I Used to be Somebody

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! We put 25 of our "Worst Job" stories into this special bonus episode. It's a totally fun ride. • 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: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe

In Ireland the most important person is a seanchaí (story teller). Their stories keep the community together and thriving. Patrick Mulvaney is such a person. We were honored and a little nervous to serve Patrick a Mai Tai in the Landau Tiki bar this week. Why? Because he's an award-winning chef and owner of an incredible restaurant. Even though Patrick is very busy as a restaurateur he sees his role in the community as way more important. He is a leading force behind the Farm-to Fork movement that has swept the nation, his restaurant during the pandemic served 100,000+ meals to the community and he's also one of the key forces behind the "I Got Your Back Project" that deals directly with the mental health crisis in the restaurant business. This is an episode that you won't forget! • More about Patrick Mulvaney and Mulvaney B&L: https://mulvaneysbl.com/about • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Patrick-Mulvaney-Interview-It-Really-Is-A-Wonderful-Life • This week's Sponsor: lovemyheartstudy.com • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe

Do you know someone that has a 5th gear level energy for life? That's Susan Stewart! She shares her personal journey growing up queer in Palm Springs, CA. She was a golf prodigy as a child and ended up following that passion and becoming a golf pro. Which eventually led her to a corporate resort merchandising career and then---risking it all to step away from corporate life to open her own amazing and successful store. Susan truly cares about people and has become a community leader who brings everyone together! More about Susan Stewart and Strapping Store: https://www.strappingstore.com Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Susan-Stewart-Interview-Do-it-Dont-Wait-One-Life Subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody" Newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe

Carl meets and interviews one of his personal heroes this week in the Tiki bar! Jerry is a living legend in Sacramento and throughout the NBA after serving as head coach (not once but twice), General Manager and Broadcaster. His story is truly a remarkable one! He grew up in poverty in French Lick, Indiana (Jerry is life long friends with superstar Larry Bird) shared the same bedroom with 4 of his siblings and no running water or electricity. He talks about the tragic car accident that ended his own bright basketball career and eventually led him to coaching and fame in the NBA as an Exec and Broadcaster. Great stories about "Larry Legend" and Bill Russell and Carl gets a little nostalgic about his early days as a crazy teenage Cleveland Cavaliers fan in the early '70's. A "country boy" at heart, Jerry is fun, funny and full of (Un)Retirement advice! And for hard core NBA fans check out the end for a bonus outtake. More about Jerry Reynolds: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Reynolds_(basketball,_born_1944) Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Jerry-Reynolds-NBA-Legend-Retired-Relaxed-and-Remarkable Subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody" Newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe

We all sit in a coffeehouse or restaurant and think, "I'd like to start my own!" With no experience in roasting coffee beans or baking deliciousness, and a few glasses of wine, Tim Jordan and Jason, his future business partner, did exactly that. Tim talks about his midlife crisis that lead him to his decision to leave a big-time printing career to start Old Soul Company as a first-time entrepreneur. He shares how he overcame some of the pain points and craziness of starting a new biz as well as his own personal journey to find happiness in life. • More about Tim Jordan and Old Soul Co: https://oldsoulco.com/about • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Tim-Jordan-Interview-From-CEO-to-Old-Soul • Subscribe to the free "I Used to be Somebody" Newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe

We had an (Un)Retirement legend join us this week! Kerry Hannon is a celebrity author and TV commentator leading the charge for 50+ year olds around the world! She's written 14 books and is a regular contributor to the New York Times, Forbes, Money and many others, talking about personal finance and career transition for older people. What is most striking is Kerry's zest for life. Her love of writing and a having a true sense of wanting to help people. Kerry said before she takes each assignment she asks, "Is this something that is going to make a difference in someone's life?". This episode has tons of fun as well--talking about the rivalries of Kerry's hometown of Pittsburgh vs. Carl's Cleveland, her appearance on the Dr. Phil Show and her crazy love for horses! • More about Kerry Hannon: https://kerryhannon.com • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/kerry-hannon-interview-the-power-of-curiosity • Subscribe to the free "I Used to be Somebody" Newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe

Cinde (Cindy) Dolphin, former Coors executive turned entrepreneur and inventor who battled cancer and now builds solutions for patients. She recalls launching Coors on the East Coast, surviving four cancer battles, pivoting into social media for wineries, and inventing a medical drain carrier. She talks about risk-taking, volunteering abroad, and embracing bold second acts.

We've got a super entertaining interview this week with the very talented and funny Jack Gallagher. He is nationally known because he was a regular at the Improv in the '80's when comedy clubs were super hot, had appearances on the Tonight show with Johnny Carson and Conan, is an award winning television host of a PBS series, and has a recurring role on the hit HBO show "Curb Your Enthusiasm". But Carl knows Jack best because of Jack's eight incredible one man shows he's written and starred in. Just like his shows, Jack will make you laugh and cry and just think of the world in a little different way. • More about Jack Gallagher: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Gallagher_(comedian) • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Jack-Gallagher-Take-a-Chance • Subscribe to the free "I Used to be Somebody" newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe

Alan Newman doesn't really have hobbies---if he did, it would be to continually start new companies! Alan is the real deal. He is a serial entrepreneur, part of a rare breed of risk-takers who start up companies as often as they have new ideas. He's started dozens of successful businesses and he seems to have a gift for picking the next new hot markets. Alan founded the burgeoning mail-order Gardener's Supply Company, he co-founded the incredibly popular eco-friendly Seventh Generation line of home products and then he launched a successful micro beer biz as that industry was taking off, the Magic Hat Brewing Company. And the list of companies he creates goes on still today! This episode is compelling not only because of Alan Newman's long list of accomplishments, but also because it's about the man himself. He's brilliant, self-effacing and enjoys chaos, knowing how to find his way through it. (You've also need to listen to see who wins the battle of the sarcastic old Jews this week.) Never bet against a genius dude in a giant white beard from Vermont! • For more about Alan Newman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Newman_(entrepreneur) • Alan Newman's Appearance on "How I Built This": https://www.npr.org/2021/01/22/959614771/seventh-generation-alan-newman-and-jeffrey-hollender • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Alan-Newman-Interview-Life-Way-Outside-the-Box • Subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody" Newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com

Dan Blank was "the art kid" in school who eventually grew up to become a pioneer in the new age of Content Creation. In the midst of the last recession, he then made the bold move to first-time entrepreneurship and launched WeGrowMedia. Now 12 years later, Dan has helped thousands of other people launch their new businesses successfully. Dan has tons of solid (Un)Retirement advice and he helps his clients (and our listeners) learn how to effectively clarify. communicate and collaborate to accomplish their Second Act goals. It's not surprising that often as we grow older, we tend to get more fearful of failure. Dan talks about ways to stay on track and focus on the projects of our dreams. • More about Dan Blank: https://wegrowmedia.com • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Dan-Blank-Interview-The-Best-Kind-of-Road-Map • Subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody" Newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com