190. Quit Story: “No More Bosses” – How to Make Solopreneurship Work for You (Adrian Tan)

What do you do if an interviewer expresses concern over your personal brand on LinkedIn?

This was the final nudge Adrian Tan needed to big farewell to the corporate world.

In Adrian’s words: “After spending a decade running my own businesses, I realised I’d become virtually unemployable.”

That is a taste of the conversation we had with Adrian Tan on episode 190 of The Thought  Leader Club Podcast as part of the “Quit Story” series.

Topics we touch on include:

• What does it mean to be “unemployable”? How does someone know if solopreneurship is the right path for them?
• The honest reality of being your own boss: Adrian’s highs and lows with self-employment
• Building a personal brand on LinkedIn and practical tips on positioning yourself on LinkedIn 

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Any Player

About Adrian:

Adrian Tan is the author of the Amazon SG Bestseller No More Bosses—The Journey to Sustainable Self-Employment. A father of four and owner of two dogs, he is also a prominent HR Key Opinion Leader and B2B marketing expert with over 20 years of experience.

Adrian is the founder and Chief Market Strategist of Marketing Sumo, a B2B marketing agency focused on serving HR tech companies. He previously co-hosted the “Work It” podcast by CNA, a popular career-focused show. Currently, he hosts “The Adrian Tan Show,” a podcast where he interviews people shaping the future of work. Through his website, adriantan.com.sg, he shares insights on self-employment and how to navigate modern work.

Connect with Adrian:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriantanck/

📖 No More Bosses: https://amzn.asia/d/bWBjfYH

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2db5aN9xKxaTEFQDibzwNm?si=RyEixbmxRQCCUvPvcQGFrA

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@adriantan18 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanadrian18/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adtan/

Marketing Sumo: https://marketingsumo.co/