It Gets Late Early: Ageism in the Workplace

How to Pivot Into Solopreneurship With Ex-Silicon Valley Exec Larry Cornett


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Do you want to make a living doing more of what you love? Are you ready to discover the joy of solopreneurship and the freedom it brings? Have you been curious about whether you can take a side hustle into a primetime slot?


Today's episode features Larry Cornett, a Business Advisor and Leadership Coach. He works with frustrated employees who dream of leaving their 9-5 jobs and launching their own businesses someday.


Larry spent over two decades in the Silicon Valley tech industry at top players like Apple and eBay and raised millions of dollars launching new businesses, products, and services as an entrepreneur himself.


Over 12 years ago, he left his tech career to become a solopreneur so he could reclaim his freedom, health, and life - and he wants to help you do the same. 


It's time to design a life you love instead of spending your days dreading coming to work every day. Whether you want to make the most of your career or make a pivot into solopreneurship, there's so much you can learn from my conversation with Larry. Tune in for Larry’s story, as well as practical advice and tips on how you can get the most out of the path ahead.



"Who said that enjoyment in life has to come after retirement? Why are you delaying that?"

- Larry Cornett



In This Episode:

-The rising demand for Botox (aka “Brotox”) as older male workers compete in the job market

-Larry takes us through his career in tech and how he became an entrepreneur

-The difference between an entrepreneur and a solopreneur

-How Larry started his solopreneur journey and what he recommends for people  who want to do the same

- What Larry observed while working in Silicon Valley 

-The benefits of being an older entrepreneur

-Ageism is all around us, but why aren't we openly discussing it?

-How much of what Larry experienced regarding ageism influenced his decision to go out on his own?

-Is it advisable to venture into solopreneurship, given the massive tech layoffs?

-Larry's advice to those who may be thinking about taking the leap but haven't done it


And much more



Resources:

-‘Men don't do Botox, they do Brotox’ – https://www.euppublishing.com/doi/full/10.3366/soma.2021.0338

-Leak Shopify memo - https://www.businessinsider.com/leak-shopify-ceo-discourages-employee-side-hustles-see-the-memo-2023-9



Connect with Larry Cornett:

-Website: https://invinciblesolopreneurs.com/

-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cornett/

-Podcast: Invincible Solopreneurs - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/invincible-solopreneurs-make-a-living-doing-more/id1654427894



Connect with Maureen Clough:

-Instagram: @itgetslateearly - https://www.instagram.com/itgetslateearly/

-YouTube: @itgetslateearly - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGrHwk-y7ERaq7bCSjZYf1A?sub_confirmation=1

-Website: itgetslateearly.com - https://www.itgetslateearly.com/

-LinkedIn: maureenwclough - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureenwclough/

-Facebook: It Gets Late Early - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088694515585

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