The 9–5 Exit Plan

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with TEDx speaker, former elite athlete, and founder of Harmonize With Life, Natalie Bouchard. Natalie shares her journey through leadership, performance, personal transformation, and the discoveries that led her to develop the Return to Center framework. We discuss self-trust, emotional resilience, internal authority, and why many high achievers still...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with men’s embodiment coach, group facilitator, and evolutionary guide Jason Lange. Jason shares his personal journey through loneliness, relationship struggles, and self-discovery, and explains why men’s work has been one of the most powerful forces in transforming his life. We discuss modern masculinity, emotional health, purpose, relationships, and t...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with real estate entrepreneur, author, and coach Mike Deaton. After losing his corporate job, Mike discovered an overlooked niche in real estate that would completely change his life: vacant land investing. We discuss land flipping, entrepreneurship, financial freedom, return on time, and why success is about much more than money. Mike also shares lesso...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with entrepreneur, author, speaker, and podcast host Jordan Mendoza. Jordan shares his journey from overcoming adversity to building a thriving personal brand that has generated millions of content views and helped countless entrepreneurs grow their businesses. We discuss social media, personal branding, resilience, AI, entrepreneurship, and the mindset...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with leadership strategist, coach, and transformation expert Carlee Wolfe. With more than 20 years of experience leading talent, culture, and organizational change at companies like Under Armour, Hyatt Hotels, and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, Carlee shares practical insights on leadership, resilience, career growth, and navigating uncert...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with bestselling author, speaker, and Delay the Binge™ Podcast host Pam Dwyer. Pam shares her journey from a childhood marked by adversity to becoming a voice for resilience, healing, and personal growth. We discuss quiet depletion, emotional exhaustion, behavioral patterns, and why lasting change begins in the pause before the reaction. If you’ve ever...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with entrepreneur, author, investor, and coach Daryl Dittmer. Daryl shares lessons from a life built through hard work, discipline, personal responsibility, and the willingness to show up when it matters most. We discuss entrepreneurship, self-respect, consistency, overcoming adversity, and why success often comes down to mastering the simple habits tha...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with entrepreneur and business owner Chris McManus. After launching a landscaping company straight out of high school, Chris grew the business into a multi-seven-figure operation within seven years and became a millionaire at just 26 years old. We discuss entrepreneurship, business growth, wealth creation, leadership, and the hard lessons that come with...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with counselor, leadership consultant, and author Michael T. Brown. With more than 25 years of experience helping individuals, families, organizations, and communities overcome challenges, Michael shares powerful lessons on resilience, leadership, personal growth, and purpose. We discuss how people can break through setbacks, develop stronger mindsets,...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with entrepreneur and business builder David Sauers. As the co-founder and CEO of Royal Restrooms, David transformed an overlooked industry into a nationally recognized brand with more than 50 locations across the United States. We discuss entrepreneurship, scaling businesses, brand-building, customer experience, and how to identify opportunities that m...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with certified health coach Anthony Guastella. After overcoming numerous personal health challenges, Anthony dedicated his life to helping others improve their health and well-being. He specializes in simplifying complex wellness topics and providing practical tools people can use to create lasting change. We discuss resilience, nutrition, sleep, hormon...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Speaker Profitability Expert Kimberly Crowe. With more than 5,000 speaking engagements worldwide, Kimberly has mastered the art of turning visibility into opportunity. She shares practical strategies for getting booked on stages and podcasts, building powerful relationships, and converting speaking opportunities into business growth. We discuss con...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Certified Professional Coach, author, and former Google sales leader Chris Woods. Chris shares his journey from a challenging upbringing in Boston to becoming a four-time global C-suite executive, and how a near-death experience at age 40 forced him to completely redefine success. We discuss fear, courage, personal growth, leadership, and the power...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with business coach, entrepreneur, and sales expert Joe Kavanagh. With more than 35 years of experience across sales, marketing, real estate, and business ownership, Joe shares practical insights on communication, relationship building, sales psychology, and long-term business growth. We discuss why understanding people is one of the most valuable skill...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with entrepreneur, author, and Human Potential Project founder Chris Majer. Chris shares insights from decades of helping leaders and organizations navigate disruption, innovation, and transformation. We discuss the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, the future of leadership, how businesses can stay competitive, and why human potential remains the u...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with attorney and entrepreneur Scherrie L. Prince to discuss business ownership, governance, succession planning, and long-term business design. Scherrie shares insights from advising founders, entrepreneurs, and closely held companies on how to create clarity around ownership, reduce risk, and build businesses that can survive transitions, disputes, an...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan , I sit down with entrepreneur and Executive Help Now CEO Renee Hastings to discuss delegation, leadership, productivity, and building businesses that create freedom instead of burnout. Renee shares lessons from her entrepreneurial journey and explains how virtual assistance, business operations support, and smarter systems can help entrepreneurs reclaim their time...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with U.S. Marine Officer, author, and leadership mentor Olaolu Ogunyemi. Olaolu shares lessons from his journey as a Marine, father, entrepreneur, and founder of Parent-Child-Connect. We discuss mentorship, servant leadership, parenting, resilience, and what it takes to empower the next generation in a world filled with distractions and challenges. If y...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with healer and relationship transformation expert Ben Oofana. Ben shares his remarkable journey from studying Native American healing traditions and Taoist practices to developing a powerful system for emotional healing and personal transformation. We discuss childhood trauma, unhealthy relationship patterns, emotional resilience, meditation, and the p...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan , I sit down with entrepreneur and business mentor George Rivera to discuss entrepreneurship, leadership, time freedom, and the hidden personal cost of business success. George shares lessons from building a $200 million company while realizing that achievement without presence can quietly damage family relationships and personal fulfillment. We also discuss “found...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan , I sit down with speaker, author, and communication expert Dr. Danny Brassell to discuss storytelling, leadership, influence, and business growth. Danny shares lessons from speaking to thousands of audiences worldwide and explains how entrepreneurs can use storytelling and communication to build stronger brands, attract clients, and create lasting impact. We also...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan , I sit down with criminal defense attorney, former prosecutor, and legal analyst James Porfido to discuss the realities of the criminal justice system. James shares lessons from more than 35 years in law and explains what he learned from working on both sides of the courtroom. We also discuss fairness, media coverage of criminal cases, legal misconceptions, and th...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan , I sit down with coach, speaker, and author Scott Maderer to discuss purpose, stewardship, leadership, mindset, and living authentically. Scott shares lessons from his journey from education into entrepreneurship while explaining how people can align their time, talents, and resources to create a more meaningful and fulfilling life. We also discuss mindset shifts,...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan , I sit down with author, speaker, and leadership expert Ilene Marcus to discuss emotional intelligence, leadership, resilience, and managing difficult people in business and life. Ilene shares lessons from leading more than 10,000 employees across multiple industries while explaining how self-awareness, communication, and mindset shape success as an entrepreneur a...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan , I sit down with entrepreneur, Marine, and resilience advocate Jay Setchell to discuss perseverance, faith, mindset, and overcoming adversity. Jay shares lessons from surviving multiple near-death experiences, paralysis, and more than 70 surgeries, while continuing to push forward with purpose and determination.