The Great Escape: Why America’s Workforce is Trading the Corporate Ladder for Career Ownership

The “gold watch” era of corporate loyalty is officially a thing of the past. A new study by The Harris Poll and The Entrepreneur’s Source has revealed a major shift in how Americans view their professional futures. Today, 83% of people see business ownership as a viable alternative to the traditional 9-to-5, with the majority believing that being your own boss is safer than a corporate paycheck.

As AI disruption and workplace ageism loom, we sat down with Marissa Frois, CEO of The Entrepreneur’s Source...