Jason Hartin: Cashed 401k, Called CRAZY, Now a $6M CEO!

Jason Hartin cashed out his 401k, was called CRAZY for leaving his 15-year corporate career after stints at Merrill Lynch & Bank of America, and then built a $6M ARR tech company from the ground up. Now, he's a CEO who proved everyone wrong by teaching himself to code and betting it all on his vision.

On this unmissable episode of The Freedom Framework Show, Sam Silverman (@SamSilvermanOfficial) sits down with Jason, CTO of Web Development Systems (Sonic Leads), to unpack the incredible, high-stakes journey of an entrepreneur who defied all expectations.

In this explosive episode, you'll discover:
• The pivotal moment Jason decided to walk away from corporate "safety" for the unknown.
• How he faced down the "you're crazy" chorus and used it as fuel.
• The raw truth about cashing out a 401k – a reckless gamble or a calculated risk?
• Jason's self-taught coding journey: From learning in his car to building enterprise-level tech.
• Actionable networking strategies that helped him find his first crucial projects and partners.
• The operational secrets behind scaling a tech business to 20+ employees and $6M ARR.
• What "freedom" truly means to Jason now, compared to his 9-to-5 days.
• The #1 piece of advice Jason Hartin would give his past self (and you!).

About The Freedom Framework Show:
We dive deep with entrepreneurs who have successfully escaped the corporate grind and built thriving businesses on their own terms. Hosted by Sam Silverman, we uncover strategies, mindsets, and insights to help you accelerate your journey to freedom.