Sick of Playing by the Rules? So Were We

For years, we followed the script: stable jobs, a house, kids, and the grind to pay for it all. Paul was a chef, and I was a bartender. We were getting by but felt stuck in soul-sucking work, running on autopilot, and barely making enough for the life we wanted.

Everything changed when Paul was laid off. After a series of interviews offering even worse pay, we decided enough was enough—it was time to bet on ourselves. We turned a side gig into a full-time business and discovered the power of being in control—sending our own invoices, leveraging tax benefits, and earning more than ever before.

That leap was just the beginning. Over the past 10+ years, we’ve built a thriving business and mastered advanced marketing and automation strategies while working with high-level clients in various industries. These experiences taught us how to create scalable income streams, optimize businesses, and design a lifestyle with true freedom.

Today, we’re using everything we’ve learned to create The Independent Lifestyle—an endeavor born from our passion to help others escape the grind, reclaim their time, and design a life they love.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this all there is?”—we’ve been there too. We know what it’s like to feel stuck, to want more but not know where to start.

Here’s what we learned: the traditional path of “get a job, climb the ladder, and retire” is broken. Your skills—both learned and natural—are worth far more than you’ve been told. With the right mindset and tools, you can build a life that works for you, with more freedom and less risk than you think.

If we can do it—a former chef and bartender—you can too. The key is shifting from an employee mindset to thinking—and acting—like an independent business owner by creating your own work and income, for both life and business.

At The Independent Lifestyle, we believe life is too short to live on someone else’s terms. Our mission is to help you break free from the grind, reclaim your time and income, and build a life you love—starting where you are.

Through proven frameworks and real-world experience, we guide you to unlock your potential, create independence, and live life on your terms. Because when you take control, the possibilities are endless.