A Shift in the Business Model
Think back to when our economy was all about industry and machine manufacturing. That was the age of the Industrial Revolution - a time when we saw a massive shift from farms to factories. The business model was pretty straightforward: create a product on a large...
If you want to improve your performance, this could be an elevator pitch or a presentation, try this:
Ask for advice vs. asking for feedback
I did this yesterday and it was super powerful. I received some critical and actionable insights that I had not received in the past.
#HBR research shows...
If someone has been paying a salary to do a job then you have the skills and experience to escape corporate
Below are 5 skill or knowledge based business opportunities (in no particular order):
1 Fractional Leadership: leverage you expertise on a part time basis with a company that needs your...
Are you happy with how the story is unfolding? Can you visualize the ending you want?
For me, it wasn’t a book but a song that helped me realize my story was not on the right path and the future ending was going to be disappointing.
I love to listen to music and one song had been...
One thing I was not prepared for when I made my escape from corporate may surprise you
It was both a blessing and a curse
It was the amount of time I had available and how to best use it
In corporate with all the meetings (most unnecessary), email exchanges and busy work you had relatively little...
If you are frustrated, burned out, or just not satisfied with corporate work now is the time to consider making a change
If someone is paying you a salary to do a job then you have the skills and experience to go solo. Folks with a lot less experience and limited skills are successfully doing it...
It is hard to believe that I have now recorded over 200 episodes of the podcast
I didn’t even know what a podcast was when I started this journey and I still cringe when I listen to the early episodes. I have gone through 4 name changes but one constant has been the quality of the guests...
Is the fear of selling keeping you in corporate? You are not alone
I have a little secret- you don’t have to be good at selling to grow your business
On a networking call earlier this week, I had a recent corporate escapee share that his biggest concern is that he is not good at...
I ask this question all the time when interviewing folks but a prospect asked me this the other day and it made me think about what I would have done if I could go back in time
Hindsight is 20/20 but below are the 3 things I would have done differently:
1-> I would have had a better plan or a...
You should answer (honestly) these 3 questions to find your answer:
Question 1: Do you have the skills, experience, and knowledge to go solo?
Answer: If someone is paying you a salary to do a job, the answer is yes but you would be even better positioned with 10+ years of experience, the more the...
Are you feeling a little down or stressed lately?
One simple solution that can make a big difference in your mood and overall well-being is to get outside every day.
Studies have shown that spending time outside can reduce stress, improve mental clarity, and increase overall well-being. So,...
Win/win is a cliche and is rarely a win for both sides
But with the corporate escapee movement, this can be a win for both business owners and the escapees
Let me explain
SMBs, startups, and even Mid-market companies struggle to attract top-level talent, in most cases, it is because the business...
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