How to Escape Corporate Life and Build Your Dream Business

EPISODE · May 2, 2026 · 46 MIN

How to Escape Corporate Life and Build Your Dream Business

from Second Story · host Josh Cybulski & Corey Leckie

In this episode, Chris shares his journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, discussing the emotional challenges, strategic steps, and mindset shifts involved in making a successful transition. Chris was making $200K a year in his corporate job just four months ago when he was laid off in January 2026. He did what most people do and panicked, wondering how he would support his family without a stable paycheck. Chris stepped back, took time to reset, and quickly pivoted to a work outside the system in which he controls his time, his moves, and what his future looks like.  You are going to get a lot from Chris as he offers practical advice on overcoming fear, leveraging social media, and building sustainable income streams outside of corporate employment. This is Chris' Second Story...Follow us at: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/secondstorypodcastInsta: https://www.instagram.com/secondstorypod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@second.story.podcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093169098270Follow Josh Cybulski at:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/authorjoshcybulski/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorJCybulskiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jfactor12Buy Josh’s Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Second-Story-Work-Josh-Cybulski/dp/B08JF5M3MN/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1706931882&sr=8-1Listen to Josh’s Audiobook Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/second-story-work-the-novel/id1712487814Follow Corey Leckie at:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/leckie_corey/Business Insta: https://www.instagram.com/frameworks_mediaFollow Make It Work Chris at: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/makeitworkchris/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makeitworkchrisWebsite: https://escapecorporatenow.comCredits: Original Music By Recent RumorsFollow Recent Rumors:Find the track Coka here: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMvpwncgwC0)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recentrumors/?hl=enStuck In My Head album: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/recentrumors/stuck-in-my-head/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAac0YOQcnMHk8Fimez_iqNxtXSuBTkPJDTsliHT_q85UfVgzBbObxxzQVaGY8A_aem_OFXm0X9FgvSl78A7p7DhdQYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recentrumors3867Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction01:17 Chris's Journey from Fitness to Corporate03:37 Transitioning to Entrepreneurship08:39 The Panic of Leaving Corporate09:49 Dealing with Depression and Anxiety12:17 The Importance of Planning and Structure13:55 Balancing Productivity and Leisure20:53 The Role of Coaching in Transition26:59 Support from Medical Professionals27:50 Navigating Corporate Mental Health Programs28:45 The Neo Phase: Awakening to Reality29:32 Identity and Job Security: The Emotional Struggle31:38 The Impact of Social Media on Corporate Life33:38 Creating Content: The Art of Engagement35:21 Batching Content: Secrets to Consistency38:28 Overcoming Mistakes: Learning from Failure40:33 Building Skills While in Corporate43:22 Taking Action: The Importance of Execution46:08 Empowerment: Making the Leap to Change#crisis #secondstory #redemption #growth #growing #redeemed #redemptionseries #redemptionarc #motivation #reallife #overcomingadversity #overcomingchallenges #overcomingobstacles #overcoming #redemption #phenomenon #PersonalGrowth

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