Master Yourself & Lead Better with Ilene Marcus

The Hidden Psychology Behind Sales and Business Growth with Joe Kavanagh

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with business coach, entrepreneur, and sales expert Joe Kavanagh. With more than 35 years of experience across sales, marketing, real estate, and business ownership, Joe shares practical insights on communication, relationship building, sales psychology, and long-term business growth. We discuss why understanding people is one of the most valuable skills an entrepreneur can develop, along with strategies for increasing sales, building trust, and creating a business that delivers both income and freedom. If you’re an entrepreneur, salesperson, or business owner looking to improve your influence and results, this episode is packed with actionable wisdom.

The Future Belongs to Those Who Adapt: AI, Leadership & Human Potential with Chris Majer

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with entrepreneur, author, and Human Potential Project founder Chris Majer. Chris shares insights from decades of helping leaders and organizations navigate disruption, innovation, and transformation. We discuss the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, the future of leadership, how businesses can stay competitive, and why human potential remains the ultimate advantage in an increasingly automated world. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive, or someone preparing for the future of work, this conversation will challenge your thinking and provide practical insights on how to thrive in the AI era.

Building a Business That Outlasts You with Scherrie L. Prince

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with attorney and entrepreneur Scherrie L. Prince to discuss business ownership, governance, succession planning, and long-term business design. Scherrie shares insights from advising founders, entrepreneurs, and closely held companies on how to create clarity around ownership, reduce risk, and build businesses that can survive transitions, disputes, and future exits. We also discuss partnership planning, leverage, continuity, and the structural decisions that have the greatest impact on long-term success and freedom. If you’re building a business and want to protect what you’re creating, this episode is packed with practical insights. Sherrie:https://www.scherrieprince.com/apblueprint

How to Reclaim Your Time & Scale Smarter with Renee Hastings

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with entrepreneur and Executive Help Now CEO Renee Hastings to discuss delegation, leadership, productivity, and building businesses that create freedom instead of burnout. Renee shares lessons from her entrepreneurial journey and explains how virtual assistance, business operations support, and smarter systems can help entrepreneurs reclaim their time and focus on what they do best. We also discuss leadership, the future of remote work, productivity, and practical ways business owners can scale more efficiently.

Leading the Next Generation with Purpose with Olaolu Ogunyemi

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with U.S. Marine Officer, author, and leadership mentor Olaolu Ogunyemi. Olaolu shares lessons from his journey as a Marine, father, entrepreneur, and founder of Parent-Child-Connect. We discuss mentorship, servant leadership, parenting, resilience, and what it takes to empower the next generation in a world filled with distractions and challenges. If you’re a parent, entrepreneur, educator, or aspiring leader looking to make a lasting impact, this conversation will inspire you to lead with greater purpose and intention.