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In this episode of The Corporate Escapee Podcast, host Brett Trainor sits down with Tom Clement, a GenXer who shares his unconventional journey from a blue-collar upbringing to running a motorcycle dealership, transitioning into academics, and ultimately finding fulfillment teaching incarcerated individuals in Arizona.
Tom opens up about:
• The challenges of starting and selling a seasonal business
• The importance of networking and financial planning for freedom
• Lessons from teaching entrepreneurial finance and his detour into academia
• The transformative impact of aligning work with personal values
• How the trades and unconventional career paths offer freedom and fulfillment
They also dive into the broader shifts in the workforce, the rise of solopreneurship, and why GenX is uniquely positioned to lead this movement. Tom shares practical advice for those considering an escape from corporate life, including the importance of planning, budgeting, and imagining a life beyond the cubicle.
Whether you’re dreaming of breaking free or already navigating life post-corporate, this conversation will inspire you to rethink success, happiness, and the possibilities for your future.
Tom Clement LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-clement-ph-d-4261ba19/
Takeaways
00:00 Introduction to Tom's Journey
01:45 From Business Owner to Educator
07:18 Transitioning to Teaching Incarcerated Individuals
10:16 Finding Work-Life Balance in Academia
12:44 The Shift to Remote Work and Freedom
16:35 Budgeting and Financial Awareness
19:11 Exploring Multiple Revenue Streams
22:54 The Value of Trades and Creativity
25:12 Reclaiming Creativity and Imagination
25:54 The Shift in Work Dynamics
34:06 Navigating Career Fulfillment
41:56 Building Relationships and Networking
273 حلقات
In this episode of The Corporate Escapee Podcast, host Brett Trainor sits down with Tom Clement, a GenXer who shares his unconventional journey from a blue-collar upbringing to running a motorcycle dealership, transitioning into academics, and ultimately finding fulfillment teaching incarcerated individuals in Arizona.
Tom opens up about:
• The challenges of starting and selling a seasonal business
• The importance of networking and financial planning for freedom
• Lessons from teaching entrepreneurial finance and his detour into academia
• The transformative impact of aligning work with personal values
• How the trades and unconventional career paths offer freedom and fulfillment
They also dive into the broader shifts in the workforce, the rise of solopreneurship, and why GenX is uniquely positioned to lead this movement. Tom shares practical advice for those considering an escape from corporate life, including the importance of planning, budgeting, and imagining a life beyond the cubicle.
Whether you’re dreaming of breaking free or already navigating life post-corporate, this conversation will inspire you to rethink success, happiness, and the possibilities for your future.
Tom Clement LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-clement-ph-d-4261ba19/
Takeaways
00:00 Introduction to Tom's Journey
01:45 From Business Owner to Educator
07:18 Transitioning to Teaching Incarcerated Individuals
10:16 Finding Work-Life Balance in Academia
12:44 The Shift to Remote Work and Freedom
16:35 Budgeting and Financial Awareness
19:11 Exploring Multiple Revenue Streams
22:54 The Value of Trades and Creativity
25:12 Reclaiming Creativity and Imagination
25:54 The Shift in Work Dynamics
34:06 Navigating Career Fulfillment
41:56 Building Relationships and Networking
273 حلقات
يقوم برنامج مشغل أف أم بمسح الويب للحصول على بودكاست عالية الجودة لتستمتع بها الآن. إنه أفضل تطبيق بودكاست ويعمل على أجهزة اندرويد والأيفون والويب. قم بالتسجيل لمزامنة الاشتراكات عبر الأجهزة.