165: Why You’re Not Getting Paid More - From Ex-Big Tech Business Owner Yogi Sharma

In this episode, Brendan sits down with Yogi Sharma , a former Facebook research scientist and Uber engineer who walked away from a million dollar tech career to become a career coach. They dive deep into the psychology of the Golden Handcuffs, the reality of leaving elite corporate roles, and why the biggest risk isn’t quitting but staying in a life that doesn’t align with your mission. Yogi shares how he scaled his coaching business 5x by shifting from giving advice to driving transformation and explains his daily practice for maintaining an abundance mindset. Key highlights include: The Accidental Coach: How a single conversation led to an 80% raise and a new career path. Redefining Risk: Why high performers are safer taking the leap than they realize. Business vs. Coaching: The transition from being a great technician to running a value centric business. The ROI of Gratitude: How intentional appreciation transforms leadership and personal relationships. Whether you’re an ambitious professional feeling blocked by success or an entrepreneur looking to lead with more transparency, this conversation offers a masterclass in career pivots and human connection. P.S. Whenever you're ready, here are 2 ways I can help you: 1. Business Coaching for Coaches & Online Entrepreneurs If you're a coach or online business owner looking to scale to consistent $25K-50K months, I can help. I've helped clients go from sporadic $5K months to reliable $40K+ through proven systems for lead generation, sales, and client delivery. Book a call: BrendanHBurns.com/call 2. Hedge Fund Investing Management If you're a high-net-worth individual looking for hands-off, professional investment management, Tiger Rock Capital Management delivered 24% net returns in 2024. This isn't for DIY stock pickers, this is for people who want capital allocation handled by someone who lives and breathes markets. Learn more: TigerRockCapitalManagement.com/call

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165: Why You’re Not Getting Paid More - From Ex-Big Tech Business Owner Yogi Sharma is an episode from The Brendan Burns Show by Brendan Burns.

This episode is 00:52:25 long.

This episode was published on Apr 29, 2026.

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