Corporate by Default, CEO by Design: Proven Strategies to Leave the 9–5 and Build a Business with Purpose

In this episode,host Bunmi Ajibade takes listeners on a journey from corporate life by default to becoming a CEO by design. Speaking directly to corporate professionals who feel unfulfilled or stuck in their 9 to 5 roles, Bunmi shares her own story of transitioning from a long-term teaching job into entrepreneurship, offering inspiration and practical guidance along the way.

She presents five proven strategies for making a smooth transition: shifting your mindset, choosing a business model that fits your next season, effectively managing your time, testing your business ideas, and developing a financially sound exit plan. Throughout the episode, Bunmi emphasizes the importance of being intentional about designing your future, rather than letting your current paycheck dictate your path.

Packed with actionable advice and motivational insights, this episode encourages listeners to boldly take the next step toward building a business and a life that truly reflects their passion and purpose.

Key Moments: 

01:18 "Empowering Entrepreneurship: Create Your Economy"

05:29 "From Employee to Entrepreneur"

08:48 "Transitioning from Employee to Entrepreneur"

11:36 "Choosing the Right Business Model"

15:08 Optimize Work Rhythm Efficiently

19:08 Strategic Entrepreneurial Transition Planning

21:19 Designing Your Business Purposefully

About the Host: 

Bunmi Ajibade is the CEO, Executive Trainer, and Coach of Clarole Growth Resources, LLC. She impacts the lives of individuals, groups, and corporations through Coaching, Training, and Mentoring. Bunmi’s strategies include Creating Awareness, Clarity, and Navigating to be more and do more to achieve success. Through her love, passion, care, and empathy, Bunmi has helped her clients navigate, gain clarity and find solutions that will make them live their best lives and become successful. Bunmi has organized workshops, Seminars, led Leadership discussions, and conducted one on one coaching sessions. Bunmi is happily married and raised three successful sons. She resides in Texas, USA. 

 

How to connect with Bunmi Ajibade: 

Website: https://clarolegr.com

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunmiaj/

Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/Clarole14

Book a call with Bunmi - https://clarolegr.com/meet
Get Bunmi’s 10 Step Guide - https://go.clarolegr.com/transitionsteps-freebie