Corporate Graduation
Matt Doan
You spent years building a career. You got good at it. Maybe too good.
Now you're successful and suffocating — sitting on career capital that's making someone else rich.
Corporate Graduation is the shift from corporate dependent to corporate optional. Make your employer an investor in your founder business. Deploy your gold under your own name.
Host Matt Doan left 15 years in management consulting to build the framework that's helped hundreds make that move. Tune in for the frameworks, the critical work nobody talks about, and the real playbook for graduating corporate.
Now you're successful and suffocating — sitting on career capital that's making someone else rich.
Corporate Graduation is the shift from corporate dependent to corporate optional. Make your employer an investor in your founder business. Deploy your gold under your own name.
Host Matt Doan left 15 years in management consulting to build the framework that's helped hundreds make that move. Tune in for the frameworks, the critical work nobody talks about, and the real playbook for graduating corporate.
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Oct 8, 2024 • 13min
133: Unpopular Truths of Going Corporate to Entrepreneur
Transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurship reveals some hard truths. Discover nine essential lessons that can prepare you for the journey ahead. The podcast dives into the importance of self-reflection and building a support network. It also emphasizes adopting a service-oriented mindset to thrive as an entrepreneur. Entrepreneurial freedom comes with challenges that many overlook—tuning in provides valuable insights for anyone considering this shift.
Oct 1, 2024 • 14min
132: Space Is the Place (Where Miracles Happen)
This discussion highlights the vital practice of creating 'space' to enable personal and professional transformation. Discover practical strategies like digital detoxes and time blocking to enhance mental clarity. The journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship is explored, emphasizing the importance of redefining success. Listeners gain insights into overcoming challenges and the role of mentorship in stress reduction and fulfillment. It's a hopeful message for anyone seeking real change and deeper fulfillment in their lives.
Sep 10, 2024 • 11min
131: Leaving "Safety" (My Wild Journey)
Matt takes us on his journey of breaking free from a safe, corporate life to pursue his passions through entrepreneurship. He candidly discusses the struggle of balancing family commitments and financial pressures while seeking fulfillment. This is not a story of instant success but a testament to persistence and gradual growth. Matt’s relatable insights inspire those feeling the pull towards meaningful work to take their first steps toward change. Prepare to be motivated to pursue your own dreams!
Sep 3, 2024 • 18min
130: Entrepreneurship Is No Longer Optional For You
The corporate landscape is shifting beneath your feet. Job security? It's becoming a myth. But there's an opportunity in this chaos.
This episode explores why entrepreneurship (even while keeping your day job) is becoming essential for your growth, financial stability, and family's future.
We'll cut through the hype and show you practical steps to leverage your experience into a thriving online business. It's not about quitting tomorrow; it's about future-proofing your career today.
Time is of the essence. Learn why waiting is no longer an option, and how to start your entrepreneurial journey without upending your life.
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👉 Graduate Corporate Life (Training)
🗓️ Book Your Breakthrough Session
🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM
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Aug 27, 2024 • 13min
129: Family, Freedom, Fortune
Feeling trapped by corporate "success"? This episode explores balancing professional achievement with personal fulfillment.
Discover practical strategies for transitioning to entrepreneurship without risking your family's stability. Learn to leverage your skills and methodically build an online business aligned with your values.
Listen now for a step-by-step process to break free from the corporate mold and gain actionable insights toward true professional autonomy and personal happiness.
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👉 Graduate Corporate Life (Training)
🗓️ Book Your Breakthrough Session
🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM
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RESOURCES
Newsletter: Uncaged Secrets
Connect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
Aug 20, 2024 • 10min
128: From Cubicle to Catamaran (Inspiring My Kids)
From guilt-ridden corporate exec to adventurous entrepreneur. Here's a story about my journey to heal my family.
I'll reveal how graduating corporate life for entrepreneurship led to Greek island dreams.
Learn why showing my kids a life of freedom mattered more than any gift I could buy. Battling "dad guilt"? Discover how I turned regret into inspiration through bold choices.
Listen to learn how redefining success brought my family closer and ignited their dreams.
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👉 Graduate Corporate Life (Training)
🗓️ Book Your Breakthrough Session
🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM
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RESOURCES
Newsletter: Uncaged Secrets
Connect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
Aug 6, 2024 • 18min
127: The Golden Cage Illusion
“We are all living in cages with the door wide open.”— George Lucas
In this episode, we're looking at the 15 invisible shackles binding you to a golden 9-5 prison.
Let's be real: you're your own worst enemy. So let's break those shackles.
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👉 Graduate Corporate Life (Training)
🗓️ Book Your Breakthrough Session
🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM
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RESOURCES
Newsletter: Uncaged Secrets
Connect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
Jul 16, 2024 • 15min
126: Invisible to Indispensable (Your Entrepreneurial Awakening)
Shatter the belief that you have "nothing special to offer."
Uncover the unique genius hiding in your average-looking corporate history.
Learn to transform your experiences into a business that energizes you and uniquely serves others.
Here, we'll explore how to find your "magnetic match" and build a thriving, purpose-driven business.
Entrepreneurial freedom is closer than you think.
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👉 Graduate Corporate Life (Training)
🗓️ Book Your Breakthrough Session
🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM
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RESOURCES
Newsletter: Uncaged Secrets
Connect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
Jul 9, 2024 • 9min
125: Removing Friction to Accelerate Entrepreneurial Success
You want faster progress toward big goals: graduating corporate, building wealth, creating your dream lifestyle.
But invisible friction is destroying your momentum.
Learn to identify and annihilate this stealth force that's stealing your speed — so you rapidly manifest your ambitious vision.
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👉 Graduate Corporate Life (Training)
🗓️ Book Your Breakthrough Session
🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM
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RESOURCES
Newsletter: Uncaged Secrets
Connect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
Jun 25, 2024 • 11min
124: Success in Reverse
Our natural inclination is that freedom and happiness come later — after we put in significant work.
But what if the opposite were true?
This strategy will radically accelerate your path to entrepreneurial freedom.
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👉 Graduate Corporate Life (Training)
🗓️ Book Your Breakthrough Session
🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM
***
RESOURCES
Newsletter: Uncaged Secrets
Connect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
