Corporate School Dropout: Inspiring Stories of Ditching the 9 to 5

Episode 016 - Barbara and Mark’s story is unique, they both worked in the corporate world for years, and with the support of each other, they dropped out to create a business that serves both of their talents. Barbara is the creative designer, and Mark focuses on the technical web development aspect of the company. They describe what it’s like to work with each other and how they’ve developed a schedule and routine that keeps them both balanced and in the flow at the right times.

Episode 015 - Samantha got her start in the insurance business right out of school and loved it; she said she was addicted to managing the risk and found that it spilled over into other areas of her life. After starting and growing multiple insurance offices for other people, she was ready to step it up and become a Loan Officer, but that’s just where the story gets started.

Episode 014 - Erica was climbing the ladder and building large global departments and teams when she decided to take the next steps to own her own company. In a goal-setting session in January 2018, she knew it was time to make some changes, and by November 2018, Erica went full time with her business organization consulting company, Quigley Management Consulting. If you’ve ever wondered how someone builds a consulting company, this is the episode for you.

Episode 013 - Cali was moving and shaking for years in pharmaceutical sales, but after the death of her mother to cancer, she decided she needed to reevaluate and find her place in life.

Episode 012 - Rock spent seven years growing his skill set in the Corporate race from environmental companies to biotech. As a certified PMP, he took his love of operational excellence, structure, and processes and created a company called Easie. Easie is a friction-less work product or integrated lifestyle management company. You can ask Easie (text or email 24/7/365) to do anything from paint your house, build a website, create a marketing plan, or anything else you need help on in your personal and business life. I appreciate Rock’s story because he saw that the gig economy was growing and found a gap that he knew he could fill.

 

Rock’s Dropout Story

1:10 - How long were you in the Corporate world and what were you doing?

3:09 - What was the catalyst for you to leave corporate?

6:05 - How did you prepare to dropout?

8:53 - What is Easie and what do you do now?

11:34 - How did you come up with this platform?

13:37 - As you were creating Easie, what were some early lessons you learned?

17:00 - What’s next for Easie, since you’re already in version 4?

21:19 - How did this pivot from your old role within corporate?

22:50 - How has co-working helped your business grow?

24:00 - Where do you see your industry going in the next 5-10 years?

26:00 - How do we as entrepreneur’s stay ahead of the cultural shifts of automation to stay in the workforce?

27:15 - Who are the people you to for inspiration and motivation?

30:30 - What is your passion project?

 

Social Media handles are as follows:

Website - www.soeasie.com

Facebook - So Easie

Instagram - @heyeasie

 

Join the networking group for aspiring female dropouts! The Dropout Social Network. This group is specifically designed to build a community and support system for ladies as they pursue their dropout journey.

 

Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females dropouts who are ready to take charge of their life and start a business, so that they can make decisions from options and opportunities vs feeling stuck in their job. For more information, visit the website

 

Episode 011- Jared started his career in Los Angeles with an education based startup, but from the story he tells, he got his real-life education from his world travels. I feel like there is so much more to Jared’s story, but he gives you a glimpse of all his journeys in this interview. From a head-on collision in Malibu that broke both his legs, to the living and working in a Shamanic Healing Retreat in Ecuador. He’s soulful and inviting and his willingness to share is infectious; I feel blessed to hear his story and to share it with you all.

 

Jared’s Dropout Story

1:00 - What were doing before dropping out on your life long adventure?

15:52 - How many years have your been on this journey?

16:26 - What’s a piece of advice you’d give to a person who was taking a trip for the first time?

17:52 - What is a lesson learned when you’re traveling alone?

22:58 - How did you re-acclimate to the world?

26:57 - What are some life lessons from surfing?

30:00 - What keeps you inspired, motivated, and engaged in your journey?

34:00 - Any last words of wisdom for a potential dropout?

 

Facebook - Connect with Jared

Email - [email protected]

 

Join the networking group for aspiring female dropouts! The Dropout Social Network. This group is specifically designed to build a community and support system for ladies as they pursue their dropout journey.

 

Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females dropouts who are ready to take charge of their life and start a business, so that they can make decisions from options and opportunities vs feeling stuck in their job. For more information, visit the website

 

Episode 010 - Meg tells her story of multiple dropouts of the Corporate world, which enabled her to gain the skills and prep time to set her course with her family. With four daughters, Meg knew that she wanted to incorporate fun, family and play into her business ventures, and created a marketing business called EIEIO, and you’ll have to listen to the episode to find out what the acronym stands for in her company. Meg’s interview is fun and insightful and genuinely inspiring how she involves the whole family throughout the entire process.

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Episode 009 - Alana spent ten years in the corporate banking industry before she took a leave of absence and never returned. She gave herself time and space to figure out what was next for her and freelanced until she was ready to start her professional organizing business. Alana’s love and passion for her work come out in the podcast interview that leaves you feeling like you got a big hug from a family member. When I first met Alana, she told me she wanted “to do something that brought value and purpose.” She’s found a way to give back to her clients that is not only fulfilling for them but serves her mission as well. I hope you enjoy Alana’s dropout story.

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Episode 008 - Tyson began a career in sales and Amazon before a heartbreak would change his trajectory for the last decade. He bought a one-way ticket to Thailand, and his social enterprise journey began. The key ingredient that made it all happen was “not asking for permission.” He had a dream one night of importing coffee from South East Asia back to Seattle and selling it at a coffee stand, where a video would show the journey of the coffee from farm to stand. The dream turned into a new version that he would cultivate and grow for the next ten years. Follow Tyson’s journey through his interview; it’s an extraordinary story that impacts so many people across the world.

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Episode 007 - Nicole was climbing the corporate ladder with a boutique law firm, four years into to her legal career she had a daughter, while not knowing at the time she suffered from postpartum anxiety and extreme separation anxiety. She knew that she could not keep up with the 12-14 hour days and had to find a better way to live the life she and her family desired. Without leaving the profession she loved, she turned her skills into an on-demand roll and found that this structure was a great fit. After three years in business, she’s created multiple income streams and loves supporting other entrepreneurial moms who are building their online businesses. Nicole’s interview has tons of helpful advice to the person who knows that need legal support but doesn’t know where to turn. I hope you enjoy Nicole’s dropout story.

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