15: After 30+ cubicle years, with Bruce Rodgers
Description
Today’s case study is a good one as it illustrates that no matter how long you’ve had a corporate job, it’s still possible to escape and create your freedom. Bruce Rodgers escaped corporate life after nearly 30 years when he finally ventured out to start his web design and development business.
Here’s what you will learn from Bruce’s story:
The first steps Bruce took when he realized his health was failing due to workplace stress
How he evaluated his skills and figured out the right business idea
How he differentiates his business although it’s in a hyper competitive industry
Why he wasn’t too stressed out when he quit his job and wasn’t generating income from his newly started business
What 30 years in the corporate world taught Bruce about running a business
Top 3 tips for those looking to break out of 9-to-5 and start a business (especially if you’ve been there for way too long)
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Published 10/14/15
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Here’s my guarantee about today’s episode. It will not only inspire you but will also push you to think about important questions you don’t usually ask yourself.
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Published 10/10/15