Not Your Average Financial Podcast™

Not Your Average Financial Podcast™


Episode 278: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Brian O’Neill

December 30, 2022

In this episode, we ask:


  • Do you need new skills?
  • What about the tools?
  • What skills might it take to be a good and successful employee?
  • What does it take to become a business owner or entrepreneur?
  • Who is Brian O’Neill?
  • What does it feel like to quit your day job?
  • What was the message Brian internalized?
  • What happened when Brian had a son?
  • What did Brian’s son say?
  • What did Brian say to his wife?
  • When did Brian end his W-2 job?
  • What about anxiety?
  • What is the imposter syndrome?
  • What about the fear of success?
  • Have you read the book, Mindset by Carol Dweck?
  • Who has made errors?
  • What hurdles did Brian overcome?
  • Where is the true risk?
  • What are some of the practical things Brian has engaged?
  • How was a Bank on Yourself® type whole life insurance policy life changing for Brian?
  • What about health insurance?
  • What about tax?
  • Is your boss in a parental role?
  • How might you rely on yourself?
  • What happened when Brian told his son about his Bank on Yourself® type whole life insurance policy?
  • What is the strong reason?
  • What will it look like if…?
  • What is Brian up to?
  • Would you like to learn more at w2prisonbreak.com?
  • Where is the most risky place to be, in terms of your income?
  • Would you like to join our FREE Not Your Average Community?

Brian O’Neill is an experienced real estate investor, author, speaker, coach and podcast host. In his real estate business, he specializes in creative finance strategies for purchasing properties, offering flexible solutions for both buyers and sellers.


Brian spent 25 years in corporate sales, stuck in a job he didn’t like and being away from his wife and young son. After decades of trying, Brian was finally able to break free and start his own real estate business and now he helps other aspiring entrepreneurs in similar situations

break out of their W2 Prisons through his coaching program and his podcast – The W2 Prison Break Show.


Brian has experienced many challenges and roadblocks in his life and has had lots of help from family, coaches, and mentors along the way. Providing the highest value to his clients to help them realize their dreams is something that drives him on a daily basis.