping corporate and practical fitness guidance for living longer, stronger, and on yo…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Laid Off After 27 Years—And Finding Fulfillment Beyond Corporate w/ Thea Watkins

After 27 years in corporate—including an executive role—Thea Watkins never imagined she’d end up running her own business. A layoff forced her to pau…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Portfolio Life: Building Purpose and Freedom After Corporate with Joy Levin

What does “retirement” really look like for Gen Xers—and why do so many struggle with it?

In this episode, I sit down with Joy Levin, market research …

4 months, 4 weeks ago