My Exit: How I Got Out of Corporate and Into Ownership (Solo Episode)

Welcome to another solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona!

I get it, I really do. I walked the path of corporate success, seeing 6-figures put into my hands and the doors opening to a new lifestyle. But I had to ask myself, do I want to keep putting even MORE money into someone else’s pocket or do I want to realize my true worth? If you are in a similar situation, let me tell you, you are worth far more than what you think you are; and if you’re even so much as contemplating about getting into the ownership space, this episode is for you.

Jump in and join me on my exit journey. This is how I got out of the corporate world and into ownership without looking back.

[00:01 – 05:23] Opening Segment

• I talk about my passion for this podcast and my vision for change
• The focus for this episode 
• • Exit strategy
  • The background behind my own exit 
  • “What do I want to do next?” 
  • Multiply your income and THAT’S what you’re worth

[05:24 –10:02] Take Stock of What You Have and What You Want

• Getting out can be hard when you have a lifestyle
• • Check out my story 
• What do you feel called to? 
• • Moving the needle while doing what you love
  • You don’t need to put off your dreams
  • You can make an economic impact
• Keep your worth in mind
• • As a minority 
  • You are more than a job title 
• Things to keep in mind if you want to exit
• • You may have to step back from the familiar

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[10:03 – 19:27]  My Exit: How I Got Out of Corporate and Into Ownership

• Bringing my corporate experience out into the world
• • Putting my old identity to death 
  • Corporate was preparation for me to step out
  • Valuable skills I learned in corporate 
• Realizing it was time to move on 
• • Called to be a solution 
  • Going all in on my company 
  • Stifle the noise and jump into the deep 
• The next steps after putting in my notice
• • Making new partnerships 
  • One door closes, another opens 
• Tune in to next week for the new opportunities that are opening up 
• Email me at karl@dearblackceo.com 
• Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“Even the best jobs that pay you handsomely well and allow you to travel the world – they end up putting you in a corner where you’re really just focused on you, yourself and you. They handcuff you.” – Karl Sona

“There’s more to you than just the fancy job title.” – Karl Sona 

“When one door closes, if it’s the right thing, and if it’s the right time, the good Lord provides you with the opportunity for another to open.” – Karl Sona

Let’s connect! Find me on LinkedIn, Instagram or check out my website http://karlsona.com/. And The Kas Company to find out more about my coaching program. Feel free to reach out to me at karl@dearblakceo.com with any questions. 

You don’t have to be anyone other than who you are to be a world-class CEO!