Reverse Mentoring: When the Young Teach the Experienced | Terry M. Iverson | #TGV683

Dec 25, 2025

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Hey everyone! Welcome back to The Guiding Voice (TGV). In this episode, we’re joined by Terry M. Iverson, a manufacturing leader, author, and keynote speaker with over 45 years of experience. We dive deep into why the traditional "college path" might not be for everyone and how skilled trades are leading the way to financial independence.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

Reverse Mentoring: Why the young should mentor their elders and how it bridges the tech gap.
Return on Education (ROE): Is that expensive degree actually worth it today?
The Skilled Trades Advantage: Why companies like GM are dropping degree requirements.
Success Secrets: Terry’s "universal" advice for anyone starting their career (Hint: it’s simpler than you think!).

This conversation is a must-watch for parents guiding their kids and young professionals looking for a high-impact, lucrative career path outside the traditional classroom.

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Chapters & Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro: Can passion lead to financial independence without a degree?
02:22 - Meet the Guest: Terry Iverson, Founder of "Champion Now!"
04:48 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Curiosity, Success, and... Aliens?
06:24 - Terry’s Guiding Voice & Success Mantra (Honesty & Integrity)
08:12 - Why young people shy away from mentorship
09:37 - What is Reverse Mentoring? How can the youth lead the elders
11:09 - The biggest mistake parents make about college vs. trades
12:29 - Financial independence without a degree: The stats will surprise you
13:30 - Why General Motors is dropping degree requirements
15:12 - ROE: Defining the "Return on Education" for today’s world
17:21 - What are "Apprenternships"? A new model for success
19:20 - Failing a child? Advice for parents who can’t fund college
21:21 - Rapid Fire Round 2: Overlooked skills & life advice
24:31 - Terry’s #1 Career Advice: Arrive early, leave late, be honest
26:00 - Fun Facts: Women in manufacturing & fortune 500 trends
27:48 - Closing Thoughts: The best is yet to come!