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There are lots of manuals and guide books on Fatherhood, but let’s face it - if you’re like me, you’re not going read them. I thought the best way to become a better dad was to simply chat with other dads. They may not have all the answers but they do answer some of my questions. In this podcast, I chat with dads of faith at different points of Fatherhood who talk honestly about how they handle this thing called Fatherhood.
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We will uncover the topics that are not talked about enough in our world of running that will lead to better performance as athletes, better overall well-being and make us feel more wild in an over stimulated society.
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Welcome to The Corporate Escapee hosted by Brett Trainor, We are on a mission to help 100,000 GenX professionals escape the corporate confines and find freedom and balance. We focus on helping you replace your corporate income by monetizing your experience and working fewer hours. GenX was raised without many rules and a lot of independence. We want to show you how to reclaim that freedom We blend stories from escapees, how to episodes, subject matter experts and authors. Subscribe to Corpor ...
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Are you an "Entrepreneurial Nerd" or even just a passionate small business person trying to learn the ropes? If so, this show may be perfect for you. On the Laundromat Millionaire Show, we discuss everything Business, the good, bad and ugly lessons that we've learned. Things we've learned from our success and also from our failure and the growth that occurs when we truly seek it out! Episodes feature Co-host and published Author, Dave "Laundromat Millionaire" Menz along with his wife and sid ...
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In this episode of the Corporate Escapee Podcast, Nina Sossamon-Pogue shares her multifaceted journey from being a U.S. gymnast to a successful journalist, and then transitioning into the tech industry. She discusses the challenges she faced, including injuries and career setbacks, and emphasizes the importance of resilience, storytelling, and mind…
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Dave does NOT hate commercial accounts! We just need to redefine how the industry refers to the various types of laundry delivery customers. In this episode of The Laundromat Millionaire Show, Dave & Carla discuss the 4 types of delivery customers and how to bid those accounts for both growth and profits. Referenced Links: Our Sponsor: H-M Company …
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Just building an amazing laundromat isn't enough to create a successful business and Drew Boggs learned this the hard way. After a failed partnership, he was left with a chain of 4 floundering laundry businesses. With the help of his daughter, Leah and her ambitious dive into the industry, they've been able to turn these businesses around. Learn ho…
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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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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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Everyone's talking about AI, but how can we use it to better reach and serve our customers? Brett Lyon, CEO of LaundroBoost and Courtney Farrell, COO, join us to talk about how business owners in the laundry industry or any industry can take advantage of AI platforms and even cut down on customer service time and costs. Learn about new product offe…
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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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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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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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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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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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Laundromats are more than just a room of machines that wash and dry clothes! As more pop up in communities all across the world, what will make customers want to choose yours? In this episode of The Laundromat Millionaire Show, Dave & Carla share their tips for elevating the customer experience in your store - it could be the difference in whether …
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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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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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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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When adding Wash-Dry-Fold & Delivery to your laundromat, how do you know when you've outgrown your facility? What can you do to avoid affecting your self-serve customers? For Ayad Mirjan, his answer was simple, expand across the street! In this interview with Dave & Carla Menz, learn how Ayad expanded his delivery brand OrangeBag by adding a separa…
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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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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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There are many successful ways to run a laundromat, but can they run themselves? Is it really possible to be open 24-hours and completely unattended? Lara Freeland, owner of Pelican Laundromat in Marrero, Louisiana shares her tips for making this model possible. Listen as Dave and Carla Menz interview Lara in this episode of The Laundromat Milliona…
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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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What do you really want from your business? In this episode of The Laundromat Millionaire Show sponsored by H-M Company at draintroughs.com, Dave and Carla interview Mike Finger of Exit Oasis as he reveals the 3 questions every business owner must ask themselves about their business. Avoiding these questions and the necessary pivots they may requir…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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First StarchUp, then LaundroWorks, what's next for Cents? In this episode of The Laundromat Millionaire Show, Dave & Carla interview Alex Jekowsky, CEO & Co-founder of Cents, to discuss the evolution of technology in the laundromat industry, the mistakes Cents has made along the way and their plans for the future. Referenced Links: Cents Website: h…
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