The 9–5 Exit Plan

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with business coach and Marine Corps veteran Brad Koch (Cook). With more than 32 years of business experience, Brad has learned through successes, setbacks, education, training, and personal mentorship what it takes to build a business that actually works for its owner. We discuss business growth, profitability, leadership, compounding incremental chang...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with writer, father, EHS professional, and author Eli Brackenbury. After years marked by divorce, grief, striving, and spiritual dryness, Eli experienced an unexpected spiritual awakening at fifty that changed how he understood faith, identity, purpose, and his own life. We discuss his journey through healing and renewed faith, the challenges many men f...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Georges Hanna, founder of Smart Income Lifestyle and creator of the Certainty Install™ framework. After losing everything in 2013, Georges rebuilt his life from zero and discovered that lasting transformation required more than business tactics—it required confronting the thinking, identity, discipline, and decision-making patterns underneath them....

The second part: In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Dr. G. Rex Kruhly, founder of Depth Healing, author, former chiropractic physician, martial arts specialist, and spiritual guide. With more than five decades of experience studying martial arts, meditation, spirituality, body-based practices, and personal development, Dr. G. brings a unique perspective to the deeper patterns that c...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Dr. G. Rex Kruhly, founder of Depth Healing, author, former chiropractic physician, martial arts specialist, and spiritual guide. With more than five decades of experience studying martial arts, meditation, spirituality, body-based practices, and personal development, Dr. G. brings a unique perspective to the deeper patterns that can influence how...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with executive coach, Enneagram teacher, and author Theresa Gale. Drawing from more than 30 years of leadership consulting, contemplative practice, and personal transformation, Theresa explores why so many people quietly lose touch with themselves while pursuing success—and how they can find their way back. We discuss self-forgetting, embodied growth, t...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with entrepreneur and Ballot Beacon founder Keith Harris. Frustrated by confusing ballot language and legal jargon, Keith created Ballot Beacon—a nonpartisan platform that translates complex ballot measures into clear, unbiased explanations so voters understand exactly what they’re voting on. We discuss why ballot wording is often confusing, the importa...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with holistic wellness coach and author Kerisma Vere. Drawing from her own journey through trauma, addiction, anxiety, PTSD, and recovery, Kerisma explains why lasting healing isn’t built through pressure or perfection but through compassion, self-awareness, and rebuilding trust with ourselves. We discuss trauma-informed healing, self-worth, resilience,...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with author, philosopher, and AIDOP creator Mohamed Nabil. Rather than using artificial intelligence to reinforce his ideas, Mohamed invites AI to challenge them through transparent public debates that encourage critical thinking and intellectual honesty. We discuss AI, education, philosophy, governance, Enlightened Populism, citizen assemblies, democra...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with physician, neuroscientist, inventor, and Neuro-Luminance founder Dr. Theodore Henderson. With more than 70 scientific publications and decades of research into depression, traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer’s disease, Long COVID, and innovative neurological treatments, Dr. Henderson explains how modern neuroscience is transforming our understanding...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Alykhan “AJ” Jetha, CEO of Marketcircle and creator of the Daylite business productivity platform. After arriving in Canada as a refugee, AJ built a multimillion-dollar software company from the ground up—without outside funding—serving thousands of customers around the world. We discuss entrepreneurship, resilience, leadership, personal growth, ma...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with messaging strategist, creative director, and The Messaging Lab founder Racheal Blackmore. Drawing on more than 14 years of client work—and an extraordinary background in investigative interviewing—Racheal explains why the most effective marketing begins with human psychology, not persuasion. We discuss storytelling, authentic messaging, AI, brandin...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with business valuation expert, author, and podcast host Dave Bookbinder. With more than 30 years of experience valuing businesses and advising entrepreneurs, Dave explains what truly determines enterprise value—and why so many business owners misunderstand what their companies are worth. We discuss business valuation, human capital, intellectual proper...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with transformational leader, speaker, and Blueprints To Success™ founder Paul Padgett. Drawing from decades of leadership, business development, and personal transformation, Paul explains why so many people remain trapped in survival mode—and how intentional living can unlock lasting growth, resilience, and fulfillment. We discuss leadership, mindset,...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with leadership consultant, executive coach, and author Thom Dennis. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in the Royal Marines, corporate leadership, and executive coaching, Thom explains why many leadership challenges are actually systems challenges—not people problems. We discuss burnout, organisational culture, living systems thinking, adaptiv...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with executive leadership coach, transformation expert, and author Eva Aimable-Kolosko. Having lived in eight countries and spent more than 20 years leading enterprise transformation across global organizations, Eva shares what it truly takes to build trust, lead across cultures, and guide people through change. We discuss cultural intelligence, leaders...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Courtney Honda, President of Puptqe USA Corp., to discuss how one inspiring dog’s story became the foundation for a fast-growing brand built on connection, hospitality, and community. We explore entrepreneurship, customer experience, brand loyalty, purpose-driven leadership, and why creating memorable moments often matters more than selling product...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with entrepreneur, podcast host, and founder of Elevate Media Group, Chris Anderson. Chris shares lessons from building a business, hosting hundreds of conversations with high-performing men, and helping others grow across five essential pillars: relationships, finance, fitness, mindset, and living fully. We discuss entrepreneurship, marriage, fatherhoo...

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In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with spiritual teacher, Vedic astrologer, Enneagram practitioner, and award-winning author Indra Rinzler. For more than five decades, Indra has helped people explore spirituality, self-awareness, and personal transformation through ancient wisdom and practical life guidance. We discuss Vedic Astrology, the Enneagram, vulnerability, gratitude, purpose, a...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with award-winning podcaster, bestselling author, and compliance expert Tom Fox. We discuss why compliance is more than rules, how podcasting has become one of the most effective branding tools available, and what entrepreneurs can learn from creating valuable content consistently. Tom also shares lessons on leadership, trust, ethics, AI, personal brand...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major, leadership professor, and award-winning scholar Dustin Shepherd. Drawing from 29 years of military service, academic research, and leadership coaching, Dustin explains why trust, communication, and perception often matter more than authority or strategy. We discuss leadership, organizational culture, resilience, me...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with bankruptcy attorney, professor, and author Chad Van Horn. As the founder of Van Horn Law Group, Chad has helped thousands of individuals, families, and business owners overcome financial hardship through debt restructuring, bankruptcy, and practical financial guidance. We discuss the myths surrounding bankruptcy, financial literacy, entrepreneurshi...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with leadership coach, TEDx speaker, and workplace confidence expert Kim Meninger. Kim shares practical strategies for overcoming impostor syndrome, building confidence, navigating workplace anxiety, and becoming a more effective leader. Drawing from her own corporate experience and years of coaching professionals, we discuss why self-doubt affects even...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with pastor, author, and former business consultant Michael Muccio. Drawing from more than 40 years of ministry and his early experience working alongside Zig Ziglar, Michael shares insights on faith, leadership, purpose, and the spiritual principles that shape our lives. We discuss the inspiration behind his newest book, Evil’s First Breath , the origi...