Pamela Slim wrote a pioneering book called Escape from Cubicle Nation back in 2009. The book was about how corporate employees can start businesses and work for themselves. In today’s episode, we chat about some of the burning questions you – the readers – have asked me over the years.

Here’s what we talk about:

Here’s my guarantee about today’s episode. It will not only inspire you but will also push you to think about important questions you don’t usually ask yourself.

I’m amused that this is the 42nd episode. I can quite comfortably title this episode “The Answer to Life, The Universe and Everything”, for one of my favourite authors is Douglas Adams :). If you haven’t read The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, forgive me for that inside joke.

It’s an important episode because the takeaways are profound and could put you on the path to figuring out what you really want your life to be about.

We need people like Colin Wright (today’s guest) to help us take a step back and examine where we are in our careers, business and life. Colin is a full-time traveler; he travels to a new place every 4 months based on suggestions from his blog readers. He quit his unfulfilling business 6 years ago to start doing something he had no experience in: writing books.

This is the kind of interview I crave for and with Colin, I got it. Here’s what Colin and I talk about:

EPISODE 41: In episode 39, I spoke to Derek Sivers, a solopreneur, about how he thinks about business and functions as an entrepreneur. In today’s episode, I have a chat with another solopreneur Kelly Newsome of Ritual Care Co. and Higher Ground Yoga. Kelly is a former lawyer who runs a 6-figure wellness business today. This is her story about how she got to where she is now. Here’s what you will learn in today’s episode: How Kelly transitioned from being a lawyer to a full-time wellness consultant.

How she got her first couple of clients.

Her philosophy around pricing and how she prices her services.

How she built a client base that has stayed with her for years, and how you can do the same.

Her biggest mistake that gave her grief and stress, and how you can avoid going through the similar pain.

Three favourite productivity trips for 9-to-5ers who want to start a business. Why you should not be afraid to start a side business. Top 3 actions you can start taking today to start a business like hers.

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EPISODE 40:

Andy Hayes’ was stressed and ‘was holding on for dear life’ at his 9-to-5. He got migraines and skin rashes. It finally dawned on him that he had to quit. Although he was terrified about striking out on his own and pursuing his life’s purpose, he jumped in headfirst. His worst fear – losing everything and becoming homeless – didn’t see the light of day. Not even close. His online media company Plum Deluxe is thriving, and Andy’s here to show you why you can do this too.

Listen in. Here’s what you will learn:

EPISODE 39: 

In this episode, I talk to Derek Sivers, founder of CD Baby, an online independent music retailer that was started in the late 90’s. Here’s what we talk about:

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About Derek Sivers: Derek is a musician, programmer, writer, entrepreneur and student! He’s the founder of the online independent music selling platform CD Baby. You can learn more about Derek at sivers.org or email him at  Derek[at]sivers[dot]org

David Fugate tells us his story of how he struck out on his own to become a literary agent. He also talks about how the world of publishing is changing and what authors need to know if they want to go the traditional publishing route.

He's a self-published author too and spells out the pros and cons of both getting your book out there via both the self-publishing and the traditional publishing routes.

Pavan Pudipeddi quit his corporate gig at Texas Instruments to join a couple of friends in the wireless power space. 

His company Powersqare recently launched a wireless charger for multiple devices such as tabs and cell phones. 

Here's his story - from corporate executive to hi-tech entrepreneur. 

Selena Cuffe started Heritage Link Brands to introduce Americans to wines from South Africa. 

Listen to how she used the power of stories to differentiate her line of wines from the myriad of others and win in the marketplace. 

(Go to http://www.radicaltribe.com/episode35 for transcript) 

When Kris Murray wanted to escape 9-5, she did what most of us wouldn't normally think of. Instead of starting a business from scratch, she invested part of her inheritance in buying one. The business she purchase - a website targeting daycares - generated $800 per month in revenue. Within 6 years, Kris turned that little business into a bustling $1 million+ information product and training company, Child Care Marketing Solutions.

Here's what you will learn in this case study:

(Go to http://www.radicaltribe.com/episode35 for transcript)

Jason SurfrApp sold off his last name to the highest bidder twice, making over $100,000 in the process. If you listen to what prompted him to come up with and execute this wild idea (besides the profit), you won't judge him for selling out.

Before that, he founded IWearYourShirt.com, a company where clients paid him to wear t-shirts and which generated over $1,000,000 in revenue. He also made a big chunk of cash by getting 20o+ sponsors for his new book, CREATIVITY FOR SALE (currently $13 on Amazon, but available FREE  to download for Radical Tribe listeners).

I have a casual yet very interesting conversation with Jason where we chat about various topics, from his beginnings as an entrepreneur to coming up with crazy business ideas and profiting from them.