The 9–5 Exit Plan

The 9–5 Exit Plan is a podcast about building financial freedom through entrepreneurship, modern business, and smart income strategies. Designed for ambitious graduates and young entrepreneurs, each episode shares practical lessons, real experiences, and actionable ideas to help you escape the traditional path and build success on your own terms.

The 9–5 Exit Plan is a business podcast hosted by Abraham Donatus, with 288 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Abraham Donatus hosts The 9–5 Exit Plan, a business show with 288 episodes published.

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  Belonging Is a Leadership Advantage with Dr. Lola Adeyemo

  Aug 18, 202626 min

  In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Dr. Lola Adeyemo — keynote speaker, author, leadership strategist, and CEO of EQImindset. Lola brings a unique perspective shaped by science, corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and her experience navigating identity and belonging in professional environments. We discuss leadership, visibility, intersectionality, immigrant leadership, workplace culture, Employee Resource Groups, and why belonging isn’t simply about making people feel comfortable — it’s about creating systems where people can actually contribute, lead, and thrive. We also explore how professionals can become more visible, build influence, create opportunities, and pursue success without losing their identity in the process. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or like you had to become someone else to succeed, this conversation will give you a different way to think about leadership and your career. Connect with DR. Lola on : https://www.drlola-adeyemo.com/

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  The AI Dividend: Who Gets Rich When Machines Do the Work? with Alistair Mukhtar

  Aug 18, 202622 min

  In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Alistair Mukhtar, author of The AI Dividend: Reclaiming Prosperity in the Age of Machines . Alistair brings a Gen-Z perspective to one of the defining questions of the AI revolution: If machines can increasingly perform human work and generate enormous wealth, who should benefit from that wealth? We discuss the future of work, AI-driven productivity, the four-day workweek, early retirement, education, wealth distribution, and the possibility of building a new social contract for the age of automation. We also explore what AI means for younger generations and what individuals can do today to prepare for a rapidly changing economy. If you’ve ever wondered whether AI could actually help humanity work less, live more, and create greater freedom, this conversation will challenge the way you think about the future. Connect with Alistair on : https://theaidividend.org/

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  Stop Marketing Like Everyone Else: The Power of Being Weird with Amber Petty

  Aug 18, 202648 min

  In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with writer, marketer, entrepreneur, and former professional actor Amber Petty. After 13 years in the acting world, Amber transitioned into writing and marketing before building her own business helping creatives grow their audiences and turn their ideas into income. ( Amber Petty ⁠) We discuss entrepreneurship, creativity, perfectionism, marketing, confidence, audience-building, and why embracing what makes you different can become one of your greatest advantages. Amber challenges the traditional approach to marketing and shows why building a business doesn’t have to mean becoming a social-media personality or following someone else’s formula. If you’ve ever felt like you’re too weird, too unconventional, too creative, or simply not built for the traditional business playbook, this conversation will give you a completely different perspective. Connect with Amber on : https://amber-petty.newzenler.com/f/creativecontrol/

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  The Voice AI Revolution: How Small Businesses Can Stop Losing Customers with Laurent Cohen

  Aug 18, 202628 min

  In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Laurent Cohen, Founder and CTO of GetOblic and a serial entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience across technology, e-commerce, marketing, and business growth. Laurent and I discuss the rise of voice-first AI and how small businesses can use artificial intelligence to answer calls, capture leads, book appointments, and reduce the revenue lost through missed customer opportunities. ( GetOblic ⁠) We also explore entrepreneurship, automation, customer trust, the future of local business discovery, and why AI may give small business owners the leverage they need to scale without simply adding more people and more complexity. If you’re an entrepreneur wondering how to use AI practically — not just talk about it — this conversation is for you. Connect with Laurent on : https://getoblic.com/

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  From Corporate Life to Adventure: Building a Life on Your Own Terms with Bill Mullen

  Aug 16, 202647 min

  In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with author, explorer, sailor, entrepreneur, and Thailand Adventure Network founder Bill Mullen, better known to thousands of travelers as “Bangkok Bill.” After building a career in corporate leadership and training, Bill made the decision to leave the predictable path behind and build a life centered around adventure, exploration, and discovery. Today, he lives in Thailand, exploring the country by land and sea while helping travelers experience the hidden side of the Land of Smiles. We discuss reinvention, entrepreneurship, adventure, overcoming limiting beliefs, travel, and the courage it takes to stop postponing the life you actually want. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to change direction, pursue your passions, or create a more adventurous life, Bill’s story will remind you that the journey can begin at any time. Connect with Bill on : https://www.thailandadventurenetwork.com/ebook-promotion

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