In 2012, Shane Sams was a school teacher in Southeast Kentucky. After years of job losses and bad bosses, he was stressed, working too many hours, spending too little time with his family, and tired of working for others. Then a devastating situation with his son made him rethink his life and his family’s future. After months of trial and error, Shane and his wife Jocelyn successfully launched an online business. They were able to replace their income, quit their jobs, and eventually make millions online. Now, as CEO and Founder of "Flipped Lifestyle", he's helping other families find that freedom. This episode will stop you in your tracks to contemplate and take the first step in gaining more control of your professional evolution.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane Sams: How an Average Working Family Found Financial Freedom

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Shane Sams: How an Average Working Family Found Financial Freedom

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