Life After W2: Episode 3 Jon Chan with Mark Astor

Thinking about leaving your 9 to 5 but not sure where to start? Mark Astor’s journey from W2 employee to building the nation’s only law firm focused on mental health and addiction shows the real challenges and the real opportunities of making the leap.

In this episode of Life After W2, host Jon Chan talks with entrepreneur and attorney Mark Astor about the messy but rewarding path to entrepreneurship. Mark shares how he identified who he wanted to help, why mission beats money, and the mindset shifts required for lasting success. We also touch on how tools like a self directed IRA and a Solo 401k can support financial freedom, enable passive investing, and give professionals the confidence to leave corporate America with clarity.