Apr 15, 2025
What should you focus on first when leaving a corporate job to start your own business? What are some of the identity shifts that entrepreneurs experience when transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship
In this episode of Simplify to Scale show, I talk with Deb
Boulanger, CEO of Life After Corporate, about moving from a
corporate job to starting your own business. She is a sought-after
speaker, business mentor, and thought leader helping high-achieving
women leaders successfully transition from corporate careers to
profitable coaching and consulting businesses. Deb shares her
thoughts on how the market is changing and why more people are
starting coaching and consulting businesses after leaving corporate
roles. She talks about the need to solve real problems and clearly
explain the value of your offer.
We also talk about challenges that come up in the early stages of
building a business. These include creating a business model that
works and not spending too much on branding before getting clients.
We share ideas on pricing, how to position your offer, and ways to
shift your mindset to stay focused on what matters most. Deb also
talks about getting support from experienced professionals and
focusing on work that helps the business grow.
This episode is full of practical tips you can use. If you're
thinking about starting your own business or want to grow the one
you have, you’ll find helpful takeaways here.
"The sky is never falling, and it's a matter of keeping your head
in the game and leaving yourself open to creative solutions."
- Deb Boulanger
In this episode, we explore:
• Building a Profitable Coaching or Consulting
Business
• Key Factors for Profitability and Standing Out
• The Concept of Return on Advantage (ROA)
• Pricing and Positioning Strategies
• Practical Strategies for Success
• Overcoming Challenges and Business Scaling
Links:
https://lifeaftercorporate.com/
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