I built a six-figure remote business and walked away from the 9 to 5 at age 46. Every Tuesday, I email a story, tip, or idea to help you climb down the corporate ladder and live life on your terms.
You’re way more qualified to start a business than you think
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Want to know one of the biggest mistakes I see mid-career professionals make when thinking about escaping their 9-5? They completely undervalue their skills. You’ve spent 15, 20, maybe even 25 years developing deep expertise in at least a few areas—but when it comes to starting a business, suddenly, you think you have nothing to offer. I get it. I made the same mistake. Early on, I fumbled around with unprofitable side hustles—mainly because they weren’t aligned with the skills I had already spent decades refining. I was trying to force things instead of leveraging what I already knew. The turning point? I sat down and got brutally honest about what I was actually good at. 👉 After 20+ years in banking, I had become a subject matter expert in personal finance—mortgages, investing, retirement and estate planning - all of it. As soon as I put those pieces together, everything changed. My business took off. So, here’s my challenge for you this week: What’s one skill you already have that could be turned into a profitable business? Best, Colin __________________ 🚀 Ready to take action? Here’s how we can connect: → Join the conversation: My Facebook group, The 9-5 Escape Project, is a place for like-minded people who want the freedom to work on their terms. It's also the easiest way to connect with me, as I hang out there almost daily. Hop in and start connecting! → Follow along: I share insights, strategies, and behind-the-scenes looks at life outside the 9-5 on Instagram—come say hi! → Serious about your escape? If you're ready to create a roadmap out of your 9-5, let’s talk. Book a free intro call and see if my 1:1 coaching program is the right fit for you. [Book your call here!] No matter where you are on your journey, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Let’s do this! |
9-5 Escape by Colin Graves
I built a six-figure remote business and walked away from the 9 to 5 at age 46. Every Tuesday, I email a story, tip, or idea to help you climb down the corporate ladder and live life on your terms.
Hey everyone! A quick thought for today... The dream isn't a business. Most people think they want a business, but what they actually want is a life. A life where they wake up excited. Where they choose how to spend their time. Where they work because they want to, not because they have to. A business is just a tool. The life is the goal. What are you designing — a business or a life? Best, Colin _________________________ 🚀 Ready to take action? Here’s how we can connect: → Join the...
Hey everyone, I'm excited to share something to help you take the first step toward leaving the 9-5! Step 1 of my 7-step roadmap to escape the 9-5 is all about going up to 30,000 feet to get clear on your vision. After all, if you don't know where you're going, how will you ever get there? 🤷♂️ That's where my "Blue Sky" document comes in. It's a simple but powerful tool that can help you map out where you want to be in 5 years and start reverse-engineering the steps to get there. How to...
I will never forget making my first $100 from my side hustle. In June 2018, I landed my first freelance writing client to ghostwrite a blog article. I made $200. It was a small fraction of my income, but it totally shifted my mindset. I had proven I could make money independently from my 9-5. And if I could make $200, I could make $2,000. I just needed to replicate the process. The following month, I made $400. Within a year, my side hustle was bringing in an average of $2,000 per month....