One of the biggest blockers for folks considering leaving corporate and going solo is the lack of confidence in their ability to sell. When I meet potential corporate escapees, I hear them say things like, I'm not good at selling or I don't know how to sell.I have a little secret. You don't have to be good at selling to be successful outside of corporate. In this episode, I'll share my approach to sales that has been highly effective.

One of the biggest blockers for folks considering leaving corporate and going solo is the lack of confidence in their ability to sell. When I meet potential corporate escapees, I hear them say things like, I'm not good at selling or I don't know how to sell. I have a little secret. You don't have to be good at selling to be successful outside of corporate. In this episode, I'll share my approach to sales that has been highly effective.

It's Not Sales; It's Problem Solving: A Framework for Getting Your First Client

Stuck in corporate? You're not alone.
Corporate is broken. Loyalty is dead. Layoffs are coming. And you know it.
But here's the truth most won't tell you: Building your own thing is easier than finding your next corporate job.
I'm Brett Trainor—corporate escapee after 25+ years—and I've helped 500+ professionals escape and build $10K-$50K/month solopreneur businesses using their corporate experience. No unicorn startups. No venture capital. Just you, your laptop, and the expertise you already have.
Every week, I bring you real escape stories, practical strategies, and proven playbooks from people who've left corporate and are thriving as consultants, fractional executives, coaches, and advisors.
You'll learn:
How to monetize years of corporate experience in 60 days
The exact steps to land your first $5K-$10K client
Why finding your next job is harder than building your business
How to replace your corporate salary (without the politics or layoffs)

If you're done waiting for corporate to quit you, this show is your escape plan.

Subscribe now. Your freedom starts here.

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Stuck in corporate? You're not alone. Corporate is broken. Loyalty is dead. Layoffs are coming. And you know it. But here's the truth most won't tell you: Building your own thing is easier than finding your next corporate job. I'm Brett Trainor—corporate escapee after 25+ years—and I've helped 500+ professionals escape and build $10K-$50K/month solopreneur businesses using their corporate experience. No unicorn startups. No venture capital. Just you, your laptop, and the expertise you already have. Every week, I bring you real escape stories, practical strategies, and proven playbooks from people who've left corporate and are thriving as consultants, fractional executives, coaches, and advisors. You'll learn: How to monetize years of corporate experience in 60 days The exact steps to land your first $5K-$10K client Why finding your next job is harder than building your business How to replace your corporate salary (without the politics or layoffs) If you're done waiting for corporate to quit you, this show is your escape plan. Subscribe now. Your freedom starts here.

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