How we got here and where we're going
The story of Escapee U, why Brett built it, and what it means for people ready to leave corporate behind.
Built by someone who escaped corporate
Brett Trainor spent years in the corporate world before realizing his skills had real value outside it. Escapee U exists because that first dollar changed everything. Now we help others make the same leap with a proven system that turns theory into your first paying customer.
The team helping you earn your first dollar
Brett leads the program with direct mentorship. Our community of practicing solopreneurs provides real peer support as you build.
Founder & Lead Coach
Brett Trainor
Brett built Escapee U after years helping corporate professionals transition to solo work. He leads all live courses and one-on-one strategy sessions.
Community Director
Priya Sharma
Priya manages the Escapee Collective and ensures students stay connected post-program. She's your point person for community support and networking.
Real results from Escapee U graduates
See how our students landed their first paying customers and built confidence in their solo businesses.
I landed my first client within three weeks of finishing the program. The 1-1-1 framework cut through all the noise and gave me a clear path to revenue.
Marcus Johnson
Marketing consultant, Chicago
Brett's one-on-one coaching sessions were the difference. He pushed me past the imposter syndrome and showed me my skills had real market value outside corporate.
Jennifer Liu
Business operations strategist, Chicago
The networking module completely reframed how I thought about conversations. I went from avoiding outreach to seeing every chat as a potential customer discovery.
David Okafor
HR consultant, Chicago
Six weeks ago I was scared to call myself a business owner. Now I have two retainer clients and the confidence to keep growing. This program works.
Sarah Mitchell
Executive coach, Chicago
I thought I needed a perfect brand and website before launching. The program taught me to sell first, polish later. My first client came two weeks in.
Rajesh Patel
Financial advisor, Chicago
The Circle community kept me accountable and sane through the transition. Knowing other escapees were in the same boat made all the difference.
Amanda Torres
Brand strategist, Chicago
Escapees who earned their first dollar
Real people, real results. Escapee U graduates have proven their skills have value outside corporate and built the foundation for sustainable solo businesses.
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First dollar earned
Every graduate who completed the program and applied the system earned their first paying customer within six weeks.
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Weeks to revenue
The Escapee U system delivers results fast. Most graduates land their first client before the program ends.
500+
Active escapees
A growing community of solopreneurs building real businesses outside corporate. Support, accountability, and connection included for life.
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Coach, your success
Brett works with every student one-on-one to remove roadblocks, clarify your offer, and close your first deal.
Questions about the program?
Reach out to Brett and the team. We respond to all inquiries within one business day.