Why I Quit

Dave Phelan - Founders Approach
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Real stories of real people quitting their 9-5s in search of something different. Listen to inspiring conversations where we dive deep into the stories of why people quit their jobs, what were the hardest parts, where they are now, and any advice for people considering the same path.

  1. 11/13/2023

    "Building a personal brand" with Elena Agaragimova (Episode 48)

    We are so excited to introduce Elena Agaragimova as this week’s guest on “Why I Quit.” Listen as Elena discusses her journey of quitting her corporate job, starting a business, and then eventually going back into the corporate world. Learn how she developed the self awareness to understand what type of work she is most interested in and passionate about. Get inspired hearing about how she has continued to build her personal brand through podcasting and freelancing while still working a full-time job. Learn More About Elena: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/  Website - https://elenaagar.com/  Podcast - https://www.bessern.co/shift-podcast  If you enjoyed this episode, please either: Sign-up for the weekly newsletter on Substack Follow and rate on Spotify Subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts Follow and review on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Youtube If you have feedback or a new guest idea, please reach out here!

    40 min

  2. 10/12/2023

    "Leading with people first"with Lia James (Episode 47)

    We are so excited to introduce Lia James as this week’s guest on “Why I Quit.” Listen to Lia share her journey of quitting corporate jobs multiple times to start different companies over the years. Learn how she drove around the country in a van with a dinner table to bring together strangers and engage in meaningful conversation. Get inspired hearing about how she is currently turning her home into a space for people to gather, reset, and connect in more meaningful ways. Learn More About Lia: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/liajames/  Website - https://www.andhuman.space/  If you enjoyed this episode, please either: Sign-up for the weekly newsletter on Substack Follow and rate on Spotify Subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts Follow and review on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Youtube If you have feedback or a new guest idea, please reach out here!

    36 min

  3. 08/30/2023

    "Wanting more life than work"with Gino Cordone (Episode 46)

    We are so excited to introduce Gino Cordone as this week’s guest on “Why I Quit.” Listen as Gino discusses his journey of leaving his corporate career in mechanical engineering. Learn how he went from a side hustle to starting his full time business called Pleasant Podcasts. Get inspired how he has continued to learn and pivot to grow and scale his business by helping others create their own podcasts.  Learn More About Gino: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gino-cordone-4171ab60/  Website - https://pleasantpodcasts.com/  Podcasts - https://pleasantpodcasts.com/my-podcasts  If you enjoyed this episode, please either: Sign-up for the weekly newsletter on Substack Follow and rate on Spotify Subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts Follow and review on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Youtube If you have feedback or a new guest idea, please reach out here!

    30 min

  4. 08/02/2023

    "Don't let fear get in your way" with Kay Ready (Episode 45)

    We are so excited to introduce Kay Ready as this week’s guest on “Why I Quit.” Listen as Kay discusses her journey of dropping out of high school and becoming a teen mom. Learn how she used this experience to propel herself into the sales industry where she has now had over 25 years of experience. Get inspired hearing how she has been able to create multiple six-figure income streams from home and educate others to do the same. Learn More About Kay: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayreadyrealtor/  Website - https://www.kayreadyempowers.com/  If you enjoyed this episode, please either: Sign-up for the weekly newsletter on Substack Follow and rate on Spotify Subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts Follow and review on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Youtube If you have feedback or a new guest idea, please reach out here!

    24 min

  5. 07/11/2023

    "Making organizations better places for employees to work" with Barb Otis (Episode 44)

    We are so excited to introduce  Barb Otis as this week’s guest on “Why I Quit.” Listen as Barb discusses her career in organizational development to help make the workplace a better place for employees. Learn how she discusses her personal experiences learning why her coworkers quit and going through the process of quitting herself. Get inspired hearing about how she wrote a book to help both employees and managers called “101 Ways to Lose A Great Employee.” Learn More About Chris: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/barb-o-a703775/ Book Website - https://iquit.net/ If you enjoyed this episode, please either: Sign-up for the weekly newsletter on Substack Follow and rate on Spotify Subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts Follow and review on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Youtube If you have feedback or a new guest idea, please reach out here!

    32 min

  6. 06/07/2023

    "Aligning with my values" with Chris Zaccaria (Episode 43)

    We are so excited to introduce Chris Zaccaria as this week’s guest on “Why I Quit.” Listen as Chris discusses his journey of working in 8 different jobs over the course of a decade to figure out his career goals. Learn how being laid off gave him the opportunity to start his own recruiting firm. Get inspired hearing how he has gained control over his schedule and finances as he has scaled his company, CZ Consulting, over the years. Learn More About Chris: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-zaccaria/  Website - https://www.czrecruit.com/  If you enjoyed this episode, please either: Sign-up for the weekly newsletter on Substack Follow and rate on Spotify Subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts Follow and review on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Youtube If you have feedback or a new guest idea, please reach out here!

    30 min

  7. 03/01/2023

    "You'll never make what you think your worth for someone else" with Paul Baron (Episode 42)

    We are so excited to introduce Paul Baron as this week’s guest on “Why I Quit.” Listen as Paul discusses his journey of quitting his job as a math teacher to start a business in the tennis industry. Learn how he started and owned a series of high-technology software, communications hardware, and consumer packaged goods companies. Get inspired hearing how at age 70, he is scaling he latest business venture which provides vertical printing solutions called The Wall Printer. Learn More About Paul: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pbbaron/ Website - https://thewallprinter.com/en/ If you enjoyed this episode, please either: Sign-up for the weekly newsletter on Substack Follow and rate on Spotify Subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts Follow and review on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Youtube If you have feedback or a new guest idea, please reach out here!

    38 min

  8. 02/08/2023

    Why I Quit | "Now what?" with Ryan Beach (Episode 41)

    We are so excited to introduce Ryan Beach as this week’s guest on “Why I Quit.” Listen as Ryan discusses his journey of hitting his career goals very early on. Learn how he decided to take a leave of absence and travel around South America for 3 months. Get inspired hearing how this gave him the time and space to figure out what he wanted and led to a promotion and new role at his company. If you enjoyed this episode, please either: Sign-up for the weekly newsletter on Substack Follow and rate on Spotify Subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts Follow and review on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Youtube If you have feedback or a new guest idea, please reach out here!

    26 min
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Real stories of real people quitting their 9-5s in search of something different. Listen to inspiring conversations where we dive deep into the stories of why people quit their jobs, what were the hardest parts, where they are now, and any advice for people considering the same path.

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  • Creator
    Dave Phelan - Founders Approach
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
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