Best Brett Trainor Podcasts (2024)

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31. Anesthesiologist Tiffany Moon on entrepreneurship, motherhood, empowering women, and the LeadHer summit 42:41

5h ago42:41

42:41

"I promise we will all do better if you lift up and empower other women, because guess what when the time comes and you need a favor they will then return it to you. We need to stop this you or me mentality and competition. I think women are pitted against each other more than men are and I'm like there is enough to go around, I promise." This epis…

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Newly Escaped: Adrienne Farrell's Escape from "Toxic" Corporate to Solo Freedom 39:32

9d ago39:32

39:32

Hear from a recent corporate escapee and her journey so far. Adrienne Farrell is a corporate wellness consultant and the founder of the InnovateHerLab, a community for women exploring their career paths. She focuses on women's health and well-being in the workplace, recognizing the need to elevate this issue. Adrienne's journey to becoming an escap…

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30. Marathon running, dual physician household, leaving academic medicine, and prioritizing all aspects of your identity with Dr. Renee Rodriguez Paro 57:31

13d ago57:31

57:31

"I feel like I was able to spend those years of fellowship really asking this question of how do I want this career to fit into my life. Before I never really understood what it was going to feel like to be a mom or to be a wife or what it was going to feel like to just want to be Rene and who I am and the rest of the things. For so long, understan…

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The AEC Marketeer: Highlighting People & Projects from the Built Environment, with Keelin Cox 32:31

16d ago32:31

32:31

Podcasting can accelerate your network growth. Remotely. Inspired by a lack of local Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) chapters and the desire to stay connected during COVID-19, Keelin Cox set out to create a platform that provided access to industry knowledge and offered inspiration for AEC professionals. Today, the her AEC Market…

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"I’d Rather Be Homeless": Laine Belcastro on the Ups and Downs of Escaping and Why She’ll Never Go Back 38:48

16d ago38:48

38:48

In this episode, Laine Belcastro shares her journey from corporate marketing to becoming a solopreneur and email marketing consultant. Laine discusses the importance of networking, finding your niche, and the challenges of pricing strategies. Laine emphasizes the significance of email marketing for business growth and introduces her new venture, Ac…

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From Both Sides: Jaidin McCann’s Insider Take on Fractional Work and Company Needs 38:37

22d ago38:37

38:37

Jaidin McCann, owner of Jasper Consultancy, shares her journey of starting her own executive search firm and offering fractional work. She emphasizes the importance of personal branding and networking in the fractional space. McCann advises individuals to specialize in a specific area and build a strong referral network. She also highlights the nee…

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Escapee Collective Session: Fractional 101 with Jake Stahl 31:21

27d ago31:21

31:21

This is an audio recording of a recent Happy Hour and Learn Session for members of the Escapee Collective community. Jake Stahl shares his advice, perspective and best practices for thriving as a fractional leader. Jake Stall discusses the concept of fractional work and shares his experience in the field. He emphasizes the importance of building re…

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29. Default parent, job negotiation, camping with babies, and finding a part-time job that allows you to go "off grid" with Dr. Molly Brett 43:07

27d ago43:07

43:07

"We both knew that one of us would need to be able to still be a default parent and I actually wanted that role, which I'm sure we'll talk about it's also very hard to be a default parent and a doctor, but that was sort of the thing I didn't want to give up when I went into medicine." This episode is with Dr. Molly Brett, a primary care physician i…

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Sales for Nerds: Making BD Feel Less Icky, with Reuben Swartz 33:17

1M ago33:17

33:17

For many consultants and solo business professionals, sales can feel uncomfortable. But even one-person businesses need sales to survive, let alone grow. Reuben Swartz is solving this problem with his monthly podcast, “Sales for Nerds” and his product, Mimiran—the fun, simple anti-CRM for solo consultants. In this episode, Reuben shares his experie…

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From Solo to Synergy: Debbie Schwake & Ashley Evenson on Building Flexible, Collaborative Escapee Partnerships 43:23

1M ago43:23

43:23

Debbie Schwake and Ashley Evenson discuss their escapee journeys and how they formed a collaborative partnership. They emphasize the importance of collaboration and transparency in their working relationship. They have their own independent businesses but also work together on projects, leveraging each other's strengths. They highlight the flexibil…

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Risk-Averse to Revenue Diverse: Kate Kompelien's Escapee Journey in Customer Experience Consulting 41:47

2M ago41:47

41:47

Kate Kompelien, founder of The Insight, shares her journey as a customer experience consultant and qualitative researcher. She helps companies understand key moments that matter to their customers and identifies pain points that hinder a better customer experience. Kate started her own business after realizing she wanted to focus on smaller project…

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28. Dr. Kimberly Buss on having kids while in training, having a child with health challenges, serving her community as a primary care physician, and being a lifelong learner 51:30

1M ago51:30

51:30

This episode is with Dr. Kimberly Buss, a family medicine physician in California. We discuss: - Having a miscarriage in her second trimester - Having a young child at home while in her residency training - One of her children having health issues and how that affected her as a mom and a physician - Her work as a primary care physician, particularl…

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Effective Networking: Tips & Strategies from the Escapee Collective 43:23

2M ago43:23

43:23

This bonus episode is a recording of a panel discussion we had during one of the Escapee Collective educational sessions. I had 4 escapees share their strategies and tips for effective networking The conversation focuses on the importance of networking and provides tips and strategies for effective networking. The speakers discuss the value of buil…

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2 Escapees for the Price of 1: Rob Johnson & Eileen Rochford Share Their Escapee Stories + How They Collaborate 48:08

2M ago48:08

48:08

Eileen Rochford and Rob Johnson share their stories of escaping the corporate world and starting their own businesses. Eileen, the CEO of the Harbinger Group, left her job at a PR agency to start her own agency, driven by a desire for a different way of working and a lack of fulfillment in the corporate structure. Rob, a former television professio…

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They Ask, You Answer: A Blueprint for Escapee Solo Success with Marcus Sheridan 37:59

2M ago37:59

37:59

In this episode of the Corporate Escapee Podcast, Brett Trainor interviews Marcus Sheridan, author of 'They Ask, You Answer.' They discuss the concept of 'They Ask, You Answer' and how it involves meeting the needs and answering the questions of customers. Marcus emphasizes the importance of understanding the buyer's journey and being obsessed with…

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From Hollywood Glitz to Solopreneur Grit: Paul Durelli’s Automation Insights 42:09

2M ago42:09

42:09

In this episode of the Corporate Escapee Podcast, host Brett Trainor interviews Paul Durelli, founder of Digital Kahuna, about his journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship. They discuss the challenges of toxic work environments and the importance of personal development for solo business owners. They also explore the use of automation a…

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27. Dr. Grace Farris on "weekend mom", hospital medicine, graphic novel writing, youth soccer coaching, and so much more! 36:30

2M ago36:30

36:30

This episode is with Dr. Grace Farris, a hospitalist in Texas and published author. We discuss: - The inspiration between her comics, and specifically "weekend mom" - The decision to move her family from Boston, to NYC, and then to Texas - Working as a hospitalist in NYC during the COVID pandemic with two young boys - Working full time - Coaching y…

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Building the Premier Accounting Firm: An Intentional Podcasting Journey, with Roger Knecht 31:49

2M ago31:49

31:49

How intentional are you with your podcast? Roger Knecht, President of Universal Accounting, has helped thousands of accountants, bookkeepers, and tax preparers start and build a successful accounting firm. Roger also hosts Building the Premier Accounting Firm, a weekly show that is nearing 300 episodes. Every decision Roger made with his podcast ha…

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Small Group Session: Strategies for Getting on Podcasts & Making an Impact 29:56

2M ago29:56

29:56

In this conversation, Brett Trainor and Don discuss the topic of guest podcasting as a way to create awareness and grow your solo business. They share their strategies for getting on podcasts, including watching what people are podcasting about, commenting on LinkedIn posts, and finding topics that align with the show's theme. They emphasize the im…

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Being An Engineer: From Thought Exercise to Effective Marketing, with Aaron Moncur 28:00

2M ago28:00

28:00

For Aaron Moncur, a podcast is more than just a marketing tool. It's a way to build relationships, showcase expertise, and ultimately drive revenue for his custom engineering services business. With over 250 published episodes, Moncur's "Being an Engineer" podcast has become a cornerstone of his company's growth strategy. 0:00 Intro 3:14 How Aaron …

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26. Long distance parenting, maternity leave challenges, and being a hardcore surgeon and amazing mom with Dr. Nichole Shaw 59:44

3M ago59:44

59:44

"I felt totally stripped of everything that I had ever thought of myself because I was not going to work, so I was really kind of just tied to my house for 6 weeks. I was bored! I wanted to be working, I wanted to be doing easy cases. The baby slept so much. I'm like what do I do? And then she never really latched and so I was exclusively pumping s…

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Escaping Wall Street: John Browning’s Path to Solo Success and the Power of Networking 40:58

3M ago40:58

40:58

John Browning shares his journey from working at large financial firms to starting his own independent financial planning business. He emphasizes the importance of building relationships and providing value to clients. Browning also discusses the challenges of acquiring a small firm and the lessons he learned from that experience. He highlights the…

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What’s Your 'And'? Embracing Individuality as a Differentiator, with John Garrett 36:51

3M ago36:51

36:51

Writing a book for your consulting business? Use a podcast for research. When John Garrett decided to write a book, he launched a podcast to help with his research. Eventually, the What's Your And? podcast has served as a remarkable launchpad for speaking engagements and business opportunities, contributing to an estimated $200,000 in new business—…

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Building Success: Shannon Carriere's Transition from Corporate HR to Solo Business Owner 40:00

3M ago40:00

40:00

In this episode of The Corporate Escapee podcast, we welcome Shannon, a seasoned project management and HR consultant who partners with CEOs in growing organizations. Shannon focuses on building infrastructure that drives business results through human performance. She shares her escapee journey from corporate to solo business owner, having been so…

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25. Wellness Coach and Ophthalmologist Dr. Shanika Esparaz on her experience with burnout and coaching women in healthcare to live their best lives 56:17

3M ago56:17

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"It sounds easy but it's really hard when you've worked this hard to be a physician to say 'oh I'm gonna do a little less'. What I've realized is that myself and I think maybe some listeners out there might resonate with, we often feel like our productivity and our value to society is based on how many procedures we do, patients we see, hours we pu…

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Should You Start a Business Podcast? Answer These 5 Questions First 21:18

3M ago21:18

21:18

Podcasting seems like a crowded space, but it's really not. It’s a blue ocean opportunity. Especially for expertise-driven businesses who need to build trust with buyers, accelerate network growth, and create endless content. If you’re asking yourself, “should I start a podcast?” then you’re in the right place. This episode explores five critical q…

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Breaking Free from the 9-5: How Podcasting Can Unlock Your Growth w/ John Tyreman 45:57

3M ago45:57

45:57

In this conversation, Brett Trainor interviews John Tyreman about his escapee journey and the benefits of podcasting for expertise-driven businesses. John shares his experience of transitioning from working in agencies to becoming a fractional marketing director and launching his own consulting business. He also discusses how he got into podcasting…

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The Power of Action: Brett Trainor on Leaving Corporate Life Behind 30:39

3M ago30:39

30:39

In this episode of "The Corporate Escapee," I'm excited to share my conversation from Beau Billington's "Finding That Next Gear" podcast. Special thanks to Beau for allowing me to feature this insightful discussion. In the latest episode of "Finding That Next Gear," I had the pleasure of speaking with Brett Trainor, an inspiring entrepreneur on a m…

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The Corporate Escapee: Helping Gen X Ditch the 9-5, with Brett Trainor 44:20

3M ago44:20

44:20

Build a thriving Slack community with your podcast. Brett Trainor is using his podcast, The Corporate Escapee, to build a community of Gen X professionals who want to ditch their 9-5. In this episode of Podcasting in Professional Services, Brett sits down with John Tyreman to share his experience running his show. We cover: How Brett reaches Gen X-…

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24. Rewind: Internship baby in the 1980s with Deborah Kwolek 46:55

4M ago46:55

46:55

"The big bottom line, ok, this is the big bottom line - young moms and women in general we are so self critical and we are so down on ourselves, and I could practically cry just thinking about this because it's so unneeeded. We're as smart as the guys, we're as committed as they are, we probably work harder in certain ways. Women do a lot of unpaid…

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Accounting High: Learn How to RAP, with Scotty "OKR" Scarano 32:04

4M ago32:04

32:04

Can I have your attention, please? Will the real Scotty Scarano please stand up? There’s not too many people who blend hip hop with accounting, but that’s exactly what Scotty “OKR” Scarano is doing through his personal brand on LinkedIn, his YouTube page, and through his podcast, Accounting High. Scotty believes that learning how to run a practice …

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23. Dr. Mona Amin of PedsDocTalk on postpartum complications, breastfeeding, starting her business, and more! 57:00

4M ago57:00

57:00

"I know how hard it is. I know that parenting is hard. I know that life is hard, but I do believe that we have to look for the glimmers and look for the hope and look for the joy and celebrate those things, at the same time not denying the negative but understanding that those negatives will always exist in our world." This episode is with Dr. Mona…

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Breaking Free: The Power of Story in Escaping Corporate Life with Paul Kuthe 42:18

4M ago42:18

42:18

In this conversation, Brett Trainor interviews Paul Kuthe about the power of storytelling in business and entrepreneurship. Paul shares his journey of breaking free from the corporate world and using the power of story to help others do the same. He explains the seven parts of a successful story, including the hero, the problem, the guide, the plan…

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The Recognized Authority and AI-Powered Business Leaders, with Alastair McDermott 37:47

4M ago37:47

37:47

It rarely takes 5 or 6 years to launch a podcast, but that was the case for Alastair McDermott. Since then he's launched a handful of shows and written a book titled 33 Ways Not to Screw Up Your Business Podcast. Going through the process of planning his podcast exposed a lack of specialization in Alastair's business. From there, he narrowed down h…

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