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Drew shares the full story behind walking away from a $100,000 in-house media position and how that decision led to earning 50% more while staying freelance. He breaks down the red flags that made him trust his gut, the corporate culture problems he encountered, and why alignment with your values matters more than security. This solo episode dives deep into the importance of knowing your North Star and making decisions that serve your long-term creative and personal goals.
Key Topics & Timestamps
00:00 – Why Drew turned down $100K and made 50% more staying freelance
01:27 – Red flag #1: Meetings about meetings and corporate culture chaos
01:50 – No real game plan: throwing everything at the wall to see what sticks
02:34 – The pressure campaign: formal emails, office meetings, and coffee chats
03:17 – The deal breaker: written approval required for any outside freelance work
04:50 – What happened to the colleague who took the job (spoiler: it ended badly)
05:27 – The importance of trusting your gut and staying aligned with your values
06:40 – How saying no opened doors to building multiple revenue streams
07:35 – Drew's current North Star: maximum money, minimum time, maximum family time
Takeaways
Trust your gut when red flags appear, even when the money looks good
Corporate culture problems rarely improve after you're hired full-time
Alignment with your values and goals matters more than short-term security
Saying no to the wrong opportunities creates space for the right ones
Your North Star evolves as your life circumstances change
Write down your goals and priorities to stay clear on your direction
Consider practices like morning pages from "The Artist's Way" for clarity
Resources & Links
The Artist's Way - Julia Cameron
Upstate Podcast Studio: www.upstatepodcaststudio.com
Connect with Drew
No Set Path Newsletter: https://thedrewenglish.substack.com/
Drew's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drewenglishh
Drew's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewenglish/
Drew's Website: www.drewenglish.com
