The 9–5 Exit Plan

Abraham Donatus
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The 9–5 Exit Plan is a podcast about building financial freedom through entrepreneurship, modern business, and smart income strategies. Designed for ambitious graduates and young entrepreneurs, each episode shares practical lessons, real experiences, and actionable ideas to help you escape the traditional path and build success on your own terms.

  1. 12h ago

    How AI Is Making Customer Support Invisible with Jevon Le Roux

    In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with entrepreneur and Keeyu founder Jevon Le Roux. After building a career in retail and leading major brands, Jevon identified a hidden problem costing ecommerce companies millions: customer issues that aren’t discovered until it’s too late. We discuss entrepreneurship, AI, ecommerce, venture capital, startup growth, customer experience, and why solving painful problems creates the strongest businesses. If you’re interested in startups, technology, or building a company around a real-world problem, this conversation is packed with valuable lessons. Connect with Jevon on : https://keeyu.com/

  2. 12h ago

    Why Businesses Don’t Fail—They Commit Suicide with Larry Mandelberg

    In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with entrepreneur, consultant, speaker, and author Larry Mandelberg. Drawing from five generations of family business experience and decades of research into organizational success and failure, Larry shares powerful insights from his book Businesses Don’t Fail, They Commit Suicide. We discuss leadership, growth, disruption, business mistakes, and why many companies unknowingly create the conditions that lead to their own downfall. If you’re building a business and want to avoid the hidden traps that derail entrepreneurs, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom you can apply immediately. Connect with Larry on : https://mandelberg.biz/

  3. 12h ago

    Using Business to Change Lives With Michael Podolny.

    In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with entrepreneur, author, consultant, and social impact innovator Michael Podolny. We discuss entrepreneurship, economic opportunity, social enterprise, and the innovative business model behind Theodora Africa. Michael shares lessons from decades in investment banking and business consulting, explains why sustainable solutions outperform traditional aid models, and reveals how entrepreneurship can be used to create lasting transformation in underserved communities. If you’re interested in business, leadership, purpose-driven entrepreneurship, and creating impact while building success, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Connect with Michael on : https://theodoraafrica.com/contact/

  4. 13h ago

    Beyond Circumstances: Leadership, Loss, and Reinvention with Memuna Forna

    In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with entrepreneur, writer, and cultural strategist Memuna Forna. For 23 years, Memuna cared for her daughter, who lived with profound disabilities and required constant support throughout her life. During those same years, she built businesses, launched initiatives, and created opportunities for women while balancing extraordinary caregiving responsibilities. We discuss resilience, caregiving, leadership, grief, entrepreneurship, identity, reinvention, and the importance of continuing to pursue meaningful goals even when life becomes difficult. If you’re navigating responsibility, loss, personal growth, or major life transitions, this conversation offers powerful insights and inspiration. Connect with Memuna on : https://www.linkedin.com/in/memunaforna

  5. 13h ago

    Leading Through the Noise with Drew Sloss

    In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with founder, operator, and leadership advisor Drew Sloss. After scaling a high-seven-figure business across five locations and more than 250 employees, Drew discovered that the hardest part of growth isn’t strategy—it’s maintaining clarity and alignment as complexity increases. We discuss leadership, team alignment, organizational clarity, mission drift, communication challenges, and the frameworks leaders can use to build stronger businesses and healthier teams. If you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, executive, or team leader looking to scale without losing momentum, this conversation will provide practical insights you can apply immediately. Connect with Drew on : https://forms.zohopublic.com/sprintingupstream/form/SignalDiagnostic/formperma/SU8YoZHyvCHP9n4jI1b4YdQjmyGmMUJDtLA8v1Z-EP0

  6. 13h ago

    The Truth About AI Nobody Is Talking About with Anne Cantera

    In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with AI expert, entrepreneur, and founder of Elementyl Intelligence, Anne Cantera. Anne brings a unique perspective on artificial intelligence, combining deep technical expertise with a strong focus on ethics, human-centered design, and the future of technology. We discuss AI adoption, automation, entrepreneurship, ethical innovation, women in tech, and the opportunities and challenges facing society as AI becomes more integrated into our lives. If you’re curious about where AI is headed and how entrepreneurs can navigate this rapidly changing landscape, this conversation is both eye-opening and practical. Connect with Anne on : https://elementylintelligence.ai/

  7. 13h ago

    Why Great Strategies Fail with Joel Klemmer

    In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Chief Procurement Officer, leadership systems architect, and author Joel Klemmer. Joel shares insights from decades of experience leading procurement, supply chain, technology, and organizational initiatives across complex institutions. We discuss leadership systems, execution, accountability, governance, organizational excellence, procurement strategy, artificial intelligence, and why many organizations struggle to turn vision into results. If you’re an entrepreneur, executive, manager, or aspiring leader looking to build stronger systems and achieve sustainable growth, this conversation offers practical frameworks and powerful lessons. Connect with Joel on : https://joelklemmer.com/ and more like : Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWYTSDHZ Barnes & Noble US: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/9798883672636 Walmart US: https://www.walmart.com/search?q=9798883672636 Kobo International: https://www.kobo.com/ww/en/ebook/strategic-synergy-mastering-the-art-of-leadership-in-the-modern-business-world Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CX6THBBH **Infinite Potential Leadership** Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1966373562 Barnes & Noble US: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/infinite-potential-leadership-joel-r-klemmer/1149698225 Walmart US: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Infinite-Potential-Leadership-Hardcover-9781966373575/15765066855 Kobo International: https://www.kobo.com/ww/en/ebook/infinite-potential-leadership Indigo Canada: https://www.indigo.ca/products/infinite-potential-leadership **Institutional Excellence: Why Great Organizations Win and Why Broken Systems Fail** Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H53C5JF5 Barnes & Noble US: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/9798234118790 Walmart US: https://www.walmart.com/search?q=9798234118790 Kobo International: https://www.kobo.com/ww/en/ebook/institutional-excellence Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=9798234118790 **The Procurement Revolution: How Spend Became Strategy and Procurement Became the Most Powerful Function in Modern Organizations** Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H4X6JXJR Barnes & Noble US: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/9798234119674 Walmart US: https://www.walmart.com/search?q=9798234119674 Kobo International: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-procurement-revolution Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H5Q4V7BY Booktopia Australia: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-procurement-revolution-joel-r-klemmer/book/9798234119674.html My complete Amazon author page is also available here: https://www.amazon.com/Joel-Klemmer/e/B0CP8KM5TP

  8. 14h ago

    The Hidden Mindset Keeping Your Business Small with Dr. Joseph Drolshagen

    In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with rapid growth specialist, author, and mindset expert Dr. Joseph Drolshagen. With a Doctorate in Psychology and decades of experience helping entrepreneurs and organizations achieve extraordinary results, Joseph shares powerful insights into subconscious programming, personal transformation, and business growth. We discuss self-sabotage, habit formation, mindset alignment, the SMT Method™, and practical ways to overcome the hidden limitations that prevent people from reaching their full potential. If you’ve ever felt stuck despite working hard, this conversation may help you identify what’s really holding you back and provide the tools to move forward. Connect with Dr. Joseph on : https://smtmethod.com/

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The 9–5 Exit Plan is a podcast about building financial freedom through entrepreneurship, modern business, and smart income strategies. Designed for ambitious graduates and young entrepreneurs, each episode shares practical lessons, real experiences, and actionable ideas to help you escape the traditional path and build success on your own terms.

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  • Creator
    Abraham Donatus
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    144
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Abraham Donatus
  • Show Website
    The 9–5 Exit Plan