Best Brett Trainor Podcasts (2024)

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The Power of Action: Brett Trainor on Leaving Corporate Life Behind 30:40

4d ago30:40

30:40

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

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

5h 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

1d 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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Accounting High: Learn How to RAP, with Scotty "OKR" Scarano 32:04

19d 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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Breaking Free: The Power of Story in Escaping Corporate Life with Paul Kuthe 42:19

1M ago42:19

42:19

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

1M 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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The Untapped Benefits of a Podcast Co-Host 26:48

1M ago26:48

26:48

I took a sample of 150 podcasts across accounting, AEC, and legal industries. A whopping 70% had only one host! Personally, I've hosted four podcasts; two were solo shows, and two were co-hosted with a colleague. There are pros and cons to each format, but I found co-hosting a podcast to be much more enjoyable. Let's explore the untapped benefits o…

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Beau Billington’s Playbook: Best Practices for Thriving in Fractional Roles 35:53

2M ago35:53

35:53

Beau Billington, founder of The Free Agent, discusses the concept of fractional and interim roles in the corporate world. He explains that fractional roles offer extreme flexibility and are a fraction of a work week, allowing professionals to work with multiple clients at the same time. He also highlights the importance of finding the right fit bet…

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Inspiring People & Places: Highlighting the Human Side of Engineering, with BJ Kraemer 43:32

2M ago43:32

43:32

Use a podcast to let your charisma and personality shine through. That's how BJ Kraemer approached it when he launched the Inspiring People & Places podcast in 2021. On the show, he interviews national leaders in the AEC industry to educate and inspire industry professionals to disrupt the status quo, improve their project teams and steward public …

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There are Riches in the Niches- Jessica Schwartz’s Escapee Journey 35:08

2M ago35:08

35:08

Jessie Schwartz is the founder of Strategic Packaging Partners, an organization that helps CPG and cosmetics companies maximize their packaging spend. She escaped corporate in 2019 and has since grown it into an agency that offers a range of services. Jessie shares her journey, discussing the challenges and opportunities she encountered along the w…

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The Great Escape: Ashley Evenson's Journey From Management Consultant to Fractional Freedom 33:00

2M ago33:00

33:00

Ashley Evenson shares her experience transitioning from management consultant to becoming a fractional CMO. She secured her first client quickly and is excited to offer her expertise and elevate their marketing strategy. Ashley emphasizes the importance of being hands-on and not being above the work, which has been well-received by her clients. She…

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Accountant's Flight Plan: Buy, Build, or Sell Your Firm, with Brannon Poe 26:24

2M ago26:24

26:24

Investing in a podcast can be a gradual, long-term investment. Brannon Poe started podcasting in 2013, where he would record conversations on his phone. Today, Accountant's Flight Plan publishes two episodes each month and has a backlog of guests waiting to have a conversation with Brannon. In this conversation, we explore: An overview of Poe Group…

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Unlocking Growth: Targeted Networking Strategies for New Escapees 20:08

2M ago20:08

20:08

Summary In this episode, Brett Trainor discusses the importance of networking for escapees and provides a four-part framework for effective networking. He emphasizes the need for a targeted approach and highlights the value of networking with referral partners. The four parts of the framework are: target, intro, offer, and ask. Trainor explains how…

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Podcast Episode Guide: Structure, Typology, Formats, and Outlines 34:51

3M ago34:51

34:51

Improve the structure and variety of your episodes. This episode is meant to be a guide for podcasters who want to learn more about how to structure episodes, use different episode types, formats, and improve their outlines. I share my own experience as well as perspective from other business podcasters. In this episode, we cover: Solo host episode…

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Consulting Success®: Lessons from 380+ Episodes Published, with Michael Zipursky 29:46

3M ago29:46

29:46

Very few professional services podcasts make it to 400 episodes. The Consulting Success® podcast will hit that milestone in 2024. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Michael Zipursky, host of the show, to hear his experience launching and running the podcast. In this conversation, Michael shares: - Originally released 60-70 episodes but found i…

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Solo Success: Referrals, Relationships, and Reframing Your Approach with Jake Stahl 46:25

3M ago46:25

46:25

Summary Jake Stahl is a fractional CLO and a corporate escapee who helps companies onboard and train their salespeople. He also provides coaching on neurolinguistic programming to help salespeople and executives overcome mental blocks. He shares his journey of leaving the corporate world and transitioning into consulting and fractional work. Jake e…

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The Great Corporate Exodus & What Lies Beyond w/Lee Ann Pepper 45:12

3M ago45:12

45:12

Summary In this episode of The Corporate Escapee I was a guest on the Lee Ann Pepper's Class Reunion Podcast recently and she was kind enough to allow me to share the discussion with my audience. I shared my journey from corporate America to becoming a corporate escapee. We discuss the challenges faced by GenXers in the corporate world, the rise of…

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The Upstream Leader: Two Co-Hosts Committed to Helping Accounting Firm Leaders 35:59

3M ago35:59

35:59

Are you committed to running a podcast? Do you have a co-host to share in the journey? On today’s show, Jeremy Clopton and Heath Alloway of the Upstream Leader podcast share stories and experience from running their show. In this conversation with host John Tyreman, you'll hear: The importance of committing to the podcast in the early days Benefits…

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Podcast Editing Workflows and Distribution Processes 33:04

3M ago33:04

33:04

Improve your podcast editing workflows. My own podcast editing workflow has evolved over the past six months, influenced by many of my guests on this show. On this episode, I've curated clips from successful business podcasters who give you a glimpse behind the scenes of their shows: Rion Willard, co-host of The Business of Architecture Florian Hei…

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Disrupting Tradition: How Jesse Cole & the Savannah Bananas Changed Baseball- A Blueprint for Escapees 36:53

3M ago36:53

36:53

Today, we have a very unique guest, Jesse Cole is the owner of the baseball team, Savannah Bananas. And I believe he has the blueprint for Escapees (& businesses) to stand out and separate themselves from the crowd. When different is better than better, you want to make sure you are highlighting what makes you YOU. Get to know this passionate entre…

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Searching for SaaS: Two Entrepreneurs Building in Public 30:04

3M ago30:04

30:04

This podcast features a mentor-mentee relationship — a premise that could be applied to other industries. For Josh Ho, the "Searching for SaaS" podcast was a way to build in public and showcase his mentorship of a young entrepreneur, Nate Bosscher. The show features perspectives on the stages of building a software as a service (SaaS) business. Jos…

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Unlocking Freedom: A Corporate Couple’s Escape (by monetizing their experience) w/ Ethan Bull 42:05

4M ago42:05

42:05

In this conversation, Ethan Bull shares his journey of building Pro Assisting, a fractional executive assistant service agency, with his wife. They started the business in 2018 after leaving their corporate jobs. Ethan discusses the challenges they faced in finding their first clients and the importance of having a financial plan and resources befo…

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unbillable hours: How a Minimum Viable Podcast Can Have a Major Business Impact 33:20

4M ago33:20

33:20

This show is an example of a minimum-viable podcast. On this episode, Florian Heinrichs joins the show to share his experience co-hosting the unbillable hours podcast, a twice-monthly show that started as a venting session between Florian and Ash Mohd. At the time, both were colleagues at Accenture. In this conversation, we discuss: Florian has sin…

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5 Steps to Land Your 1st Customer (while still in corporate) 17:04

4M ago17:04

17:04

In this episode, Brett Traynor shares a five-step plan to help listeners find their first customer while still working in a corporate job. He emphasizes the importance of having a second income stream and diversifying risk. The steps include checking your employment agreement, identifying the problem you will be solving, identifying your initial ta…

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Create Like The Greats: Distribution Workflows, AI and Superman, with Ross Simmonds 32:55

4M ago32:55

32:55

This podcast acts as a filter for Ross to see what topics to double-down on and invest more into. On this episode, Ross Simmonds, Founder & CEO of Foundation Marketing, and Host of ‘Create Like the Greats’ podcast joins the show. In this conversation, Ross and I discuss: The philosophy behind Ross' mantra "Create once. Distributing forever." Turnin…

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Creator Glue, Dad Made, and Effective Email Newsletter Strategies, with Kyle Adams 33:08

4M ago33:08

33:08

Kyle Adams, account manager at ConvertKit, shares insights from publishing his weekly Creator Glue newsletter and Dad Made podcast. Kyle explains that newsletters and podcasts complement each other perfectly. Email newsletters provide a direct way to reach your audience and notify them about new podcast episodes. He emphasizes the importance of tre…

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Escapee Curious? The 6 Stages and How to Get Unstuck 21:24

4M ago21:24

21:24

This episode outlines the six stages of the escapee journey for GenXers stuck in corporate and provides guidance on how to get unstuck at each stage. The stages are: awareness, pre-escape (curious, interested, fearful), taking action, learn and earn, grow, control and freedom. The ultimate goal is to reach stage six, where one has the confidence an…

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Architecting: Making a Purposeful Difference in the Profession, with Angela Mazzi 36:52

4M ago36:52

36:52

Angela Mazzi is dedicated to enhancing quality of life through the built environment with emphasis on socio-cultural impacts. Angela is a Principal and Senior Medical Planner at GBBN Architects, and also the host of Architecting, a weekly podcast about the architect as a person—in each episode, Angela helps her listeners bypass the status quo traps…

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The Corporate Escapee Goes Down Under: A Discussion With Michael Haynes About Professional Services as Exit Strategy 46:29

5M ago46:29

46:29

Summary In this episode, Michael Haynes shares insights and guidance on how corporate escapees can build their own B2B professional service practice. He emphasizes the importance of expertise and the need to deliver advice, insights, and recommendations to clients. Haynes highlights the significance of listening and researching the market to unders…

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The Business of Architecture Podcast: How Two Architects Built a Media Empire, with Rion Willard 49:31

5M ago49:31

49:31

For architects, the passion for design and creating often attracts people to the profession. But many don’t realize just how much business acumen is needed to run a successful practice. All the creative talent in the world doesn’t guarantee profits, clients, and smooth firm operations. After all, the first job of an architect is to win the client. …

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How to Escape Corporate & Why Brett Would Bet Everything on the Future of Fractional 54:20

5M ago54:20

54:20

Summary This is a special episode of the Corporate Escapee podcast. I was recently interviewed on hot new podcast called Your Work Friends. It was a fun conversation with the 2 hosts Mel and Francesca. They are two HR leaders with no filters. Your Work Friends Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yourworkfriends Your Work Friends Podcast: https://www.buzzsp…

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The Unique CPA: Randy Crabtree's Journey From Managing Partner to Podcast Host 27:08

5M ago27:08

27:08

After suffering from a stroke, Randy Crabtree made the difficult decision that he couldn't be managing partner of Tri-Merit anymore. He then stepped into a more external-facing role for the firm. At the suggestion of his marketing team, Randy started The Unique CPA podcast in 2019. Hesitant at first, Randy quickly realized he loved meeting new peop…

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Reimagining Possibilities: Tamara Loring on Escaping the 9-to-5 40:17

5M ago40:17

40:17

Summary In this episode, Tamara Loring, from the Entrepreneur Source, discusses the need for change and the possibilities that exist beyond the corporate world. She emphasizes the importance of overcoming limiting beliefs and seeking support from mentors and coaches. Tamara also explores the fear of success and the concept of becoming You 2.0. She …

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AAM's 'Amplify' Podcast: A Strategic Rebrand and New Approach, with Katie Tolin 27:41

5M ago27:41

27:41

Katie has been involved with the Association for Accounting Marketing (AAM) for many years, originally joining as a new member in an accounting firm. She has since risen to be a past president and remains actively involved in providing content for the organization. The Amplify podcast first launched in 2017. In the early days, the podcast was produ…

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Get More Content Out of Your Podcast, with Greg Mayer 26:21

5M ago26:21

26:21

In this episode, John Tyreman interviews Greg Mayer, founder of Wysper, a software company that helps you get more content out of your podcast. They discuss: How Greg's experience as a product marketer inspired him to start Wysper, and leverage AI transcription to repurpose podcast content. How podcasts can be a pillar or hub of content that can th…

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"Should You Stay or Should You Go?" Exploring Options w/an Escapee Turned Career Coach 33:54

5M ago33:54

33:54

Summary In this conversation, Brett Trainor and Don Oehlert discuss the decision to stay in corporate or pursue other opportunities. Don shares his background as a former corporate employee and his transition into career coaching. They explore current trends in the corporate world and the reasons why individuals may choose to leave. They also discu…

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Fractional & Freelance Opportunities in the Enterprise Space w/Matthew Mottola 41:20

5M ago41:20

41:20

Summary In this conversation, Brett Trainor interviews Matthew Mottola about freelancing in the enterprise space. They discuss the impact of layoffs and the rise of freelancing, the shift from transactional to strategic freelancing, and the importance of building relationships and aligning incentives in freelancing. They also explore the role of pl…

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Using a Podcast for ABM, Newsletter Content, and More, with Steve Cummins 29:06

6M ago29:06

29:06

This episode originated because I was intrigued by how Steve Cummins has a podcast and newsletter by the same name: The Marketing Mix. I was curious about his experience and the synergies between a newsletter and a podcast. But the conversation is so much more than that. Steve Cummins, Founder of Solent Strategies, launched The Marketing Mix in Apr…

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Quitting Your Day Job- The Fractional Revolution 1:06:12

6M ago1:06:12

1:06:12

This special episode is a recording of a LinkedIn live session called Quitting Your Day Job. This is part of John Arms’s Fractional Revolution Podcast. In this episode we talk about the how and why to quit your day job. If you are trapped and need a way out, take a wander through today's podcast with my guests Terra Fletcher, FCMO and speaker, and …

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Escapee Economics: Planning Your Financial Exit From the 9-to-5 w/Laura Lynch CFP 38:33

6M ago38:33

38:33

Summary In this episode, Brett Trainor interviews Laura Lynch, a certified financial planner and founder of the Tiny House Advisor. They discuss Laura's escapee journey from corporate life and her transition to financial advising. They also explore the concept of tiny living and its financial implications. Laura emphasizes the importance of alignin…

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Financial Foreplay®: Why You Should Trademark Your Podcast Name, with Rhondalynn Korolak 34:45

6M ago34:45

34:45

Let's say you receive a cease a desist letter. Upon realizing you infringed on a trademarked brand, you'd probably want to settle the matter amicably. It happens. But that wasn’t the case when Rhondalynn Korolak sent multiple cease and desist letters to an Instagram Influencer who was giving financial advice under the trademarked Financial Foreplay…

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Beyond 9-to-5: Embracing the Fractional Work Revolution with Brett Trainor & Matthew Mottola 52:09

6M ago52:09

52:09

On this special episode is my conversation with Matthew Mottola on the Human Cloud podcast. They were kind enough to let me share it with my audience. If you are interested in the freelance future, especially at the enterprise level, this podcast is for you. They also have a ton of great content: https://humancloud.work/industry-insights/ Episode S…

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"The Power of Discomfort: Michael Easter's 'The Comfort Crisis' and the Path to Post Corporate Success" 45:57

6M ago45:57

45:57

Summary In this episode, Brett Trainor interviews Michael Easter, author of 'The Comfort Crisis.' They discuss the importance of discomfort and challenging environments for personal growth and health. Michael shares his journey in the Arctic and how it made him realize the impact of comfort on modern life. They also explore the benefits of challeng…

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My Escape From the 9-5 Grind & How You Can Do the Same 51:59

6M ago51:59

51:59

Today is a special episode I was recently a guest on Laura Lynch’s Less House More Moola Podcast. We have a lot of synergies Focused on Helping GenXers find and build their best lives. She was kind enough to let me share this as an episode on my podcast. It is not often where I get to share my journey from the 9-5 grind to a corporate escapee and d…

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New Year, New You? Is Your Life as Balanced as You Think It Is? 18:30

7M ago18:30

18:30

In this episode, Brett Trainor discusses the importance of finding balance and planning for the future. He provides tools and frameworks to help listeners assess their current life balance, allocate their time effectively, and identify their goals and desires. By following these steps, individuals can work towards a more fulfilling and purpose-driv…

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The Accidental Solopreneur: A 6 Step Playbook w/Author Dennis Geelen 42:10

7M ago42:10

42:10

In this conversation, Dennis Geelen shares his journey from corporate to solopreneurship and provides valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs. He discusses the challenges of leaving corporate, the importance of building credibility, and the process of refining your offer. Dennis also emphasizes the need to learn how to sell and the importance …

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The Great Escape: 60 Days to Your 1st Customer 17:17

7M ago17:17

17:17

In this episode, Brett Trainor outlines a 10-step plan to transition from corporate to starting your own business. The plan covers defining your life vision, taking inventory of your skills and experience, identifying the core problem you want to solve, defining your ideal customer, choosing your business model, crafting your first offer, developin…

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Exit Strategy: The Godfather of the Freelance Economy on Shifting from Corporate to Freelancer w/Jon Younger 50:47

8M ago50:47

50:47

In this conversation, Jon Younger discusses the future of work and the rise of freelancing and gig work. He explains the difference between freelancers and gigsters, and the growth of the freelance economy. Jon also shares the four phases of early freelancing and the challenges individuals face when transitioning to freelancing. He discusses how en…

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Benefits of Podcasting for B2B and Professional Services Firms 26:03

8M ago26:03

26:03

The thought of launching a business podcast has probably crossed your mind. I mean, imagine having a channel to reach buyers while they drive, exercise, walk their dog, do house chores... What’s not to love, right? But then you start to wonder: How long will it take to build a podcast? What kind of impact will it have on the business? What’s the RO…

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