In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with entrepreneur, speaker, and author Matthew Estrin.

After serving as a pastor for 15 years, Matthew took a bold leap into entrepreneurship and has since built seven businesses while staying grounded in his faith and commitment to family.

We discuss entrepreneurship, leadership, taking calculated risks, overcoming failure, building company culture, and how to pursue financial freedom without sacrificing the people and values that matter most.

Whether you’re thinking about starting a business or looking to grow the one you already have, this conversation is filled with practical insights and honest lessons from someone who’s lived both worlds.

Connect with Matthew on : https://www.mattestrin.net/

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Craig Wahl, author of The Walk: Leadership When There Is No Finish Line.

Craig shares lessons from leading through hypergrowth, navigating business crises, surviving a near-fatal accident, and helping organizations grow under extraordinary pressure.

We discuss resilience, leadership, decision-making, endurance, organizational culture, AI, and how entrepreneurs can build businesses that survive both success and adversity.

If you’re leading a team, growing a business, or navigating uncertainty, this conversation offers practical wisdom for the journey ahead.

Connect with Craig on : http://www.craigawahl.com/preorder

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with entrepreneur and Heights Platform founder Bryan McAnulty.

Bryan shares his journey from freelancing as a teenager to building businesses used by creators in over 100 countries. We discuss entrepreneurship, digital products, online education, AI, remote work, financial freedom, and the mindset required to build a business on your own terms.

If you’ve ever wanted to create income from your knowledge, start an online business, or understand how AI is reshaping opportunity, this conversation is packed with practical insights and inspiration.

Connect with Bryan on : https://www.heightsplatform.com/30-day-course-creation-checklist

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Audley Stephenson, host of The Audacious Living Podcast and author of the upcoming book Living Your Best Audacious Life.

Drawing from nearly 700 conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, Audley shares powerful lessons about courage, purpose, resilience, and living intentionally.

We discuss overcoming fear, choosing yourself, building confidence, navigating uncertainty, and creating a life aligned with your values.

If you’re ready to stop playing small and start pursuing the life you truly want, this conversation will inspire you to take the next bold step.

Connect with Audley on : https://www.bestaudaciouslife.com/

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with marketing strategist, entrepreneur, author, and CEO Emanuel Rose.

We discuss authentic marketing, artificial intelligence, branding, lead generation, and what businesses must do to thrive in an increasingly digital world.

Emanuel shares lessons from more than thirty years in marketing, explains why authenticity is becoming a competitive advantage in the age of AI, and reveals practical strategies entrepreneurs can use to attract customers and scale their businesses.

If you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, marketer, or anyone looking to grow your brand in today’s rapidly changing landscape, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

Connect with Emanuel on : https://www.emanuelrose.com/ai-marketing-tool-saas-directories/

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with entrepreneur, educator, and spiritual guide Julie Grimm.

Julie shares her journey from studying biology and pursuing a traditional path to building businesses centered around personal transformation, intuition, and purpose. We discuss faith, self-belief, entrepreneurship, spiritual growth, and how to recognize the inner calling many people ignore.

If you’ve ever felt pulled toward something bigger but weren’t sure how to trust yourself enough to pursue it, this conversation will inspire you to take the next step.

Connect with Julie on : https://www.spiritualstudies-institute.com/

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with leadership author, AI coach, and speaker Patrick Platt.

Patrick shares lessons from more than two decades in corporate leadership, financial services, and technology, including his journey from survival-driven achievement to creating the Peace as Power leadership framework.

We discuss fear-based leadership, personal growth, AI, authorship, entrepreneurship, and how individuals can build businesses and careers that align with who they truly are.

If you’re looking to lead with more confidence, clarity, and purpose while embracing the opportunities created by AI, this conversation is for you.

Connect with Patrick on : https://peaceaspower.com/

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with former Fortune 500 executive, leadership expert, and Intent Consulting founder Omar L. Harris.

After spending more than two decades leading businesses across four continents, Omar discovered that the greatest predictor of long-term success isn’t talent, intelligence, or even strategy—it’s character.

We discuss leadership, culture, team performance, resilience, self-awareness, character development, and why most organizations struggle to create lasting change.

If you’re an entrepreneur, leader, or professional looking to build something meaningful and sustainable, this conversation will challenge the way you think about success and growth.

Connect with Omar on : https://omarlharris.com/

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with executive advisor and Chief People Officer Carolyn Moore.

With nearly 30 years of experience helping organizations navigate growth, acquisitions, executive transitions, and cultural transformation, Carolyn has worked with leaders at companies ranging from startups to multi-billion-dollar enterprises.

We discuss leadership, organizational culture, AI’s impact on the workforce, scaling businesses, people strategy, and what it takes to build companies that can grow without losing their identity.

If you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, or leader trying to build a high-performing organization, this conversation offers practical insights you can apply immediately.

Connect with Carolyn on : https://www.culturefluenceconsult.com/

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with internationally recognized transformational speaker, bestselling author, and YU2SHINE founder Dr. Victoria Rader.

As a pioneer of Quantum Personal Development, Victoria has helped thousands of people overcome limiting beliefs, transform their mindset, and create lives filled with greater purpose, prosperity, and fulfillment.

We discuss faith, subconscious programming, personal transformation, abundance, emotional freedom, and practical ways to break through the barriers that keep people stuck.

If you’re looking to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually, this conversation offers powerful insights and practical tools for your journey.

Connect with Dr. Victoria on : https://mygiftoffer.com/