Brett Trainor

The Time Rich Project (formerly the Corporate Escapee)

The mission: help 1 million GenXers escape corporate control and build life-first futures. Corporate trained us to build our lives around a job description. Most of us didn't notice until something cracked. A layoff. A burnout. A quiet morning where we realized we'd traded a life for a paycheck. This show is for GenXers who are done letting corporate run the whole show. Some of you are still in, stirring. Some just got walked out. Some are a year past the WTF moment and figuring out what comes next. The work is the same. Take back control of the six things that actually matter. Financial. Frie...

Author

Brett Trainor

Category

Education

Podcast website

escapeeinsider.beehiiv.com

Latest episode

May 29, 2026

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Episodes

The Future of Solo and Small Business: Flexible Staffing w/Jens Gould 06.10.2023

Today we are talking about the future of how to grow a company- I don’t want to call it the future of work but I do think it is the future of growth. I have had guests on the pod talking about virtual assistants, John Arms talking about fractional lead...

Think Bigger: How the Right Mindset Unlocks a World Beyond the Corporate Confines w/ Anne O'Neil 26.09.2023

Anne is a former WNBA player and Division 1 Academic and Athletic All-American at Iowa State University. Following a stint in Division I basketball coaching, Anne transitioned into international business focusing in on research and training in the neur...

The Chief Evangelist Mindset: Boosting Your Business with Personal Passion with Ethan Beute 14.09.2023

In this conversation, Ethan Beute discusses the role of a Chief Evangelist and the importance of human connection in business. He explains that a Chief Evangelist is the human embodiment of an organization's mission, purpose, values, and point of view....

Striking the Balance: Purpose, Profit, and the Path Forward w/ Author Minter Dial 06.09.2023
The Solo Business Owner's Guide to the Go-Giver Mentality w/ Bob Burg 29.08.2023

Bob Burg Info: https://burg.com/. This link will take you to Bob's content, books and contact information One of the benefits of having a podcast is the ability to connect with folks you really want to learn from and have conversations with This episod...

The GenX Revolution: The Rise of the Solo Business 22.08.2023

Welcome to Hardwired for Growth 2.0, the ultimate podcast guiding GenX business owners to 10x their revenue and lives. Host Brett Trainor dives into the revolutionary trend reshaping business and GenX's pivotal role in the solo business model surge. Un...

Growth Lessons with the Author of Teenage Wastebrand- Evelyn Starr 07.08.2023

I am your host, Brett Trainor. Today, I welcome our guest, Evelyn J. Starr. She is an author, and I recently came across her insightful book called Teenage Waste Brand: How Your Brand Can Stop Struggling and Start Scaling. I would also like to mention ...

Welcome to Hardwire for Growth 2.0: Stop Guessing, Start Growing 06.08.2023

Welcome back to Hardwired For Growth 2.0! We're excited to unveil our new direction and refocused approach. After exploring a wide range of topics, we've realized that growth-related content truly resonates with our amazing audience – that's you! In th...

Why Your Company Hates You & the Future of Work with John Paul Rollert 06.06.2023

Today I'm chatting with John Paul Rollert, a Professor of Behavioral Science at Booth School of Business. John Paul's teaching and research focus on the intellectual history of capitalism, the ethics of leadership, and the application of empathy to law...

LinkedIn Unleashed: JD Gershbein's Strategies for Corporate Escapees 15.05.2023

JD Gershbein, a LinkedIn specialist, shares insights on leveraging LinkedIn for business development and personal branding. He emphasizes the importance of building a strong LinkedIn profile and engaging with others authentically. JD also discusses the...

5 Pillars to Guide Life Outside of 9 to 5 with Anna Lundberg 26.04.2023

Today I'm chatting with Anna Lundberg about her practical guide to reimagining success, giving you freedom, flexibility and fulfillment. Connect with Ana https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaselundberg/

How to Do LinkedIn Right with Anthony Blatner 17.04.2023

Today I'm chatting with LinkedIn Expert Anthony Blatner. In this episode, we'll talk about the three fundamentals of LinkedIn marketing: Organic, Sales Navigator, and Paid Ads. Connect with Anthony https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyblatner/

How to Pick Your Lane as a Fractional Executive with Bruce Roles 12.04.2023

In this episode, Brett interviews Bruce Roles, a fractional COO of manufacturing. Bruce shares his journey from corporate to fractional and provides insights into the world of fractional work. He emphasizes the importance of narrowing your focus and ta...

A Marketing Masterclass for Escapees w/ Ali Schwanke) 06.04.2023

Today I'm chatting with Ali Schwanke. She helps people understand, plan, and grow their marketing results. In this episode, we'll talk about how to style your LinkedIn profile and your offering to create consistency and clarity--and close more deals. C...

Why the Franchise Model Could Be Your Path to Freedom with Mike Waller 23.03.2023

Today I'm chatting with Mike Waller, a veteran of corporate America who now coaches others on finding business ownership and financial freedom by becoming franchisees. In this episode, we'll talk about misconceptions about the franchise model and why i...

The One Revenue Strategy Most Escapees Are NOT Using with Brandon Mateika 13.03.2023

In this episode, Brett interviews Brandon Mateika, founder of Sales and Marketing Inc. Brandon shares his business model and how he works with small businesses to help them grow. He emphasizes the importance of referral partnerships and building credib...

Create Your Process with Paul Shirley 06.03.2023

Today I'm having a radically honest conversation with repeat guest Paul Shirley. Paul is the author of The Process is the Product among other books. I want to find out how creating a process can save you hours of work in the long run--and how to align ...

It's Not Sales; It's Problem Solving: A Framework for Getting Your First Client 27.02.2023

One of the biggest blockers for folks considering leaving corporate and going solo is the lack of confidence in their ability to sell. When I meet potential corporate escapees, I hear them say things like, I'm not good at selling or I don't know how to...

How to Build Confidence Quickly with Victoria Tretis 13.02.2023

Victoria Tretis shares her journey from being a virtual assistant to becoming a certified coach. She discusses the challenges and lessons learned along the way, including the importance of finding balance and adapting to changing business models. Victo...

186. How to Get Customers Without Selling with Kim Laughlin 06.02.2023

Connect with Kim Mastermind: https://go.culturalapexcoach.com/mastermind167476

185. A Recent Escapee Shares Her Story with Diana Martinez 30.01.2023

Today I'm chatting with Diana Martinez. She recently had a rough exit from her corporate career and with a new baby at home (and four other children) she launched her journey into being a fractional entrepreneur. Find out how she got her first client i...

184. How to Get the Most Out Of Fractional Work with John Arms 23.01.2023

Connect with John https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnarms/

183. Why Being Different is Better than Being Better 16.01.2023

Connect with Jon https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonselig https://jonselig.com/

182. An Inspiring Case Study of a Corporate Escapee with Carole Issa 09.01.2023

Connect with Carole https://leadershipactivators.com.au/ https://au.linkedin.com/in/caroleissa

181. Growing a solo business through bold authenticity with Annie Leib 02.01.2023

Connect with Annie https://annieleib.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/annieleibmba

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