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A day in the life of a dude trying to buy back his freedom.

I'm Brian. I'm 48. I'm documenting every step — what works, what doesn't, and everything in between.

The story

I'm buying back my freedom. You're invited.

I'm Brian — 48, corporate exec, Charleston, SC.

No kids at home, no savings, just a plan. I'm one of you.

So I'm buying back my freedom: $2,500 a month in recurring income by August 2027 — then I'm going nomad. The first thing that's just for me.

This site is home base for the journey: the videos, the numbers, and the small businesses I'm building along the way. No hype. No guru stuff. Just the road.

The show

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"I'm Buying Back My Freedom"

The first episode — who I am, the $200 hunt begins, and the work I'm doing today. Check back soon.

The businesses

What I'm building to get on the road

The show documents the journey. These are the engines underneath it — small, real businesses, built in the open.

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Don't miss an episode

Short daily videos on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube — plus one honest email a week with the numbers.

YouTube & Facebook links coming with the first episodes.