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The Exit Plan PodcastFamily-Owned Businesses (ft. Chris Parisi)Chris Parisi began his entrepreneurial journey young, mowing lawns before diving into the worlds of accounting and private equity. Now a partner at Carl Marks Advisors, he specializes in mergers and acquisitions for family-owned businesses, blending a sharp acumen for finance with a deep respect for the legacy of family enterprises. Known for his approachable nature and effective communication, Chris thrives on educating and guiding business owners through the complexities of selling their businesses. His ability to simplify intricate financial details and nurture client relationships ensures that every transaction is transparent and tailored to meet individual business...
2024-05-141h 05The Exit Plan PodcastThe Oil Industry (ft. RJ Burr) RJ Burr, 48, is a third-generation producer of American oil. Born into the industry, Mr. Burr was on his first location before he could walk and has been fascinated by the production of oil his entire life. Within 3 months of graduating high school, RJ Burr funded his first partnership and never looked back. RJ Burr is now the Senior VP of Corporate Operations at Panex. With a main focus on the Gulf Coast, Mr. Burr’s companies have raised and deployed over $300 million in upstream development and have partnered with some of the largest oil and gas...
2024-04-3054 minThe Exit Plan PodcastUnderstanding Private Equity (ft. Alan Ezeir)Alan Ezeir is a serial entrepreneur with a track record of identifying unique opportunities and transforming industries, evident in his pivot from telecom to the domain registration space. His entrepreneurial journey is marked by a spectrum of investments, from the successful build-up of a 7 million strong domain registry to ventures in cryptocurrency, real estate, and private equity. As an independent sponsor, Ezeir harnesses personal connections and market knowledge to acquire and enhance businesses, bringing a hands-on approach to the value creation process. Beloved for his engaging personality and savvy investment strategies, Alan continues to foster meaningful connections...
2024-04-231h 00The Exit Plan PodcastManaging Your Business (ft. Ryan Sandburg)Ryan Sandburg is a seasoned entrepreneur with a keen insight into operational efficiency and business growth. His journey from the construction industry to tech company ownership demonstrates his adaptability and willingness to immerse himself in new sectors. With his proactive approach to problem-solving and expertise in software implementation, Ryan successfully scaled his company, Presearch Inc., to become a leading provider in background checks for employment. His story is one of leveraging skills learned on the job to carve out a niche in entrepreneurship, embodying the spirit of continuous learning and strategic development. "Two years ago...
2024-04-1752 minThe Exit Plan PodcastBusiness Culture Matters (ft. Robert Clinkenbeard)Robert Clinkenbeard's story begins with the invaluable lessons he gained while employed by another firm, which would later become the bedrock of his journey into entrepreneurship. Embracing the natural pathway of learning, Robert is candid about the numerous mistakes he made in the initial stages of his business venture. It was a process of trial and error, a hands-on experience that taught him more than any textbook could. Together, we'll explore the critical steps a business should take 2 to 3 years prior to a sale, including consulting with CPAs, lawyers, and getting your financials in order...
2024-04-0945 minThe Exit Plan PodcastCareer Building (ft. Jena Dunay)Jena Dunay believes in the power of ownership in one’s career, advocating for job seekers to approach their work as valuable contributors. Her expertise lies in coaching individuals, especially senior-level job changers, to hone their storytelling and confidence for career success. With a robust experience in various roles leading up to becoming a chief learning officer, she transitioned back into entrepreneurship to achieve work-life balance and create impactful businesses. Jena's journey illustrates her dedication to personal growth and her drive to empower others in their professional endeavors through her platform, recruittheemployer.com. Here, we ch...
2024-04-0248 minThe Exit Plan PodcastJohn Ovrom - The Exit PlanJohn Ovrom is the embodiment of entrepreneurial spirit, channeling his vigor into a successful construction business built alongside his family. With the experience of growth, acquisition, and the rewarding challenge of diversification under his belt, he transitioned from owner to consultant, guiding others through the intricate dance of business exit strategies. His firm, Exit Consulting, manifests John's expertise and empathetic approach to mentoring business owners grappling with the emotional and logistical complexities of selling their life's work. Stitching together a narrative of transformation and new beginnings, John's journey underscores the value of professional guidance and the art...
2024-03-261h 03The Exit Plan PodcastBuilding Relationships in Business (ft. Eric Johnson)Eric Johnson, a seasoned entrepreneur with a knack for building relationships, shifted from the hospitality industry to real estate, diving into sales' human side. As the CEO of various software platforms and a principal at Modus Coaching and Consulting, he dedicates his expertise to guiding entrepreneurs toward success through genuine connections and trust. His own venture into network marketing led to the creation of Teamsy, a ground-breaking platform devised to bridge the technology gap in the network marketing industry. Through years of diverse experience, Eric has honed a philosophy that champions the power of relationships in driving...
2024-03-191h 10The Exit Plan PodcastWork/Life Balance (ft. Kayla Jimenez)When Kayla Jimenez first joined the IP and litigation sphere, she uncovered a fundamental truth that many professionals encounter: the allure of a prestigious job title isn't always what it seems. While her instincts cautioned her about the company's environment, it was this challenging position that planted the entrepreneurial seeds she would later cultivate. Kayla's transition from associate to partner and eventually to the owner of the practice illustrates a powerful narrative—prioritizing lifestyle choices without sacrificing one's career. Kayla and I unpacked strategies for small-to-medium business growth, emphasizing on scaling, creating shared services, and co...
2024-03-1153 minThe Exit Plan PodcastPat Flynn - Benefits of Starting SmallPat Flynn is a resilient entrepreneur who turned a layoff from his dream job as an architect during the 2008 Great Recession into a journey of success and inspiration. Less than a year after the layoff, Pat built a 6-figure online business, helping architects pass an exam and chronicling his process on his blog, Smart Passive Income (SPI). SPI has evolved into a premier resource for entrepreneurship and online business, with the award-winning SPI Podcast amassing over 80 million downloads and being featured in the New York Times. Pat is also a prolific author, with publications like "Will It...
2024-03-0458 minThe Exit Plan PodcastCory Verner - The Business of SellingWhen I interviewed him four years ago, Cory talked about how working at a traditional job wasn’t for him. Sure, the money, the job security, those things were great, but he hated the work to the point where he couldn’t physically get himself to open the door to his office one day. That’s when he knew he needed a change. Cory’s a good friend and sometimes business partner who has been in the audiobook industry for over a decade. When he started, audiobooks were on cassette tapes! Here, we talk about books an...
2024-02-2754 minThe Exit Plan PodcastJeff Goins- Started a Blog and a New LifeJeff Goins is a writer who's truly left an impact on my creative journey. His blog is a treasure trove of practical advice for aspiring writers, filled with wisdom from his own experiences. Goins' mantra, "You are a writer when you say you are," empowered me to own my identity as a writer. I even worked with him as a writing coach. Here, we chat about how he started with a simple blog and it opened doors for his career. Plus, how he leveraged contacts, experience, and the online course space to achieve a liveable...
2024-02-271h 07The Exit Plan PodcastNate and Dana Are Back in Action Nate and Dana talk about getting back on the podcasting horse after COVID, how Opt Out Life became Exit Plan, and lessons learned during the pandemic. They chat about how things have changed and choosing a life that meets your needs without having to throw yourself into your business. “...it was life changing because I realized I could do it all from home.” Topics discussed in this episode: Work-life balance and family commitments Private equity industry challenges and goals Podcast rebranding and entrepreneurial content Re...
2024-02-2733 minThe Exit Plan PodcastTrailer I’m starting a whole new series of podcasts focusing on how entrepreneurs transitioned away from being employees to owning their time. I can’t wait to share these journeys with you. — Follow Dana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danabrobinson/ Follow Dana on Instagram: @danarobinsonofficial Subscribe to Dana’s weekly newsletter at danarobinson.com —
2024-02-2703 min
Dynasty for the Common ManDeep End of the the Dynasty PoolWe talk our salary cap contract league experience, navigating a 14 team startup draft and process the sticky situations on a few impact players.
2022-07-121h 01
Dynasty for the Common ManRF21 Vaccine (Rookie Fever-21...get it...if I have to explain it to you, it's not funny!)Mike (@sloopylew) and Dave (@braucktoon) share their wisdom and experience in a contract salary cap league. I try to soak up as much of it as I can. Then we dive into a "Rookie Draft Alternatives Draft" where we try to project who we might be able to trade for instead of making our rookie picks for the top 21 picks. We may have found the cure to Rookie Fever! Find out for yourself!
2021-06-071h 44
Dynasty for the Common ManRookie Draft Strategy HeadacheI'm joined by Stuart Patrick, @stupatrick180 on Twitter, who is coming to you from the UK. What can this Brit teach you about American Fantasy Football? A lot!
We talk Rookie Ranks, run a 1st round Superflex Rookie Mock, talk later round Rookie Draft strategy and overall dynasty strategy. Needless to say, cover a lot of ground!
2021-04-051h 12Dynasty for the Common ManThe Dynasty Danimal!!I'm joined by Daniel (@DanimalAF), from Des Moines, talking Devy and Disperal Dynasty...with a bit of Rookie Draft thrown in for some spice.
2021-03-1540 min
The Exit Plan PodcastMerrily Orsini - A Step AheadOur guest today is Merrily Orsini. Merrily founded one of the first private pay home care businesses in the United States, back in 1981, which she managed to grow successfully to more than 200 employees. She has been in the home caregiving business ever since and is now the President and CEO of CoreCubed, where she pioneered the work-from-home business model, many years before it became the norm. How did she do it? Merrily tells us about her business journey in caregiving, her efforts into incorporating technology into her businesses, and how her perseverance has led to...
2021-01-1454 minDynasty for the Common ManFiguring on Biggering?Ever want to grow your league from 8 to 10 or 10 to 12? We ran an expansion draft this January and I interview the two guys who just joined the league. Hear how it went, what they are facing, and their hopes with the future of their squad.
Want to join me next time? Find me on twitter @NathanielBro and let's set something up.
2021-01-1254 min
The Exit Plan PodcastJoe Bernstein - When you have a calling, it keeps calling youJoe Bernstein, founder of Drop the Armor Wellness, is on a mission to help other men feel the love and freedom that he learned to cultivate when his life fell apart several years ago. Back in 2013, Joe decided to go through a series of lifestyle changes to take back control of his life. After going through a bad divorce and losing 160 lbs, he left a successful career in retail management to build a mission-focused business and help other men create the life they desire. Today, as a men’s coach and writer, Joe helps successful me...
2021-01-0751 min
The Exit Plan PodcastDana Solo NYE 20202020, a year unlike any other, is finally coming to an end. As we welcome in 2021, it's a great time to look back and reflect on this year as a whole - with all of its ups and downs. In this solo episode, Dana walks us through a fun exercise to reflect on our year and project new ideas to get ready for a more productive 2021. We wish you a happy new year and as always, stay safe and healthy out there! More at optoutlife.com/podcast/dana-solo-nye-2020/
2020-12-3127 min
The Exit Plan PodcastWilliam Stringer - Investing in EntrepreneursOur guest today is William Stringer. Will is the co-founder & CEO of Chisos, a company that provides capital for early-stage entrepreneurs and start-ups that have a difficult time accessing it. Chisos is the creator of a revolutionary new funding source for founders: the Convertible Income Share Agreement, or CISA - designed to equalize opportunity and give access to funding without all the usual hang-ups of traditional funding options. Listen along to learn more about this win-win investment product, and how it can provide entrepreneurs the capital and community they need to succeed. More...
2020-12-2447 min
The Exit Plan PodcastHeather Robinson - It's a RideAs our listeners have already heard, the Opt Out Life podcast is all about getting the stories of entrepreneurs who have achieved the Opt Out Life their way- but is the life of entrepreneurship right for everybody? In this episode, Dana talks to his wife and Opt Out partner in crime: Heather Robinson. Heather shares the details of her entrepreneurial journey, her introspection work in the last year as a business owner, and her honest assessment that it is perfectly acceptable to find your Opt Out pathway and not have to be an entrepreneur.
2020-12-1740 min
The Exit Plan PodcastRuss and Joey - Wealth without Wall StreetToday's guests are Russ and Joey, founders of Wealth Without Wall Street and hosts of the popular podcast. Russ and Joey came from a more traditional advisory model and realized that their methods were keeping them from reaching the financial freedom they had been seeking. They decided to focus on finding an alternative approach to wealth and money, and started an advisory firm to help regular people learn how to take control of their financial future. Listen along as they share some of their strategies to establish long-term financial freedom and help us...
2020-12-0354 min
The Exit Plan PodcastThanksgiving 2020Happy Thanksgiving, Opt Outers! It's that time of the year again, and Nate & Dana are both back in the studio to talk about what they've been doing lately and give us an update on what's coming next! More at optoutlife.com/podcast/thanksgiving-2020/
2020-11-2624 minDynasty for the Common ManDynasty Trade Bootcamp!Joined by Ross and Jen Eggers, we talk about how the husband got the wife involved in FF, how she has outlasted him in our Guillotine League, and explored the complexity of sending that opening trade offer as a new dynasty owner.
Interested in joining the podcast in the future? DM me on twitter @NathanielBro!
2020-11-2059 min
The Exit Plan PodcastLance Graulich - Mindset is EverythingBuying an existing business is often the fastest and least risky way to Opt Out. And if you have ever been curious about franchising, then today's episode with Lance Graulich is for you. Lance is the founder & CEO of ION Franchising, an industry-leading franchise consulting and development group, that represents over 500 franchise brands & business opportunities. Lance helps prospective entrepreneurs find their perfect franchise for free, and also assists independent business owners in creating a franchise system. In this episode, Lance gives us expert advice and tells us how to get into franchising, how to choose...
2020-11-191h 05
The Exit Plan PodcastGregory ShepardToday's guest is Greg Shepard. Greg is the CEO and founder of BOSS Capital Partners. He is a Serial Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker, and Angel Venture Capital Investor with a legacy of building and running sustainable growth businesses. But to get to the top, he had to tackle many obstacles. His journey inspired him to start helping entrepreneurs around the world by creating the BOSS Operating Support System, a strategic playbook that teaches entrepreneurs how to scale a business through a step-by-step guided process that covers functional alignment, growth, and scale. Listen along as he shares...
2020-11-121h 01
The Exit Plan PodcastGrant Aldrich - "Know Thyself"Today's podcast guest is Grant Aldrich, the CEO and Founder of OnlineDegree.com. After graduating with honors from the University of California Irvine in Economics, and overwhelmed with debt, Grant went on a mission to make higher education more accessible and affordable for everyone - that's when OnlineDegree.com was founded. This for-profit company allows people to take courses and earn degrees from over a thousand participating universities, all for free. Grant has spent his entire career working in startups with nearly 15 years of experience and 2 prior exits to a publicly traded company. He has...
2020-11-0552 min
The Exit Plan PodcastGeordie WardmanOur guest today is Geordie Wardman. Geordie has been an entrepreneur for 15 years and currently lives in Switzerland with his family. He helps other people build companies, builds his own software services and products, and still manages to ski 100 days a year while working on all of his businesses. In this episode, Geordie shows us a version of the Opt Out life that you may not have even thought of, and teaches us that no matter where you're at in life, you could pick up and move to Switzerland. More at optoutlife.com/podcast...
2020-10-2956 min
The Exit Plan PodcastErik the ListenerOpt Out Life listener, Erik, hit us up to discuss a situation that many people find themselves in - Erik is in his late 20s, works as a civil engineer, and is looking for opportunities to opt out. How could he best approach this? In this special episode, we invited Erik onto the mic and talked through the most effective strategies he, and other aspiring Opt Out-ers, can use to take back control of their time. More at optoutlife.com/podcast/erik-the-listener/
2020-10-2254 min
The Exit Plan PodcastChad PetersonIn today’s episode, we talk to Chad Peterson. Chad is an expert business broker and the founder of Peterson Acquisitions, an award-winning M&A firm. Chad is a self-made entrepreneur that has been in the trenches. He has started, built and sold 6 of his own businesses, and also wrote two books: “From Blue to White: A Working Man’s Guide to Self-Employment” and “Swinging Doors: A Guide to Selling Your Company” Learn more about his process of selling a business, how marketing strategy and online reputation come into play, and get some of his most valuabl...
2020-10-1544 min
The Exit Plan PodcastBob Wheeler - I Thought I Was the Only OneIn today's episode, we talk to Bob Wheeler. Bob’s crusade for personal growth has cross-pollinated with his accounting practice to create a new approach to personal finances. His passion is to help others gain insights about how their emotions trigger financial decisions. While strengthening his accounting practice, Bob has simultaneously pursued his love of satire and ventured into the realm of standup comedy, and is currently the CFO for The World Famous Comedy Store. Take a listen to this episode and learn more about how our emotions impact financial decision-making, and how we can ch...
2020-10-0851 min
The Exit Plan PodcastBill Bice - In It for the JourneyIn today's episode, we talk to Bill Bice. Bill has always been an entrepreneur, starting his first company at age 14, putting on road races with corporate sponsors. At 18, he started ProLaw Software, the first integrated ERP for law firms. After selling the company, Bill became a VC as a founding partner in the Verge Fund, investing in high tech, high growth companies in the Southwest. One of the core things that Bill has learned in building and investing in companies is that the go-to-market is always the hardest part of growing a business, which led him...
2020-10-0152 min
The Exit Plan PodcastBen Nachman - Perseverance is a MustIn today's episode, we talk to Benny Nachman. Benny worked as an attorney on corporate law but always had a bug for entrepreneurship. He created his first startup while in Law School, and eventually became a serial entrepreneur. He now has a proven track record in building a global bank with over 30 licenses all over the world, managing hundreds of employees, and thousands of merchants with over $7Bn in volume. Learn more about the companies he has founded, such as Credorax and Jassby, and his exciting entrepreneurial journey. More at optoutlife.com/podcast/benny-nachman/
2020-09-2458 min
The Exit Plan PodcastDana & Nate Update (Sept 2020)Nate and Dana are finally back in the studio! With a bunch of new episodes coming out, they return from their COVID break to give you an update on what they’re doing now, and what’s been going on with Opt Out in these last few months. More at optoutlife.com/podcast/dana-nate-update-sept-2020/
2020-09-1721 minDynasty for the Common ManTo Be or Not to Be a Bellcow...and other NarrativesI talk through narratives I do believe in, like coaching tendencies and player values as stock trading.
2020-07-2143 minDynasty for the Common ManWalk with me Down Narrative StreetRiding solo, I walk through 8 narratives that I don’t buy into but instead look to exploit, or at least try to.
2020-07-1339 minDynasty for the Common ManMath Teacher Takes Me to School!Taylor, @derroyalburrito, demonstrates how numbers can give a leg up on the competition. My mind is still spinning from all the info.
2020-06-2955 minDynasty for the Common ManCOVID and Risky BusinessJoined by Adam, on Twitter @35roper, talking COVID impact to the NFL, how we handle risky players and some potential buys heading into the season.
2020-06-221h 08Dynasty for the Common ManEvaluating Trades is Hard!I’m joined by Reggie, the commissioner of 2 of my leagues, who bested me in the championship this year, ugh! We talked 16 team leagues and some trades he did a year ago and what he reaped in those trades this rookie season.
2020-06-1754 minDynasty for the Common ManLessons from a ChampionI’m joined my by home league 2 time champ, Scott Khail (@scottkhail) and we talk about how he climbed out of the bottom of the league to be back-to-back league winner! Past pains and applied wisdom are flowing!
2020-06-0848 minDynasty for the Common ManSophomore and Rookie Mock!I’m joined by @nickbrunette23 to share of love of dynasty. A 2 round rookie and sophomore only superflex mock was the highlight of the night. Join us for a hour for good mental break from the world outside.
2020-06-021h 13Dynasty for the Common ManProductive STRUGGLE!I’m joined by Jacob Vines @Jsnake_DFF and we talk start-up values, Tua vs. Burrow and a potential antidote to Rookie Fever.
2020-05-2647 minDynasty for the Common ManRookie Full-blown FeverI’m joined by Brad Gustafson, @BradGustafson10 on Twitter. We talk his first year in dynasty, and what a whirlwind it was. We also check our temperature to find we are suffering from full blown Rookie Fever! Also check out his podcast Theology for Plain Men.
2020-05-1852 min
The Exit Plan PodcastDan Johnston - Stories Beat StuffIn this episode, our guest is Dan Johnston. He is the host of the Dreams Around The World podcast, and a business and life coach with a mission to help others create the best version of themselves. Dan went from a rock bottom point to living the life of his dreams, learning some incredible lessons along the way, and creating a life of travel, location independence, and freedom over his time. His #1 rule? Stories beat stuff. Listen along and get some inspiration and practical tips you can apply to your own life. PLUS, our listeners...
2020-05-1452 minDynasty for the Common ManRebuilding from the Top???I'm joined by Jake who's made the playoffs 4 of the last 5 years, barely missed the championship this year...and wants to rebuild?!? He's either on to something or he's on something. You decide!
2020-05-1254 min
The Exit Plan PodcastJ. Massey - Fail Fast, Fail Forward, and Fail FrequentlyOur guest today is J Massey. J is a real estate investor, Podcast Host, and the CEO and Founder of Cashflow Diary, a short-term rental hospitality training company, where he shows people how to build their own short-term rental business from scratch. Listen along as J shares some cool angles on how you can still leverage vacation rentals amid the COVID-19 crisis, and learn about his incredible Opt Out journey, a story of personal success that will inspire you. More at optoutlife.com/podcast/j-massey/
2020-05-0748 minDynasty for the Common ManIt’s the ClimbI’m joined by my high school buddy Josh and we discuss his first dynasty league, where it all went wrong and how to get it back on track.
2020-05-0552 min
The Exit Plan PodcastMichael Green - The Flip FactorToday’s guest is Michael Green. Michael is an expert real estate investor, entrepreneur, and the host of The Flip Factor podcast. At age 17, he got in trouble with the law and faced a 4-year jail sentence that inspired him to turn his life around. He decided to learn how to flip houses and today, he runs his own house flipping business and has bought and sold over 1,100 deals. Listen to this classic Opt Out story and learn how he managed to change his life's path, and how he runs his successful house flipping business to...
2020-04-3055 minDynasty for the Common ManDynasty League with a Keeper TwistJoin me as we talk with my buddy Jon about how he went from worst to the money in one year and how unique each league can be. Plus some Jets talk from a Midwesterner.
2020-04-2736 min
The Exit Plan PodcastOpt Out in the Age of COVID-19In this special episode, Nate and Dana talk about COVID-19 and how it’s impacting business and life in general. Listen as they share their experiences navigating quarantine, social-distancing, and work-life in the new normal. More at optoutlife.com/podcast/covid-19/
2020-04-2332 minDynasty for the Common ManDynasty for the Every DebutHere about what dynasty fantasy football is, why it’s incredibly fun, and consider joining other regular dynasty players in this interactive podcast. Interact with me on Twitter @NathanielBro and maybe get a chance to be interviewed on the show.
2020-04-2021 min2020-04-1900 min
The Exit Plan PodcastKen Goodrich - Should've Been a Plumber!As a young boy, Ken Goodrich used to help his father by holding a flashlight for him as he worked on repairing air conditioners for customers. The first air conditioner unit he shined a flashlight on was a Goettl. With time, he became proficient as an air conditioning technician and ran service calls. Fast forward to today, and Ken owns and operates the Goettl Air Conditioning company. In this episode, you'll hear about his struggles learning how to run a business, how he took that knowledge to purchase and sell other companies, and how he...
2020-04-091h 05
The Exit Plan PodcastMerrick Lozano - Google Dance, Leap, ScaleIn this episode, our guest is not only inspirational to our audience, but has also been part of our own inspiration. Merrick Lozano. Founder of Let's Build A Brand and Co-Founder PRLeap, our long-time friend has been living the Opt Out life before it was even called Opt Out. Listen along as we chat about Google, SEO, business and having to do the 'dirty work' in Mexico. More at optoutlife.com/podcast/merrick-lozano/
2020-04-021h 00
The Exit Plan PodcastMindsets and Jets (EP.101)In this special episode, Dana & Nate go ‘guestless’ to talk about business, life, and opt out mindset - as it relates to private jets. More at optoutlife.com/podcast/mindsets-and-jets/
2020-03-2624 min
The Exit Plan PodcastDan Lu - Making the Leap from Engineer to EntrepreneurToday's guest is Dan Lu - a listener of the Out Out Life who quit his job as a mechanical engineer and moved to San Diego to start his own marketing business and reinvent his life. In this episode, we talk about the psychological struggles of being stuck in a life that you don't enjoy and working towards making a leap to take back control of your time. Dan's story shows that you don't have to have one of those giant success stories in order to get the life you want. Listen along to learn...
2020-03-1952 min
The Exit Plan PodcastThe Nomad Next DoorIn today’s episode, our guest is Kristy – also known as The Nomad Nextdoor. A free spirit from Encinitas, California, who left her career in sales to travel the world and live the opt out life. Dana met her in Bali, traveling between islands, where she shared her story of how she left everything behind to fulfill her dreams. Like many people, she felt stuck in her 9-5 job, so she found a way to leverage her passion for travel, and make a living out of it. Kristy is a great inspiration for everyone and teac...
2020-03-1256 min
The Exit Plan PodcastListener Q+A (EP. 98)Today’s episode is all about the listeners! Listen along as we answer YOUR questions about entrepreneurship, how to get the life you want, side gigs and anything Opt Out. Do you have a question? We want to hear from you! Email us your best question at Dana@optoutlife.com or Nate@optoutlife.com and we’ll add it to the list for our next special Listener Q+A episode. More at optoutlife.com/podcast/listener-qanda2/
2020-02-2729 min
The Exit Plan PodcastMalcolm Nicholl - Making Words CountIn this week's episode we have a special guest host, Cory Verner, who has brought to the studio a fascinating entrepreneur with quite an opt out journey, Malcolm Nicholl. Malcolm went from high-school dropout to millionaire entrepreneur and has lived and worked remotely, experiencing a variety of careers. Listen along as he takes us back to the initial endeavors that led him off the grid. More at optoutlife.com/podcast/malcolm-nicholl/
2020-02-2041 min
The Exit Plan PodcastOpt Out Spirituality (EP.96)Throughout his spiritual journey, Dana has learned that certain spiritual narratives can become hindrances to our improvement. In today's special episode, he talks about spirituality and the implications it has on your ability to become a successful business person. Listen along as he discusses the importance of finding your own opt-out path to achieve the life you want. More at optoutlife.com/podcast/opt-out-spirituality/
2020-02-1340 min
The Exit Plan PodcastReal-Time Buying a New BusinessBuying an existing business can be a great path to entrepreneurship, but before rushing out to buy a business, there are some important things you should understand and consider. In this episode, Nate and Dana talk about "the truths" of buying a business, and Dana shares many of the nitty-gritty details of his latest property management business acquisition. If you’re curious about buying your way into entrepreneurship, this is your episode. More about https://optoutlife.com/podcast/real-time-buying-a-new-business/
2020-02-0630 min
The Exit Plan PodcastRich Schefren - The Guru to the GurusOur guest in this episode is the “guru to the gurus”, Rich Schefren. Rich was the first guy to do online coaching, and ended up leveraging that to become the godfather to many of the major online marketing players of today. His passion was deepened to share what he had learned with all the aspiring internet marketers who wanted to build real businesses and have more freedom. That's when his consulting business, Strategic Profits, came into existence, adding over 15 Billion dollars of additional revenue to his clients over the course of many years. Listen alon...
2020-01-301h 07
The Exit Plan PodcastIt's The Year of Opt OutIt's officially 2020, and we head into the third calendar year of existence of Opt Out Life! We're recapping our favorite lessons and episodes of 2019, and we talk about where we're headed - personally and professionally. 2019 was a busy and exciting year. Thanks for joining us! More at Optoutlife.com/podcast/its-the-year-of-opt-out/
2020-01-0234 min
The Exit Plan PodcastJono Bacon - An Empowered Community (EP. 92)Today we sit down with Jono Bacon. Author of five books, community strategist, and Keynote speaker. Jono spent his career developing his community management skills and decided to do consulting/advising on the side, which led him into founding Jono Bacon Consulting and extending the power of collaboration to a wider range of industries across the world. He wrote the critically acclaimed book The Art of Community, and also founded the Community Leadership Summit. His story gives us some insightful perspective about what it's like to transition successfully from employee to entrepreneur. More at optoutlife...
2019-12-2647 min
The Exit Plan PodcastNick Watts - Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable (Ep. 91)About a year ago, we interviewed Courtney Condy - the founder of a business called Occupation Wild. Fast forward a year later, and we're closing the loop with Nick Watts, the new VP. Nick graduated from college and decided to never opt-in. His positive attitude and adventurous approach to life have taken him all over the world - from boat hitchhiking, to Surfing at Cloudbreak in Fiji. This fun, fast-paced story where Jacques Cousteau meets Indiana Jones will enlighten fellow opt-outers as well as anyone trying to escape the 9 to 5 grind. More at optoutlife.com/podcast/nick-watts/
2019-12-191h 06
The Exit Plan PodcastI have a business idea! (EP. 90)Ok, so you've got a business idea - Now what? Dana & Nate go ‘guestless’ on this special episode to talk about how to implement a business idea. They share personal stories of both successes and failures that could give you the information you need if you ever find yourself in a similar situation. More at optoutlife.com/podcast/i-have-a-business-idea/
2019-12-1232 min
The Exit Plan PodcastMichael Dash - Chasing the High (EP. 89)Today’s guest is Michael Dash. Michael is the author of Chasing the High, a book about his personal journey through addiction, entrepreneurship, legal battles, and all the lessons he learned along the way. Michael battled with gambling and drug addiction for many years, until a perspective-shifting trip to Bali inspired him to have a more positive mental attitude and outlook on life. Through it all, he was able to channel his compulsions into productivity, and find his entrepreneurial passion and purpose in life. Michael’s journey through overcoming adversity is a great story to hear...
2019-12-0553 min
The Exit Plan PodcastUNCUT – What's a Million Worth?For many people, becoming a "millionaire" sounds like a dream come true. Many believe that reaching the million-dollar mark means being set for life and never having to worry about money again. But in today’s world, what's a million really worth? Listen along as we talk about millionaires and the reality of making a million dollars. No notes, no guest, this episode is 100% uncut and raw from the studio. More at optoutlife.com/podcast/whats-a-million-worth/
2019-11-1425 min
The Exit Plan PodcastKristian and Sabrina - The Green Coconut RunFor many opt outers, it’s all about getting out from under the 9 to 5 and building a business. But, what if your opt out is just a little more OUT? Like out on the azure waters of French Polynesia, floating on a boat, and not working a real job ever again? Today’s guests are Kristian and Sabrina, a married duo who designed that very life over a decade ago, and have been floating along in their version of the opt out life while the rest of the world spins on. The cool part about Kris...
2019-11-0753 min
The Exit Plan PodcastJillian Sassone - The Art of Serendipity - (EP. 86)Our guest in this episode, Jillian Sassone, started down her own entrepreneurial journey accidentally. She took a piece of an old heirloom and turned it into a cool new ring. Her first day out wearing it, she landed two custom jewelry clients without even trying. From there, Jillian’s business grew quickly as people realized that she could create custom rings. They soon outgrew their dining table, and leased a small space to have meetings. As things grew, she added her husband as a partner, and staff that has enabled the business to scale. Perhaps yo...
2019-10-3159 min
The Exit Plan PodcastListener Q+A Episode (EP. 85)Today's episode is all about the listeners! Listen along as we answer YOUR questions about entrepreneurship, how to get the life you want, side gigs and anything opt out. Do you have a question? We want to hear from you! Email us your best question at Dana@optoutlife.com or Nate@optoutlife.com and we'll add it to the list for our next special Listener Q+A episode. So what do you want to ask? More at optoutlife.com/podcast/listener-qanda/
2019-10-2422 min
The Exit Plan PodcastCory Verner - A Ten-Year Overnight SuccessToday’s guest is Cory Verner. Cory had spent years commuting to a job he hated. He made it tolerable by listening to audio books every day. When the time came to launch a business, he decided to start an audio book publisher. That was 15 years ago, and that little business grew until it was sold to a private equity group in 2016. Yes, Cory did fine, but as we’ll hear, he also learned a tough lesson along the way. Today, we find Cory in the midst of a couple of new ventures and one old one...
2019-10-171h 07
The Exit Plan PodcastHow to Start Networking . . . [LISTENER SPECIAL] (EP. 83)Opt Out Life listeners and fellow entrepreneurs Bryton Nield and Matt Mclelland hit us up with a compelling question. How could they best approach launching an "Opt Out" networking event in their city? And how else might we suggest they expand their personal and business networks, in general? In this special episode, we invited Byrton and Matt on to the mics and talk through one of the most important skillsets and strategies any aspiring Opt Out-er needs to master. More at optoutlife.com/podcast/how-to-start-networking
2019-10-1043 min
The Exit Plan PodcastChuck Longenacker - Can You Care Too Much?Today’s guest is Chuck Longenacker, the founder of a digital agency who came to us after spending the past two years relaxing and recovering from the long road to success that often ends in burn out. Chuck’s journey as an entrepreneur began a million years ago, the dust of the dotcom crash in 2001. He lost his job in corporate America, and took his $5000 severance as a chance to try and go down a different path. Over time, his little venture grew up into a highly respected digital and design agency, Digital Telepathy, that would eventually have several dozen empl...
2019-10-0359 min
The Exit Plan PodcastUNCUT Grass on the Other SideThe life we lead as entrepreneurs, as "Opt Out" guys/gals, is typically one that looks pretty great. No bosses. No set schedules. Building income streams. The grass is green, right? This episode is 100% uncut and raw from the studio, recorded on a day when we were both running around from project to project. We figured, why not let everyone hear what it's really like without all the fancy storylines and production? More at optoutlife.com/podcast/uncut-grass
2019-09-1926 min
The Exit Plan PodcastChad Mureta - Flow State, App UniverseToday’s guest is Chad Mureta. As hit sits today, he’s a best-selling author, advisor, and consultant who has built and sold five different app companies and made millions of dollars in four different industries. And, as we’ll hear, he currently runs Project EVO, a company launched on kickstarter to create daily planners that are built for each person’s unique brain type. Chad had it all when the real estate market crashed, and lost it all. He had a major health scare that changed his trajectory forever. He traveled the world for 10 years while building his online bu...
2019-09-1258 min
The Exit Plan PodcastSteve Welty - Good Life Management, Period**Previous version missed the drop-ins** Our guest is Steve Welty, he’s the 30 something owner of a business called Good Life Property Management. It’s a San Diego based property manager, with some 650 single family homes under management. As you’ll hear, Steve is a personable, outgoing face for a company that embodies his unique philosophies on lifestyle, balance, revenue growth, and company culture. He did it his own way, by empowering the generally younger group that makes up his workforce, and by consistently challenging them to work him out of a meaningful day-to-day position. Now, he...
2019-09-0556 min
The Exit Plan PodcastTim Ludwig - Search Funds RuleWhat if I told you there’s a little-known cottage industry of generally-younger entrepreneurs out there, buying businesses that have millions in profit, to kickstart their own careers? Our guest in this episode is Tim Ludwig. Tim’s an OG member of the world of search funds. What’s a search fund? It’s a term commonly used to describe a hungry entrepreneur in waiting, who takes the backing of a small group of investors to go out and SEARCH for a business to buy. It’s an interesting method for any enterprising person such as yourself to jump into the world...
2019-08-291h 03
The Exit Plan PodcastTaryn Rose - Doctor Comfort ShoesToday’s guest changed the category of "comfortable women's shoes" forever back in 1999 when she left her medical career to enter the footwear industry. Taryn Rose became a household name a few years later when a stroke of luck put her on the cover of Fast Company, and, well, Oprah declared that she loved Taryn’s shoes. Her shoes can be found in high-end stores like Neiman Marcus, but also on Home Shopping Network, where the brand High Heel Power by Taryn Rose is sold, with her handbags, legwear, and foot skincare. Taryn has had ups and downs through her...
2019-08-2252 min
The Exit Plan PodcastWhat's Your Exit Plan?Dana & Nate go 'guestless' on this special episode to talk about how aspiring entrepreneurs and fellow Opt Out Life listeners can best figure out a path "out". More at optoutlife.com/podcast/exit-plan Learn more and follow the hosts at optoutlife.com
2019-08-1533 min
The Exit Plan PodcastJoanna Kinsman - Built on a Bikini StringToday’s guest is Joanna Kinsman. We met her on the 4th of July as she skated into a little house party on San Diego’s Boardwalk, that famous two-mile stretch of sidewalk that runs along the Pacific Ocean. There she was skating the boardwalk on a holiday (and most weekdays!) while running her growing business, Kini Bands. The path to success wasn’t all roses for Joanna, but her story shows that anyone with the ambition can achieve what they want. We love Joanna’s story for several reasons, not the least of which is the fact that she teac...
2019-08-0854 min
The Exit Plan PodcastRyan McKenna - Hustle, Syndicate, Invest, GrowOur guest is Ryan McKenna. He’s a real estate syndicator from Chicago, who’s been on his own for a little while now. He’s in his mid-30s, has a young family, and works most days in his own place, on his own time. Ryan’s built a mini-empire over the course of his young career by investing in his own real estate deals, building passive income, and freeing up his options. What’s cool about Ryan’s story is he very deliberately invested not only in property but also in his personal network and his own knowledge and e...
2019-08-011h 00
The Exit Plan PodcastJohn Beane - Technically Very ImpressiveIf you are old enough, you’ll remember back when your old cell phone would end up in a drawer after you bought the hottest, newest thing. Maybe you’d hock it on Craigslist or hand it down to your brother. Enter John Beane, an entrepreneur with some serious technical chops and the boldness to take on engineering problems that others might think impossible. John designed ATM style dispensers for hospitals to disburse medicine. And then somewhere along his journey - and we’ll say it was probably at least 5 companies into that journey - John joined up with a group...
2019-07-251h 03
The Exit Plan PodcastBrett Fogle - Click and Grow Rich Some of us are born entrepreneurs, and some of us discover it by happenstance. Today’s guest is Brett Fogle, he’s the serial type of entrepreneur, who started as a kid by selling “Mailbox beautification” services around his neighborhood. From those beginnings, he grew up and each new venture has brought him a new lesson, and by now, Brett has compiled those hard earned lessons into a system that any entrepreneur can use to make money without the risks that cause most ventures to fail. That system is the basis for Brett’s book, Click and Grow Ric...
2019-07-181h 00
The Exit Plan PodcastNate Spees - Really Green Grass? In today’s episode, we’re going to see that the green grass on this side of the fence is more like a MIX of green, brown and everything in between. Our guest is Nate Spees. He’s the owner of an agency called Made by Grizzly. And, his forest themed tattoos show that he’s a modern-day Grizzly Adams, although his humor is apparent when you notice that one of his tattoos is his own gravestone, carved with the words “No Ragrets”, intentionally misspelled. Listen to Nate’s story of going from the corporate world, to starting his own successful...
2019-07-111h 05
The Exit Plan PodcastVinny Giglio - Get Out While You Still Can! Many years ago, a 5 year old decided he was going to become an airline pilot. He grew up, as little boys do, and eventually served in the military. Then went to college. Then to flight school. At 23, he was a professional airline pilot. He’d spend a day at home, but for the most part, his home was the sky. On a dead head flight home, a much older pilot handed him a book, and said “Get out while you still can.” Our guest is Vinny Giglio. He’s a former pilot, who took some advice and a copy of Rich...
2019-07-0457 min
The Exit Plan PodcastParand Tony Darugar - (Not) Silicon Valley Kool Aid One of the things most people love about the Opt Out Life is that we don’t sell the Silicon Valley Kool Aid. Today’s guest is Parand Darugar. What we loved about his story is that he didn’t decide to go big or swing for the fences. His success came after he slowly and deliberately built a small venture down by the beach, and circumstances brought him into a merger with a larger company and eventually the “sought after” IPO. Parand’s journey wasn’t smooth...not by a long shot. He went through a couple of serious failur...
2019-06-271h 02
The Exit Plan PodcastJim Wang - The Blogger Who Got Free Our guest is Jim Wang. Jim is world famous personal finance blogger who started, grew and sold his first blog, Bargaineering, to Bankrate to the tune of a few million dollars. He’s still in the personal finance game today, as the name, face, and voice behind Best Wallet Hacks. It’s a long ways away from his initial career path, coming out of Carnegie Mellon with a degree in software engineering and a salaried job at a big defense firm. It’s cool that he’s made big money doing something most people would consider a goofy side project. But it’s the...
2019-06-201h 07
The Exit Plan PodcastWayan Suyadnya - Airbnb the Guest House Tell us if you’ve heard this story. Dana Robinson, co-host of this podcast, decides to sell everything and move to Bali on a one-way ticket. He sets off in search of adventure, and peace of mind. And the very first stop once he lands is at a guest house in some local’s backyard. The owner of that home is a guy named Wayan. Wayan Suyadnya is the kind of guy you often hear about on this podcast….he runs a business, he has a couple of side gigs. he does short term vacation rentals, and has hustled his way ou...
2019-06-1345 min
The Exit Plan PodcastLucas Lee-Tyson - Facebook Ads to Freedom Today’s guest is in some ways the epitome of the internet success story. He’s name is Lucas Lee-Tyson. He’s 20 years old, and started his venture from a dorm room in Boston. Lucas is master of Facebook ads. His company, which is now called Growth Cave, started in humble fashion when he picked up some freelance jobs on Upwork. Lucas has scaled it by using some of the most consistent principles we see in all of our guests. If you want an approachable story that should inspire you to take action, and give you a very simple playbo...
2019-06-061h 01
The Exit Plan PodcastCarl Allen - The Rich Dad of Business Acquisitions You’ve probably heard of a guy named Robert Kiyosaki...he wrote a little book called Rich Dad/Poor Dad and rose to stardom as a guru of real estate and investing. Today’s guest is Carl Allen, whose approach to buying businesses caught the attention of Mr. Kiyosaki. Now they’re partners and our guest has been donned “the Rich Dad of Buying Businesses.” Maybe you’ve heard of people who make money flipping cars? That’s cool. Flipping houses? Even cooler. But, our guy Carl flips whole companies. And, he’s now focused on helping others learn to do the same th...
2019-05-3057 min
The Exit Plan PodcastKim Dolva - Denmark’s Coolest Furniture Man How do you introduce one of the coolest men in Denmark? That guy is Kim Dolva, owner of KBH, the rising star of furniture and interior design in Scandinavia, and around Europe. Kim Started his career as a trained guitar maker. He took a degree in graphic art, but realized he couldn’t spend his life behind a desk, and took another degree in cabinet making. The blend of these led to a unique approach to furniture that is uniquely KBH, a look that is sought after by restaurants and architects well beyond his Copenhagen base. We chat on loc...
2019-05-231h 09
The Exit Plan PodcastCharlotte Hobgood - Prestige Beauty and Stylish Socks Our guest is Charlotte Hobgood. She founded a business called Tavi Noir, a business that sells socks. Special socks with diamond shaped grips used in Barre studios, where Charlotte herself had a previous career as an instructor. It was during that career that inspiration struck for her idea, and a logical test market was sitting right in front of her. Later, a chance partnership that she struck up over a conversation at a kids birthday party became her opportunity to scale the business significantly, at a perfect time for her as a mother, wife, and budding female entrepreneur. This stor...
2019-05-161h 02
The Exit Plan PodcastVincero Watches - Weekends Are Nice to Have Our guests in this episode are Tim Nybo, Aaron Hallerman and Sean Agatep. Together they are the founders of a company called Vincero. Vincero primarily sells stylish watches for men and women at a price point that seems to be much lower than the quality of watch they deliver. The story begins way back in 2010, when Tim, Aaron and Sean booked one way tickets to China. They taught English to pay their bills, and that left the rest of their time wide open to make a run at becoming entrepreneurs. They spent years stumbling through startup attempts and hard les...
2019-05-091h 09
The Exit Plan PodcastTanner Smith - Expat Profitable and Fancy Free Tanner Smith landed in Bali on a whim. As a young traveler, he lived on pennies, literally paying 50 cents for a meal. He ended up teaching English at a school before he eventually figure out how to “opt out” of a day job altogether and live the ultimate expat life. He owns and runs the Bali Manual, an online guide for expat life in Bali. He also has a gig that lets him travel the world taking photos for international hotels. We’re on location with Tanner, poolside at a villa in Canggu, sipping negroni’s and talking about Tanner’s...
2019-05-0254 min
Get Automated Podcast With Kelsey Bratcher037 - Latent Semantic Analysis And Some Other Fancy Words With Nathaniel BroughtonThis week on the Get Automated Podcast with your host Kelsey Bratcher we take a deep look into Airtable as a simple but powerful free database, how to get cheap SMS integrated into your tech stack, and how to make automated webinars the simple way with Demio. Our guest for Episode 37 is Nathaniel Broughton, who is a successful web entrepreneur and host of the Opt Out Life Podcast. Nate shares his marketing and SEO experience that dates all the way back to the early 2000's. This includes how to get your message out in the crowded space we call the...
2018-11-261h 11
The Rise To The Top: Helping mediapreneurs grow their audience & generate big time revenueRISE264: Creating Million Dollar Companies and Living on the Beach: A Candid Interview with Nathaniel BroughtonIn Today's Episode:
Interview with Nathaniel Broughton, successful entrepreneur who's built several multi-million dollar companies, on keys to success, his lifestyle, and more.
2012-04-2900 min