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Making The Case For Part Time With Bradley Rice
FI Fundamentals
Ep. 117 · · 1h 0m 14s

Making The Case For Part Time With Bradley Rice

Bradley Rice shares part-time career strategies and time optimization for work-life balance.

Hosted by Brad Barrett & Jonathan Mendonsa · Guest: Bradley Rice
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Bradley Rice walked away from a high-paying job the moment his daughter was born—and then doubled his income while working half the hours. That pivot hinged on one skill he didn't realize was a golden ticket: Salesforce expertise. Rice shares exactly how he negotiated a part-time role that gave him back his mornings and weekends, then built a consulting practice on the side, all while most of his peers stayed locked in the full-time grind. His path challenges the assumption that time with family and serious earnings are mutually exclusive.

Key Topics

  • Introduction to Financial Independence
    Overview of the concept of financial independence and its significance.

  • Bradley's Career Shift
    The pivotal moment of becoming a parent and re-evaluating work-life balance.

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Growth potential in Salesforce careers and how to enter the field.

  • Balancing Time and Income
    Prioritizing time over money, especially with children.

  • Transitioning to Part-Time Work
    Practical advice on negotiating part-time positions and showcasing productivity.

  • Achieving Financial Independence
    Reducing work hours while increasing income through innovative approaches.

  • Key Quotes

    • "I trust the advice of experienced individuals."
    • "Time is your most precious resource — cherish it!"
    • "The reality is, you often get only five hours of productivity from an eight-hour employee."
    • "The easiest way to gain more time is by reducing your work hours."

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