The Keys to Transitioning From Corporate to Entrepreneur with Doc Wright

Transitioning from corporate to entrepreneur sounds like a dream come true for many. But what’s the best way to do it? What do you need to look out for?Doc Wright, founder of The Wright Edge shares the lessons learned from his successful journey. What You’ll Discover About Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneur:How a side hustle assisted Doc in transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurThe network connection that put The Wright Edge on the path to profitabilityThe business mentoring needed to fill the gaps when transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurThe benefits of financial bootstrappingWhy identifying your market niche is essential when transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurPLUS so much more!Guest: Doc WrightDoc is the Founder and Master Craftsman at The Wright Edge, a custom furniture maker that creates massive, 100% handmade live edge tables and artwork for hotels, businesses, and anyone looking for a distinctive statement piece for their home.Their creative work has recently attracted a lot of interest from the woodworking industry, and Fortune 500 companies, including The Ritz Carlton, Marriott Hotels, Tesla, Toyota, and AIG, are among their list of clientele.They have also designed specific pieces for world-famous rock stars and major sports athletes such as Mat Fraser (5-time Crossfit Games Champ) and Cole Hamels (2008 World Series MVP).Like many entrepreneurs, Doc had a career in corporate America but left his 9-to-5 when he found custom woodworking as a way to escape the monotony and stress of his daily grind as an oil geologist.His decision to take the risk of leaving a secure and well-paying job to follow his passion for woodworking paid off. In less than four years, Doc was able to grow his company from his backyard and garage into a market leader in the high-end custom live edge craftsmanship industry, bringing in over seven figures in revenue annually.Related Resources:If you liked this interview, you might also enjoy our other Entrepreneurship and Start-up Life episodes.Contact Doc and connect with him on Instagram.Also be sure to check out the beautiful wood creations on his business website.Join, Rate and Review:Rating and reviewing the show helps us grow our audience and allows us to bring you more of the rich information you need to succeed from our high powered guests. Leave a review at Lovethepodcast.com/BusinessConfidential.Joining the Business Confidential Now family is easy and lets you have instant access to the latest tactics, strategies and tips to make your business more successful.Follow on your favorite podcast app here as well as on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hannahaslkelchner.substack.com