In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with leadership expert, author, and retired Canadian Armed Forces Brigadier-General Julian Chapman.

Drawing from decades of military service and executive consulting, Julian explains why leadership isn’t about staying busy—it’s about creating clarity, accountability, and high-performing teams.

We discuss organizational culture, strategic thinking, remote leadership, accountability, entrepreneurship, and how business owners can develop leaders instead of becoming the bottleneck in their companies.

If you’re building a business and want to lead with greater confidence, purpose, and long-term impact, this conversation is packed with practical insights.

Connect with Julian on : http://www.managerialleadershipjourney.com/

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with media entrepreneur, bestselling author, AI educator, and podcast host CJ Moneyway.

CJ shares the philosophy behind his powerful message, “Legacy Over Likes,” and explains why true success is measured by impact, not popularity.

We discuss entrepreneurship, faith, resilience, artificial intelligence, media, leadership, and how entrepreneurs can build businesses that create lasting influence for future generations.

If you’re ready to build more than just income—and create a legacy that truly matters—this conversation is for you.

Connect with CJ on : https://cjmoneyway.com/

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with entrepreneur, marketing expert, and No Half Cakes host Jim Sabellico.

After building multiple seven- and eight-figure businesses, Jim experienced a life-changing realization that completely transformed his definition of success. Today, he helps entrepreneurs build businesses that create freedom without sacrificing family, health, or purpose.

We discuss entrepreneurship, financial success, work-life integration, mindset, simplifying business growth, and how to build a life you’ll never regret.

If you’re chasing success but wondering what truly matters, this conversation will challenge and inspire you.

Connect with Jim on : https://nohalfcakes.com/

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with leadership coach, international speaker, retired U.S. Navy Master Chief, and bestselling author John Verrico.

John shares powerful lessons from over 40 years of leadership across the military, government, media, and business, introducing his TORCH framework: Trust, Opportunity, Respect, Communication, and Humanity.

We discuss resilience, overcoming adversity, leadership, communication, motivation, storytelling, and how entrepreneurs can keep moving forward even when life gets difficult.

If you’re building a business, leading a team, or simply trying to become a stronger version of yourself, this conversation will leave you inspired and equipped to keep your torch burning.

Connect with John on : http://www.johnverrico.com/

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with commercial director, photographer, entrepreneur, and SC Pictures founder Stewart Cohen.

From working with global brands like Coca-Cola, American Airlines, and Four Seasons to building one of the most respected media licensing businesses in the industry, Stewart has spent decades creating powerful visual stories and successful businesses.

We discuss creativity, entrepreneurship, storytelling, travel, leadership, risk-taking, and what it takes to build a career around passion and purpose.

Whether you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or someone looking for inspiration to pursue your own path, this conversation is packed with valuable insights.

Connect with Stewart on : https://www.stewartcohen.com/

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with entrepreneur, business strategist, and speaker Nate Yoder.

Nate shares lessons from building and exiting multiple businesses, along with the leadership principles that help entrepreneurs scale without becoming trapped by their own success.

We discuss bottlenecks, leadership, systems, technology, intentional living, and what it takes to build a business that creates freedom instead of dependence.

If you’re an entrepreneur looking to grow your business without sacrificing your family, purpose, or peace of mind, this conversation is packed with practical insights and actionable wisdom.

Connect with Nate on : https://www.itsnateyoder.com/

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with AI entrepreneur and Zinng.ai founder Timothy Bramlett.

After helping build software used on hundreds of millions of devices, Timothy left corporate life to build practical AI solutions that help businesses save time, capture more customers, and grow without adding unnecessary complexity.

We discuss entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, customer-focused innovation, bootstrapping startups, and how business owners can use AI to create more freedom instead of more stress.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, startup founder, or simply curious about AI, this conversation offers practical insights you can apply immediately.

Connect with Timothy on : https://zinng.ai/

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with financial coach, bestselling author, and Give A Heck Podcast host Dwight Heck.

Dwight shares his powerful journey from financial hardship and emotional burnout as a single father to helping thousands of families and entrepreneurs build financial confidence and lasting wealth.

We discuss financial literacy, money mindset, entrepreneurship, breaking free from the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle, and how living intentionally can transform every area of life.

Whether you’re building a business, paying off debt, or simply looking for a better relationship with money, this conversation offers practical insights and lasting inspiration.

Connect with Dwight on : http://www.giveaheck.com/

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Organizational Psychologist, executive coach, and author Shante Alexander to explore the hidden emotional cost of success.

We discuss identity, burnout, ambition, leadership, emotional wellbeing, and why so many high achievers feel disconnected despite accomplishing everything they once dreamed of.

Shante shares practical insights on breaking free from survival patterns, rebuilding authentic confidence, and creating success that aligns with who you truly are.

Whether you’re building a business, leading a team, or simply questioning what’s next, this conversation will challenge the way you think about achievement and fulfillment.

Connect with Shante on : https://www.shantealexander.com/books

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Eric Klos, Founder and CEO of DailyBreath, an environmental health intelligence platform helping people understand how the air they breathe affects their health.

We discuss environmental health, air quality, personalized health tracking, wearable technology, the Human Exposome Project, and how data-driven insights can help prevent illness before it starts.

If you’re interested in health, technology, longevity, or simply making smarter decisions for your wellbeing, this conversation offers practical insights into one of healthcare’s fastest-growing frontiers.

Connect with Eric on : https://urlgeni.us/dailybreathapp