I Used to be Somebody

Mark Shaiken: Discovering his Wonderful "Afterlife" Beyond 41 Years of Law

Nov 24, 2020

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...

Debb McColloch: Big Time Housing Director Finds Her Right (Un)Retirement Plan

Nov 17, 2020

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...

Mike Krukow: Star Athlete with an Incredible 30 year Second Act!

Nov 10, 2020

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...

Barry Pincus: CFO Connection to Barry Manilow, George Steinbrenner and Martha Stewart! And now a Second Act starts at 67!

Nov 3, 2020

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...

Jim Roddy: Media Exec Turns Biz Coach with "The Walk on Method"

Oct 27, 2020

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...