Podcasts by Dont Retire, Refire Podcast

The Over 50 Entrepreneur - Rick Hadrava from 2020-04-24T12:11:21

This episode explores why people have a desire to become an entrepreneur later in life and what some of the steps might be to get started on exploring that path.<...

Life after Exit - Paul Higgins from 2019-12-02T20:54:48

In this episode, Paul shares how he grew his Dingo Software company from a small consulting firm to substantial business using his entrepreneurial skills. However...

Think like a Dyslexic! - Tim Curtin from 2019-10-27T08:09:22

Having been diagnosed as a dyslexic at a young age, Tim found learning hard.  However, he had the good fortune to do a carpenter apprenticeship with a 65-year-old...

Pivot Towards What Matters - Steven Hayes from 2019-10-20T13:48:47

Alf first learned about ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy) from a neighbor of his, who was part of the SOG (special operations group - police). They are the ...

Smarter Business Thinking - transcending from competition to collaboration - Wes Hall from 2019-10-04T16:05:22

 In this episode Wes outlines his experience as an executive in a public company.  Alf has known clients in similar positions who describe a culture of peer compe...

Professional Identity Crisis - Shane Crockett from 2019-09-15T18:21:12

From being a RAAF navigator with a secure job for life, to completing a law degree, to being director of tax services at a major accounting firm, Shane has known ...

Changing Direction - Rhys Chamberlain from 2019-09-08T07:53:17

Rhys is a young man who had his heart set on making an impact in the world. He initially thought this might be through an organisation such as "Engineers without ...

Death, Divorce and Money - Aynsley Jurson from 2019-08-31T16:00

Aynsley is a very well regarded and qualified certified financial transitionist,  who began her career as an investment specialist. She tells the story of reachin...

Assume You Will Succeed, Eventually! - Grant Gittus from 2019-08-24T12:00

As an experienced graphic designer Grant knows what it's like to create some new, which has not been done before. From an eclectic background starting in the scie...

Is a Franchise right for you? - Suzanne Gray from 2019-08-17T13:29:07

In this episode, we explore the options available by buying a franchise. Suzanne has a great deal of expertise in helping individuals to figure out if business ow...

The Aged Care Puzzle - Gail Miller from 2019-08-08T12:31:30

Gail is an author of several "personal experience" driven books. One of her latest relates to her experience around the age care requirements of her parents. Gail...

Design Thinking - Ingrid Goldbloom Bloch from 2019-07-29T16:00

In this episode Ingrid talks about the 5 stages of design thinking for our next career.  She expands on the role of fear in our lives and how this is revealed in ...

Did Darwin Get it Wrong About Survival of the Fittest? - Jon Kenfield from 2019-07-22T10:37:47

In this episode, Jon explores what he believes is a misreading of Charles Darwin's original quote. The phrase “survival of the fittest“, which was coined not by D...

Building your way forward - Chris Strano from 2019-07-06T16:36:28

In this episode we interview an inspiring young man. Chris is now 36years of age, married with two kids and a mortgage. Since May 2018 he has been following what ...

Transitions - with David Smorgon from 2019-06-28T16:00

David spent 25 years as a senior executive and Director of Smorgon Consolidated Industries which was one of Australia's largest family companies. Since then he ha...

Top of Your Game at 82 Years Old - Dr Gunther Weil from 2019-06-15T12:44:54

Dr Weil’s is an organizational consultant, executive coach, educator and psychologist. For the past 35 years, he has provided guidance and support to senior execu...

So You Want to Be a Consultant! - Kathy Robinson from 2019-05-09T10:59:48

In this third episode in the series, Kathy shares an interesting distinction between being a contractor vs a consultant. At its essence, a contractor fulfils a kn...

There’s no Such Thing as Branding - Kevin Koster from 2019-03-28T07:43:41

Kevin is a 35-year marketing veteran from Kansas, City, Missouri,  USA. He is the founder and managing partner of Skopós, a brand refining and value building prac...

Personal Readiness to Exit your Business - John Warrillow from 2019-03-14T07:36:22

75% of business owners regret selling their business one year after they exit.  This shocking statistic is why John Warrillow developed "PreScore" which measures ...

The Value of Side Hustles - Kathy Robinson from 2019-02-17T17:43:36

Kathy herself is a shining example of having multiple "Side Hustles" These are paid additional areas of work outside your main income earning career.  She is a ca...

Natural Emptiness after Retirement - Ross Anderson from 2019-01-31T13:32:47

Ross shares his wisdom which is drawn from a history of helping others in the worst of situation - murder, massacres, traum...

Identity and Work Reinvention - Ingrid Goldbloom Bloch from 2018-12-21T17:00

In this episode Ingrid discusses her readings and experience around “Identity” - who we think we are.  She explains that in the USA, one of the first questions as...

The Brain that Changes Itself - Milo-Arne Wildinson from 2018-12-09T10:14:39

As a highly regarded Behavioural Scientist who works in both the corporate and sports world, Milo-Arne debunks the old belief that “You can't teach an old dog new...

How to Build a Portfolio Career - Ingrid Goldbloom Bloch from 2018-11-30T13:53:28

In this episode Ingrid firstly shares the history of the term ‘portfolio career’, which dates back to the 1900’s. This concept is not new or just a “millennial th...

Reinventing Yourself in the Gig Economy. from 2018-11-23T22:09:44

Kathy is a self confessed lover of what people do for work. She is fascinated about what they like and don't like about this important part of people's lives. Bei...

Millennials Suck, or Do They? - Luke Trewin from 2018-11-03T12:00

Luke has a business called Modern Visual which specialises in consulting, marketing and technology. As such it engages with and employees individuals who were bor...

Elements of a New Career - Ingrid Goldbloom Bloch from 2018-10-20T14:15:59

In this episode Ingrid shares her experience on what makes up a fulfilling career. Most people tend to drift reactively from one environment to another which can ...

Why Business Exit Planning is Important | Greg Johnson from 2018-09-16T08:49:11

In this episode we explore why it's important for business owners to plan their succession to next generation or staff, or their exit as an outright sale to a new...

Young ReFirement - Creating Flexibility in Life and Work - Chris Strano from 2018-06-01T13:12:56

In this episode we interview an inspiring young man. Chris is 35 years of age, married with two kids and a mortgage.  With these perceived commitments most people...

'We' not 'I' - Marc Colquhoun from 2018-04-25T04:21:14

In this episode we explore the life of a serial 68 year old entrepreneur.  Marc has to be the most well connected person I have ever meet. He talks about his extr...

The Courage to Make a Move Part 3 - Stephen Webb from 2018-04-11T12:05:53

In this episode Stephen expands on his own values and why it is emotionally important for him to feel an alignment with the business’s “higher purpose”.  This was...

The Impact of Higher Purpose - Steve Samson from 2018-04-01T23:32:45

Starting his work life as a graduate in engineering out of university, Steve has had several career changes.  He makes an interesting distinction between a busine...

Discussing the Undiscussable and Reverse Marketing - Harry Kras from 2018-03-21T04:55:24

After 30 years of owning a successful accounting practice, Harry transitioned his business to dealing with the undiscussables in family business. These include th...

The Life-Back Tracker - Anthony Hart from 2018-03-06T03:20:32

Mental health and suicide is a major issue for Australian males.  In this episode Anthony shares his chilling story which should have ended his life 15 years ago....

The Relationship between Human Values and Technology - Paul Chippendale from 2018-01-26T04:09:49

In this episode we talk to Paul Chippendale who started his career as an engineer with Telecom - the precursor to Telstra.  Paul explains the importance of his ba...

Treating Retirement Like Any Serious Work - Ted Mouritz from 2017-12-28T03:55:33

Ted has just turned 80 years old and is now fitter than he has been in years. He shares his experience in transitioning to an interesting, fulfilling portfolio ca...

The Importance of Knowing your Values&What Matters to You - Dr Tony Watt from 2017-12-04T01:52:20

Tony is a well regarded TEC chair and has created a business called “The Culture Doctor”. He shares his journey from having a safe career as a school principal, t...

Why the book PEAK is relevant to all generations - Katharina Alf from 2017-11-23T00:06:08

In this episode Kat (20), and Alf (60), share their perspectives and take aways from the book “PEAK”.  Both agree that it provides inspiration that high performan...

Life in Transition - Terri Reid from 2017-10-29T01:48:39

Through hardship comes pain, new insights and often opportunity. In this episode Terri shares her journey from financial planning, divorce, and now a fulfilling l...

What happens to CEOs personally when they retire? - Harvey Martin from 2017-10-11T11:11:38

Through his role as a TEC chair, Harvey shares his observations on what happens to CEO’s and business owners as they approach succession and retirement.  He talks...

The Growth of Humanity and the Entrepreneur - Rick Barrera from 2017-10-03T18:47:20

Rick helps businesses to design differentiating marketing strategies. He shares his views on the world needing more entrepreneurial leaders who have learned the s...

The Courage to Make a Move - Stephen Webb from 2017-09-24T00:52:13

Stephen has been with Davey Water Products for 18 years, rising to the position of general manager of finance and IT. He talks about the “family” culture that kep...

Insights on Exiting a Business - Paul Miller from 2017-09-12T09:15:55

Paul helps baby-boomer business owners with the exit strategies.  In this episode he shares the economic motivation behind why  large companies are actively seeki...

Work Scarcity in the Future - Craig Rispin from 2017-09-05T11:14:17

Craig is a well know business futurist and innovation specialist. In this episode he shares his thoughts on of human jobs and task that will become redundant in t...

The Future of Work -Craig Rispin from 2017-08-20T06:34:53

Craig is a well know business futurist and Innovation expert.  In this episode Craig shares his thoughts on the future of work and how we are on the cusp of enter...

Selflessness Is The Ultimate in Selfishness - Alan Hay from 2017-08-14T21:58:52

Alan describes his life growing up, moving to Australia and how he went about the sale of his business.  During this episode, we explore the hollowness of “pleasa...

Dealing With The Fear Of Giving Money Away - Alan Hay from 2017-08-02T05:54:55

As director of Haycom, Alan currently takes a strategic role in shaping the company's future.
"Over 40 years of delivering event services has provided Alan with a trusted reputation within...

How fossilised owners threaten their own business - Jon Kenfield from 2017-08-02T04:58:40

Jon is a highly experienced FBA accredited adviser. He helps families in business to resolve conflicts; improve family dynamics, communications and decision making; develop practical family and ...

It’s Never Too Late to Create a Meaningful Life - Robert Fritz from 2017-07-31T01:23:31