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The Corporate EscapeeEscape corporate & build a 10K/month solopreneur business Author: Brett Trainor
Stuck in corporate? You're not alone. Corporate is broken. Loyalty is dead. Layoffs are coming. And you know it. But here's the truth most won't tell you: Building your own thing is easier than finding your next corporate job. I'm Brett Trainorcorporate escapee after 25 yearsand I've helped 500 professionals escape and build 10K-50K/month solopreneur businesses using their corporate experience. No unicorn startups. No venture capital. Just you, your laptop, and the expertise you already have. Every week, I bring you real escape stories, practical strategies, and proven playbooks from people who've left corporate and are thriving as consultants, fractional executives, coaches, and advisors. You'll learn: How to monetize years of corporate experience in 60 days The exact steps to land your first 5K-10K client Why finding your next job is harder than building your business How to replace your corporate salary (without the politics or layoffs) If you're done waiting for corporate to quit you, this show is your escape plan. Subscribe now. Your freedom starts here. Language: en Genres: Business, Careers, Entrepreneurship Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Corporate Is Changing — 3 Trends Creating New Opportunities for Escapees in 2026
Tuesday, 10 February, 2026
Corporate isn’t stabilizing—and that matters if your income still depends on it.In this solo episode, Brett breaks down three trends shaping the Escapee economy in 2026:a corporate metric that’s quietly driving layoffs,the rapid expansion of revenue streams outside corporate,and why small businesses are moving away from full-time hires in favor of fractional and specialist talent.If you’re still in corporate, this episode helps you see what’s coming.If you’ve already escaped, it explains why demand for your experience is only growing.This episode is for you if:You’re questioning whether corporate is still a safe long-term betYou want practical ways to monetize your experience outside a jobYou’re curious how small businesses are really hiring and growing nowThe 3 trends covered in this episodeTrend #1: The metric driving modern layoffs — Revenue Per Employee (RPE)Why boards and executives are fixated on RPE, how it incentivizes headcount reduction, and why even “healthy” companies continue cutting roles.Trend #2: The explosion of revenue streams for escapeesFractional leadership, consulting, advisory, UGC, content creation, mentoring, and more—why monetizing what you already know is the fastest, lowest-friction path to income.Trend #3: The small business go-to-market model is changingWhy businesses are ditching traditional silos, hiring specialists instead of full-time staff, and how this shift creates long-term opportunity for experienced operators.Key takeaways • Corporate risk is structural, not cyclical • Escapees have more income options than they think • Small businesses want outcomes, not headcount • Your experience is often more valuable outside corporate than inside itIf this episode helped you rethink corporate risk or life after it, connect with Brett on LinkedIn or email him at bt@bretttrainor.com. And if there’s a topic you want covered in a future solo episode, let him know.
