Most entrepreneurs want more money.

More customers.

More growth.

More opportunities.

But what happens when the opportunity finally arrives…

and you’re not prepared for it?

Because sometimes the problem isn’t a lack of opportunity.

It’s a lack of preparation.

Welcome to 9-5 Exit Plan —

where entrepreneurship meets freedom.

Today’s conversation is about business funding, preparation, leadership, faith, and what it really takes to build a business that is ready to grow when opportunity knocks.

THE GUEST INTRODUCTION.

Today’s guest is Terence Spencer — Founder and President of Expandemonium, business coach, capital strategist, speaker, and educator.

With more than 25 years of leadership experience and over a decade as an entrepreneur, Terence helps business owners build fundable, sustainable, and scalable companies.

He also serves as a speaker and educator for SCORE and has presented for organizations including Southern California Edison, Chambers of Commerce, and the Small Business Expo.

But Terence’s journey into business funding started with a personal realization — he discovered that having opportunities wasn’t enough if he wasn’t financially prepared to take advantage of them.

That experience eventually led him to develop a philosophy built around preparation, process, relationships, and long-term sustainability.

And In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Terence Spencer, Founder and President of Expandemonium, business coach, capital strategist, and speaker.

Terence shares the personal experience that led him into the world of business funding and explains why entrepreneurs shouldn’t wait until they’re desperate for capital before preparing their businesses.

We discuss personal credit, business credit, business structure, banking relationships, capital strategy, leadership, preparation, sustainability, and the mindset required to build a business that is ready for its next opportunity.

We also explore Terence’s faith-driven approach to entrepreneurship and why his philosophy is simple: Process over profit. Preparation over shortcuts. Sustainability over quick wins.

If you’re an entrepreneur looking to grow, scale, or position your business for future funding opportunities, this conversation offers practical insights you can apply immediately.

For anyone who want to connect with Terence you can get hold of him through his website: https://expandemonium.vip/consultation

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Dr. Lola Adeyemo — keynote speaker, author, leadership strategist, and CEO of EQImindset.

Lola brings a unique perspective shaped by science, corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and her experience navigating identity and belonging in professional environments.

We discuss leadership, visibility, intersectionality, immigrant leadership, workplace culture, Employee Resource Groups, and why belonging isn’t simply about making people feel comfortable — it’s about creating systems where people can actually contribute, lead, and thrive.

We also explore how professionals can become more visible, build influence, create opportunities, and pursue success without losing their identity in the process.

If you’ve ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or like you had to become someone else to succeed, this conversation will give you a different way to think about leadership and your career.

Connect with DR. Lola on : https://www.drlola-adeyemo.com/

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Alistair Mukhtar, author of The AI Dividend: Reclaiming Prosperity in the Age of Machines.

Alistair brings a Gen-Z perspective to one of the defining questions of the AI revolution: If machines can increasingly perform human work and generate enormous wealth, who should benefit from that wealth?

We discuss the future of work, AI-driven productivity, the four-day workweek, early retirement, education, wealth distribution, and the possibility of building a new social contract for the age of automation.

We also explore what AI means for younger generations and what individuals can do today to prepare for a rapidly changing economy.

If you’ve ever wondered whether AI could actually help humanity work less, live more, and create greater freedom, this conversation will challenge the way you think about the future.

Connect with Alistair on : https://theaidividend.org/

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with writer, marketer, entrepreneur, and former professional actor Amber Petty.

After 13 years in the acting world, Amber transitioned into writing and marketing before building her own business helping creatives grow their audiences and turn their ideas into income. (Amber Petty⁠)

We discuss entrepreneurship, creativity, perfectionism, marketing, confidence, audience-building, and why embracing what makes you different can become one of your greatest advantages.

Amber challenges the traditional approach to marketing and shows why building a business doesn’t have to mean becoming a social-media personality or following someone else’s formula.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re too weird, too unconventional, too creative, or simply not built for the traditional business playbook, this conversation will give you a completely different perspective.

Connect with Amber on : https://amber-petty.newzenler.com/f/creativecontrol/

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Laurent Cohen, Founder and CTO of GetOblic and a serial entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience across technology, e-commerce, marketing, and business growth.

Laurent and I discuss the rise of voice-first AI and how small businesses can use artificial intelligence to answer calls, capture leads, book appointments, and reduce the revenue lost through missed customer opportunities. (GetOblic⁠)

We also explore entrepreneurship, automation, customer trust, the future of local business discovery, and why AI may give small business owners the leverage they need to scale without simply adding more people and more complexity.

If you’re an entrepreneur wondering how to use AI practically — not just talk about it — this conversation is for you.

Connect with Laurent on : https://getoblic.com/

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with author, explorer, sailor, entrepreneur, and Thailand Adventure Network founder Bill Mullen, better known to thousands of travelers as “Bangkok Bill.”

After building a career in corporate leadership and training, Bill made the decision to leave the predictable path behind and build a life centered around adventure, exploration, and discovery.

Today, he lives in Thailand, exploring the country by land and sea while helping travelers experience the hidden side of the Land of Smiles.

We discuss reinvention, entrepreneurship, adventure, overcoming limiting beliefs, travel, and the courage it takes to stop postponing the life you actually want.

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to change direction, pursue your passions, or create a more adventurous life, Bill’s story will remind you that the journey can begin at any time.

Connect with Bill on : https://www.thailandadventurenetwork.com/ebook-promotion

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Veronica L. Nabizadeh, author, attorney, divorce mediator, relationship coach, and known as The Battle-Weary Wife Whisperer.

After nearly losing her own 25-year marriage, Veronica turned her experience into a mission to help women navigate painful marriages without losing themselves in the process.

We discuss emotional regulation, conflict, self-abandonment, rebuilding relationships, and one of the most difficult questions anyone can face: Should I stay and rebuild, or is it time to go?

Veronica also shares her Stop, Drop, and Roll, Baby!® technique and explains how women can move from emotional overwhelm toward clarity, dignity, and self-leadership.

Whether you’re trying to rebuild your marriage, questioning what comes next, or simply trying to understand yourself better inside a difficult relationship, this conversation offers practical insight and a powerful reminder:

You don’t have to abandon yourself to save your marriage.

Connect with Veronica on : https://marriagerelationshiprestart.com/

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Zack James, founder and CEO of StarScript, a self-publishing and entertainment platform built for independent creators.

Zack is working to change the traditional publisher, label, and studio model by giving creators more control over publishing, monetization, collaboration, and relationships with their audiences.

We discuss the creator economy, self-publishing, entrepreneurship, AI’s impact on creative work, audience ownership, and the future of entertainment.

Zack also shares what he’s learned from building StarScript alongside his brother and growing the platform to more than 2,800 creators.

If you’re a creator, entrepreneur, artist, writer, musician, or simply someone interested in the future of media, this conversation offers a different perspective on what it means to build without waiting for permission.

Connect with Zack on : https://starscript.com/

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with former banking and finance professional turned performance coach Matt Davies.

After more than two decades climbing the corporate ladder, Matt reached a point where his career, health, and lifestyle no longer felt aligned with the person he wanted to become.

Then he made an unlikely decision: he signed up for an IRONMAN.

With no previous experience, no bike, and no real plan, Matt went from “Fat Banker” to IRONMAN in around six months.

But the physical transformation was only the beginning.

The bigger transformation was his identity.

Matt eventually walked away from his corporate career and built a new life as a performance coach, helping ambitious people use challenge as a catalyst for personal transformation.

We discuss corporate burnout, identity, health, courage, leaving a successful career, entrepreneurship, performance, and why sometimes the best way to change your life is to deliberately do something difficult.

If you’ve ever looked successful on the outside but felt completely disconnected from the life you were living, this conversation is for you.

Connect with Matt on : https://forms.gle/AxWM3Q1TUxLVTzdy6

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Clementine Moss — founding drummer of Zepparella, singer-songwriter, author, spiritual counselor, and lifelong meditator.

Clementine has spent more than two decades performing the music of Led Zeppelin while simultaneously exploring meditation, spirituality, consciousness, creativity, and inner transformation.

Her memoir, From Bonham to Buddha and Back: The Slow Enlightenment of the Hard Rock Drummer, explores the surprising connection between life as a professional musician and the contemplative path.

We discuss meditation, creativity, ego, ambition, love, spirituality, presence, and what it means to find freedom without constantly needing to become someone else.

If you’ve ever felt caught between ambition and the desire for inner peace, this conversation offers a fascinating perspective on how the two can coexist.

Connect with Clementines on : http://www.clemthegreat.com/