You left corporate to feel free—but now you find yourself chained to a different kind of system: the chaos of building a business without structure.



In this episode of Business Brain Rewire, I sit down with Jess Pizzica, founder of Grit Talent Solutions and former Amazon exec, to talk about what to ditch and what to keep after a shift from the corporate world to startup life. This isn’t a fluffy pep talk about passion. It’s a powerful look at your relationship to structure, time, and people as a new founder.



Jess shares why some of the best tools from corporate life—like calendar discipline, monthly reviews, and communication structure—aren’t things to toss out, but to thoughtfully adapt for your scrappy startup era.



She brings tactical insights to the table for fellow founders who want to grow sustainably—while navigating the real-life pressure of raising a family, launching a business as the sole breadwinner, and managing day-to-day operations like payroll without losing sight of the long-term vision.



From setting up your first Monthly Business Review to making peace with how long things really take—this episode is a must-listen if you’re craving grounded leadership, self-honoring structure, and real momentum.



If you’re a purpose-driven entrepreneur, solo founder, or small team leader, this is your invitation to uncorporatize yourself... without unraveling.



In this episode, you'll learn:

> The #1 thing founders get wrong about time and structure in the early stages

> Which corporate habits make sense for founders and how to adapt them

> The essential mindset shift that lets you scale without sacrificing control

> How to design your days for more creativity, energy, and clarity—not just efficiency



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