Escape the Corporate Trap: Strategies for Building Your Own Path to Freedom

It’s a common experience for so many corporate executives I talk to.

They’re feeling burned out, drained by the day-to-day grind and looking for a fresh start.

They want to build their work around their life, not the other way around.

They also want to have more control over their professional passions.

I recently had a great conversation with Brian Herriot, the mastermind behind Choosy Consultant, about this very topic.

Brian’s story and insights of leaving behind the corporate grind and going out on his own holds some key lessons around work, life and financial freedom that you won’t want to miss.

WATCH: Unlock Time Freedom Through Entrepreneurship

Brian has an intriguing backstory, starting his corporate life as an engineer and working his way up in big name consulting firms.

Despite a successful career, Brian hit a turning point around age 40. Seeing Marissa Mayer, a peer from Wisconsin, become CEO of Yahoo! made him question his own career choices.?

He realized he wanted more than just a corporate job – he wanted financial and time freedom.

Brian took the leap into entrepreneurship, starting as an independent consultant.?

This move allowed him to control his time and income, leading to financial freedom by age 47.?

He now splits his time between California and a lakeside cabin in Wisconsin, working during the school year and enjoying summers with his family.

The Birth of Choosy Consultant

Brian’s success drew attention, and people began asking him how he achieved such freedom.?

This led to the creation of Choosy Consultant, where Brian coaches individuals on achieving financial and time freedom.?

His unique approach combines financial analysis with personal lifestyle goals, helping clients transition from corporate jobs to entrepreneurial ventures.

Strategies for Achieving Financial Freedom

Consulting as a Bridge: Consulting can be a smooth transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship. It allows you to leverage your existing skills, control your work schedule, and build a steady income stream.

Time Freedom Equation: Brian developed the Time Freedom Equation, which balances your lifestyle expenses with investment income and additional work income. This model helps clients see that financial freedom is achievable sooner than they think.

Investment Over Savings: Traditional financial advice often focuses on building a large savings mountain. Brian emphasizes the importance of cash flow over sheer savings. By combining investment income with manageable work income, you can achieve financial freedom without waiting decades.

Fear Setting: Inspired by Tim Ferriss, Brian encourages clients to identify their worst-case scenarios, plan preventative measures, and devise recovery strategies. This exercise helps alleviate fear and uncertainty about leaving a stable job.

My Role: Showing You Financial + Time Freedom via Franchise Ownership

As a franchise consultant, I help individuals explore franchise ownership as a path to financial freedom + building work around your life - instead of the other way around.

Many of my clients face similar struggles to those Brian describes – successful careers but a desire for more control over their time and income.

Transitioning from a corporate job to entrepreneurship is a significant step, but with the right guidance and planning, it can lead to immense personal and financial freedom.?

If you’re considering making a similar transition, whether through consulting, franchise ownership, or another entrepreneurial venture, I’d love to connect and help you chart your own path to freedom!

Curious About Franchising? Let’s Talk!

If you’re interested in exploring franchise ownership as an investment vehicle, wealth building strategy or pivot out of a corporate career that’s grown stale, we should talk.

I’ve spent the past decade owning, operating and scaling my own franchise businesses, along with helping countless clients as a franchise consultant.

If you like, reach out to me and let’s find a time to connect.

There’s no cost and no obligation involved - my goal is to educate and facilitate vs. trying to sell you on franchise opportunities.

If that sounds like something you want to explore, I look forward to connecting soon.

You can also visit my website or check out my Path To Freedom podcast as well.