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| Jordan (Doc G) Grumet: Former Doc Shares How to Live a Regret-Free Life | 10 Dec 2024 | 00:56:26 | |
It took Carl 89 episodes but he finally found a former doctor who has created an amazing second act. Not just any doctor, "Doc G" has a super popular podcast (Earn & Invest) and is a best-selling author. His story is a dramatic one. After 15 years of being an internal medicine doc he found himself totally burnt out and had some sort of breakdown. He found his passion and voice in becoming a podcast star, talking about investing and giving people life advice on how to find true happiness and purpose. He shares some of the best (un)retirement advice we've ever learned on the show gleaned from his new book "The Purpose Code". Great episode to end 2024! • More about Jordan (Doc G) Grumet: • Sponsored by Capital Advantage: • Sponsored by How to Retire and Not Die: | |||
| Steve Hoffman: Food Writer and Author of French Countryside Experience! | 12 Nov 2024 | 00:55:59 | |
How does a Tax Preparer from Minnesota end up moving his family to a little village in the French Countryside end up becoming an award-winning food writer and publishing his memoir about the experience with a big-time book publisher? Today's guest Steve Hoffman's story is so unlikely. Back in 2012, Steve dreamed of living in France with images of swimming in the ocean on the coast and then sipping with a wonderful glass of Rosé. The reality was that he brought his wife and two children to a hard-working, hot and dusty winemaking village. No one spoke English. To say the beginning of this adventure was rocky is a understatement. Once Steve and his family stepped back and let their French experience evolve on its own, it was transformative. It's all shared in his memoir, "A Season for That, Lost and Found in the Other Southern France". Steve still lives two lives. For 6 months a year, he runs his self-stated "boring" job of tax preparation that pays well and the other half of the year is devoted to his creative life, winning a James Beard M.F.K. Fisher Distinguished Writing Award. • More about Steve Hoffman: https://www.sjrhoffman.com/ • Steve's book "A Season for That": http://tiny.cc/z37uzz • Episode Content: • Sponsored by How to Retire and Not Die: • Sponsored by Capital Advantage: • I Used to be Somebody World Tour: • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: | |||
| Sky Bergman: Professor Turns Filmmaker | 05 Mar 2024 | 01:00:05 | |
Sky Bergman has a zest for life and wants to share it with you. Her positivity is infectious. An accomplished and award-winning photographer and professor, it is no wonder her university students love her! She's also on a passon mission to capture the beauty of life and wisdom of older people as they tell their stories. Sky released her debut documentary, Lives Well Lived to sold-out live audiences and has two more films in the works. There's no stopping this woman's positive energy! Sky started pursuing her second act in her 50's as a filmmaker. She hit it big with her very first movie, now airing on PBS and all the other streaming services. Make sure you listen in for how she financed her documentary. Sky finds solutions in inventive and creative ways, to be sure. • More about Sky Bergman: • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Sky-Bergman-Interview-Professor-Turns-Filmmaker • Sponsored by How to Retire and Not Die • Sponsored by Capital Advantage: • (Un)Retirement Travel with the Pro, Allan Wright: Zephyr Adventures: https://www.zephyradventures.com • I Used to be Somebody World Tours: Tuscany, Portugal, Arizona Pickleball Adventure: • Subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody Newsletter: | |||
| Adam Bryant: NYT "Corner Office" Columnist moves to his own C-Suite | 13 Feb 2024 | 00:49:48 | |
This month we have a very thought provoking conversation with award-winning journalist Adam Bryant. He worked for 30 years as a journalist including 18 years as a reporter, editor and columnist at the New York Times. He's probably most famous for his column at the NYT called, "Corner Office" where he interviewed 500+ CEOs. What he learned during these interviews is fascinating and his insights can help everyone in creating their second act. Adam also shares his personal experience about what it was like to give up his dream job at the NYT to start his own C-Suite position. And this month we share the debut segment of "Pickleball Chronicles with Traver". • More about Adam Bryant: https://adambryantbooks.com/about-adam/ • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Adam-Bryant-Interview-NYT-Corner-Office-Columnist-moves-to-his-own-C-Suite • Sponsored by Capital Advantage: https://capitaladvantage.com/promotion/retirement-planning-guide/ • Sponsored by How to Retire and Not Die: https://garysirak.com/how-to-retire-and-not-die/ • I Used to be Somebody World Tour Tuscany + Portugal: https://pickleballmediahq.com/tour/portugal • Subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody Newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe | |||
| Patty Forehand: Elementary School Teacher becomes Stand-Up Comedian | 09 Jan 2024 | 00:56:45 | |
We start 2024 with a lot of laughs. You're going to love Patty Forehand who was an elementary school teacher for 32 years and now is a successful stand-up comedian who talks about marriage, sex, and growing older. And she is FUNNY! Who doesn't like a 61- year old grandmother who can tell a good dirty joke? Tune in to hear about her chance to work with Michelle Pfeiffer and find out about her weirdest gig ever. Lots of laughs with a woman who has a heart of gold. • More about Patty Forehand: https://www.backstage.com/u/patricia-forehand-1 • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Patty-Forehand-Interview-Elementary-School-Teacher-becomes-Stand-Up-Comedian • Sponsored by How to Retire and Don't Die: • Sponsored by Capital Advantage: • I Used to be Somebody World Tour -- First Stop Tuscany: https://pickleballmediahq.com/tour • Subscribe to our Newsletter: | |||
| Dewey Forward: Night Club Owner Pivots to Popcorn Shop | 12 Dec 2023 | 00:45:28 | |
We're ending 2023 on a very high note with Dewey Forward. He was a highly regarded concert promoter and nightclub owner that organized over 4,000 concerts. He's worked with with groups like Pearl Jam, REM, Donovan, Bon Jovi and countless others. Dewey started and owned Peabody's DownUnder in Cleveland where he created the precursor to the House of Blues concept. After living the crazy music and restaurant business for over 40 years, he now owns and operates the iconic Chagrin Falls Popcorn Shop. He's a great storyteller and just funny as hell. What a great way to wrap up year! • More about Dewey Forward and the Chagrin Falls Popcorn Shop: https://www.chagrinfallspopcorn.com/about • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Dewey-Forward-Interview-Night-Club-Owner-Pivots-to-Popcorn-Shop • Sponsored by Capital Advantage: • Sponsored by How to Retire and Not Die: https://garysirak.com/how-to-retire-and-not-die • I Used to be Somebody World Tour -- First Stop Tuscany: • Subscribe to our Newsletter: | |||
| Bob Wolfe: The Pinot Guy now Pickleball Guy | 14 Nov 2023 | 00:55:15 | |
Carl gets his Sideways fix in with his interview with Bob Wolfe. In the movie, actor Paul Giamatti plays a serious Pinot fanatic. In real life, Bob Wolfe is one of the foremost Pinot Noir experts. In fact, people simply refer to Bob simply as The Pinot Guy! There is something for everyone in this fun-filled interview, besides Pinot Noir talk. You'll learn what it's like to grow up in a tiny rural farming town, working on a nuclear submarine, and even what it's like to get a 4:30am call with Donald Trump way back in the day. Bob is totally forthcoming about finding himself at a crossroads in his life. He's figuring out how to step away from the day-to-day of his successful wine business, while also embarking on a completely new second act as a professional pickleball instructor traveling the world. You're going to love this pinot to pickleball story! • More about Bob Wolfe: • Episode Content: • Sponsored by How to Retire and Not Die: • Sponsored by Capital Advantage: • I Used to be Somebody World Tour -- First Stop Tuscany: https://pickleballmediahq.com/tour • Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe | |||
| Jed Smith: Creative Marketing Exec Thrives in Italy as Artist | 17 Oct 2023 | 01:00:34 | |
We've all been on vacation to some wonderful places in the world and said to ourselves, "I wonder if I could live here?" That is as far as most of us go. Jed Smith -- actually did it! He made the move to Italy in his mid-50's and has thrived there ever since. Jed transformed himself from marketing exec into an accomplished painter, photographer and writer. He loves his new-found Italian culture and lifestyle so much that now he helps others who are interested in moving to Italy. He has truly an inspirational story of a boy who grew up in the South with little confidence and now has taken on the world! • More about Jed Smith: https://italywise.com/contact • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Jed-Smith-Interview-Creative-Marketing-Exec-Thrives-in-Italy-as-Artist • Sponsored by Capital Advantage: https://capitaladvantage.com/promotion/retirement-planning-guide • Sponsored by Mike Ownbey COMPASS: https://www.mikeownbey.com • Sponsored by How to Retire and Not Die: https://garysirak.com/how-to-retire-and-not-die • I Used to be Somebody World Tour -- First Stop Tuscany: https://pickleballmediahq.com/tour • Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe | |||
| Dat Truong: High Tech Exec to Best Pho and "Grandma's Secret" | 12 Sep 2023 | 00:57:05 | |
This is one of the best interviews we've ever had. Talk about an unlikely story! Dat Truong grew up in Vietnam and at 5 years old escaped just days before the fall of Saigon. He had careers on Wall Street and Silicon Valley but it wasn't until he moved to Portland, OR that he found his way to a life that he feels truly fits who he is today. What is "Grandma's Secret"? You're going to need to listen to find out! • More about Dat Truong: • Lela's Bistro: https://www.lelasbistro.com • Episode Content: • Sponsored by How to Retire and Not Die: • Sponsored by Capital Advantage: • Sponsored by Mike Ownbey, COMPASS: https://www.mikeownbey.com • I Used to be Somebody World Tour -- First Stop Tuscany: https://pickleballmediahq.com/tour • Subscribe to our Newsletter: | |||
| Steve Israel: Eight Term US Congressman Now Cool Bookstore Owner | 15 Aug 2023 | 00:46:28 | |
It took 72 episodes, but Carl finally got a politician on the show. And he got a big time Congressman in Steve Israel. He was an eight-term congressman out of New York who is proud to have been a bi-partisan representative who brought both sides of the aisle together. Since leaving congress, Steve has been a political commentator on CNN, MSNBC and HBO and the author of two critically acclaimed political satires. In 2021, he became a first-time entrepreneur and launched a new dream job--as the owner of an independent bookstore, Theodore's Books in Oyster Bay, NY. Former Congressman Israel is very candid about his political life. He is devastated that his district in New York is currently represented by the infamous George Santos. And he sheds some light on the antics of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis while they both were in Congress together. Steve ran for office 8 times and won 8 times(!) and has managed to retain his great sense of humor. His slogan when leaving office was "unindicted and undefeated". • More about Steve Israel: https://government.cornell.edu/steve-israel • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Steve-Israel-Interview-Eight-Term-Us-Congressman-Now-Cool-Bookstore-Owner • Sponsored by Mike Ownbey, COMPASS: • Sponsored by How to Retire and Not Die: • Sponsored by Capital Advantage: • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: | |||
| Maxine Clark: Build-A-Bear Mega Founder Turns to Social Entrepreneurship | 11 Jul 2023 | 00:49:16 | |
We have a celebrity sighting this month on the show......Maxine Clark. She is one of the true innovators in the retail industry. At age 48 she became a first-time entrepreneur and founded Build-A-Bear Workshop. Within just a few years, she took her company public on the New York Stock Exchange. Most importantly, she's had a big impact on millions of children and adults from their Build-A-Bear experience. What makes her story even more amazing is what Maxine is doing now her 70's... • More about Maxine Clark: https://clarkfoxstl.com/team/maxine-clark • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Maxine-Clark-Interview-Build-A-Bear-Mega-Founder-Turns-to-Social-Entrepreneurship • Sponsored by Capital Advantage: https://capitaladvantage.com/podcast • Sponsored by Mike Ownbey, COMPASS: https://www.mikeownbey.com • Sponsored by How to Retire and Not Die: https://garysirak.com/how-to-retire-and-not-die • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: | |||
| Donna Apidone: Popular NPR Host Now Helps New Audience Find Purpose | 13 Jun 2023 | 00:50:31 | |
This is a super fun interview with popular NPR radio host and talented interviewer Donna Apidone. Her commitment to her work became a lifestyle, waking up at 1:30am and getting to the studio by 3am and hosting CapRadio's Morning Edition. But, 21 years of hosting the show in a 8 x 8 windowless studio and being consumed by the news led her to a world of meditation. And she is excited now for a new journey and helping others along the way to a calm and complete life. • More about Donna Apidone: https://www.donnaapidone.com • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Donna-Apidone-Interview-Popular-NPR-Host-Now-Helps-New-Audience-Find-Purpose • Sponsored by How to Retire and Not Die: https://garysirak.com/how-to-retire-and-not-die • Sponsored by Capital Advantage: https://capitaladvantage.com/podcast • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe | |||
| Suna Kneisley: "Kitty Hotel" Second Act Success Story! | 08 Oct 2024 | 00:46:58 | |
We've gone CAT crazy this month on the podcast. They say cats have 9 lives. Our guest Suna Kneisley is probably on life #5. Her story starts in Korea where she was born. She was raised in a small town in the Midwest where she was the only Asian kid in town. At 12 years old, she helped run her family's 24-hour donut shop. In her 20's, Suna lands in Silicon Valley as a marketing exec at Intuit and Oracle. Eventually, she launched her own real estate investment company. And this is when things get even more interesting. She sees an opportunity and pounces on the Cat business, running a non-profit and buying a successful boutique Cat Hotel as a third, maybe 4th act. It's a super fun story full of lots of twist and turns. Suna is full of optimism and has some great (un)retirement advice for you! • More about Suna Kneisley: • Pat's Boarding House for Cats: https://patsplaceforcats.com • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Suna-Kneisley-Interview-Kitty-Hotel-Second-Act-Success-Story • Sponsored by Capital Advantage: • Sponsored by How to Retire and Not Die: • I Used to be Somebody World Tour: • Subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody" newsletter: | |||
| Steve Segner: Pet Biz Exec Reinvents Himself, Builds Luxury Hotel | 16 May 2023 | 00:55:01 | |
Who moves to Sedona, AZ in. their 50's and without any experience in the hospitality business, builds a luxury hotel? Steve Segner did! The same guy at 21 years old buys his first pet store while he has another day job. And then ends up becoming a pet biz mogul, by starting a line of regional pet stores and creating and selling one of the first all-natural healthy pet food lines. Whether it's the pet industry or building the El Portal, a top end adobe style hotel -- Steve is the poster child for our (Un)Retirement good life! • More about Steve Segner: https://elportalsedona.com/the-story-of-el-portal-sedona-hotel-by-steve-segner • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Steve-Segner-Interview-Pet-Biz-Exec-Reinvents-Himself-Builds-Luxury-Hotel • Sponsored by Mike Ownbey, Compass Real Estate: https://www.mikeownbey.com • Sponsored by How to Retire and Not Die: https://garysirak.com/how-to-retire-and-not-die • Sponsored by Capital Advantage: https://capitaladvantage.com/podcast • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: | |||
| Brian Smith: Founder of UGG | 11 Apr 2023 | 01:03:52 | |
What a fun interview with the founder of UGG boots! At 29, Brian Smith left the accounting world and Australia and headed to the beaches in Malibu to surf and look for the next big thing. Ever heard of UGG sheepskin boots? He first targeted surfers and surf shops. You need to hear about the super-crazy ups and downs Brian faced into building a new cultural movement and a brand that is today a billion dollar operation. • More about Brian Smith: https://briansmithspeaker.com/about-brian-smith • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Brian-Smith-Interview-Founder-of-UGG • Sponsored by Capital Advantage: https://capitaladvantage.com/podcast • Sponsored by How to Retire and Not Die: https://garysirak.com/how-to-retire-and-not-die • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe | |||
| Doug Villhard: Big Time Entrepreneur Pays It Forward | 14 Mar 2023 | 00:57:16 | |
Carl plays therapist in the tiki bar with guest Doug Villhard, as Doug talks about his mom who was disappointed if he got an A- on a report card. We think it all turned out OK, since Doug and his business partner recently cashed in on the sale of their software platform company for $30 million. Doug's story is an amazing one, which includes the fun fact that Doug and his wife actually started a high school. Who does that? He has found a new passion in his (un)retirement life by teaching 400 MBA students each year on how to create and innovate to make their budding entrepreneurial dreams come true. • More about Doug Villhard: https://dougvillhard.com/about | |||
| Ted Bahr: Drone King turns into 60's Rock Art Gallery Owner | 14 Feb 2023 | 00:48:09 | |
This week's interview is a super fun one! There is something in this episode for everyone. What do the Grateful Dead, high tech 1980's, the advent of drones and psychedelic artwork have in common? Ted Bahr! You'll learn what it was like to be in the middle of the crazy, high tech world of magazine publishing at its explosion in the 1980's. Plus, Ted's journey from a prestigious media executive with a wife, 3 kids and a big mortgage who went for broke to become an entrepreneur for the first time in his 40's. At the height of the recession, Ted put all his chips on the table again with one of the first trade shows all about world of commercial drones. Today, Ted is living his childhood dream with the coolest second act in the world---as a gallery owner, collector and exhibitor of rare 60's rock vintage posters and artwork. • More about Ted Bahr and Bahr Gallery: https://www.bahrgallery.com • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Ted-Bahr-Interview-Drone-King-turns-into-60s-Rock-Art-Gallery-Owner • Sponsored by Capital Advantage: https://capitaladvantage.com/podcast • Sponsored by How to Retire and Not Die: https://garysirak.com/how-to-retire-and-not-die • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: | |||
| Denise "Larana" Cerreta: James Beard Award for Humanitarian of the Year | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:38:59 | |
Carl is a bit out of his all-business comfort zone when he interviews Denise "Larana" Cerreta, who has embarked on amazing spiritual journey and had successful businesses along the way. It all starts when Larana closed her acupuncture practice to open One World Everyone Eats Cafe. Her vision became one of the first community cafes in the world run 100% on donations-- you pay what you wish. The cafe was a huge success and Larana then founded the non-profit One World Everybody Eats foundation. The culmination was receiving a prestigious James Beard Foundation for Humanitarian of the Year in 2017. Denise also spent a year following the Dead and Company (formerly the Grateful Dead) and then wrote a book about her experience. Now she's entrepreneur again--listen to hear more! • More about Denise "Larana" Cerreta: https://www.jamesbeard.org/blog/2017-james-beard-foundation-humanitarian-of-the-year-denise-cerreta • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Denise-Larana-Cerreta-Interview-James-Beard-Award-for-Humanitarian-of-the-Year • Sponsored by Capital Advantage: https://capitaladvantage.com/podcast • Sponsored by How to Retire and Not Die: https://garysirak.com/how-to-retire-and-not-die • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: | |||
| Drew Evans: Creates his own (Un)Retirement -- The Pickleball Librarian | 13 Dec 2022 | 00:53:10 | |
Carl interviews Drew Evans who has created the most out-of-the-box second/third acts ever. His story is an interesting one---his dad served in Vietnam and Drew spent his early years growing up in Malaysia. The family eventually lived all over the the world on U.S. Army bases. He grew up always wanting to help others. Drew became a law school graduate who hated being a lawyer. Instead, he followed his passions and became a distinguished law school librarian. (He also happens to be a black belt in martial arts and runs a studio.) Now, Drew has combined his passions (again!) as a librarian and avid pickleballer by becoming a popular social media influencer: The "Pickleball Librarian." • More about Drew Evans, Pickleball Librarian: • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Drew-Evans-Interview-Creates-his-own-UnRetirement-The-Pickleball-Librarian • Sponsored by The Monkey Creative: • Sponsored by Capital Advantage: https://capitaladvantage.com/podcast • Sponsored by How to Retire and Not Die: https://garysirak.com/how-to-retire-and-not-die • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: | |||
| Neil "The Media Giant" Haley: Pro Wrestler Turns into Media Giant | 15 Nov 2022 | 00:35:27 | |
This month's guest was made fun of because he was sooo tall. In 9th grade, Neil Haley was 6'4" and towered over his classmates. He took a lot of teasing and bullying because of it. He says, "When I grew up in the '80's, kids weren't so tolerant of anyone different or odd in anyway". Neil ended up 6'10" and in his 20's became a profession wrestler. Today he's almost 50 years old, has totally embraced his tallness. He's the CEO of "The Media Giant," a marketing agency. He's also one of the most successful podcasters with the "Neil Haley Show", broadcast around the world and syndicated on 150+ radio stations. Neil has had to pivot many times in his life and has helpful advice about taking on new challenges. He's fearless and confident and proud to be giant! • More about: Neil "The Media Giant" Halley: • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Neil-Haley-Interview-Pro-Wrestler-turns-to-The-Media-Giant • Sponsor, How to Retire and Not Die: https://garysirak.com/how-to-retire-and-not-die • Sponsor, The Monkey Creative: • Sponsor, Capital Advantage: https://capitaladvantage.com/podcast • Subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody" newsletter: | |||
| Richard Eisenberg: Journalist Money Magazine, People, Yahoo and PBS's Next Avenue on (Un)Retirement | 25 Oct 2022 | 00:52:00 | |
Carl had the opportunity to meet one of the legends in the personal finance world and a founding father of the (un)Retirement Movement -- Richard Eisenberg. He has spent 40+ years as reporter, editor, writer, producer and popular podcast host for iconic media brands such as Money Magazine, People, Good Housekeeping, Yahoo and MoneyWatch. But what is probably one of the more interesting things we learn about is his advice for others, who are looking to retire now or just recently (un)retired, just like he did just did 9 months ago. A sudden blank calendar can be very scary.......or an exciting opportunity. • More about Richard Eisenberg: • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Richard-Eisenberg-Interview-Journalist-Money-Magazine-People-Yahoo-and-PBSs-Next-Avenue-on-unRetirement • Sponsor Capital Advantage: • Sponsor How to Retire and Not Die: https://garysirak.com/how-to-retire-and-not-die • Sponsor The Monkey Creative: • Subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody" Newsletter: | |||
| Pickleball Bonus Episode | 11 Oct 2022 | 00:44:08 | |
Carl (also now a co-author) celebrates the debut of PICKLEBALL FOR DUMMIES, now Amazon's #1 best-selling pickleball book. Super fun lead-in with three past guests: comedian Greg Schwem, pickleball aficionado Bob Franceschelli and pickleball author Mike Branon. They muse about their first pickleball experience and their obsession with today's fastest growing sport in America. Mo Nard (Co-Author) chimes in, totally stoked after stepping off her live television interview on the pickleball court. Chuck Menke of USA Pickleball rounds out the episode with a perspective on the sport's popularity and what the future looks like! We'll return to our normal I Used to be Somebody programming in just two weeks (October 25th).
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| Dr. Dan Rudd: Psychotherapist, Ironman and Wedding Officiant | 13 Sep 2022 | 00:56:07 | |
A lot of first take place during big episode #60! Carl interviews his first psychotherapist (and of course tries to get a free therapy session), first Ironman competitor and first wedding officiant. And the crazy thing is that just one man, Dan Rudd has accomplished all these things and more! How does a chubby kid growing up end up competing in 200 triathlons and 8 Ironman competition? Dan will tell you he is not the fastest or strongest, but he has great endurance. Which is a great metaphor for life! Dan loves his second act. He's officiated 35 weddings and 9 celebrations of life. He's truly making a difference in people's lives, throughout his career and now in (un)retirement. • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Dan-Rudd-Interview-Psychotherapist-Ironman-and-Wedding-Officiant • Sponsor: The Monkey Creative: https://themonkeycreative.com/pickleball-podcast/ • Sponsor: Capital Advantage: https://capitaladvantage.com/podcast/ • Sponsor: How to Retire and Not Die book: https://garysirak.com/how-to-retire-and-not-die/ • Subscriber to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe | |||
| Joe Saul-Sehy: "Stacking Benjamins" in his Mom's Basement! | 05 Sep 2024 | 01:02:20 | |
Carl interviews "Stacking Benjamins" host Joe Saul-Sehy. Joe is a former financial advisor and has represented American Express and Ameriprise in media. He left his financial advisor career at age 40 and reinvented himself into what he truly wanted to do. He was the "Money Man" on WXYZ-TV in Detroit and has appeared in countless newspapers and magazines, including the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Sun-Times, Detroit News and more. And now, his award-winning podcast is one of the most listened to in the personal finance sphere. Plus, he's funny as hell! (Full disclosure: Carl is a total fanboy of the show.) Joe's show Stacking Benjamins has the same tone as the former NPR show "The Car Guys". With Car Guys, you didn't need to be a car person to love listening to the show. Same can be said about Joe's show. You don't need to be financial investment aficionado to love listening. Joe and his cast of characters make it entertaining to listen to a subject matter that is generally perceived as dull to the general public. "Stackers" (reference to the listeners of the show) are anything but bored listening to him and his sidekick Josh Bannerman (AKA OG), Doc G, Paula Pant and of course Mom's Neighbor Doug. Oh, the running gag is that the show is produced in Joe's Moms basement. Joe is a perfect example of an (un)retirement success story. As a young man he was personally a financial disaster. Ironically, he became a very successful financial adviser. But at 40 he realized he liked his job but didn't love it. He sold his business. And 18 years later he's become a financial media star. Helping hundreds of thousand listeners stacking benjamins one at a time! • More about Joe Saul-Sehy: • Joe's Book STACKED: • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Joe-Saul-Sehy-Interview-Stacking-Benjamins-in-his-Moms-Basement • Sponsored by How to Retire and Not Die: • Sponsored by Capital Advantage: • I Used to be Somebody World Tour: • Subscribe to "I Used to be Somebody" newsletter: | |||
| Teri Fahrendorf: Pioneer Brewmaster and Founder Pink Boots Society | 09 Aug 2022 | 00:41:55 | |
What do pink boots have to do with being a professional craft beer brewmaster? I guess you'll need to listen and find out in this episode. Teri Fahrendorf was headed on the fast track in high tech Silicon Valley in the '80's. But she quickly learned that the cubicle life wasn't for her and she created a second act as one of the first female brewmasters in the emerging craft beer industry. Her amazing journey takes a lot of twist and turns but leads her to accomplishing great things within her industry and founding an organization to assist, inspire and encourage women brewmasters all over the country. • More about Teri Fahrendorf: • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Teri-Fahrendorf-Interview-From-Suits-to-Suds • Capital Advantage: https://capitaladvantage.com/podcast • Sponsor: How to Retire and Not Die: https://garysirak.com/how-to-retire-and-not-die • Subscriber to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: | |||
| Carl's Comedy Special | 26 Jul 2022 | 00:48:47 | |
It's summer bonus time in the Landau tiki bar! Yes, in one episode you get to listen to all the goofy "openers" of the podcast episodes--short funny phone conversations for another laugh. At the end is a special treat -- Carl's first stand-up show, 12 minutes of comedy gold! • Website: https://pickleballmediahq.com • Sponsor: Pickleball for Dummies book: https://pickleballmediahq.com/book • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe | |||
| Audrey Hitchcock Finds Her Passion Making Buffalo Mozzarella | 12 Jul 2022 | 00:49:07 | |
Who starts a second act raising water buffalo and making cheese? That's what Audrey and her husband Craig Ramini did. In 2009, Craig went on Craigslist and bought 5 water buffalo. With no qualifications or experience, very little money and a big dream-- that's exactly what this couple did! They became one of the first mozzarella di bufala makers in the U.S. Audrey's path is a love story to her late husband, to her water buffalo, and to finding her life's purpose. • More about Audrey Hitchcock and Ramini Mozzarella: • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Audrey-Hitchcock-Interview-Finds-Her-Passion-Making-Buffalo-Mozzarella • Sponsor: Capital Advantage https://capitaladvantage.com/podcast • Sponsor: How to Retire and Not Die https://garysirak.com/how-to-retire-and-not-die | |||
| Dr. Robert Vogel: Beloved College Professor Finds New Stage | 14 Jun 2022 | 00:49:18 | |
Have you ever reconnected with someone after 45 years? Carl does, when he had the opportunity to talk with his favorite professor, Dr. Bob Vogel from Miami University (Ohio). Bob has had a truly remarkable life teaching communications for 40+ years and then in post-retirement (and in his 70's), he followed his childhood dreams of becoming a professional musician and entertainer. He's now on a national concert tour with comedian/historian Lenny Dave. Carl also announces the super secret-project he and 3 accomplices have been working on the past six month. Tune in to hear the BIG announcement.
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| "Sudden" Sam McDowell: All-Star Player with Hall of Fame Second Act | 10 May 2022 | 00:57:00 | |
What a thrill this week for Carl to meet one of his childhood heroes, "Sudden" Sam McDowell, star of his beloved 1960's Cleveland Indians. Sam was a five time all-star pitcher who was deemed to be the next Sandy Koufax. He was a young superstar under great pressure, however. Sam tells us his career was fueled by alcohol and addiction. You don't need to be a sports fan to be inspired by Sam's amazing second act. After he was "thrown out of baseball", Sam's life hit rock bottom. He lost everything -- his family, his job, his will to go on. But Sam recovered and turned it all around in a big way. He became the very first sports psychologist and counselor for professional sports teams. His programs continue to help hundreds of players and their families deal with the same addictions he suffered. Fun fact: The popular TV Show "Cheers" based their Sam Malone character on Sam. • Sam's new book, The Saga of Sudden Sam: https://tinyurl.com/45nbruc6 • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Sam-McDowell-Interview-All-Star-Player-with-Hall-of-Fame-Second-Act • Sponsored by Capital Advantage: https://capitaladvantage.com/podcast • Sponsored by How to Retire and Not Die: https://garysirak.com/how-to-retire-and-not-die • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: | |||
| Corky Logue: Pawn Shop King turns into Pickleball Pied Piper | 05 Apr 2022 | 00:44:05 | |
Carl has a great time interviewing a true character in the (Un)Retirement world -- Corky Logue. He's a serial entrepreneur who has owned 40+ companies and counting at age 74. A big success came at 47, when he went public with his chain of EZ Pawn stores, leaving the company a few years later with about $30 million in stock. Corky follows the beats to a different drum, needing only 3 hours a night to sleep. And his latest obsession is pickleball. In just the past few years he's built 2 personal pickleball courts in his backyard outside of Austin and one at his ranch. He schedules 45 people a week to play at his courts or what he playfully calls his "Hatley Hospice", (the name of the street where he lives and the courts are located.) He also hosts an amazing happy hour every weekend for his players and their friends and family. We warned you, he's a character. • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Pawn-Shop-King-Turns-Into-Pickleball-Pied-Piper • Sponsored this Month by Capital Advantage: https://capitaladvantage.com/podcast • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: | |||
| Mike Murphy: Political Hack turns Media Pundit | 08 Mar 2022 | 00:54:00 | |
Carl interviews his first "Political Hack" this month. He chats it up the one and only Mike Murphy who turns out to be one of our all-time funniest and entertaining guests. He had a big time as a Republican political consultant for some of the biggest names -- John McCain, Bob Dole, and even the Governator -- Arnold Schwarzenegger. It's hard to take sides when you listen to Mike, (despite your political view) because he's so damn funny, wicked smart, and not mean spirited. He pokes fun at everyone! Mike Murphy is now the co-host of the very popular "Hacks on Tap" podcast where he's the conservative voice to balance out former White House Obama staffers David Axelrod and Robert Gibbs. They were foes in politics and are good friends in life. They pull back the curtain on what's really happening on the political scene. It's incredibly entertaining. Murphy has gone from political consultant to media darling and most recently has become a writer and producer in the entertainment biz. • More about Mike Murphy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Murphy_(political_consultant) • More about Hacks on Tap: https://www.hacksontap.com/episodes • Episode Content: • Sponsored this Month by Capital Advantage: https://capitaladvantage.com/podcast • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: | |||
| Renel Brooks-Moon: Former Radio Personality Breaks Barriers as Baseball Announcer | 08 Feb 2022 | 00:43:58 | |
Warning: Carl turns into super-fanboy this week when he gets a chance to talk with Renel Brooks-Moon. She has broken barriers as a baseball announcer whose accomplishments are enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Even if you're not a huge baseball fan like Carl, you will be inspired by the incredible second act story of how a young woman of color breaks into the world of radio in the '80's, co-hosts the highly popular "morning zoo" show and then became the beloved public address announcer of the San Francisco Giants. Twenty-two years later and 3 World Championships later Renel is still inspiring girls and young woman around the world. Plus one oldish Jewish host. • More about Renel Brooks-Moon: • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Renel-Brooks-Moon-Interview-Former-Radio-Personality-Breaks-Barriers-as-Baseball-Announcer • Sponsored by Capital Advantage: • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: | |||
| Greg Schwem: Funniest Pickleball Player in the World | 11 Jan 2022 | 00:45:20 | |
Carl is in "pickleball" heaven this week since he got to interview the very funny Greg Schwem. Not only is Greg a talented comedian but also happens to be a kick-ass pickleball player! Greg talks about the amazing third act (or is it fourth?) he created for himself, as the producer/director/writer/star of the TV show "A Comedian Crashes Your Pad". Greg also shares some great advice for anyone looking to reinvent themselves in the second half of their life. And as a bonus, Carl admits he has own fledgling comedy career. • More about Greg Schwem: https://www.gregschwem.com • More about A Comedian Crashes Your Pad: • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/greg-schwem-interview-stand-up-comedian-finds-his-third-act • Sponsored by Capital Advantage: • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: | |||
| Carl Landau: Celebrating Episode #50 -- Our Host Reveals it ALL! | 14 Dec 2021 | 00:42:21 | |
Do you like surprises? Our host Carl Landau is surprised by Diana Landau aka wife/content wrangler/blogger when she interviews HIM for a change. Yes, for one special episode the mic gets turned around and Carl is on the hot seat answering questions about his life and weird journey from challenged student (before anyone knew that dyslexia was a thing) to successful entrepreneur and publisher to third act podcaster and mediocre pickleball player. You'll find this lively conversation entertaining, while Diana is enjoying her day in the host chair and grilling her guest. (Well, maybe just little.) At the conclusion they reveal a surprise about the future of the I Used to be Somebody show. • More about Carl Landau: https://pickleballmediahq.com/team • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/carl-landau-interview-celebrating-episode-50 • Sponsored by Capital Advantage: https://capitaladvantage.com/podcast • Sponsored by LoveMyHeartStudy.com: https://lowercholesterol.study/?utm_source=pickleball&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=lovemyheartstudy • Subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody" Newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe | |||
| Meet the (Un)Retirement Experts -- Paul Long, Gary Sirak and Dr. Ron Kaiser | 27 Aug 2024 | 01:15:48 | |
THREE for the price of one! What a deal. Yes, we're shaking things up in this episode with a little different format. Instead of just one guest who's had a really interesting second act, we're talking to 3 great minds in the (un)retirement world. With a little twist is that they are from three different age perspectives. Meet Paul Long a former TV newscaster, weatherman, film content creator who just created a movement "New Way Forward" (1:58). Gary Sirak is an author, speaker and financial advisor best known for writing How to Retire and Not Die (30.12) And Dr. Ron Kaiser a psychologist, coach, keynote and TEDx speaker, podcast host and author of REJUVENAGING. (51:04) • More about Paul Long: https://www.newwayfwd.com/story/ • More about Gary Sirak: https://garysirak.com/about-gary/ • More about Dr. Ron Kaiser: • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Meet-the-Unretirement-Experts-Interview-Paul-Long-Gary-Sirak-and-Dr-Ron-Kaiser • I Used to be Somebody World Tour: • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody Newsletter: | |||
| Mark Linsz: Top Bank of America Exec now a Second Act Guru | 07 Dec 2021 | 00:47:42 | |
Do you remember the 2007-2009 financial meltdown? What a scary time in all our lives. But just imagine being at the center of it all, as CFO of Risk Management and Treasurer of Bank of America? This week's guest, Mark Linsz, knows well. • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/mark-linsz-top-bank-of-america-exec-now-a-second-act-guru • Sponsored by LoveMyHeartStudy: https://lowercholesterol.study/?utm_source=pickleball&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=lovemyheartstudy • Sponsored by Capital Advantage: https://capitaladvantage.com/podcast • Subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody" Newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe | |||
| Ryan Frederick: Right Place for the Second Half of Your Life | 30 Nov 2021 | 00:45:04 | |
Not the typical Princeton and Stanford MBA graduate, Ryan Frederick wanted to live in a senior community. His goal was and (still is) to understand how seniors live and find ways to make their environments better. Ryan was in his early 20's when he lived in an Atlanta senior housing development, fascinated about the concept of healthy aging and longevity. He is author of the new book, of "Right Place, Right Time" and is one of the world's experts on helping people figure out where and how they want to live their second half of life. • Learn more about Ryan Frederick and his book, Right Place, Right Time • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/ryan-frederick-finding-the-right-place-the-right-time • Sponsored by Capital Advantage • Sponsored by LoveMyHeartStudy.com | |||
| Robin Pajaro: Former Chef Gets Her Groove Back! | 16 Nov 2021 | 00:48:47 | |
Anyone who launches a new business called "Coco's Cocktail Caravan" must be interesting. This week's guest is Robin Pajaro, who has had one of the most adventurous journeys we've heard. At 20, she took a trip to Africa and ends up not coming home for 3 years. She then sailed the seas as a chef on private yachts. She also attended culinary school and spent 25 years in the hospitality industry. Years after working super-hard to establish a name for herself in the Ritz Carlton empire plus a few other gigs, a very unusual offer draws her back into the business and leads her to her passion again--and to a super fun second act. (Or is it 3rd? or 4th?) Either way, Robin's story is a wild ride that you'll love! • More about Robin Pajaro: https://www.themobilecoco.com/about • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/robin-pajaro-interview-former-chef-gets-her-groove-back • This Week's Sponsor LoveMyHeartStudy • This Week's Sponsor Capital Advantage: https://capitaladvantage.com/podcast/ • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe | |||
| Steven Petrow: Stupid Things I Won't Do When I Get Old | 09 Nov 2021 | 00:38:59 | |
We had a true celebrity sighting this week on the show. Carl has a great time learning and laughing with Steven Petrow, the award-winning journalist, advice columnist, and book author. Steven is also well known for his appearances on NPR, TED talk fame and Washington Post and New York Times essays on all sorts of subjects, including aging, health and social civility. In this episode, he shares insights with us about his latest book, "Stupid Things I Won't Do When I Get Older". He talks about watching his parents grow older and other difficult subjects in an incredibly personal, honest way---and he does it with humor and grace. Just sit back, listen and enjoy! • More about Steven Petrow: https://stevenpetrow.com • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/steven-petrow-interview-how-to-age-with-grace-wisdom-humor-and-hope • This Week's Sponsor Capital Advantage: https://capitaladvantage.com/podcast • This Week's Sponsor LoveMyHeartStudy.com: https://lowercholesterol.study/?utm_source=pickleball&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=lovemyheartstudy • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe | |||
| Mark Shaiken: Discovering his Wonderful "Afterlife" Beyond 41 Years of Law | 02 Nov 2021 | 00:40:02 | |
Mark Shaiken talks with Carl about what comes next after a big career as a successful attorney. The questions started in his 50's-- "Well, what else can I do?" The answers were not so easy for him then. "It's sort of a loaded question," says Mark. "The truth is there are lots of things we can do." Carl agreed that sometimes it's easy to get stuck in something when you're pretty good at it. Decades can fly by. At the 32:23 time mark you can listen to Carl's short update interview, hear from Mark about his wonderful "afterlife" and learn about his first fiction book, a legal thriller, called Fresh Start. The original interview aired one year ago. • Learn more about Mark Shaiken visit: https://www.markshaikenphoto.com/books • Episode Content: • Sponsored this week by LoveMyHeartStudy.com: | |||
| Scott Miller: "Roger That" -- Pilot, Professor, Broadcaster and Tiki Aficionado! | 26 Oct 2021 | 00:35:06 | |
Who would imagine that they would land their dream job in their mid-fifties? That is exactly what happened when Scott Miller, who even as a boy wanted to fly, finally became a pilot for a major commercial airline. This is a really interesting episode where Scott and Carl talk about facing their fears head on. And Carl is thrilled when he finally gets to talk Tiki with Scott, who has his own "bamboo rendezvous" in his home and is also part owner of the Jungle Bird tiki bar. Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/scott-miller-interview-roger-that-push-past-your-fears Sponsored this week by LoveMyHeartStudy.com: Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: | |||
| Dan Kennedy: Biz Publisher Creates Zen Life! | 19 Oct 2021 | 00:40:02 | |
Super interesting episode this week with Carl's guest, Dan Kennedy. This is a first-- a guest who lived in a monastery with no talking and contact with the outside world in his youth. That experience had an amazingly positive effect on Dan Kennedy's life and Second Act. He had a big time career as a biz publisher mentoring hundreds of business people along the way and now is teaching MBA students. He even makes inroads in attempting to teach the Zen philosophy to our curmudgeon host.
• More about Dan Kennedy: https://gsm.ucdavis.edu/profile/daniel-kennedy
• Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/dan-kennedy-interview-biz-publisher-creates-zen-life
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| Bob Franceschelli: Big Time Beer Exec Turns into Pickleball Fanatic | 12 Oct 2021 | 00:43:08 | |
Carl is in seventh heaven having a chance to talk to the one and only Bob Franceschelli who had a big time career at Anheuser Busch and is now "a big muckety muck" in the world of Pickleball. They get to talk about the early days of the craft beer industry and the mindful planning required in developing a new passion in life. A whole potpourri of topics are covered, including their fondness of the Midwest, making homemade maple syrup, RVing, bad batches of homebrew and their mutual love of PICKLEBALL. • More about Bob Franceschelli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertfranceschelli • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Bob-Franceschelli-Interview-Big-Time-Beer-Exec-and-now-Pickleball-Fanatic • Sponsored this week by LoveMyHeartStudy.com: https://lowercholesterol.study/?utm_source=pickleball&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=lovemyheartstudy • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody Newsletter: | |||
| Paul Ollinger: Former Facebook Exec Turns to Comedy | 05 Oct 2021 | 00:50:48 | |
Great interview this week with the hilarious and successful comedian, Paul Ollinger---who was one of the early Facebook hires way back in 2008 and now he's host of the very popular Crazy Money podcast. But, it's way more than that. Paul's real passion has always been comedy. He shares his insights on forging on a new path when it's totally new and scary. Go for the butterflies. Nervousness means you really care about what you're doing! It's actually a good sign. Paul talks about his obsession with the relationship we all have with money, work, happiness and finding meaning. And as a bonus, Carl gives some amazing midlife dating advice (while his wife rolls her eyes). • More about Paul Ollinger and his podcast Crazy Money: https://paulollinger.com/about • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Paul-Ollinger-Interview-Former-Facebook-Exec-Turn-Comedian • Sponsored this week by: lovemyheartstudy.com or call (866) 955-1594 • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody Newsletter: | |||
| Andy Robin: Big Time High Tech Exec Living the Tapas Life | 28 Sep 2021 | 00:32:40 | |
Carl loves tapas, so he was all in for this week's conversation with Andy Robin, author of the new book, The Tapas Life. Apparently Carl is the first interviewer that really wanted to talk about grilled sardines--one of those little savory and delicious Spanish bites. It turns out that tapas are actually a metaphor for creating a new life plan for your second act of life, by exploring a wide variety of wonderful options out there and trying out new experiences. Andy has had an unconventional path, from his early years of growing up in the U.S. and Mexico, to dropping out of college and forming a computer biz with his dad, and then eventually becoming a big time exec in the high tech world of Silicon Valley. He's got so many wonderful tips and ideas to help you create your own rewarding second act of life in his new book, and he shares many of them in this episode. • More about Andy Robin and "The Tapas Life:" https://www.tapaslife.com • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/andy-robin-interview-savoring-life-to-the-fullest • This week's sponsor is: lovemyheartstudy.com • Subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody Newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe | |||
| Edward Hechter: High School Dropout Hits it Big Time as an Entrepreneur and in Pickleball | 13 Aug 2024 | 01:00:49 | |
Meet the remarkable Edward Hechter, a high school dropout full of surprises. Edward started his career in the high-tech world at 17 years old. He rose through the corporate ranks to executive level and ultimately played a key role in helping this company Website Pros go public. And retired. He missed the challenge of solving business problems but this time came back to the working world as first-time entrepreneur where he and his wife re-launched one of the first online party supply companies out of their garage. Starting with two orders a day, the company eventually grew into a $5 million dollar a year business. And he retired again. The next time he re-entered the biz world was a deep dive into the exploding sport of pickleball. He eventually served as CEO of Pickleball Central, the world's largest pickleball company. And Edward's story takes off from there! • More about Edward Hechter: • Episode Content: • Sponsored by Capital Advantage: • Sponsored by How to Retire and Not Die: • (Un)Retirement Travel with the Pro, Allan Wright from Zephyr Adventures: https://www.zephyradventures.com/ • I Used to be Somebody World Tours -- Tuscany, Portugal, Pickleball Adventure: https://pickleballmediahq.com/tour/ • Subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody" Newsletter: | |||
| Bob Tuschman: Former Food Network Exec Now Gets High Ratings as NYU Prof | 21 Sep 2021 | 00:50:48 | |
Carl talks with Bob Tuschman, former Food Network Senior Vice President and General Manager. To say Bob "worked his way up to the top" is an understatement! He started from a lowly production assistant to Diana Ross's personal assistant, to a "Good Morning America" producer and then to a top position at the Food Network. Bob played a major role in the early TV success of Guy Fieri, Giada, Ina Garten and Bobby Flay. Now happily teaching at NYU, Bob gives some great (Un)Retirement advice on how to create a successful plan for this next stage of life. • More About Bob Tuschman: • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Bob-Tuschman-Interview-Former-Food-Network-Exec-Now-Gets-Top-Ratings-at-NYU • Subscribe "I Used to be Somebody" newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe | |||
| Michael Clinton: Former President of Hearst Magazines -- Don't Retire...Rewire! | 14 Sep 2021 | 00:39:09 | |
This week Carl has a great conversation with the amazing Michael Clinton who had a big time career as an executive at two of the most iconic publishing houses in the world Hearst and Conde Nast. In his mid-forties he thought "he was the most boring person in the world" and started a portfolio of travel and adventures. Becoming a private pilot, writer, photographer, traveling to 124 countries, and completing a marathon in seven continents. It's all in his new book ROAR -- Into the Second Half of Your Life! • More about Michael Clinton: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Clinton • Michael's book ROAR: https://roarbymichaelclinton.com/ • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Michael-Clinton-Interview-Modern-Day-Renaissance-Man • Subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody" Newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe | |||
| Bonus: The Best of "Pickleball Life Lessons with Mo" | 10 Aug 2021 | 00:49:46 | |
The funniest and most entertaining part of our show is Carl's discussion each week with Mo Nard about how life relates to pickleball. The crazy thing is that people that don't know or care about Pickleball love this segment. Here's 10 short super fun segments:
• Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Pickleball-Life-Lessons-with-Mo • Sponsored by: lovemyheartstudy.com | |||
| Bonus: The Best of "Worst Jobs" | 13 Jul 2021 | 00:36:43 | |
What a super fun and entertaining episode! Every week Carl asked each guest a weird ice- breaker question, "What was your worst job?" It's one of our listeners' favorite parts of each episode because right away, the guest relaxes and gets real. Plus the worst jobs are crazy! • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/what-was-your-worst-job-ever • Sponsored by: lovemyheartstudy.com • Sponsored by The Monkey Creative: themonkeycreative.com • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: | |||