Millionaire University

How to Confidently Quit Your 9-to-5 Corporate Job and Thrive as an Entrepreneur With Greg Wasserman (MU Classic)

Aug 27, 2025
In this lively discussion, Greg Wasserman, a partnership leader and community builder, shares his insightful journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship. He highlights the vital role of relationships and trust in achieving success. Greg emphasizes the importance of stepping outside your comfort zone, learning from failures, and taking action. He shares how helping others and fostering community can significantly enhance your entrepreneurial experience. Tune in for practical strategies on navigating the transition and finding empowerment in your entrepreneurial journey!
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INSIGHT

Relationships Outperform Transactions

  • Greg emphasizes that relationships and curiosity drive career success more than pure transactional focus.
  • He argues that building long-term relational capital beats short-term sales wins for entrepreneurs and revenue people.
ADVICE

Start With Side Gigs Before Quitting

  • If you want to test entrepreneurship, start side contracting while keeping your job and pick clients strategically.
  • Invest in yourself by learning skills and scaling side revenue before quitting full-time work.
INSIGHT

Careers Are No Longer Lifetime Jobs

  • Greg describes modern careers as fluid; staying at one company for life is outdated.
  • That reality pushes people toward owning their work and building independent value.
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