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.

In Part 2 of this two-part series, we move from strategy to structure—breaking down the five most practical business vehicles you can start while working your 9-5.
I’m not here to tell you what business to start—I’m here to help you find the one that fits your life, your energy, and your income goals.
We’re talking affiliate marketing, coaching, real estate, B2B consulting, and franchise ownership—no fluff, no hype, just a clear breakdown of how to pick, plan, and profit.
This episode is for real people who want real results, without quitting their job blind or chasing trends that don’t fit.

Most people don’t fail because they’re lazy. They fail because they picked the wrong business vehicle. In this episode, we go deeper than tactics and talk about what it really takes to make money. I’m giving you the foundation every business needs to succeed—and breaking down 15 real options for working professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs. Mindset, strategy, vehicle. Let’s build.

Most people don’t fail because they’re not working hard—they fail because they’re working without direction. In this episode, we break down what real strategy looks like for entrepreneurs.

If you’ve been pushing, planning, and trying everything you see online but still aren’t gaining traction… this is for you.

How you do anything is how you do everything. If you can’t hold yourself accountable in your 9-5, you’re going to struggle in your business."

In this episode, we’re diving deep into Extreme Ownership—why practicing accountability inside your 9-5 is the key to succeeding in your 5-9. If you think quitting your job will suddenly make you more productive, more disciplined, or more serious about entrepreneurship, you’re lying to yourself.