The Transit Lounge Podcast hosted by Shandra Moran

In this episode, Shandra chats with David Shriner-Cahn, founder of Smashing the Plateau, about making the leap from corporate life to entrepreneurship. David shares the mindset shifts and action steps that helped him—and now help others—build purpose-driven businesses from the ground up.

EPISODE 184| 45:04 minutes

In this episode of The Transit Lounge Podcast, Shandra chats with David Shriner-Cahn, the creator of Smashing the Plateau – a supportive community for “corporate refugees” making the leap into entrepreneurship.

David opens up about his own big shift from a steady corporate career to carving out his own path and helping others do the same.

He shares the mindset shifts that made all the difference, plus practical strategies for building a business when you’re starting fresh.
Key Takeaways:
  1. Mindset Shift: David explains why focusing on results rather than just skills is key – reminding us that in entrepreneurship, being right even 10% of the time can still be a win.
  2. Community Building: How the evolution of David’s business into a community-first model highlights the importance of support, connection, and accountability.
  3. Action-Oriented Approach: Why setting bold goals, taking immediate action, and breaking things down into small steps is the fastest path to progress.

Connect with David Shriner-Cahn:

Community and Newsletter: https://smashingtheplateau.com/
Smashing the Plateau Podcast: https://smashingtheplateau.com/episodes/
Contact: https://smashingtheplateau.com/get-in-touch/
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/davidshrinercahn
Email: [email protected]

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