I Used to be Somebody

This weeks' interview with media icon Bo Sacks was surprising and super fun! Bo had some big time jobs with NY publishers McCall's, New York Times Magazine Group, Ziff Davis and others. But his roots were from the Alternative Presses (part of the secret underground newspaper world) in the '60's and then in the '70's he helped start High Times Magazine. Bo has developed a non-traditional approach to (un)retirement, always including a side gig in his life--whether as a lecturer, world traveler, fireman, politician and more! All while running his media consulting business Precision Media Group. For more information about Bo Sacks go to: http://www.bosacks.com To subscribe to the 'I Used to be Somebody" newsletter go to: https://pickleballmediahq.com For more, visit the show notes at https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Bo-Sacks-Interview-A-True-Renaissance-Man

Carl interviews Dr. James Beckett, who combined his great love of sports and math to found and build up the largest sports and entertainment collectibles media company in the world. He has led over 5,000 mentoring meetings and now has a daily podcast. Get ready to be inspired! • Check out the Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights podcast • This week we're sponsored by 032 Outsourcing: Call 214.403.3755 or visit: https://032outsourcing.com • To subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody Newsletter visit: https://pickleballmediahq.com

Carl is ecstatic when he discovers that this week's guest Richard Haiduck not only actually plays pickleball, but he knows that Miami University is actually in Ohio not Florida. Richard Haiduck talks about amazing stories he learned when writing Shifting Gears: 50 Baby Boomers Share Their Meaningful Journeys in Retirement. Richard has a remarkable life in his own right. He has had the opportunity to live around the world, been CEO of many successful Biotech companies and created a very rewarding consulting business, where he mentored new CEO's. Richard, age 73, just published his first book and still cycles 3,000+ miles a year! • To learn more about Richard Haiduck visit: https://richardhaiduck.com • This Week we're sponsored by 032 Outsourcing: Call 214.403.3755 or visit: https://032outsourcing.com • To subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody Newsletter visit: https://pickleballmediahq.com

Best-selling author, radio host and economist Chris Farrell combined scholarly research with firsthand reporting to debunk the popular myth that an aging population is a burden on the economy. People in the second half of life can be as creative, innovative and entrepreneurial as their younger peers! To learn more about Chris Farrell visit: https://chrisfarrell.net This Week we're sponsored by 032 Outsourcing: Call 214.403.3755 or visit: https://032outsourcing.com

Deborah McColloch, former Philadelphia housing director with a 37-year public service career, shares her shift from running a $100M office to retirement life. She talks identity changes after leaving a big job. She describes practical losses, setting boundaries with a working spouse, and choosing purposeful volunteer roles. Her take: redefine yourself and pursue creative, value-aligned activities.

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," said 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. You don't need to be an attorney to learn so much from this interview about being "stuck" and how to figure out how to bust through to the next new thing. Mark wrote a terrific book about this adventure, "And... Just Like That: Essays on a life before, during and after the law" To learn more about Mark Shaiken visit https://www.markshaikenphoto.com To subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody" newsletter visit https://pickleballmediahq.com

Debb McColloch explains what it was like to go from a big time job with a $100 million dollar budget and 75+ people working for her to the very next day (retirement), when no one wants your opinion! Whether we want to admit it or not, our career defines some part of our identity. Deborah explains how she figured it all out and gives some great (Un)Retirement advice! • To learn more about Deborah McColloch and one of the many non-profits she works with, go to New Kensington Community Development Corporation: https://nkcdc.org • Sign up for our I used to be Somebody newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com

The one-and-only Mike Krukow was this week's guest. Just so happens Carl is a HUGE San Francisco Giants fan and interviewing one of his personal heroes was a major thrill! Mike was not only a star pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies and then the SF Giants, but after his playing days were over, he eventually found his way to broadcasting, becoming one half of the the most famous sports broadcasting duos in the country. Mike shares incredible (Un)Retirement advice.: "Don't EVER retire! What's so wonderful about life is that there are so many new surprises to explore... you just have to look for them." • To learn more about Mike Krukow and how to donate to the Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation: https://www.nvchildrenscancer.org/giants/ • Sign up for our I used to be Somebody newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com For more information, visit the show notes at https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/mike-krukow-interview-winning-strategies-for-life

Barry Pinkus is a Financial Wiz who is anything but boring! He's had an exciting career working with the likes of New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, Martha Stewart, and a whole line-up of other "characters" he's worked for. Barry's got a hilarious story about Steinbrenner and Jerry Seinfeld (what could be better?). And at 67 is defining a new role for himself! • Learn more about Barry Pincus: https://www.techcxo.com/team_members/barry-pincus • Sign up for our newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com

Jim Roddy is our guest this week, talking about his new book, The Walk on Method to Career & Business Success. It takes a unique skill set to have the courage to persevere and achieve your goals as a college athlete, particularly without the benefit of being recruited or having a scholarship. Carl and Jim discuss what it's like to be the underdog and what habits it takes to have a successful career and enjoy (Un)Retirement success. More about Jim Roddy: http://www.jimroddycba.com Sign up for our newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com