They taught you how to clock in, but not how to cash out on your terms. In this episode, Kyle Jerome Carter breaks down the real difference between W-2 employment and 1099 freelancing—and why freelancing might be the most strategic bridge between your 9-5 and full ownership. You’ll learn how to flip job insecurity into opportunity, use your current role as leverage, and structure a freelance offer that gives you both flexibility and real income potential.

Whether you're an ambitious employee, a working entrepreneur, or somewhere in between, this is the blueprint for building freedom without recklessly quitting your job.

Everyone talks about hustling after work.
But no one talks about the silent mental exhaustion that comes with building your dream while surviving your 9-5.
In this episode, Kyle Jerome Carter pulls back the curtain on the real emotional cost of entrepreneurship — and how to protect your energy, your focus, and your mental health along the way.
If you’re serious about building smart (not just building fast), this is the episode you needed to hear.
Let's get into it.

Most people never stop to ask the one question that could change their life: Is entrepreneurship really for me?
In this episode, I walk you through the 4 questions you need to ask yourself to know if you're truly ready to build something of your own—or if you're just reacting to pressure, burnout, or comparison.

Whether you're feeling stuck, burnt out, or pulled toward something bigger… this episode will help you get clear on your next move—and stop wasting time on paths that don’t align.

🎯 If you’re ready to go deeper, I created The Pre-Requisite Challenge just for people like you.
It starts May 13.