Beyond the Escape: How to Stay Free (and Profitable) as a Solopreneur w/ Jenni Gritters

What happens after you escape corporate? How do you make your solo business work long-term—without burning out or losing the freedom you left for? In this episode, Brett sits down with Jenni Gritters, author of The Sustainable Solopreneur and coach to creatives, consultants, and coaches who want to build profitable, flexible, and fulfilling solo businesses. Jenni shares her journey from The New York Times to building a six-figure business working just 25 hours a week. Together, Brett and Jenni unpack what sustainability really means—financially, mentally, and emotionally—for Gen Xers who’ve left corporate (or are ready to). They dive into: ✅ The “three-to-four-year wall” most solopreneurs hit—and how to move past it ✅ Building multiple revenue streams without chaos ✅ Shifting from survival mode to intentional growth ✅ Why sharing your numbers builds trust (and confidence) ✅ How to measure success beyond money—using purpose, time, and happiness If you’ve escaped corporate or are thinking about it, this conversation is your roadmap for building a business—and a life—you actually want to sustain. Connect with Jenni Gritters 📘 The Sustainable Solopreneur 🌐 jennigritters.com 💌 Newsletter: The Sustainable Solopreneur Connect with Brett Trainor 🎧 Subscribe to The Corporate Escapee Podcast 📩 Download the FREE Escapee Starter Kit