Dave Phelan - Founders Approach

Why I Quit

Business EN ↓ 30 episodes

Real stories of real people quitting their 9-5s in search of something different. Listen to inspiring conversations where we dive deep into the stories of why people quit their jobs, what were the hardest parts, where they are now, and any advice for people considering the same path.

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Dave Phelan - Founders Approach

Episodes

"Failure is not an option" - Amanda Mottola (Episode 23) 14.04.2022 34:34

I am so excited to introduce Amanda Mottola as this week’s guest on “Why I Quit.” Listen to Amanda discuss her adoption and the impact of finding her birth family in Paraguay. Learn how this led to her quitting her job, getting into politics, and eventually starting her own business. Get inspired listening to her speak about finding her passion and leaving a legacy for her children. Learn More Abo...

"My time is most important" with Rob Kyne (Episode 22) 06.04.2022 26:29

I am so excited to introduce Rob Kyne as this week’s guest on “Why I Quit.” Listen as he discusses his decision to take a sabbatical and drive across the west coast with his family in an RV. Learn how this helped Rob decide to walk away from his business he had been running for 20 years. Get inspired hearing how Rob has been able to spend more time with family, live in the moment, and find new ven...

"Making a positive mark on the world"- Lisa Keitges (Episode 21) 25.03.2022 35:36

I am so excited to introduce Lisa Keitges as this week’s guest on “Why I Quit.” Listen as she discusses how starting her own business allowed her to work with non-profit organizations that align with her values. Learn how she decided to go fully remote by moving from an apartment in New York City to a farmhouse in the Catskill mountains during COVID. Get inspired hearing how quitting her job allow...

"I Had No Plan B" - Steve Krakower (Episode 20) 16.03.2022 24:49

I am so excited to introduce Steve Krakower as this week’s guest on “Why I Quit.” Listen as Steve discusses how he took everything he learned from his first full-time job to quit and start his own digital marketing agency. Learn about his struggles during the first year and how not having a plan b forced him to push him through the tough times. Get inspired hearing about how Steve scaled Harbor Ma...

"I wanted to bet on myself" - Brian Chupek (Episode 19) 02.03.2022 22:54

I am so excited to introduce Brian Chupek as this week’s guest on “Why I Quit.” Listen as he discusses quitting his full-time job at Morgan Stanley with no plan as to what was next. Learn how Brian chose starting a real estate business to have more control over his schedule and prioritize the relationships in his life. Get inspired by listening to how he is diversifying his revenue streams by cont...